13/11/2025
Morning all,
I’ve been informed that my email updates are landing in some participants spam folders, so please double check.
This is the key information about Saturday night. (Long post sorry, but important info)
What to expect on the evening:
1. Gates will open at 8pm and close at 9pm
2. If arriving by car, please park on the stadium car park accessed from Holker St just after Asda roundabout. (see picture) Please be careful as it's a gravel car park
3. The car park will be illuminated and stewards will guide you.
4. Access to the stadium will be from the far end of that car park
5. You will be checked in and sponsor money collected (if relevant). Could you please place all monies received, in an envelope and on the envelope write: Name of the lead booker & amount.
6. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water, tomato soup and chilli will be served until around 10.30pm. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks as well (no alcohol please)
7. Light entertainment will be provided 8pm - 10.30pm. Our performers are very kindly giving up their time free of charge.
8. Lights out will be at 11pm
9. There will be a female only area should you wish to utilise this space
10. Separate male and female toilets are available throughout the night
11. Cardboard will be provided to help cushion your sleeping location
12. Please respect your co-participants by placing your phone on silent mode etc
13. Wake up will commence at 6am and there will be a choice of breakfast buns available, plus hot drinks. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements
14. We hope to conclude departure from the stadium by around 7am
15. Throughout the night there will be 2 people on duty should you need assistance of any kind. In addition, there are qualified first-aiders available.
16. If you need to leave at any time through the night, that’s no problem, we will es**rt you to your car
Some guidelines for your comfort:
• Multi-layers are more effective than single thick items of clothing
• Mittens are better than gloves
• A torch or phone light may be helpful (it's very dark after lights out)
• A yoga/camping mat and pillow may add more comfort
• Pop up style 2 person tents are acceptable
• Spare clothes in your car may help in case of getting wet
Some English Football League/AFC Stadium rules to be aware of:
• No glassware
• No alcohol/drugs
• No smoking (access will be provided throughout the night to smoking areas)
• No admittance if under the influence
• No access to the pitch
Thank you ☺️
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