Walkin' in the moonlight – whilst raising money for charity

Sunday 30 April 2023

The Moonlight Walk along the Avenue in aid of specialist palliative care services provided by Jersey Hospice Care will return again in June 2023.

The much-loved event, which begins at St Brelade’s Parish Hall, will start at 21:00 on Saturday 10 June.

Islanders are invited to undertake either the 10k 'Full Moon Walk', which goes along the Victoria Avenue waterfront to La Fregate and back, or the 5k 'Half Moon Walk', where walkers can turn around at Coronation Park.

There will be a water station at La Fregate for the 'Full Moon' walkers, and hot drinks and cakes to greet everyone at the finish line at St Brelade's Parish Hall.

Pictured: Last year, the event returned with an 80s theme after the pandemic forced a two-year break.

Michelle Nelson, Deputy Director of Palliative Care Services who has worked for Hospice since 1991, said: "We'd love for as many people as possible to experience it with us – to take some time to think about those they've loved and lost and celebrate their lives."

She added: "The Moonlight Walk is always a special event for us and many of our supporters. There is something particularly heart-warming to start walking as the sun goes down on one of our longest summer evenings and see the moonlight start to reflect off the sea as we approach La Fregate."

Registration is £10 for adults, £5 for children or £25 for families (two adults, two children) and can be completed online.

Participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of £30 through sponsorship.