WOULD you walk on hot coals for your local hospice? That is the question that Halton Haven Hospice are asking the community.

The Halton Haven firewalk will see brave members of the public walk on red-hot wood embers at a temperature of around 425 degrees Celsius.

Taking place on the evening of Thursday, November 15 at the hospice in Murdishaw, the firewalk itself will be built by leading firewalk company Time 4 Change.

Cliff Mann of Time 4 Change will also run the pre-firewalk workshop for all participants in which full training and preparation will be given. Cliff has been organising firewalks for more than 20 years and has a 100 per cent safety record.

All the proceeds raised from the event will support Halton Haven Hospice.

It costs around £6,800 per day to run the hospice and they rely hugely on the support of their local community to ensure they raise enough to keep going.

Registration for the firewalk is £25 and the hospice is asking every participant to do their best to raise at least £75 in sponsorship.

Chris Andrews, senior fundraising manager at Halton Haven Hospice, said: “This firewalk is going to be incredible! It’s a pretty unique event and something which doesn’t come around often.

"A firewalk is an experience you never forget. I did one myself in 2005 and it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever done. I urge anyone considering it to get signed up now! Or contact us for a chat and we’ll answer any questions or concerns you have.

“We’re also incredibly grateful to Display Team for coming on board as event sponsors for the firewalk. They do so much for the Haven and we’re thrilled we can partner up with them on this event.”

For more information or to register, please visit www.haltonhaven.org.uk/firewalk, ring Halton Haven on 01928 712 728, or email fundraising@haltonhaven.co.uk.