Nelson’s Journey 2023 Walk of Smiles
The Nelson’s Journey Walk of Smiles event is an occasion to get together with your family and friends to remember a special person who has died, or to think of those people who are grieving.
The event is open for anyone to take part in, and is also one of our positive activities we hold for the families we work with. It’s a very important date to us, as it’s an opportunity to keep in touch with the families, new and old, that we support to see how they are getting on.
All walkers are invited to raise sponsorship for Nelson’s Journey. Although this is not essential to take part in the Walk of Smiles, raising funds for us will help us to deliver the theurapeutic activities we use to support the families we work with.
WALK OF SMILES EVENT
WHEN: Saturday 17th June 2023 10am-2pm
WHERE: Octagon Business Park Grounds, Little Plumstead, Norwich, NR13 5HR
WHO: This event is open to ALL, not just those who have used the services of Nelson’s Journey. Well behaved dogs are welcome but MUST be kept on a lead.
PRICE: General entry £3, under 5s FREE
The Nelson’s Journey Walk of Smiles is a FAMILY FUN DAY and a special occasion to get together with your family and friends. Many families come to remember and walk in memory of a special person who has died or to think of those people who are grieving. Join us and other families to walk in memory of someone special who has died or those grieving, and to support Nelson’s Journey.
After a beautiful country side walk with routes of 2 and 2.5 miles (the shorter route being pushchair friendly) we have a lovely fun filled afternoon
planned with refreshments, BBQ, fete style games, arts & crafts & dog show. There’s activities for all ages as well as an opportunity to decorate a remembering rock to remember the person who died. There is a lovely atmosphere of togetherness at this event.
Activities include:
- A beautiful country side walk with routes of 2 and 2.5 miles
- A buggy friendly route
- Family fun day
- Fete style fun afternoon
- Fundraising games and activities
- Raffle and tombola
- Refreshments and BBQ or you are welcome to bring your own picnic
- Free arts and crafts and activities
- Plant a sunflower seed
- Bring your own teddy or soft toy for a little pampering at our Teddy bear TLC stand
- Meet the Pets as Therapy dogs
- Fun dog awards
- Opportunity to make some items to remember the person.
ACCESS: The 2 mile walk is pushchair and wheelchair friendly however due to some other areas of the venue having uneven terrain this may restrict access to guests in wheelchairs
SPONSORSHIP: All walkers are invited to raise sponsorship for Nelson’s Journey although this is not essential to take part in the walk. Details of how to do this will be emailed after you have purchased tickets. Raising funds for Nelson’s Journey will help us provide the activities we use to support the families we work with.
Booking is essential, so please click the button below to book your tickets.
With thanks to our Walk of Smiles sponsor Aquaterra Energy
The impact of your fundraising
£5
Could fund a teddy
£15
Could fund a worry eater
£20
Could fund resources
£248
Funds a place on a weekend
£522
Funds support for one child
Contact Us
Nelson’s Journey, Bradbury Building - Smiles House, Octagon Business Park, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, NR13 5FH
