Churches in and around Ilkeston are to collaborate in support of a national children's charity campaign.
The NSPCC challenge for ChildLine is to take part in a night walk on Saturday 21st December, known as 'The Longest Night', tracing a route through Ilkeston and stopping at several points along the way to sing a Christmas Carol.
Budding walkers will begin their walk from Erewash Sound studios at The Media Centre in Cotmanhay in mid-afternoon, assembling from around 3:15pm, leaving at around 3:30pm, reaching Holy Trinity, Ilkeston Methodist, St. Mary's and The United Reformed Churches, and eventually down Nottingham Road to reach the Church of Christ on Adam Street.
Money will be raised through donations received in person and through an online fundraising page.
Ann Richards is a member of Ilkeston Methodist Church. She said: "I have to stress that this is very much a joint project. It will be the Ilkeston Churches working together to rise to this challenge.
"The plan is for a small core group to set off and walk the full 5k route, but we will stop off a various points along the way and anyone can join us to walk part of the route. This will give everyone, even those with limited mobility, a chance to be part of this."
The walkers aim to reach their final destination by around 5:30pm where participants will be able to enjoy some refreshments.
You can find out more about the national campaign at www.nspcc.org.uk.
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