The streets of Plymouth were buzzing with warmth and togetherness as a record 2,750 big‑hearted men pounded the pavements for Men’s Day Out 2026, raising much‑needed funds for St Luke’s. After an icy start to the day, brilliant sunshine greeted the crowds as they gathered at Plymouth Albion’s Devonport rugby ground before setting out on a compassion-fuelled 12km hike through the city.
One man is going the extra mile – literally – at our Men’s Day Out next week, to honour Plymouth Albion’s beloved ‘Queen’ – Anne Prue.
Sam Lever, from Plymouth, is the Vice-chairman and interim secretary for Plymouth Albion 200club. On Saturday 14 March he will be walking our Men’s Day Out for the second year running in memory of Anne, who was an avid supporter of St Luke’s and secretary of the 200club.
Step up for each other, stride out for hospice care – St Luke’s Men’s Day Out is back for 2026!
Walk with us on Saturday 14 March 2026 and show families in our community they’re not alone. By joining the mass of big-hearted men marching through Plymouth, you’ll help bring St Luke’s compassionate, expert care to those who need it most.
Men’s Day Out – 12km Charity Walk • Pint • Pasty • Rugby
Taimur Huq was a man who lived life to the full and inspired countless people to do the same. Not even a terminal diagnosis and being reliant on an oxygen tank 24 hours a day stopped him setting and achieving new goals.
An enthusiastic and loyal champion of St Luke’s Men’s Day Out for the past ten years, the former Maths teacher and outdoor education mentor was determined to take part in last weekend’s charity walk through the city, even though he would need to ride on his mobility scooter.
Sadly, Tay died just six days before the flagship annual event, but the success of his mission to raise funds so that others can experience the compassionate care St Luke’s offered him and his family during the last months of his life has now gone way beyond his wildest dreams.
An incredible 2,500 men took to the streets of Plymouth on Saturday, striding out to honour their much-missed loved ones and show their support for the independent charity that provides specialist end of life care for local families.
Sunny skies made an unexpected appearance as the biggest gathering yet of big-hearted chaps of all ages turned out for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth’s Men’s Day Out, setting off from Plymouth Albion rugby ground at Devonport to walk 12km along the waterfront and through the city – a reversal of the route to ring the changes for regular participants.
The men who take part in our Men’s Day Out are a special breed. They join together with a sense of camaraderie and passion to make a real difference to the lives of local families while highlighting the importance of men’s mental health.
Our very own poster boy, Philip Clench is no stranger to our annual charity walk. Phil has taken part in the walk nearly every year since it started over a decade ago. You may have even spotted him on our posters last year dressed up as a scarecrow.
Local boy Phil has worked at the dockyard for the majority of his career and witnessed the compassionate care St Luke’s provides when we cared for his sister 15 years ago.
An unmissable mix of mates, miles and special memories, the South West’s most popular men’s walk is back – with a twist! – for 2025, raising vital funds for local hospice care.
Registration opens on Monday 2 December for the hugely popular Men’s Day Out in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth and the compassionate, expert care the charity provides for local families going through the toughest of times. The flagship event – which last year attracted more than 2,000 sponsored walkers – is taking place on Saturday 22 March.
Walking, talking and paying tribute to lost loved ones, big-hearted blokes of all ages strode through the streets of Plymouth on Saturday 6 April, raising funds for the specialist end of life care needed by so many local families.
Scarecrows, penguins and traffic cones…our Men’s Day Out has seen it all. That is until now. A group of men from Plymouth will be bringing a touch of adrenaline to the day as they will be doing the walk dressed as a rollercoaster.
