General 

What is the cost and what do I receive?

There is a £20 per person entry fee, which covers all expenses and refreshments. Registrations open on Friday 30 September, and close on Thursday 2 March at 9am. It may be possible to sign up on the night, but ‘on the day’ entry places are very limited. We still ask that you try to raise the minimum suggested amount of sponsorship. There is no guarantee of bunny ears or medal if you sign up on the day.

Included in your registration fee:

• Confirmation email containing: route map, memory card and downloadable sponsorship form. Should you need paper copies, please email GirlsNightOut@stnh.org.uk

• Bunny ears

• On the night refreshments and entertainment along the routes

• Medal, cake and hot drink on completion of the walk

What is the minimum age of walkers?

The minimum age for participants is 14. There is no upper age limit. Walkers under 18 years of age must ensure the consent section is signed by a parent or guardian and are accompanied by an adult walker over the age of 18.

Raising money 

This is an expensive event to run, but is important to the hospice and our community. Through corporate sponsorship, the registration fee, and our Girls Night Out walkers fundraising for us, we would typically expect to be able to raise £200,000 after our costs which is much needed to allow us to continue supporting our community with death, dying and grief.

We traditionally have asked walkers to each try to raise a minimum of £100, and often they are very successful.

The last two years, through the pandemic has had a real impact on the Hospice, and our fundraising activities. Last year we were delighted to raised £124,368, and hope to beat this amount in 2022.

Once you receive your confirmation pack, we suggest you setting up a JustGiving page to promote your pyjama walk to your friends, family and loved ones. If you need a downloadable sponsorship form, we will happily send you one.

What happens on the night?

On the day we will email you a link to register your attendance. We ask walkers to arrive at Angel Hill from 6pm, there will be music and entertainment from the stage, our memory minute and a Zumba warm up. The walk will start at 6.30pm and we aim for you to finish by 11pm.  

Once you all set off on your 6 or 11.2 mile distance, along the route there will be refreshment stops and loos. We suggest that you bring your own water bottle which can be refilled along the walk. Once you have completed your walk, please head to the Athenaeum, where you will receive your medal, cake and hot drink.

To keep everybody involved in Girls Night Out as safe as possible, we aim for everyone to finish by 11pm. There will be a ‘quick finish’ route at approximately mile 8 – the Southgate roundabout for the 11.2 mile walkers who are unlikely to reach the finish line by this deadline.

Can I bring my dog?

Only guide dogs are accepted on Girls Night Out; no other pets or animals are permitted to accompany walkers or marshals.

Where can I park?

With thanks to West Suffolk Council, we have arranged for Ram Meadow car park (Cotton Lane, IP33 1XP) to be open for the duration of the event. These are free of charge for all walkers and volunteers. Should you need to park in an alternative public car park you will have to pay the relevant charges.