Authentic Midnight Walkers…

The Accounts Department’s fundraiser took place on May 23^rd.

Nothing unusual about that you may think but as most of you were(or should have been)tucked up in bed, the Accounts department were putting on their trainers!

After meeting at AFC in Sharston we set off with our umbrellas as the heavens had opened. Luckily when we arrived the rain had stopped! We knew at this point it was going to be a good night!!

We set off from City of Manchester Stadium amidst lots of whooping and cheering ready for our 10k Midnight Walk. After walking past the MEN arena, onto Deansgate and through Albert Square we were on the way home straight back to the stadium. We finished at around the two hour mark. It was a great reception as lots of other walkers were waiting to cheer us all home, which made it really worthwhile.

Watching lots of people wandering through Manchester City Centre on a Friday night dressed up in fancy dresses and wearing luminous necklaces was a great spectacle. Over 2000 people took part which is double from the first event last year.

It was a great night, for a great cause. The aches and pains soon subsided after we got home and had our tea and toast. You would be amazed at how hungry you feel after walking 10k at midnight…………….we can recommend it though!!

Well done to all Accounts Department!!! Here’s to next year!!