Local people are to have the chance to join with others to enjoy a scenic evening walk whilst raising funds for charity.

This year’s University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Twilight Walk for Women’s Health is back in person. Taking place on Friday 6 May participants can walk or run the sponsored 5km route through Harbourside Park, Poole starting at Baiter recreation ground.

As participants set off from 7pm they will be able to take in the sights of Poole’s famous harbour whilst making their way along the fully accessible route. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Since 2013, Twilight Walk participants have raised over £150,000 for breast and gynaecological projects. This year it is hoped to build on that success continuing to raise money for new state-of-the-art equipment. The money could help to fund new scanning and imaging technology to enable a swift diagnosis, and scalp cooling caps to support women undergoing breast and gynaecological cancer treatment.

Twilight Walk for Women’s Health is sponsored by The Stock Shop who said: “We are thrilled to support University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Twilight Walk for Women’s Health. We have been part of University Hospitals Dorset for nearly two years and as a business it is of great importance to us that we support the hospital and the local community. We are delighted to be part of an event that is so valued by the Dorset community and which raises vital funds for patients and staff at University Hospitals Dorset.”

Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £8 for children (under 5s go free) – adults will receive their very own Twilight Walk t-shirt.

To sign up visit UHDcharity.org or call 0300 019 4060/8449.