SLEEPWALK 2012

Further Information

Registration for Sleepwalk 2012 is now open and we are hoping to make our 5^th Sleepwalk the biggest and best ever -  Ladies please join us and help us to reach our target of 600 walkers and £50,000.00.

Sleepwalk 2011 has raised over £24,000 to date, an amazing achievement!  Thank you to everyone who supported the event, whether you were a walker, volunteer or sponsor you have made a real difference to St Andrew's Hospice.

This year's walk will have a new venue, starting and finishing at Lucarlys, Wilton Road, Humberston, and a new route; but the same fun atmosphere.  Take part with friends, family or colleagues as a fun night out, as a way to keep fit or to honour the memory of a loved one.

Entry to the Sleepwalk costs just £12 per person and every walker will receive a Sleepwalk T Shirt and on completion of the walk a medal, commemorative pin badge, bucks fizz and breakfast bun.

There will also be a full programme of entertainment at Lucarly's from 10pm onwards on the night of the walk.

All we ask in return is that you raise as much sponsorship as possible to help support our work caring for people in your community who have a lift limiting illness.  Your registration fee only covers the cost of putting on the event and the administration of your place so sponsorship is needed to make a vital contribution towards the cost of patient care.

To be a part of this fantastic event and raise much needed funds that will help people in your community simply download the registration from this site, e mail angela.greenfield@nhs.net or call Angela on 01472 350908 ext 265. Please read the terms and conditions of entry before registering.

A huge thank you to our Sleepwalk sponsors:

Sentiments Independent Funeral Home, Lucarly's, Compass FM and Ibwest

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have a query about the walk?  Please check through our list of Frequently Asked Questions below.  If you cannot find an answer to your query then please do not hesitate to contact us.

How Long is the route?
Both walk routes will be one mile shorter this year meaning that the long walk will cover a distance of 11 miles and the short route 5 miles. The distance has been shortened in response to numerous comments received in last year's post walk survey about the final part of the walk 'being a drag.'

Where does the walk go?
Both the long and the short walks will follow a circular route, starting and finishing at Lucarlys.  Both the long and the short routes pass mainly through fairly quiet residential areas and both routes take in Cleethorpes Promenade.  There are a few pubs, clubs and restaurants to pass along Sea Road and in Cleethorpes Market Place but there will be plenty of security guards in attendance at these points.  A map of the route will be handed to every walker at registration, along with emergency numbers for event control and the first aid team.

How long will it take?
How long it takes you to complete the walk will depend largely upon your own level of fitness.  In general we would expect most people to complete the short walk in around one and a half to two hours and the long walk in between two and a half and four hours.  However, this is a walk not a race and there is no rush.  We encourage walkers to go at their own pace.  There will be lead marshals and walking marshals walking with you as well as back markers to ensure that nobody gets left behind and to ensure that the last participants return safely.

Will I be safe?
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us.  There will be walking marshals and standing marshals along the route and the first aid team, motorcycle radio operator, safety car and Ibwest Security vehicles will be patrolling the route throughout the walk.  You can be assured that should you find yourself separated from the main body of the walk these vehicles will be keeping an eye on you even though you may not be aware of it.   Although there is no official police presence on the night Humberside Police are aware of the event and will also be keeping a look out for any problems.  For your safety we do strongly advise that  you do not pass the lead marshals and if you are walking alone that you team up with other lone walkers or stick close to a walking marshal.

Why can only women take part?
The Sleepwalk is an opportunity for women of all ages and fitness levels to join together to raise funds for the Hospice and has always been a ladies only event.  We did conduct a survey last year to discover whether participants wished men to take part but as an overwhelming majority of respondents wanted to  keep it as a ladies only event we have taken the decision to respect the wishes of the majority and keep it this way.  If men would like to get involved they are welcome to help on the night as either walking or standing marshals.

Where is the registration point and at what time can we register?
Registration will take place at Lucarlys, Wilton Road, Humberston from 10pm onwards.  It is necessary to allow two hours prior to the start of the walk in order to ensure that all walkers are registered prior to the pre walk warm up and that there are no delays to the start of the walk.  If you wish to leave at the front of the walk then we recommend that you register as early as possible and if you are walking with friends that you all register together.  Please do not arrive after 11.30pm.

Why do I have to register again at the end of the walk?
Registering everyone back in at the end of the walk ensures that everyone is accounted for and has returned safely and enables us to take action should anyone be 'lost' or missing.  If you leave the walk early you must inform one of the marshals who will register you back in.

What if I cannot complete the walk?
If you find that you cannot complete the walk then you should report to one of the walking or standing marshals who will summon either the first aid team or the safety car as appropriate.  The support vehicle will bring you back to Lucarlys.

Is there a minimum or maximum age limit for walkers?
All participants must be 11 years of age or over on the 6^th July 2012 and all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them throughout the walk.  There is no maximum age limit but we would advise you to only take part if you are in good medical health.

Is it possible to register on the day?
No!  Registrations will close on Friday 26^th June 2012 or before if we reach 600 participants.  There will be no registration on the evening of the walk.

Do I need to train for the walk?
That depends on your general level of fitness and on the amount of exercise and walking that you already do.  If you are not accustomed to walking long distances then we strongly recommend that you undertake some training in the weeks leading up to the event.

Will refreshments be available?
We recommend that you bring water with you on the walk.  There will be 4 water stations along the route where you can refill your water container.  Energy snacks will also be available on the route and tea, coffee and juice and a breakfast bun will be provided upon your return to Lucarlys.  Prior to the walk tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available to purchase and upon your return the bar will be open for those who think the night is still young.

Will there be parking on the night?
There is a small car park at Lucarlys but subject to the weather being dry the adjoining rugby field will be used as the main car park for the event.  Car park marshals will be in attendance to direct you to your parking space.  In the event of the field be too muddy you will be directed to nearby business car parks, in the event of this happening a car park marshal will be patrolling throughout the night and will be on hand to escort you safely back to your car.

Are there toilets?
Yes!  Toilets are available at Lucarlys and portaloos will be positioned along the 11 mile route.   As we are expecting all walkers on the short walk to complete the route within 2 hours there will be no portaloos on the short route.

Is there anywhere I can leave valuables whilst I am on the walk?
No!  We strongly advise that you do not bring anything with you that you cannot carry with you on the walk or that you cannot safely leave in your car.

Do I need special footwear or clothing?
We recommend comfortable, well fitting footwear that is suitable for walking long distances, i.e. trainers, walking boots etc.  Slippers, 'Crocs', high heels, flip flops or shoes that you have not previously 'worn in' are not recommended.  Most people will walk in nightwear, this is not compulsory but it does add to the atmosphere if you do.

Can I wear fancy dress?
If you wish to wear fancy dress that is fine and it will add to the fun of the night.

How much sponsorship do I have to raise?
We do not ask for a minimum amount of sponsorship but simply ask that all participants raise something.  It is a condition of registering for the walk that you agree to raise money for St Andrew's Hospice and we know that you will all do as much as you can to raise as much as possible.  Remember every £1 you raise will go directly towards helping to provide care for local people with life limiting illnesses.

How long do I have to collect my sponsorship donations?
Please try and collect your sponsorship as soon as possible after the walk, this way you will find it easier to collect the money in.   Please deliver all sponsorship to the Hospice no later than 30^th September 2012.

If I don't manage to complete the walk what do I do about my sponsors?
If you don't manage to complete the walk then we would suggest that you tell your sponsors this and give them the option of whether or not they still wish to sponsor you for taking part and to donate their pledged amount.  You will be surprised how many will!

Who is eligible to tick the Gift Aid Box?
If the person sponsoring you is a UK taxpayer or pays Capital Gains Tax, then  get them to tick the Gift Aid Box on the sponsor form.  For every £1 they donate we can claim an extra 28p from the Government, making their donation even more valuable.

Can I set up an online donation page?
Setting up an account with either 'Virgin Giving' or 'Just Giving' is a simple way of raising sponsorship, particularly if you have a lot of friend outside of the local area or lots of 'online' friends.  It saves you the hassle of collecting the sponsorship in and gift aid is automatically claimed and the money sent direct to the Hospice.  Please do not set up your page until after you have registered for the Sleepwalk though.

Is there any other way I can support the event?
If you are walking it would be a great help if you could spread the word about the event to your friends, family and work colleagues and get them to take part too.  Remember we want to get 600 ladies to walk this year.  You could also ask your husband, partner, father, brother or any male friends if they would like to help by acting as a marshal on the night.

I can't find an answer to my question, what do I do?
If your question has not been answered above then e mail angela.greenfield@nhs.net or call Angela on 01472 350908 ext 265