At 7pm tonight (October 21), a fully signposted 10k walk commenced, starting in Millennium Square. The walkers, known as ‘Shiners’, are wearing glow in the dark T-shirts and accessories and people of all abilities can get involved.
The event is expected to raise up to £110,000 for Cancer Research UK, which funds research in the fight against cancer.
Here are some of the best pictures as the walk got underway.
1. Shine Night Walk
The event is expected to raise up to £110,000 for Cancer Research UK, which funds research in the fight against cancer. Photo: Cancer Research UK
2. Shine Night Walk
The walkers, known as ‘Shiners’, will be wearing glow in the dark T-shirts and accessories and people of all abilities can get involved. Photo: YEP
3. Shine Night Walk
Two in four people survive their cancer for at least 10 years but the charity wants to accelerate progress and see three in four people surviving their cancer by 2034. Photo: YEP
4. Shine Night Walk
10k Shine Night Walk also takes place in an array of other cities across the United Kingdom, including Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, London and York. Photo: YEP
5. Shine Night Walk
Almost 1,000 people are believed to have braved the rain. Photo: YEP
6. Shine Night Walk
Attendees remained in good spirits despite the conditions. Photo: YEP