People across the Five Towns are being invited to remember and celebrate loved ones at The Prince of Wales Hospice’s Sunset Stroll 2026, which this year will feature a new Memory Mile.

Taking place on Saturday, October 10, the annual fundraising walk starts and finishes at G3 Remarketing in Glasshoughton and follows a new seven-mile route.

During the final two miles, those taking part will receive a battery-operated candle to carry through the dedicated Memory Mile, creating a special opportunity to reflect on cherished memories and celebrate the lives of those they are walking in honour of.

Among those encouraging people to sign up is Amanda Thwaite, who took part in last year’s Sunset Stroll alongside her daughter Lottie, 14, and nephew Maddox, four, in

placeholder image — Amanda Thwaite took part in last year's Sunset Stroll alongside her daughter Lottie, 14, and nephew Maddox, four, in memory of her mum, Gail.

memory of her mum, Gail.

Amanda said: "Walking the Sunset Stroll gave us the chance to remember mum together and share stories about her.

"There were moments when we laughed, moments when we reflected, and it was comforting to be surrounded by other people remembering someone special.

"We’d encourage anyone thinking about taking part to sign up.”

With only around 35 per cent of the hospice’s funding coming from the NHS, events such as Sunset Stroll play a vital role in helping fund specialist care, wellbeing services and bereavement support for local families.

Sunset Stroll begins at 5pm on October 10. Registration costs £5 and children under five can take part free of charge, although they must still be registered.

To find out more or sign up, visit www.pwh.org.uk/sunsetstroll.