1/1 A GROUP of fundraisers are preparing to spend 24 hours walking up and down Hythe Pier in a bid to save a vital transport link. Ashleigh Mutimear is spearheading an attempt to raise at least £60,000 for the Hythe Ferry, which has been hit by the economic impact of the Covid crisis. Ashleigh and her supporters are about to embark on what they describe as their biggest challenge yet. The Walk the Pier event is due to start at 11am today, with individual walkers joining the event at specific times over the following 24 hours. Today will also see a family fun day at the Lord Nelson pub, which is only a few yards from the entrance to the 700-yard pier.