FAQs
Please view the common questions and answers below, or get in touch.
Our Walk
When is the Walk for Our Old Friends happening?
The event will be taking place on the 6th of October 2024 between 4pm – 7pm, your start time will be specified upon purchasing your ticket. We will be staggering the beginning of the walk to avoid overcrowding.
Where is the event taking place?
Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX.
Where does my ticket price go?
Ticket prices:
Adult - £20
Child - £12
The price per ticket will contribute towards the costs of running the event, including parking and venue hire. There will be no hidden costs on the day, only optional extras such as merchandise and refreshments. Tickets and donations help us to provide our dogs with a warm kennel, food, and a dedicated professional team including carers, trainers and vets.
Can I bring dogs to the event?
Our national event is dog friendly, however, please consider whether your dog would be comfortable at a busy event with other dogs and children present. If your dog does not react well in busy situations or with other dogs and children, then we would strong advise against bringing your dog. When purchasing your ticket please specify how many dogs will be attending.
We've provided a handy flowchart to help you assess whether your dog may of may not enjoy attending our national event.
Can I bring children to the event?
The Walk for Our Old Friends national event is family friendly and is suitable for children to attend. The distance of the walk is 3.5km, in case you need to bring along a buggy for little legs that might get tired.
However, as there will be lots of other people and dogs at this event, they may not be suitable for children who are anxious around dogs or who find large groups of people overwhelming. If your child is anxious around dogs, we have resources available which may help.
When will I get my pack?
Once you have signed up, a confirmation will be sent to your email address and you will have access to a digital WOOF fundraising pack. To find this, please make sure you are logged into your account and click the 'resources' section. At the event, you will also receive your keepsakes to take on your walk with you.
Is there free parking at the event?
Parking is free, although we require you to input your car registration number upon check out when purchasing your ticket for the event. If you do not provide us with your vehicle registration number, we will not be able to reserve a parking space for you.
Why do I need to provide my vehicle registration?
The car park at the event uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). For smooth access to the event, we will require this information prior to the event.
Is the walk accessible?
The route we have chosen is accessible for everyone. There is one section less suitable for pushchairs and mobility aids, although we have identified a different route to take for those needing extra consideration.
Why do you want a photo and/or name of my beloved one?
We are hoping to include these names and images in the walk itself to really capture the spirt of who we are remembering. This is completely optional, and supporters can choose as they wish.
Will there be refreshments available?
Refreshments will be available to purchase on site for the duration of the event.
Is there a memory wall to share my memories?
Your Walk
When can I do my own walk?
The DIY walk will take place throughout the month of October, you can do this whenever you want in the month, with whoever you want. There is no required distance so you can set up a challenge for yourself to fundraise based on your capabilities and preferences.
Where does my ticket price go?
To recreate the walk in your own location it is £10 for the information pack. If you wish to raise money you will also be able to do so.
Am I insured if I do my own walk?
Outside of the official ‘Walk for Our Old Friends’ national event, Dogs Trusts will be the grateful benefactors of any event organised, but they are not involved in organising the walks associated with ‘Walk for Our Old Friends’ and will have no
responsibility for any injury or loss arising from this activity.
If you are organising your own DIY walk, please ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. Dogs Trust cannot accept any liability for the wellbeing of those taking part.
When will I get my pack?
Once you have signed up, a confirmation will be sent to your email address and you will have access to a digital WOOF fundraising pack. To find this, please make sure you are logged into your account and click the 'resources' section. If you have made a £10 contribution, you will also receive your keepsakes at the end of August/beginning of Sept in the post. That way, you can take them on your walk with you in October.
Is there a memory wall to share my memories?
