Midnight Walks 2012
After another amazingly successful year the Midnight Walks will return on Saturday 26 May in Telford and Saturday 30 June in Shrewsbury!
2011 was our biggest year yet, with over 1200 ladies walking and raising an amazing £100,000 – thank you to everybody who took part or gave up their time as a volunteer.
We believe the 2012 walks can be even bigger and need your help to get as many women as possible taking part. Please start spreading the word by sending a link to this page to your friends, family and colleagues and encouraging them to sign up.
You can also download a Midnight Walk poster to display at work or in your local gym, pub or shop. Your help could make all the difference and make 2012 a record breaking year!
Midnight Walk – Telford
The first walk will take place on Saturday 26 May 2012 from Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT), Haybridge Road, Wellington, TF1 2NP. We received some wonderful feedback on the 2011 route so will be keeping it for another year, but adding a twist by reversing it. This will help to keep our walkers safe as the pavements at the start of the walk will be wider and free from obstructions.
Midnight Walk – Shrewsbury
The second walk will take place on Saturday 30 June 2012, starting and finishing at Shrewsbury Sports Village , Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ. Again, we have listened to your feedback from the 2011. As the Sports Village was such as a hit and the majority of walkers enjoyed the route we have made few changes but have improved the start of the walk. Although this means the 2012 walkers will not pass through the centre of town, they will be be following a safe route based on wide, well lit pavements.
Walkers at both events will be greeted with music, stalls, face painting and a special warm up – all part of the Midnight Walk experience.
Volunteers
Over 300 volunteers are involved in the Midnight Walks. From putting up signage to marshalling the route, handing out water to cheering on the returning walkers, there is a role for everyone. If you would like to volunteer at one of the walks just email midnightwalk@severnhospice.org.uk or call 01952 221 351.
General Information
- The two events follow 10km circular routes which follow paths away from residential housing where possible, along wide, well lit pavements
- There are checkpoints at the halfway mark for refreshments and comfort breaks
- Our fantastic team of marshals will line the route, positioned at every road crossing and junction to keep you safe
- Car parking is limited at both walks so please car share if you can
- At the request of the venues, no dogs will be allowed at the events (with the exception of guide dogs)
- Whistles, water pistols, klaxons and other items that might cause noise pollution are banned
- Participants must be aged 14 years and over to take part in the Midnight Walks. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
We are offering an early bird special of £10 until 2 April, after which the registration payment will increase to £15. This covers the costs of organising the event and includes your special Midnight Walk t-shirt which will be sent to you two weeks before the event and must be worn on the night. Walkers are welcome to customise their t-shirt or to incorporate it into fancy dress.
All you need do to secure your place is click on the Telford or Shrewsbury button below. Alternatively, you can If you have any questions about the event or would like to receive paper copies of the registration form please contact the Appeals Department on 01952 221 351 or 01743 354 450. You can also email midnightwalk@severnhospice.org.uk. You can download a registration form by clicking here.
Once you have signed up you will receive a full information pack including sponsor forms. Raising sponsorship is a condition of entry to the Midnight Walks. We recognise that this is not always easy so do not specify any minimum amount that must be raised, but every penny will make a difference to our work.
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