Issue 21 - Spring 2016
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Lincolnshire hospice to host<br />
Star Wars inspired fundraiser<br />
Lightsabers at the ready as Lincoln prepares<br />
for Star Wars themed sponsored event.<br />
Sci-fi enthusiasts from across Lincolnshire are being<br />
encouraged to sign up to a sponsored walk being held<br />
in Lincoln this summer. Local independent charity<br />
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are hosting Star Walks:<br />
Lincoln Awakens, a Star Wars themed 10k walk on<br />
Saturday 17th September.<br />
Participants will start the 10k walk at Yarborough Leisure<br />
Centre where they will be greeted by favourites from<br />
the film and warm up with Jedi training. There will also<br />
be free food after the walk with guests treated to Han<br />
Solo Halloumi baps or a Padmé pork bap courtesy of<br />
Meltworks, local Lincolnshire outdoor caterers.<br />
Becky Otter, Event Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire<br />
Hospice, said: “We are really excited to be bringing this<br />
fabulous new event to Lincoln, which will provide our<br />
community with a chance to celebrate their love for Star<br />
Wars and their passion for raising money. Whether you<br />
choose to walk for the Light Side or the Dark Side the<br />
evening is set to be a fun family evening out. Participants<br />
will follow the path through the Lincoln galactic journey<br />
where film favourites will be cheering them on. There will<br />
even by a musical surprise half way!”<br />
Star Walks: Lincoln Awakens is the 10th annual Moonlight<br />
Walk the charity has hosted which was last year themed<br />
One Night in a Onesie.<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
St Barnabas Hospice<br />
The route will see participants leave Yarborough Leisure<br />
Centre and head to Lincoln Cathedral before making<br />
there way along the High Street and on to Yarborough<br />
Road to return to the leisure centre.<br />
Becky said: “Star Walks is an exciting opportunity for us<br />
to offer something new to our loyal supporters and this<br />
year we are hoping to see more than 1,000 people join<br />
us in crossing the finish line. Whether you choose to<br />
take on this intergalactic adventure for fun or to support<br />
the hospice, you’ll need all the power of the Force!”<br />
To take part, participants must be at least eight<br />
years old, and anyone aged 16 or under must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Adults can take advantage of<br />
the early bird price of just £12 and children are charged<br />
a flat rate fee of £7.<br />
Participants can also buy an early bird family ticket<br />
(two adults and two children) for just £30. The early<br />
bird price is valid until 30th June <strong>2016</strong>. Every registered<br />
participant will receive a free Star Walks branded bag.<br />
Register at: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/starwalks<br />
For more information please contact Becky Otter,<br />
Events Manager T: 01522 559 516<br />
E: becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk<br />
LINCOLN AWAKENS<br />
17TH SEPTEMBER <strong>2016</strong>, 6PM<br />
We are searching for brave Jedi knights to complete a 10k walk<br />
across the Lincoln galaxy and help defeat the dark side.<br />
YARBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE, RISEHOLME ROAD, LN1 3SP<br />
www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/starwalks<br />
Registered Charity No. 1053814<br />
www.mollysguide.co.uk<br />
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