Firewalk in Basingstoke raises money for M3 Job Club

The event on July 18, run by Firewalk UK, was held at Basingstoke Sport and Social Club to raise money for M3 Job Club, a charity that helps people find employment after redundancy or a career break.

Preparing for a long walk across the coals! (Image: Sean Dillow) The event included a strip of hot coals almost 20ft long, heated to 550 degrees Celsius, which participants walked over barefoot, with some braving the perilous journey three times.

Simon Ward successfully walks across the hot coals for a second time! (Image: Sean Dillow) Amanda Fisackerly, operations director at M3 Job Club, said on Facebook: "Fantastic night for M3 Job Club raising funds to enable us to continue equipping our members with the employability skills they need to return to the workplace.

"Bravo all for taking on the challenge and toasting their tootsies!"

Scott Bell, twice Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire, explains the process of firewalking as he walks across the hot coals (Image: Sean Dillow) Scott Bell, twice Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire, led the event, demonstrating to participants how to do it. 

Luke Murphy as he walks across the coals for a third time (Image: Sean Dillow) Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke, was in attendance, helping light the fire and walking the coals three times.