Starlight Walk returns to Capesthorne Hall on Thursday 15th May 2025
Guided by Love, Lit by Memories: be a part of this special event remembering lost loved ones in the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in May 2025.
Starlight Walk is an opportunity for you, your family and friends to come together and walk a choice of a 2.5km loop, 2 loops for 5k or 4 loops for 10k through the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in memory of a loved one. The walk takes place at dusk and there will beautiful lighting, lanterns, fire pits, points of reflection and other features to enjoy along the way.
What to expect…
Our annual memory walk is an opportunity to come together and remember loved ones in a really special way.
There will be atmospheric lighting along the route, as well as fire pits and points of interest for participants to engage with and remember their loved ones.
Back at the event village there will be live entertainment, as well as food and drinks stalls to enjoy. Stay around and soak up the atmosphere after the walk, or if you like you can complete the route multiple times!
Did you know at East Cheshire Hospice we have a Memory Tree?
Find out more here
SPONSORSHIP
As your entrance fee only covers the cost of the event, we do ask that everyone tries to raise at least £50 of sponsorship. Every penny you raise really does make a huge difference in helping us to continue to provide care in your local community.
Alternatively if you would rather not raise sponsorship, you are able to add an extra donation of £50 when you book your place.
How does it work?
- Purchase your tickets to the event via the form below.
- Set up your personal fundraising/sponsorship page on Just Giving.
- Share your fundraising page with friends & family to gain sponsorship!
- Attend the event and walk the route at Capesthorne Hall on Thursday 15th May 2025.
You can dedicate your fundraising to someone who meant the world to you.
Thank you so much for your support!
Trek Iceland: Fire and Ice Adventure 13th – 18th November 2024!
The Trek
Discover the land of fire and ice as we spend 3 days trekking 38km through Iceland’s ethereal landscapes. Explore active volcanoes and lava fields, bubbling mud pools and hot springs, walk along two continental plates and perhaps even spot the Northern Lights! Iceland is a Nordic island sitting in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, just outside of the Arctic circle. It’s capital Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital, is the heart of Iceland’s cultural, economic and governmental activity.
The Challenge
Join us as we spend three days trekking through the other-worldly landscapes of Iceland. Discover active volcanoes, vast lava fields, bubbling mud pools, hot springs and more. Hike to Iceland’s youngest volcano, Gelingaldir and neighbouring Fagradaslsfjall before exploring the ethereal peaks of Mount Hengill heritage site along the fault lines between Europe and America. Don’t forget to keep your eyes on the skies while you are there and you might be lucky enough to experience Lady Aurora herself!
How tough is it?
This trek is graded moderate to challenging. You will be trekking long distances over varying terrain on consecutive days.
The Cost
There is a £350 registration fee to pay at the time of booking to secure your place. You are then required to fundraise a minimum of £3,300 for East Cheshire Hospice. Support and fundraising ideas will be provided by staff to help you reach, and even exceed this target. A self-funded option is also available.
You must fundraise:
80% £2,640 by 21st August 2024
20% £660 by 16th December 2024
The Trip at a Glance
Flights
PLEASE NOTE: While efforts will be made to book flights from and to local airports, this is not guaranteed and flights for this Trek may depart from anywhere within the UK.
Please view Different Travel’s terms and conditions here.
How to book a place
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Events Team on events@echospice.org.uk.
To book your place on Trek Iceland please visit the Different Travel website.
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