Are you seeking to challenge yourself this year? Are you looking for something the whole family can be involved in? Then sign up to Julian House’s 10th Big Bath Sleep-Out!

The charity is challenging you and your family to ditch the comfort of your bed and sleep out for just one night under the stars, on Friday, 8th March. In doing so, you will be helping to raise vital funds and make an incredible difference to those forced to sleep out every night.

Giving up just one night really could transform the lives of others.

So, if you are interested, why not get your family, friends and work colleagues together and join Julian House and hundreds of others in Alice Park for the 10th Big Bath Sleep-Out.

Event organiser, Cathy Adcock, says: “Of course, no-one is under any illusion that spending one cold night in Alice Park could possibly come close to the stark reality of being homeless and sleeping on the streets.

“People taking part in the Big Bath Sleep-Out may be cold and a little wet.

However, the next morning those taking part can go home, have a warm bath, a cooked breakfast, chat to family and friends about their experience or just catch up on lost sleep.

“The big difference for people who are forced to sleep rough is that they don’t have that option.

“The event has proven popular with families, groups of friends and children as young as four taking part. Supporting the Sleep-Out gives members of the public the chance to empathise with those who are forced to sleep on the streets and raise sponsorship to help Julian House support them – not just changing lives – but often saving lives.”

Readers can sign up to the event and start fundraising today. Further details can be found at: www.bigbathsleepout.co.uk or by emailing Community and Events Fundraiser, Jessica Gay, at: [email protected].

Entry forms can be picked up from Julian House charity shops in Walcot Street and Shaftesbury Road, or Alice Park Café. (Under-16’s to be accompanied by an adult and those between the ages of sixteen and eighteen will need a signed consent from a parent or carer).