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Things To Do Shining Stars Walk to raise money for Rowans Hospice returns this weekend - this is how to take part By Kelly Brown Editor Comment Published 16th Sep 2024, 23:05 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A popular twilight fundraising walk in to raise money for the Rowans Hospice is set to make a return this weekend - and it is not too late to join it. Shining Stars Walk is a combination of the charity’s popular Moonlit and Starlit walks, bringing together the best of both into one, family-friendly experience.
The event is a sponsored walk of either four or eight miles, taking place on Saturday, September 21 2024, from 6pm starting at HMS Temeraire. Adults and children will have the opportunity to see the Spinnaker Tower and HMS Warrior by night whilst remembering a loved one and supporting the Hospice. Lottie Stamp, 6, and Louis Stamp, 7, who did the walk in 2023 in memory of their grandfather.
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. The evening promises a wealth of entertainment both before and during the walk, and every participant will be presented with a special Shining Stars medal upon crossing the finish line. The Historic Dockyard will also be opening its doors, inviting all participants to visit HMS Warrior and to light a candle and take a few moments of reflection, remember their loved ones on the deck of the ship.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All participants are encouraged to come wearing something fun such as tutus, onesies, glowsticks or anything else fun, children are strongly encouraged to wear fancy dress with the hospice hoping to raise £50,000. Click here to get the best headlines from The News when you sign up to our free email newsletter Pictured: Andrew and Elaine Barber with Abigail and Grace taking part in the 2022 walkPicture: Habibur Rahman Read More Rowans Hospice announces redundancies as worsening financial crisis leaves hospices struggling Rowans Hospice launch "Moments that Matter" appeal as the charity looks to ease financial pressure Rowans Hospice delighted to start first Women’s Institute group held within a Hampshire hospice Yvonne Penny-Filewod, the charity's head of fundraising and marketing said: “Rowans offers an invaluable service to the local community, helping people with life-limiting illnesses live as well as possible. By taking part in the Shining Stars Walk, you will have a fantastic evening but you will also be contributing to the sustainability of the Hospice.
Join us and book your tickets today, and together we can make a meaningful difference and be here for when families need us most." Tickets for the event cost £25 per adult (17+) and £10 per child (aged 4-16), children aged 3 and under go free. Tickets will include a t-shirt (adults only), glowsticks accessories (children only), refreshments after the walk and a finishers medal.
Tickets can be booked via the website https://www.rowanshospice.co.
uk/event/shining-stars-walk/ until Tuesday, September 17 at 11.59pm. However tickets can also be purchased at the event on the night.
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