Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Night Walk

Participants are asked to arrive from 7.30pm to explore our event village, get sparkled by our lovely face painters and enjoy our amazing entertainment. This year, everyone will set off together at 10pm.

We will need to follow all government guidance and restrictions that may be in place at the time of the event. 

There will be a limit to the total number of participants, we will review this in the lead up to the event. However, we are hoping to increase the event capacity back up to 3000 people.  

No, this year we will take you through Storforth Lane trading estate, past our furniture store and our new fundraising hub.

The event will finish once the last walkers have crossed the finish line; this is normally around 12:30am. You should allow between 90 – 120 minutes to complete the course depending on your walking speed. If you or any of your party are struggling to finish the walk, then please let a marshal know, and we can collect you and take you to the finish line in the support vehicle.

There will be parking available at the Technique Stadium for £1 to encourage car sharing and a pickup and drop-off area. We will have car park marshalls on hand to guide you.

Yes, there will be a range of sparkly merchandise that you can purchase on the night. This will also be available for you to purchase at T-shirt collection beforehand.

Yes, the tag this year will be stuck to the back of your walker number. When you cross over the start and finish line, this will be registered by sensors in the mats which will check you in and out. 

The Honey Belles Choir are back and can’t wait to perform. We’ll also be welcoming local Chesterfield band,  The Rooves and Cerys, who wrote a song during lockdown for the hospice, will perform.

Yes, there will be toilets that you are able to use at the Technique Stadium. Once you set off on the walk, there will be several portable toilet stops en route.

Water and snacks will be provided at the refreshment point out on the route. We kindly ask that litter is disposed of properly to keep Chesterfield tidy. Hot drinks and bacon rolls (or a vegan alternative) will be provided at the end of the walk for free, but you may make a small donation to us in one of the buckets provided if you wish to.

Yes, if someone feels like they are unable to continue walking, they can inform one of our marshals who will radio the support vehicle to come and fetch them and take them to the finish.

Yes, first aid cover will be present. If someone requires first aid, or believe another participant does, they should inform their nearest marshal.

Unfortunately, children under 11 are not permitted to take part in the physical event (this also includes babies in pushchairs). Please be aware that children up to the age of 17 will need a parent/guardian’s permission to take part in the event.

Sorry, dogs are not permitted at the physical event. Why not take your pet on a Virtual Sparkle challenge?

We are so grateful for each and every person that gives up their Saturday night to support this amazing event. Please email events@ashgatehospice.org.uk if you are interested in volunteering at this event and a member of our Events Team will be in touch.

It’s quick and easy to set up a fundraising page on JustGiving. Visit our campaign page here , click on the “Start Fundraising” button and create your page. Job done! Your fundraising page is now set up and ready to accept donations. You can personalise your page and share it with your friends and family. If you need any assistance in setting this up, you can email us at events@ashgatehospice.org.uk or give us a call on 01246 567250

Please email our Supporter Engagement team at set@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call them on 01246 567250 who will discuss and sort this for you.

If you can no longer take part in this event, please email set@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call our Fundraising Team on 01246 567250 to let them know.

The easiest way to sign up to Sparkle is online. However, if you would like to sign up over the phone, then the answer is yes. Please call our Fundraising Team on 01246 567250 who will get you signed up!

The T-shirt sizes that we have available are XS – XXXL.

T-shirts can be collected from:

– Ashgate Hospice, Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JD

– Our Fundraising Hub, Unit 15, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland

You can pop along to either location Monday to Friday, between 9am and 4pm.