Charity walk to mark anniversary of Pendle Witch trials (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Charity walk to mark anniversary of Pendle Witch trials
1:00pm Monday 6th February 2012 in News
THE day of the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witches trials is to be marked with a charity walk.
Organisers of the Pendle Witch Walk hope the significant landmark will attract hundreds of people to the event, which is being staged in aid of Pendleside Hospice.
The five-mile circular walk will take place on Saturday August 18, the anniversary of the witch trials at Lancaster Castle.
Simon Tattersall, one of the organisers of the event, said: “We’re inviting as many people as possible to get involved in what will be a fun day with a few surprises.
“You’re invited to come along in fancy dress – as we want as many ‘Pendle Witches’ present as possible.
“We also want the event to be a major fundraiser for Pendleside Hospice. Every penny raised from registration and sponsorship will go directly to the hospice.
“There are of course some costs associated with an event of this nature - food, t-shirts, booklets, so we’re urging as many people as possible to sign up, but also to raise as much sponsorship as possible. By working together, we can really make a difference for Pendleside Hospice in 2012.”
The event will feature refreshments and entertainment for participants, as well as showing off Pendle’s countryside and the area’s history.
To register for the walk visit www.pendlewitchwalk.co.uk.
Comments(3)
Pendle Witch Walk
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12:43am Wed 8 Feb 12
So just to clarify then, EVERY SINGLE PENNY raised from Pendle Witch Walk goes directly to Pendleside Hospice, whether it's from registrations, sponsorship monies, or corporate sponsorship. 100%, without exception.
The point we were trying to make is that Pendleside Hospice also have to absorb the cost of putting this event on, as do all charities. This is kept to a minimum of course and we do try to get businesses to sponsor certain things, for example the booklets or the T-shirts.
We therefore encourage everyone who takes part in this event to do it for sponsorship. The sponsorship money is what really makes the difference and turns a good fundraising event into a great one.
Hope this clarifies!
Graham Hartley
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6:28am Wed 8 Feb 12
Graham Hartley says...
11:07pm Mon 6 Feb 12
“There are of course some costs associated with an event of this nature - food, t-shirts, booklets, so we’re urging as many people as possible to sign up, but also to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
So what does 'every penny raised' mean here - perhaps 'every penny left after expenses'?