Are you brave enough for the Great British Ghost Hunt?

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK is challenging those who claim they are not afraid of the dark to sign up for this year’s Great British Ghost Hunt, taking place from 9.00pm on Saturday 11 October 2008 in Caldicot, Ludlow and Stratford-upon-Avon, in aid of the leading wishgranting charity which grants wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.

Participants brave enough to take part in this hair-raising event will join experienced mediums and clairvoyants at reputedly haunted locations across the country, where they will have the chance to use authentic ghost hunting and psychic equipment to track down ghostly activity.

In Wales and Western England, ghost hunts will be taking place at three spectacular locations:
The Bell Hotel, Ludlow- mysterious footsteps are said to have been heard on many occasions, sightings of a little girl and heavy fire doors opening and closing by themselves. These are just three of the alleged phenomena that occur in this beautiful old building, dating back to 1343.
The Falstaff Experience, Stratford-upon-Avon - a number of dominant spirits are said to be active in this property including an archer from the time of Henry VIII and a serial murderer from the 18th century.

Llanthony Secunda Manor, Caldicot – this 12th century manor is steeped in mystery with the feeling of being watched, footsteps heard all over the house, hot and cold spots in various parts of the house and puddles appearing for no apparent reason.

There are around 90 places available and tickets are selling fast. Registration is £20 per person and all attendees are asked to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship.

For more information about The Great British Ghost Hunt, or to take part, please contact Jennie Mould, Wales and Western England Regional Manager at Make-A-Wish, on 01527 64406 or email jennie.mould@makeawish.org.uk

Results from each ghost hunt will be entered into a competition to battle it out for the title of UK’s Most Haunted Venue 2008. The current title is held by The Galleries of Justice in Nottingham’s Lace Market, where ghostly activities included an apparition of an Elizabethan boy, unexplained drops in temperature, flashes of light and several strange sounds.

The event is being organised in conjunction with ghost hunting specialists, Fright Nights, and all money raised will go towards granting more magical wishes to children and young people in the UK.

Make-A-Wish aims to be granting 1,000 wishes a year by 2010. If you know of a child who could benefit from a truly special wish, or to find out more about the charity and volunteering, please visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk.