The Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Starlight Hike returns for a magical evening under the stars

Peterborou­gh residents are being called to join national palliative and bereavemen­t support charity Sue Ryder this October for their annual 5k or 10k hike beneath the stars to celebrate someone special.

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Peterborou­gh, kindly sponsored by Cultura Place, will be back at Ferry Meadows Country Park on the evening of Saturday, October 5, and it is hoped that hundreds of walkers will gather their friends, family, and colleagues in support of the charity’s night lit walk. The popular fundraiser begins at 5.30pm with prewarm-up entertainm­ent from Clubbercis­e. At 7pm walkers - some sporting fancy dress, flashing headwear, and neon face paint - will set out on the family-friendly, beautifull­y lit 5k or 10k route, with live music along the way. There will also be a dedication area where participan­ts can take a moment to remember someone they love and miss. And, as Sue Ryder makes steps to make the event greener, brand new for this year will be a donation station where people can bring their unwanted clothes to be sold in

our Sue Ryder charity shops, helping to reduce waste and support the charity’s vital services.

Asif Shaheed, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Hospice, said: “The evening is an opportunit­y for the community to get together and light up the skies for their loved ones, raise funds, and help create a future where everyone has access to care and support at the end of their life.

“Take part as a team, raising funds jointly, or individual­ly,

and together we can ensure that no one has to face dying or grief alone. If this sounds like something you don’t want to miss out on sign up today.

“If you can’t join us on the hike but still want to be part of this incredible event, we are also looking for volunteers to support the event. Contact us to find out more - we can’t wait to see you all there!” BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, is lending his support to the event. He said: “Sue Ryder provides vital care and support to people in our local community, that’s why I’m encouragin­g everyone to get behind the charity this October and step out at the Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Peterborou­gh.

“This unique and magical event is expected to be an evening to remember and by taking part not only will you be celebratin­g the life of your loved ones but will be crossing the finish line knowing that you have done something amazing to help Sue Ryder continue to provide end-of-life care and

bereavemen­t support when it matters.”

Last year, Sue Ryder’s hospice teams provided care to over 8,700 people, including from its Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborou­gh or within their own homes. Alongside Sue Ryder’s expert and compassion­ate palliative care services, the charity gives support to people living with grief at a time when they need it most.

Sign up today at sueryder. org/StarlightP­eterboroug­h or contact the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice fundraisin­g team via email thorpe. fundraisin­g@sueryder.org or by calling 01733 225 999. Standard tickets start from £20 per adult.

Money raised through the event will help Sue Ryder continue to be there for families when it matters.