Take the journey, bare foot, over red-hot coals measuring 800 degrees! There are no tricks, no special effects, just you and the fire. Can you handle the heat? We think you can!
Our Club charity of the year, Transitions UK are calling on any Hatters supporters out there to get involved and help support their forthcoming Firewalk event by taking part and raising sponsorship money.
This event is to raise money to help kick start out Transitions UK's next project, ASPIRE!
ASPIRE aims to provide mentoring and support to those young people at risk of offending and reoffending.
Ultimately helping them find a better pathway
Want to take the Challenge? Take the first step and sign up today!
It costs £50 to register with no sponsorship target, or you can register for £35 to register with a sponsorship target of £100. If you raise £200 we will refund the registration fee!
For more information, to sign up and to receive your sponsorship forms please email support@transitionsuk.org or call 01582 380 620.
Event details:
The firewalk will be taking place on Friday 23rd February 2018 from 17.30pm - 19.45pm. You'll need to hot-foot it to the Hitchin Priory, Hitchin.
Timings:
- 17.30pm Registration
- 18.00pm Firewalkers briefing session
- 18.30pm Firewalk
- 19.00pm Food, drinks and photos!
- 20.00pm End
You will be in safe hands:
The Firewalk is being managed by the experienced fire walk team at Team at Time 4 Change, Led by Cliff Mann. http://www.t4c.org.uk
- Time 4 Change have full public liability insurance up to 5 million pounds and will undertake a full risk assessment
- All firewalkers will be given a 30-minute briefing before they embark on their firewalk.
Location:
Hitchin Priory Tilehouse St Hitchin SG5 2DL. Parking is available at the Hitchin Priory. All firewalkers and guests are required to register their vehicle upon arrival at the Hitchin Priory before they ‘check in’ to the Transition UK sign in desk located outside by the fire.
Food and Drink:
- It is advised that firewalkers do not consume alcohol before the firewalk
- Food will be available to purchase on-site
- Bring your friends to share the experience
Restrictions:
Over 18’s only
All participants must be mobile and be able to walk briskly for 6 steps.
If the weather is bad, will the event be cancelled?
In 30 years of firewalks, the organiser has only ever had to reschedule one event. The firewalk can be done in the rain, wind and even in snow! In the event of a very severe weather warning, the event will be rescheduled 24 hours before. We will communicate with all participants via email.
Collecting Sponsorship!
To raise and collect sponsorship please set up a fundraising page online. Transitions UK uses www.totalgiving.co.uk To set up your page simply go to their site and click on the top right hand button and select Fundraise. It will then ask you to choose the charity you are fundraising for. You can either type in Transitions UK or our Charity No: 1160105. The instructions after that are very simple to follow.
Take the first step and sign up today!
