NEARLY a thousand ramblers flocked to the streets of Colchester for the St Helena Hospice Midnight Walk.

The Midnight Walk, in aid of St Helena Hospice, started at 10.30pm on Saturday from Stanfords, The Livestock Market, in Wyncolls Road.

More than 900 people turned out wearing their most fabulous hats, wildest wigs and outlandish hair dos for the charity’s flagship event.

Before setting off from Stanfords, walkers were entertained by head-turning performances from local choir Funky Voices, Bows and Belles clog dancers, Just Jay dance troupe and a fabulous warm up from Just Jules, Julie Palmer.

Along the route, walkers were welcomed to spend a moment of reflection at the memory stop which was situated on the grounds of Colchester Rugby Football Club on Mill Road.

The spot had a memory tree where walkers were invited to leave a tag with a message written on to their loved one they were walking in memory of.

Crossing the finish line from midnight the ramblers were congratulated with a special ten-year anniversary medal and a donut.

Lisa Chenery, events fundraiser, said: “The night was an incredible success.

“It was quite overwhelming to see so many men and women together to support their local hospice.

“The atmosphere was electric and the dance moves were on point - it was one of our best walks to date.

“A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the walk and for those who volunteered or provided their services which helped make the night such a huge success.”

For more information about the Midnight Walk and for details on future events visit, www.sthelenahospice.org.uk