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Dates for Edinburgh Christmas Walk 2009 Announced
Mon, 22nd December 2008
The date for the 2009 Edinburgh Christmas Walk has been announced and it will be held on Sunday 6th December 2009. Details will follow of a new and more interesting route that will be used next year. Charities and walkers can register their interest now to terry@edinburghchristmaswalk.com!
Late Entry Desk on Walker St from 8am Sunday
Fri, 05th December 2008
It's not too late to sign up for the walk. You can pay online and come down on Sunday to the late registration desk to pick up your walk numbers and pre-walk info.
Or you can sign up directly at the Late Check-in Desk on Walker Street at 8am, Sunday...
World Champion Porridge Maker Attending Walk
Fri, 28th November 2008
Great news if you love porridge! The world champion porridge maker will be attending on walkday and preparing the porridge for walkers beforehand. Yummy.
Free Magazines to be provided by Candis
Sun, 23rd November 2008
Candis is happy to support the Edinburgh Christmas Walk 2008 by providing free copies of Candis magazine in every walker’s goodie bag. Every month our handbag-sized magazine is packed with interesting, informative, practical, funny and engaging features that cover everything that is important to you and your family. As well as in depth celebrity interviews, you can expect cutting edge health reports, the best consumer advice and over £8,000 pounds worth of giveaways and competition prizes up for grabs every month. Discover more at www.candis.co.uk
Christmas subscription offer
Take out an annual subscription to Candis today, and we'll include a free Champneys spa gift worth £20! Find out more
Entertainment from the Bierfest-Oompah-Band
Wed, 19th November 2008
We're very pleased to have entertainment provided by the Bierfest Band. In their own words...
"Introducing the Bierfest-Oompah-Band. Foot-stomping, thigh-slapping musical fun for all occasions: bierfests, galas, weddings, parties and all general functions. Audience participation is part of the entertainment.
Eins, zwei, drei, SUFFA!"
New Water Supplier Confirmed
Thu, 13th November 2008
AG Barr & Co Strathmore have confirmed that they will be supplying the Edinburgh Christmas Walk with bottled water for the walkers during the walk.
You can check out their website at:
www.strathmore-water.co.uk/
Get Your Walk off to a Great Start
Wed, 12th November 2008
Arrangements have been made for there to be hot porridge available at the start area before the walk begins. Make sure to get your walk off on the right foot with a healthy nutritious breakfast beforehand.
A donation of 50p per bowl would be appreciated.
Edinburgh Samba Band to Entertain Walkers
Mon, 10th November 2008
The Edinburgh Samba Band have confirmed that they will be entertaining walkers before, during and after the walk. More details to follow from www.edinburghsambaschool.org.uk
Enter Directly Online
Sat, 01st November 2008
We're very please to announce that you can now enter the walk directly with our automated online payment system. We have used Protx as our secure gateway provider.
Click here to enter directly online.
Great Article in the Edinburgh Evening News
Tue, 21st October 2008
There was a great write up in the Edinburgh Evening News talking about the walk and it's history. You can read the article here, or view it online at the Evening News website.
Picture courtesy of Jayne Emsley at the Evening News
Official Entry Forms Printed & Delivered
Wed, 1st October 2008
All of the official entry forms have now been printed off by the Edinburgh Ink Shop and they look great. After a busy few days for Terry, the event organiser, they have now all been delivered to the Registered Charities and associated parties.
So, get in contact with them to get one 'hot off the press' and we'll see you at the walk.
Original Walkers Wanted
Wed, 1st October 2008
Did you walk in the original walk, way back in 1968 - or in any of the first few years of the walk? If so we would really like to hear from you. Please drop Terry a line at terry@edinburghchristmaswalk.com