Moonlight Walk
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Date:
4th April 2025
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Price:
Early Bird Discount: £15
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Location:
Warwick Castle
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Summary:
The Myton Hospice’s Moonlight Walk will light up Warwick Castle and Warwick town centre on Friday 4th April, including Moonlight Zones and elements of a stunning light trail at Warwick Castle – you won’t want to miss it!
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Light up the night at The Myton Hospice’s brand new Moonlight Walk!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising in support of your local hospice!
The Myton Hospice’s Moonlight Walk will light up Warwick Castle and Warwick town centre on Friday 4th April, including Moonlight Zones and elements of a stunning light trail at Warwick Castle – you won’t want to miss it!
You can choose from 5km or 10km routes, both starting at historic Warwick Castle and taking you through the charming streets of Warwick.
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The Myton Hospices Moonlight Walk is an opportunity to come together with friends and family in support of Myton, and is also a chance to celebrate those who are sadly no longer with us.
Before you set off, Zumba legend Matt Print will get you warmed up and on the route there will be Moonlight Zones, full of foam, bubbles and music to keep you on track. On your return you will conclude your walk in spectacular style with a magical light trail through the castle grounds.
End the evening dancing to your favourite tunes with our fabulous DJ whilst wearing your event medal with pride!
There will be face painting, glitter tattoos and event merchandise to buy on the night, plus plenty of photo opportunities so get your friends together and wear your favourite sparkles for a night to remember, all in aid of a worthy local cause.
We suggest you raise a minimum of £30 per person in sponsorship, this could fund a bereavement counselling session for one child.
As a thank you for your incredible dedication to fundraising, you will receive an exclusive Moonlight Walk T-shirt and our top 10 fundraisers will also receive a Myton grey hoodie!
With your help, we want to raise £50,000 in sponsorship from this event which could help over 150 children each access a programme of 10 bereavement counselling sessions following the death of a loved one with a life-limiting illness.
Whether you’re joining us to support Myton or to remember someone special, sign up before Sunday 2nd March to take advantage our Early Bird Discount price of just £15.
We can’t wait to see you shine in the moonlight for The Myton Hospices!
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Event Guide and Schedule...
Venue: Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AH
You can walk, jog or even dance the 5km and 10km routes – this event is not a race but please note; those taking part in the 5km route must be able to complete it within 90 minutes, and those taking part in the 10km route must be able to complete it within 3 hours, to ensure re-entry to Warwick Castle.
Everyone can take part; the route is wheelchair friendly, so everyone can soak up the atmosphere!
Your ticket covers the cost of the following:
- Entry to Warwick Castle grounds
- 1.5km trail around Warwick Castle grounds including light trail elements
- Fully signed 5km or 10km route around Warwick
- First aid
- Training plan
- Fantastic support from the Myton team for your fundraising
- Moonlight Zones filled with foam, lights and music
- Live DJ
- Zumba warm up with Matt Print
- Exclusive Moonlight Walk Medal
Event Schedule:
- 5:30pm – Registration opens & DJ starts the night off
- 6:15pm - Registration closes for 10km participants
- 6:20pm – 10km Matt Print Zumba Warm Up
- 6:30pm – 10km set off
- 7:15pm - Registration closes for 5km participants
- 7:20pm – 5km Matt Print Zumba Warm Up
- 7:30pm – 5km set off
- 9:30pm – Last re-entry back into Warwick Castle
- DJ & dancing until the event closes
- 10:00pm - Event closes
Registration:
Registration is from 5:30pm on Friday 4th April at Warwick Castle. You will not be able to pre-register for the event.
Collection date for T-shirts if you have raised £30 or more:
Tuesday 1st April – Warwick Myton Hospice – 10:30am to 7pm
Refreshments and Toilets:
There will be a variety of food and drinks available to buy as well as toilet facilities at Warwick Castle.
Route:
Brand new 5km and 10km route around Warwick. This will be released closer to the event.
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FAQs...
Who can take part?
Everyone can take part in this brand new event! Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. The route and venue are wheelchair friendly.
Free carer tickets will be offered for people that need assistance at the event. Carers will be expected to stay with you and assist you throughout the event.
Please let the event team know in advance if you require a free carer ticket by emailing us at events@mytonhospice.org
You will need to buy a ticket and notify us via email of the details of your designated carer before the day of the event. Your carer’s name will be listed on our registration list.
Can I bring my dog?
Sadly, no dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs.
Where can I park?
Car parking will be charged at £3 per car in the Stratford Road Car Park (CV34 6AH). Accessible car parking is available in the Stables Car Park (CV34 4QU).
If you require accessible parking, there are several mobility parking spaces at Warwick Castle, please email Becky from the Events Team if you would like to book one at events@mytonhospice.org
Do I have to be taking part to gain access to Warwick Castle?
Yes, you have to be participating in the event to access the grounds of Warwick Castle on the night.
What time does the event end?
Last re-entry back into Warwick Castle will be at 9:30pm. The event will end at 10pm. Anyone arriving back from the walk after this time will not be allowed back into the grounds of Warwick Castle.
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The difference your support makes…
The money you raise means we can make the most difficult times that little bit more manageable, and care for more people like Simon, Lisa and their children…
At 33 years old, in 2018 Simon was diagnosed with kidney cancer and after a year of treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the Palliative Care Team mentioned Myton’s services.
Simon was admitted to Warwick Myton Hospice for symptom control in November 2019, but it was evident that Simon was too poorly to go back home.
Lisa commented:
The doctors and nurses knew that Simon’s body was showing signs that he only had a few days left and we should prepare to say our goodbyes. We brought the children in and had family and friends by our side. We played music and prayed together.
Simon died only 15 hours after he was admitted on 27th November 2019, aged just 34 years old. Lisa continued:
I am so grateful to Myton. As a couple in our thirties, we had no idea what a hospice looked like but from the minute we arrived, I knew this was the place to be. I knew the team had it from there and I vividly remember a nurse telling me I didn’t need to care for him anymore – that I could be his wife again. Myton were our safety net and made his last few hours as comfortable as possible, it was a short but instrumental part of Simon being able to have a peaceful death.
Lisa’s children received individual counselling from Myton and attend our Children’s Bereavement Workshops. Lisa said:
The support we’ve received since has been amazing. The counselling and workshops have been really beneficial for them both, they’ve made memory boxes, photo frames and planted seeds. To know they’ve had this support and have a place to go to feel seen means more than I can describe. To have a specialist counselling team dedicated to bereavement, which is such a specialised field, has been so important to my children.
Simon died just three days before our daughter’s third birthday so she doesn’t remember many specific events. But she does recall all the emotions she felt at the time. Having someone to talk to and activities to complete allows her to make sense of everything she’s feeling. And to know both of them can access this support up until the age of 18 is a lifeline.
Reflecting on why Lisa and her family support Myton, Lisa said:
The reason why I support The Myton Hospices is so other people can receive the same excellent care my family received. The children and I regularly talk about why we support Myton, and the conversation always comes back to how we wish everyone who needs it can access Myton’s wonderful services. It’s your worst nightmare and you wish you never have to go to Myton. But if you do, they can be there for you.
With your sponsorship and fundraising, we can help more people like Simon, Lisa and their children when they need us most, now and in the future.
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