Marie Curie Cancer Care are inviting people to raise funds for the charity by walking ten kilometres at twilight across the stunning Surrey countryside and through Denbies vineyard on Saturday 24th August.

This year's walk is targeted at recruiting over 700 participants who after the walk can enjoy a festival-like atmosphere. The route is suitable for both young and old, and walkers will work up a healthy appetite before relaxing and enjoying the Bollywood themed live entertainment. Walkers can take a picnic or buy Indian food, delicious desserts and refreshing drinks in picturesque surroundings. At 10 o'clock one of the Marie Curie nurses will give a short speech about their work and how the money raised is spent to help terminally ill patients.

Douglas Nairn, Regional Events Fundraiser, said: "Walk Ten Surrey is a relaxed evening with a carnival-like atmosphere. You don't have to be super fit to walk the course, and it isn't a race. The emphasis is on enjoyment and coming together with loved ones to have fun for charity. We have a lot of companies entering teams, and they find it's a great team-building event. Talking of local businesses, the event includes Guildford-based Just Jhoom dancers, Dorking's Friends' Life and Denbies Wine Estate, not to mention Radio Jackie who will cover the start. Just £20 will pay for a Marie Curie Nurse to spend one hour in a patient's home. If you manage to raise £100, you will have paid for someone to receive 5 hours of one-to-one support."

Registration for the event is now open and people can sign up at www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten or by calling 08700 340 040. The event opens at 6pm with the walk setting off at 7pm. Children under 16 are free, adult registration before the event is £10 and for adults to sign up on the night it is £20.