Under the Stars for Joy 2020 Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I register to take part?

Online Registration Online registration will open very soon- keep your eye out! Every individual who wishes to partake in Londis Under the Stars for Joy must complete an online registration form, members who are partaking as part of a group must each populate a separate registration form.

What is the cost of registering for this event?

Registration Fee A registration fee of €50 must be paid when completing a registration form to secure your place. For Londis registration This fee will be charged to your store by Londis Marketing using your central billing number For Suppliers & Customers: The fee must be paid by online payment, this must be paid when completing the registration form. Payment cannot be processed outside of the registration form.

How much do I need to fundraise?

Fundraising Minimum To maximise the funds raised for Londis Ireland charity partner Pieta House, Londis have set a fundraising minimum of €200 per participant. We encourage you raise as much as possible for a very worthy cause.

Londis retailers Funds will be transferred the same way as previous events have been, please send money to the Londis charity account using ‘UTS’ and ‘Central Billing Number’. A new barcode will be shared with stores shortly which can be scanned for a €2 customer donation.

Suppliers/Customers Funds can be transferred to the Londis Ireland charity account, please ENSURE to include ‘UTS’ and ‘Your Name’ when transferring funds. ie. ‘UTS John Doe’ or alternatively funds can be paid using the ‘Charitable Donation’ field on the registration form. For more information on the Charitable Donation please read below.

We ask that all participants who fundraise using Everyday Heroes inform Londis Marketing of the total funds raised for this event.

How can I send Londis the funds I raise?

Charity Donation on the Registration Form For your convenience we have added a ‘Charitable Donation’ field in the payment section, by entering a nominal figure in the ‘ Charitable Donation’ field you can donate as much as you would like to when registering for the event. Something which may be easier to manage.

Charity Donation by bank transfer BWG Foods No.4 a/c IBAN – IE36BOFI90028795391437 BIC – BOFIIE2D NB! Please ensure to include 'UTS' and your name when transferring funds.

How do I get a tent for the night in Omey Island? Sleeping Packages For your convenience a number of sleeping packages have been made available. There are three complete packages available: SINGLE package includes 1 x two man pop up tent and 1 x sleeping bag €70 DUO package includes 1 x two man pop up tent and 2 x sleeping bags €90 TRIO package includes 1 x three man pop up tent and 3 x sleeping bags €120

Alternatively, a single sleeping bag or tent can be purchased or simply choose to bring your own.

• Any sleeping packages purchased will be delivered to Omey Island directly where they can be collected after we reach the island. All tents are pop up and can be assembled in 2 seconds. • Once you purchase your tent it is your own to keep. • A facility will be available to have your tent returned to Clifden where you can pick it up after completing the 17km trek back to Clifden on June 21st.

Can I bring my own tent? For those who choose to bring their own tent and bedding there will be a facility to drop them off in Clifden at registration desks before starting your 17km trek to Omey Island. Tents can be collected at a drop off point on the island.

Where will the walk to Omey Island start? The Walk On June 20th, Team Londis will walk from Clifden, Co. Galway to Omey Island. This trek will be 17km in length. The group will walk in small groups of 20 to ensure all can comfortably walk on the country roads of the Connemara, directional signage and marshals will be dotted along the way to guide you on your journey.

On the morning of June 21st, after packing up all the tents we will set off on the 17km trek back to our starting point in Clifden.

What will I get at the Registration Desk? At the registration desk you will be provided with a Survival kit which will include Londis branded water, a bar and fruit. If you think you will need more fuel to complete the walk please ensure you bring it with you.

Will I get any food before walking back to Clifden? There will be food available for the walk back to Clifden, keep hold of the survival bag you received at the registration desk. There will be bars and fruit available when you are leaving the camp-site.

More details will follow the following soon