Event informationYou are walking miles to change young lives
The countdown to the big day is now on!
Thank you for signing up to take part in Walk the Talk 2024.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. Over the last five years, 3 in 4 young people supported by The Prince's Trust moved into work, education or training after completing one of our programmes.
The funds raised through this challenge will help more young people gain the skills and confidence they need to secure a positive future. Thank you so much for your support.
Below is all the information you should need ahead of the day. Any questions, please contact helen.brammar@princes-trust.org.uk.
KEY INFORMATION
THE ROUTE
Arrival time: 7.30am
Start time: 8.00am
Starting address: The Coppernose, 1 Palace Gate, East Molesey. KT8 9BN
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Any issues on the day, please call 07386 679289.
Please arrive by 7.30am, we will be setting off promptly at 8am. Tea and coffee will be available to set you up for the day. Be prepared for a group photo at the start (there will be a photographer taking photos throughout the day).
There will be 3 planned rest stops along the route where refreshments will be available.
1. Eileen’s at Buccleuch Gardens Café
2. Kew Cricket Club (lunch stop)
3. Putney Pantry Cafe
After reaching the famous gates of Buckingham Palace (at approx 4.30pm), where there will be another group finisher photo, there will be a short walk to Fortnum and Mason, who have kindly donated celebratory tea and cake!
CONTACT
Any problems on the day, please contact 07386 679289.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Weather
The walk will be going ahead rain or shine! Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
Transport
The closest train station is Hampton Court, trains run to and from London Waterloo. The earliest train gets you into Hampton Court at 7.34am.
If you wish to drive to the start, there is parking available in Hampton Court station car park and it is £3.90 all day.
Please make sure you check your travel ahead of time.
Clothing
Please make sure you wear comfortable shoes. If it is wet on the day, a change of shoes and socks for the end may be a welcome change for you.
We recommend bringing clothing to cover all basis, the great British weathere can be very changable, especially in October. A small backpack would be ueful for carrying snacks, a water bottle and small items throughout the day.
There will be a vehicle available to transport any additional bags/items that you do not want to carry with you. This will be at each rest stop so you can swap items if required.
There will be Walk the Talk t-shirts for all walkers (if requested) which will be given to you on the day. If you have a t-shirt from last years walk, please feel free to wear this (they are the same).
Food and drink
Food and refreshments have been generously donated by Marks and Spencer. There will be options to cover all dietary requirements.
If you have an allergy or intolerance that has not already been specified on the registration form, please let us know.
Please bring a reusable water bottle that can be refilled at the rest stops. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks if you would prefer.
Support
You will be met at the start by the Prince's Trust staff, the Walk the Talk committee and WMP staff (our third-party event organisers).
There will be two cyclists guiding walkers throughout the day; one at the front of the group and one at the back. They arethere to support throughout the day with any issues or concerns (including first aid). You will also be met at each stop by Prince's Trust staff.
As above, there is alsp a vehicle available to transport any additional bags that you don't want to carry with you. This will be at each stop.
