Priscilla Bacon Lodge Memorial Walk

We have made the decision to offer only the 5km Memorial Walk route due to the extreme heat forecast for Sunday. To help avoid the midday sun, the walk will now begin at the earlier time of 10.00am.

When you return to Priscilla Bacon Lodge after the walk, the Friends Café will be open, offering cold drinks, ice creams, and light bites for purchase to help you refresh and recharge. As the walk will now finish earlier than planned, we regret that there will not be a BBQ this year.

To help you stay hydrated, a water station will be available 3km into the route for refilling water bottles.

Please follow government advice to stay safe and comfortable in the heat:

• Drink fluids regularly throughout the day
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing
• Use a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, eyes, and neck
• Wear sunglasses for additional sun protection
• Apply sunscreen generously and reapply frequently

Those more vulnerable to heat-related illness include:

• Adults aged 65 and over
• Babies and young children (aged 5 and under)
• People with underlying health conditions

If you originally registered for the 10km walk, your place has automatically been transferred to the 5km route. If you are unable to attend at the earlier time or prefer not to take part, please let us know – we will gladly arrange a refund.

We hope you can still join us to remember and celebrate your loved ones, while keeping cool and safe in the sun.

Remember the life of someone special whilst helping us to enhance the care for patients and their loved ones at Priscilla Bacon Lodge.

Walk a 5K or 10K route through the countryside surrounding the Lodge and join us in The Friends Café for a BBQ and refreshments afterwards.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Some of the Pets As Therapy dogs will be joining us.

• 10K Walk – 10:45am arrival for 11:00am set off
• 5K Walk – 11:45am arrival for 12:00pm set off

Ticket prices

• Adult (18yrs+) – £12.50
• Child (5-17yrs) – £7.50
• Under 5s – Free
• Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £35.00

Your registration fee helps to cover event costs, so we kindly encourage all adults to raise at least £75.00 in sponsorship if they can.

• Raise £100.00+ to receive a branded t-shirt.
• Raise £200.00+ to be entered into a draw to win Afternoon Tea for two at The Friends Café.
• The top fundraiser will receive Afternoon Tea for two and a bottle of Prosecco!

Once registered, you will receive an information pack by email, which includes full event details, a link to our team JustGiving page, a sponsor form, and a printable message sheet to wear on the day.

After the walk, you will be given a paper heart on which to write a personal message in memory of your loved one. These will be hung on the rose arbour in the garden at Priscilla Bacon Lodge for temporary display, before being buried in the garden after the event — creating a lasting tribute.