Charity Event: Pink Ribbon Walk
19th May
The Pink Ribbonwalk in the stunning park of Blenheim Palace on Saturday 19th May 2012
Breast Cancer Care's Pink Ribbonwalk sponsored by Santander in association with woman&home will be returning this summer to Blenheim Palace for the seventh year running.
Location and Times: Bladon Park
Whether you've had breast cancer yourself, plan to walk for family and friends, or just want to enjoy a fun day's walk, you'll be part of something special at Breast Cancer Care's Pink Ribbonwalk. Starting and finishing in Bladon Park, in the sunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, the 10 or 20 mile Pink Ribbonwalk offers a varierty of traditional rural scenery, taking in local rivers and picturesque villages. Walk and help Breast Cancer Care support people with breast cancer today. Over half a million women in the UK have been diagnosed with breast cancer and Breast Cancer Care is here for every one of them.
The 20 mile Pink Ribbonwalk starts at 9.15am with a ceremony and warm-up. Participants set off at 9.30am. Entry to the grounds is from 8.30am
The 10 mile Pink Ribbonwalk starts at 11.45am with a start ceremony and warm-up, Participants set off at 12pm. Access to the start venue is from 11am.
Make it a day to remember! Register at www.pinkribbonwalk.org.uk or call 0870 145 0101
If you are unable to walk this year you can still be part of this event by volunteering on the day - local knowledge and support on the day is essential as we need 100 volunteers to run this event so please get in touch if you can help.
Blenheim Palace is set in 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland and is surrounded by sweeping lawns, award winning formal gardens and great lake.
The Pleasure Gardens have attractions including the Marlborough Maze, 'Blenheim Bygones' Exhibition, giant chess and drafts, mini gold and the Adventure Play Area. The Cafe offers hot and cold refreshments.
The Palace, Park and Gardens are open.
