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Best foot forward for Macmillan’s Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

 

 

 

 

Best foot forward for Macmillan's Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

 

 

 

 

Inverleith Park gears up for Moonwalk 2012

The Arabian Nights will come to sedate old Inverleith Park tomorrow night with all the exotic mystery of the East – yes, it’s Moonwalk 2012!

Thousands of women – and more than a few men, too – will walk either the Full Moon (26.2 miles) or the Half Moon. As always, everybody will be wearing brightly decorated bras and this year’s theme is ‘Midnight at the Oasis’; organisers breast cancer charity Walk the Walk are looking forward to seeing some exotic and exciting creations!

Since the first MoonWalk Edinburgh in 2006, this iconic night has brought together ordinary women and men, not just from Scotland but from all over the World, to achieve an extraordinary personal challenge, whilst raising money to improve the lives of cancer patients in Scotland. With the support of over 60,000 walkers over the last 6 years, this one evening has raised in excess of £14 million and over £2 million in 2011 alone.

One in eight women in the UK are expected to experience some form of breast cancer, and statistics show that this type of cancer has accelerated faster in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK. Reports also show that 42% of all breast cancers could potentially be prevented by reducing alcohol intake, making changes to diet, becoming more active and, most mportantly, maintaining a healthy weight. Joining a Walk the Walk challenge for many is often that first, all-important step towards making vital life changes.

Organiser and founder of Walk the Walk, Nina Barough, said: “The MoonWalk Edinburgh is a very special night, not only for all the wonderful Scottish energy that unites us in this common bond, but I love and cherish the fact that we are making such a difference to the lives of so many people in Scotland with cancer, not just in the main cities but from coast to coast including people living in the Highlands and Islands. It really is a night when everybody can help to make a difference, not only towards their own health but the lives of many. It is probably the most dynamic and awe-inspiring night that you could experience.”

Walk the Walk’s volunteer team could use some extra help on the big night. Their appeal:

‘We really need your help to recruit more smiling faces to act as route marshals to guide, cheer and encourage our walkers round the route. We are also looking for some early morning drivers to patrol the route and respond to calls to pick up and transport marshals or walkers who can no longer continue their walk. Finally, perhaps you are a keen cyclist – you could be part of one of our cycle teams, supporting the static marshals and lending comfort and safety to walkers who may find themselves on their own or struggling. If you can help please come along to Inverleith Park from 2 pm on Saturday and we’ll sign you up.  Whatever time you can come, we’ll find you something to do!!  AND it’s great FUN!!’

 

 

Dianne seeks sponsors for Diabetes walk

West Granton Road woman Dianne Vanderster is taking part in a sponsored walk on behalf of Diabetes UK on 17 June and she’s looking for NEN readers to sponsor her.

Dianne, who is 73, has had diabetes for ‘eight or nine’ years and believes that the charity’s ‘Walk for Diabetes’ events are worth supporting, so she’s decided to take part in the Edinburgh and Lothians event which starts from Linlithgow Palace on 17 June.

Although Dianne and husband Jack have lived in West Granton Road for many years, many of her friends and neighbours have moved on and it’s not quite so easy for Dianne to get round the doors to look for sponsors – so she’s asked the NEN to help.

No sooner said than done – if you’d like to support Dianne in her sponsored walk to raise funds for Diabetes UK, contact Scottish organiser Susan Williamson on 0141 245 6380 or email Scotland@diabetes.org.uk

Good luck with the walk, Dianne!

Hello, goodbye!

Crewe Toll’s cycling fire-fighters called in on a flying visit to Oaklands School this afternoon. The guys from White Watch are on the homeward leg of their Land’s End to John o’ Groats charity cycle challenge, and they stopped off at the Ferry Road school to present a cheque for £8000.

The cyclists were welcomed by Oaklands staff and pupils and colleagues from Crewe Toll also dropped in to Oaklands to cheer their mates on.

Oaklands Head Teacher Maureen Mathieson said: “This makes a huge difference and we are so grateful to the Crewe Toll team for making this tremendous effort for us. We’d also like to thank everyone who sponsored the fire-fighters. The money raised enables us to buy specially built cycles for the Oaklands children to enjoy. It’s terrific!”

The team are well on schedule to complete North Quest, their thousand mile challenge – averaging a hundred miles a day – and there was just time to present the cheque, enjoy a cuppa and get back in the saddle for the next stage.

Despite the aches, pains, chafing and sprains the Crewe Toll lads expect to complete their epic ride in three days time, and have set their sights on making another target – enjoying a pint in Inverness before closing time on Saturday!  Well done, lads – you deserve it!