GORGIE CITY FARM LAUNCHES URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL
Gorgie City Farm needs your help to raise £100,000 to stop the charity from closing. Continue reading Help Us: Gorgie City Farm issues plea for support
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Mayday! Mayday! Support RNLI
The RNLI launches its national annual fundraising campaign tomorrow and the charity has set an ambitious target of raising £750,000. Continue reading Mayday! Mayday! Support RNLI
Provost gets set to tackle London Marathon
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost is on his marks and getting set to tackle 26.2 miles tomorrow when he takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon 2016. Continue reading Provost gets set to tackle London Marathon
St Columba’s: saying it with flowers
Ceramic Forget-Me-Nots to remember family members
St Columba’s Hospice has launched a new way for people to raise money in memory of loved ones who have died at the Hospice. The Hospice now offers Tribute Funds, where people can raise money in memory of a loved one and see all of their fundraising activities in one place. Continue reading St Columba’s: saying it with flowers
Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals
‘Even if someone can only spare an hour or two, their time and efforts would be hugely appreciated’.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind hearted people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to volunteer and help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals. Continue reading Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals
Bright outlook: STV’s Sean to visit local fundraisers
Sean’s stepping out for STV Children’s Appeal
STV’s popular weather man Sean Batty is to pull on his walking boots for a major fundraising challenge in aid of the STV Children’s Appeal – and is asking people in Edinburgh to join in. Continue reading Bright outlook: STV’s Sean to visit local fundraisers
Stick it to Cancer for Maggie’s
July jolly hockey sticks fundraiser for Maggie’s
What is Stick it to Cancer?
‘Stick it to Cancer’ (SITC) is a fun hockey tournament designed to raise funds for Maggie’s. SITC will offer hockey teams the opportunity to participate in a Round Robin tournament. Teams are encouraged to dress as a super heroes to unite in the fight against cancer. In addition to the festival there will be an evening celebration at the Stewart Melville Clubhouse.
When is it?
Saturday 9th July. Registration is 9.00 – 9.30am with the first fixture starting at 10.00am. The tournament will run to 5.00pm. The evening celebration will start at 7.00pm and finish at 1.00am.
Where is it?
The hockey tournament will be at Edinburgh Academy’s Hockey pitches on East Fettes Avenue. The evening celebrations will take place at the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse.
Who can play?
Anyone aged 14+. Each team can have a maximum of 10 registered players. This is a mixed tournament for all abilities. Please note anyone aged below 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the evening celebration.
How do I get involved?
To enter a team, please download a team registration form using the link here:
http://fucancer.co.uk/
and arrange payment of the entry fee by Friday 24th June.
Completed forms should be emailed to heather@fucancer.co.uk. The cost of entry is £200 and should be paid to at www.paypal.me/
How much does it cost?
The cost of entry is £200 per team. Payment using Debit or Credit card can be made at www.paypal.me/
What do I get for taking part?
Each team will have a timetable of fixtures to compete in on the day of the tournament. Each player will receive a Maggie’s Wrist Band. The Team Registration also covers entry into the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse on the evening of the festival where celebrations will continue.
What do I need to take part?
You are expected to provide your own equipment. We would advise to wear shin pads, gum shield and appropriate sports clothing. Please see the rules regarding goalkeeper requirements. Balls will be supplied. Don’t forget your stick!!
Why do it?
All the money raised through SITC will go to Maggie’s. Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.
I have more questions, who can I speak to?
Please feel free to contact Heather at heather@fucancer.co.uk or 07762 777 439.
Disability charity organises hustings event
People with learning difficulties from across Edinburgh and the Lothians are to be given the chance to grill their local would-be politicians, thanks to an innovative hustings event being held next week. Continue reading Disability charity organises hustings event
Too much information? Autism Awareness Week
World Autism Awareness Week
Saturday 2 – Friday 8 April
NAS TMI Poster A3 Scotland PRINT
As many as two-thirds of people with autism feel socially isolated, according to a new report. Research by charity The National Autistic Society Scotland has found poor public understanding of the condition is making some feel socially isolated and trapped in their own homes. Continue reading Too much information? Autism Awareness Week
WATCH out! New see-saw at The Yard!
Blackhall St Columba’s raise over £11,000 for The Yard
Disabled children and young people at The Yard in Edinburgh were delighted when their new playground see-saw opened last weekend in time for Easter, thanks to funds raised by Blackhall St Columba’s Church’s WATCH Committee. Continue reading WATCH out! New see-saw at The Yard!