Samaritans to host dawn walk along Douglas Prom this weekend

Support is available to anyone trying to find a way out of their own darkness

A local charity is to host a 'Dawn Walk' this weekend, following the success of an inaugural event last year.

Isle of Man Samaritans say the walk aims 'to raise awareness of the support that is available to anyone trying to find a way out of their own darkness'.

First launched last year to mark the branch's 45th anniversary, the walk will set off from the Bottle Neck car park at 6:30am tomorrow (Saturday 28 March).

Participants will be joined by Sir John and Lady Lorimer, as well as representatives of several other Isle of Man charities.

Branch Director Aimee Grainger says: "We organised a Dawn Walk for the first time last year which marked our 45th anniversary.

"We had almost 100 people turn up for the walk last year and since it was so successful, we are hopeful that we will get the same positive response this year too."

Fellow Branch Director Deana Douglas added: "Winter is a tough time of year for lots of people. The purpose of the Dawn Walk is to celebrate the clocks going forward that weekend and welcome British Summer Time and talk to those people who have potentially been struggling. 

"The walk is open to everyone, and we look forward to welcoming those who want to come along." 

The walk will finish at Looky’s Lounge Bar (at the Best Western Palace Hotel) 'for a well-earned cup of tea and to continue conversations'. 

If you would like to find out more about the Dawn Walk, contact the Isle of Man Samaritans team at samaritans@manx.net.