Longrun Meadow NHS Night Walk

Join your colleagues and take part as a team, for an exhilarating night walk in the stunning Longrun Meadow in Taunton. Challenge yourself and colleagues to compete the 6 mile course. It's a great opportunity to get outside, walk and talk with colleagues and #MoveMore! Medals for all participants.

VENUE : COACH Centre in French Weir park, Taunton, TA1 1AW.

COURSE : Full course details will be out nearer the event start. 6 mile course.

COST : Free to NHS staff (please book on with NHS staff email address). Family & friends that wish to join you on the walk will cost £15.00 (50% of this will go to covering the event costs and 50% will go directly into funds to support NHS staff.).

FUNDRAISING : NHS staff are at the front line when it comes to supporting those with health and well-being issues. Now there is the opportunity for individuals and businesses to give back and show support for staff at Somerset NHS Foundation Trusts by taking part or sponsoring the first Somerset NHS Trusts Night Walk. Please help us by donating directly to the fund. A company could donate anything from a few pounds to £200 to show their support of Somerset NHS Foundation staff and all money raised will go directly to NHS staff physical activity and wellbeing projects. These initiatives will be managed by the Foundation Trusts Physical Activity Working Group which is run by and for staff from across the Trust.

If you would like to donate, please go to the donate page.

* Your donation will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme, operating as DONATE, a charity registered in England and Wales (1149800) and Scotland (SC045106). In addition to any text donation, you will incur your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.orgt

REGISTRATION : Registration will be open between 6pm - 7.15pm. Please arrive during this time to collect your walk number and register your attendance with us in the COACH Centre. Please bring safety pins to attach this to your coat.

MASS WARM UP : Don't miss local instructor Ben from Applebees who will get you ready for this great event. Warm Up starts at 7.20pm.

TIMINGS : Registration 6pm - 7.15pm, Mass Warm Up & briefing 7.20pm, Walk starts at 7.30pm. All times are approx.

SAFETY : Please ensure you have appropriate clothing for the winter months. All walkers are required to wear a head or chest torch - those who don't, will not be allowed to take part. Check out Taunton Leisure to order yours or get one from an online store. The route will be way marked and we will be using reflective markers to make it easier for them to be seen.

DOGS : Dogs can take part but MUST be kept under close control and on leads. We also advise that they have light up collars or high vis on to assist other walkers to see them.

FIRST AID : There will be trained first aiders on site and around on the route throughout the event. Please alert a marshal should you or a fellow walker require assistance.

PARKING : We would advise parking in the public car parks located near to Longrun Meadow and French Weir (Tangier and Enfield). Parking restrictions end at 6pm. More information on carparks available here Please try to lift share where you can, or even use this as a warm up for the event and walk. Please be advised that Tesco's car park is limited to 2 hours and has cameras.

REFRESHMENTS : A water station with goodies will be located at roughly half way. The cafe will be open during the event and for a period after for you to purchase beverages and food to fuel and refuel.

WATER : There will be water available for walkers on route.

TOILETS : Toilets are available. Cafe facilities will have use of the onsite facilities.

WEATHER : These events take place during the winter months and unfortunately we cannot control the weather. Please do make sure that you are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the time of year. We are of course hoping to a lovely clear starry evening.

FINISH : We want to see you celebrate as you cross the finish line. Then don't forget to check back in with the team to receive your medal.