Big C’s Firewalk – Sunday 15 September
Get your adrenaline pumping and step out of your comfort zone this September by taking on the Big C Firewalk. Join Big C for the hottest challenge this year and brave the walk over hot coals in front of Norwich Castle at the picturesque Castle Quarter Gardens. Why not get your colleagues, or family and friends involved and sign up today!
You will start with a motivational briefing from the team, which will last around 90 minutes and then head to the coals to take your walk.
Cost: £15 entry fee + minimum £100 fundraising
Big C’s Firewalk – Big C Cancer Charity (big-c.co.uk)
The Feed
Norfolk Coast Walk: Saturday 12th October 2024
Thank you to Pivotal, CyberScale and Ensors for being our main event sponsors.
Our annual fundraising walk will take place on the North Norfolk coast this year.
After 3 years of tackling the Marriott’s Way, we wanted a change of scene and where better than some of our county’s beautiful coastline.
- The walk begins at Blakeney Harbour at 9.00am on Saturday 12th October.
- The finish is Cromer Pier, which makes this a 15 mile walk over varied terrain.
- We are following the Norfolk Coast Path.
Why is this taking place?
This is a fundraising event for The Feed. It will raise money to help us run community projects so people can eat well, live well and feel connected. The largest such project is our Social Supermarket which provides low-cost groceries for over 5,000 people in Norwich who can’t afford enough food.
Quite simply, your fundraising will help fellow Norfolk residents to eat healthy, affordable meals.
How to take part
Step 1 – get in touch
- Send an email to Chris Elliott who is organising the event: chris@thefeed.org.uk
- You can also call Chris on 07784 3548932 if you have any questions.
- Chris will email you our bank details.
Step 2 – pay your registration fee
- Make a bank transfer to us for your registration fee of £25.
- This entry fee helps raise money and confirms your commitment to take part.
Step 3 – set up your sponsorship page
We ask everyone taking part to raise at least £100 in sponsorship in addition to the registration fee.
- Use this link to go to the JustGiving event page we have set up:
- The Feed Norfolk Coast Walk 2024 – JustGiving
- Click on the “Start Fundraising” button.
- If you have a JustGiving account already then sign in, if not create your account.
- Set up your own fundraising page by following the instructions. You will see the default is set at £100 as this is the minimum we ask everyone to try to raise in sponsorship in addition to the registration fee.
- Start sharing the link on social media and by email and tell your friends, family and colleagues about taking part. They may want to sponsor you or take part too.
Tips if you’re taking part
- We recommend doing some training walks in advance and building up to longer distances.
- Bring a rucksack to carry drinks, snacks and other essentials.
- You may want to bring a waterproof jacket and one or two light layers of clothing to cater for all weather conditions.
- Good walking shoes, ideally ones which are waterproof. Waterproof socks are another option.
Travel to Blakeney and parking
It’s totally your choice how you travel, but here are some options to consider:
- Park at Blakeney, do the walk, then get the bus back from Cromer to collect your car. The Coast Hopper bus timetable is here.
- Drive in convoy with a friend to Cromer, leave one car there, then travel on to Blakeney and park there. Once you’ve done the walk, drive back to Blakeney to collect the car there.
- Get a lift to Blakeney, then get the train back to Norwich from Cromer.
There is a National Trust car park at Blakeney harbour which cost £6 per day or free if you’re a National Trust member. This car park is subject to tidal flooding on occasion so check tide times.
Refreshments and toilets en route
We will set off on the walk as a group of all those taking part. From there we will walk at our own pace so everyone stays comfortable and are neither going too slowly or too quickly.
- Blakeney – several cafés near the harbour including Two Magpies. Public toilets there too.
- Cley next the Sea – Picnis Fayre deli has coffees and lovely local food products.
- Sheringham – the coast path runs close to the town centre with lots of options for food and drink.
- West Runton – Seaview café is very close to the footpath route and there are public toilets too.
- Cromer – lots of options including public toilets on the pier. Maybe treat yourself to fish and chips as reward for completing the walk.
Map of the route
You can see an interactive map which lets you calculate distances on each section here.
Banham Zoo and Break invite you to The Big Zoo SnooZe – Friday November 8, 2024
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to spend a night in the zoo, now is your chance to find out. Local charity Break, together with Banham Zoo, run by charity the Zoological Society of East Anglia, is thrilled to announce the exclusive ‘Big Zoo SnooZe’ event on 8th November 2024 – a unique overnight adventure that where you’ll be sleeping outside looking up at the stars, whilst experiencing the call of the wild.
This unforgettable experience is more than just a sleep over. As the sun sets and the zoo quiets down, you’ll embark on an exciting Torch Walk led by expert keepers, offering a rare glimpse into the nocturnal lives of the animals. And for those awake in the early hours, you’ll be able to watch as the animals begin to wake themselves up.
“We’re incredibly excited to offer this unique experience to our supporters,” says Break Fundraising Manager Sarah Bunn. “This really is a one-of-a-kind opportunity and we’re delighted to be partnering with Banham Zoo. Not only will participants have the chance to connect with wildlife in a truly immersive way, but they’ll also be supporting two fantastic local charities. Every pound raised going directly to Break so we can continue our vital work supporting young people from care, and the conservation efforts of the Zoological Society of East Anglia.”
For just £25 and a fundraising pledge, participants will not only gain access to this one-of-a-kind event but will also receive an exclusive Big Zoo SnooZe travel mug and beanie to remember their night at the zoo.
Ian Bartlett, CEO of ZSEA, the charity that runs Banham Zoo said: “This is a great opportunity, not only to have a unique experience, seeing our animals in a completely different light, but to play a part in supporting real conservation and the work we do in education. Banham Zoo is a lot more than just a fun day out; we are proud to be an integral part of our local community through education programmes and conservation schemes, both in the UK and abroad. We will shortly be launching a major new fundraising campaign, giving more people the chance to support and take part in what we do. I hope you can join us”.
The event is for adults only (18+), and all funds raised will go towards supporting the Zoological Society of East Anglia and the charity Break.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot for a night at Banham Zoo you’ll never forget! Individual and team places available.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.break-charity.org/charity/get-involved/events/the-big-zoo-snooze/
