A charity Firewalk event is set for Wednesday 6th December in Culver Square, Colchester, with a choice of two time slots to book, which includes time for training ahead of the challenge.

People who book their place by Sunday 5th November will save 40% with an early bird offer on the booking fee to register for £15 per person. Minimum sponsorship for each participant is £150 which supports the work of St Helena Hospice across north east Essex.

Marcus Poston, partnerships fundraising manager at St Helena Hospice, said:

“Firewalk is set to be an unforgettable experience for participants as they ignite their inner courage and put mind over matter to conquer the hot coals!

“Only 27% of our funding comes from the NHS and for the rest, we rely on the goodwill and generosity of our local community taking part in events like Firewalk, or giving donations, buying in St Helena shops, paying for care from Radfield Home Care in support of St Helena, playing Your Hospice Lottery, and leaving gifts in Wills.”

The charity Firewalk event on Culver Square will also see entertainment from dance groups and performers, food and drinks, and the St Helena Hospice fundraising team will be hosting some festive fun on its Christmas stalls.

The minimum age to take part is 11 years old. Full details are available at www.sthelena.org.uk/firewalk23