WALK TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES THIS OCTOBER

Walkers 2WalkersFamilies who have lost a loved one are being encouraged to sign up to a special event taking place this October in their memory.

Organised by local charity St Peter s Hospice the Walk to Remember gives families the opportunity to get together and remember those they have lost while raising money for a good cause.

Open to adults, children and dogs the 3.5 mile Walk to Remember takes on a picturesque route at the Blaise Castle Estate on Sunday 4 October.

Maria del Carmen Moon Park, events fundraiser for St Peter s Hospice, said: “Our Walk to Remember is always really popular with people wanting to do something to remember a loved one.”

“This year we ve chosen Blaise Castle as the location for the walk so participants can enjoy the beautiful woodland, historical features and stunning views over the gorge. Most parts of the walk are gentle although there are a couple of steep slopes which may make the event unsuitable for some.”

“It s always great to see several generations of a family coming together to remember someone and it often turns into a celebration of life. ”

The Walk to Remember will start at 10.30am and is a family-friendly walk – with doggy family members being welcome too. There will be food stalls and entertainment provided for walkers.

Having attracted over 300 people last year, organisers are hoping to increase the number of participants, whose entry fees will help raise funds vital for maintaining the work undertaken by the hospice.

Maria continued: “Registration costs £8 per adult walker and £5 per child (under 16) and there is no charge for dogs.

“We re really keen to stress that the event is open to anyone who has lost a loved one and not just those who have a connection to the hospice”.

“This is a lovely event to reflect and remember your loved one and to raise money in their name. The fact that this event has been running for a number of years now shows how much people love it so we re looking forward to welcoming everyone in October. ”

As Bristol s only adult hospice, St Peter s Hospice cares for more than 2,670 patients each year as well as supporting family members.

All services are provided free of charge but this care costs around £18,000 a day. For around £13,000 of that, the hospice relies on gifts in wills, kind donations and funds generated by the hospice shops.

More information and registration forms are available online at www.stpetershospice.org.uk.

Alternatively potential walkers or marshals can contact Maria at [email protected]

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