Support lads and dads charity day out

Lads and dads are being called to take part in a rugby day out for Hospiscare in 2014.

The 10k Hospiscare Men’s Walk is a great way to spend a lads’ day out alongside friends and family members, with the male bonding continuing post-walk with a pint, pasty and three Six Nations rugby matches.

The third annual Men’s Walk will once again commence from the home of the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday March 15. The walk takes in spectacular views of the City as it goes through Ludwell Valley Park before heading back to the finish line at Sandy Park.

Hospiscare Event Fundraiser Hannah Slater said: “The chance to spend a day out with your mates or for fathers and sons to get together has made this 10k walk an extremely popular event in the Hospiscare calendar.

“This is a really fun event which is open to anyone aged 12 years upwards. Over the past two years, the Men’s Walk has made its mark as a way for people across all generations, from grandfathers to grandsons, to enjoy a lads’ day out together.”

Registration for the 2014 Men’s Walk is now open. Entry is just £15 and includes an invite to Sandy Park’s Exeter Suite, after the walk, to watch the Italy v England, Wales v Scotland and France v Ireland rugby matches on big screens, along with a free pint from Otter Breweries and a delicious pasty from Chunks of Devon.

Exeter Chiefs’ Prop Carl Rimmer said: “Exeter Chiefs are happy to support Hospiscare, it’s a great organisation and the walk is a brilliant idea - what better way to top off a 10k walk than with rugby and a pint.”

More than 400 men braved hailstones and sweeping rain to take part in the walk last year, raising over £40k for local charity Hospiscare.
Event sponsors Wilkinson Grant and Co jumped at the chance to support Hospiscare at the 2014 Men’s Walk after seeing the event’s success in its first two years.

As well as sponsoring the event, the estate agents will also be entering their own team for the walk.

Wilkinson Grant and Co Managing Director Roger Wilkinson said: “We’ve been a long time supporter of Hospiscare and we missed out on the opportunity to sponsor the Men’s Walk last year. It was an enormous success, so when we were given the opportunity to sponsor it this year we grabbed it with both hands.”

Hospiscare is your local hospice charity for Exeter, mid and east Devon, providing high-quality care and dedicated free-of-charge support to people with life-limiting illnesses.

Hannah said: “We have some exciting new twists to keep everyone entertained during the walk this year, and there is also the opportunity for someone to win a signed 2012/2013 England Rugby jersey.

“Whether you choose to complete the walk with a team of family, friends or colleagues or even want to complete the walk on your own, the atmosphere and camaraderie at such a fantastic venue is sure to make this a day to remember whilst also raising money for Hospiscare.”

The 2014 Men’s Walk, complete with walk, pint, pasty and rugby, begins at Sandy Park on Saturday March 15 at 8.45am.
For more information or to register for the walk call Hannah on 01392 688062 or visit www.menswalk.co.uk.