<p><strong>Date:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday 15th October<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 5pm - 6pm<br /><strong>Location: </strong><a href="http://www.cambridgeshire.net/organisation/hinchingbrooke-country-park/11036.aspx" target="_blank">Hinchingbrooke Country Park</a><br /><strong>Information:</strong> &pound;1 donation per dog is suggested.<br /><br />Dog owners across the country are being invited to take a Walk in the Dark this <strong>October</strong> to raise money for the charity <a href="http://medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/"><strong>Medical Detection Dogs</strong></a>.<br /><br /> The fundraising event, sponsored by <a href="http://www.collarways.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collarways</a>, Big Walkies and <a href="http://intellidogs.com/" target="_blank">Intellidogs</a> aims to highlight the importance of visibility when dog walking, especially when the nights draw in at autumn time.<br /><br /> Big Walkies is organising A Walk in the Dark in Cambridgeshire it will be a great way to get dog owners together for a fun, sociable event, whilst raising essential funds for a very good cause.<br /><br /> Donate here :)<br /><br /> Medical Detection Dogs trains specialist assistance dogs to help save the lives of people with medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes and Addison&rsquo;s disease. The charity&rsquo;s first achievement was successfully training dogs to sniff out cancer in human urine samples.<br /><br /> The charity would like to help more people with life threatening and disabling medical conditions, but can only do so through continued financial support from the public.<br /><br /> One way to be seen is to purchase a <a href="http://www.leuchtie.co.uk/" target="_blank">LEUCHTIE LED</a> collar. LEUCHTIE LED light collars provide a constant light source to ensure optimal visibility from dusk to dawn in all weather conditions. If your purchase a LEUCHTIE LED collar from <a href="http://www.collarways.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collarways</a> and your dog is wearing it on the Walk in the Dark, Collarways will donate <span style="font-weight: bold;">&pound;1</span> to the total fundraising pot for Medical Dogs. Click <a href="http://www.collarways.co.uk/home/search.php?search=LEUCHTIE+LED&amp;gobutton=GO" target="_blank">here</a> to purchase your LEUCHTIE LED collar.<br /><br /> There is a 50 per cent increase in road accidents involving dogs during the winter months and many of these could be easily avoided if dogs were more visible to road users.<br /><br /> We will shortly make downloadable event packs available here. In the meantime if you're interested in organising a walk in your area, please <a href="http://www.leuchtie.co.uk/pages/contact-us/6720">contact Collarways.</a><br /><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cambridgeshire Police have given the following advice in regards to safety in the dark:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Take a torch</li> <li> Take a mobile phone for emergencies</li> <li> Always tell someone where you are going and when you will be back</li> <li> Try not to go alone</li> <li> Avoid secluded areas</li> <li> Wear high visibility clothing if walking near a road</li> <li>Use paths, rather than walking on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> <li>Walk facing traffic so you can see and react to vehicles. </li> <li>Use extra caution when crossing streets. Drivers do not expect pedestrians to be out walking at night. </li> <li>Use the same routes used by other walkers and runners. </li> <li>Beware of trip hazards. </li> <li>Don't be blinded by the light. Headlights can make it difficult for you to see for a while. </li> <li>Don&rsquo;t wear earphones or listen to music. These can be a target for criminals or prevent you from being alerted to oncoming danger. </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.cambs.police.uk/" target="_blank">Cambridgeshire Police</a> will be attending the event.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OFFERS AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT:</span><br />Claw clips at the event for &pound;4 per dog by <a href="http://www.thepetnurse.weebly.com/" target="_blank">The Pet Nurse</a>.<br />If you would like to offer a promotion or dontate goodies for participants, please <a href="http://www.bigwalkies.org.uk/contact-us.html">contact us</a>.<br /><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Participants will receive a goody bag* including:</span></span><br /><span><a href="http://www.star107.co.uk/" target="_blank">Star Cambridge</a> car sticker</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><span>*whilst stocks last</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you want to organise your own 'A Walk in the Dark?' </span><br />Click here to register: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/445djjd" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/445djjd</a><a href="http://tinyurl.com/445djjd" target="_blank"><br /></a></p>