Join us for a 5km festive Hatch walk! Fresh air, friendly faces, a little Christmas cheer and a chance to connect before the festive rush.

Welcome to Hatch Happy!

Hatch brings together business owners, freelancers, creatives and like-minded people who enjoy getting outdoors, sharing ideas and making meaningful connections.

Whether you've joined us before or this is your first Hatch event, you'll receive a warm welcome. Come alone or bring a friend!

No awkward networking, no pressure, just good conversation, fresh air and a supportive community.

Let's finish the year together, share a winter wish and hatch a few plans for 2027!

Event Details

📍 Meet at: Mote Park Cafe, Mote Park

📅 Date: 3rd December 2026

⏰ Time: 9.30 am–11.30 pm (arrive a little before; be ready to walk at 9.30 am)

🎟 Tickets: Charity donations, please. Proceeds support Dandelion Time (https://dandeliontime.org.uk/)

🐕 Well-behaved dogs welcome!

Hatch: A Winter Wish for Charity

Fresh air, festive cheer and a little space to dream about what's next.

December can be one of the busiest times of the year, particularly when you're running your own business. Between deadlines, Christmas preparations and never-ending to-do lists, it's easy to forget to make time for yourself.

So before we wrap up 2026, let's get together for one final Hatch walk!

Join us on Thursday 3rd December at 9:30 am for a moderate 5K circular walk around beautiful Mote Park in Maidstone.

We'll start with a short, informal moment to reflect on the year and share one winter wish for ourselves or our businesses in 2027. Then we'll head off for a walk, with plenty of opportunities to chat, make new connections and catch up with familiar faces.

🎅 And because it's nearly Christmas, we'd love you to embrace the festive spirit! Dig out your Christmas jumper, festive bobble hat or anything that makes you feel Christmassy.

🐾 Dogs are very welcome too, and if they fancy dressing up for Christmas, even better!

We'll finish at the café, where you can choose and buy your own refreshments while we enjoy a festive catch-up.

Walking for a good cause

For this special Christmas walk, tickets will be available in exchange for a charity donation, with proceeds supporting Dandelion Time (https://dandeliontime.org.uk/), a Kent-based nature charity that gives early support to children who’ve suffered from traumatic experiences such as domestic abuse and neglect.

More Event Details

Location: Mote Park Cafe, Mote Ave, Maidstone ME15 7RN

Google link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fbNfD5x1xevC5aNb7

Good to Know Before You Go

Meeting Point and Parking

Mote Park Cafe: paid parking is available directly at the main Mote Park Car Park located off Mote Avenue (Postcode: ME15 7SU)

Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome 🐕

We love it when our four-legged Hatchers join us!

Please keep dogs on a lead or under close, reliable control at all times, particularly around livestock and wildlife. Please come prepared to clean up after your furry friend.

All-Weather Walkers: We're a hardy bunch and aim to walk in (almost!) all weather. Please check the forecast on the day and dress appropriately for the conditions – layers are often a good idea!

Footwear & Terrain: Our route will primarily use footpaths and countryside trails, avoiding roads and pavements as much as possible. Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or boots with good grip are essential. There may be mud!

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes or boots.

Weather-appropriate clothing and waterproofs.

A bottle of water.

Your lovely self and an open mind

Accessibility & Important Information

This is a moderate 5K group walk, taking approximately 75–90 minutes. Please ensure you're comfortable walking this distance at a steady group pace.

We want everyone to feel welcome and included at Hatch. If you have any accessibility requirements, mobility considerations or need additional support to participate, please contact us before booking so we can discuss the route and any reasonable adjustments we can make.

All participants are responsible for assessing their own ability to take part safely and should follow the walk leader's guidance throughout the event.

Description supplied by the event organiser.