Walking Under the Stars: Lightning Fibre Supports St Wilfrid's Hospice Starlight Stroll 2026
Lanterns will light up Eastbourne's seafront once again on Saturday 12th September 2026 as more than 1,000 people take part in the St Wilfrid's Hospice Starlight Stroll.
Taking place from 4pm to 11pm at Princes Park, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE, the annual fundraiser invites people to remember loved ones while raising vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice, which provides specialist care and support for people and families across Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
Lightning Fibre will be launching a Double Your Donation campaign ahead of the Starlight Stroll, matching every donation made to St Wilfrid's Hospice on a selected day before the event, helping raise even more. We'll reveal the date on our social media channels soon!
What to Expect on the Night
Participants can choose either the 5-mile or the 10-mile route, making the event suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Every walker will receive a paper lantern to decorate, an official Starlight Stroll T-shirt and a commemorative medal.
The Starlight Stroll begins at Princes Park, where you'll also find the Lightning Fibre stand. Before setting off, stop by to say hello, enter our prize giveaways and meet the team.
From there, the walk follows Eastbourne's seafront promenade towards the beautifully lit Italian Gardens at Holywell. Here, participants are invited to place their decorated lantern in memory of someone special before returning to Princes Park along the coast.
Entry costs £20, with under 5s able to take part for free. You can find tickets along with detailed info about the event on the St Wilfrid's website.
Supporting St Wilfrid's Hospice Throughout the Year
Lightning Fibre has worked closely with St Wilfrid's Hospice over the past year, including funding several days of hospice nursing care to celebrate our eighth birthday and returning to sponsor the Rainbow Run for a second consecutive year, where our team spent the day cheering runners on and showering them in clouds of colourful powder.
Emma Pearce, Head of Marketing at Lightning Fibre, said:
"The Starlight Stroll is a really special event because everyone taking part has their own reason for walking. We're looking forward to meeting people on the day and hope our Double Your Donation campaign helps raise even more for the incredible work St Wilfrid's Hospice does for local families."
About Lightning Fibre
Lightning Fibre is a local full fibre broadband provider serving homes and businesses across East Sussex and surrounding areas.
With an Eastbourne-based team, no annual price rises, speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and simple switching, we're proud to keep local communities connected.
Find out if Lightning Fibre is available at your address using the postcode checker on our website, call 01323 380260 (8am to 8pm daily), visit our Eastbourne shop at the Enterprise Centre, or email business@lightningfibre.co.uk for business enquiries.
