Hospice funding has been high in the political agenda in recent months and Preston’s largest – St Catherine’s Hospice – is hosting its annual fundraising walk.
Moonlight and Memories takes place on Saturday (27 June) and takes on a six mile or eight mile route.
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Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to support St Catherine’s and there’s still time to register.
Walking takes place in memory of loved ones and helps provide much-needed funds for the hospice.
The two walks take place at 8pm and there’s entertainment and activities on at the hospice grounds from 5.30pm.
Fundraising lead for St Catherine’s, Tracy Foster, said: “Our Moonlight & Memories 2026 walk will soon be upon us. It’s not too late to gather your friends and family and join in this iconic walk from St Catherine’s Hospice.
“A huge thank you to our main event sponsors James Hall & Co. Ltd for partnering with the event for the third year running. We look forward to seeing a sea of pink for our largest fundraiser in this year’s calendar.”
The event is being sponsored for a third year by James Hall & Co, SPAR, who are headquartered in the North of England at Bluebell Way. Their affiliated butcher, Graham Eyes, is providing sausages and bacon for the sandwiches.
Marketing manager at James Hall & Co, Philippa Harrington, said: “Year after year the St Catherine’s Hospice Moonlight and Memories Walk attracts hundreds of people who walk in memory of a loved one.
“I think that is testament to the connection there is between the Hospice and the local community, and the high regard the Hospice is held in by people living in and around Preston. We are delighted to be sponsoring the event again and are looking forward to the occasion.”
Registration for the Moonlight and Memories walk closes on Tuesday (23 June) at 10pm and places can be booked via the St Catherine’s website. You can also sign up on the night itself, as long as you arrive in good time before the start of the walk. It’s £15 for an adult to take part and £10 for a child, via the online registration.
Info to know
Sainsbury’s Bamber Bridge is relaxing parking rules for the evening so people can park from 5pm for the duration of the event.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join too, and participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace.
Everyone who walks gets a commemorative T-shirt (with space for the name of a loved one) then a medal and hot sandwich at the finish.
Sparkly accessories are available from stalls in the hospice grounds ahead of the event.
England v Panama kicks off in the final World Cup group game at 10pm that evening, but most walkers should be round in good time ahead of kick off.
