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February 2020
2020 Your Vision, Your Challenge: Throughout 2020
Could you walk, run, cycle or swim the equivalent of: The Channel - 21 Miles Hadrian's Wall - 73 Miles West Highland Way - 96 Miles John O'Groats to Carlisle - 280 Miles You set the challenge, you set the deadline. You could do it in a day, a week, a month or throughout 2020! Complete your challenge as an individual or as a tag team with friends, family or colleagues. It doesn't matter the distance or the timescales, your…
Find out more »Teddy Bear’s Travels: February – May 2020
You can support your local nursery or primary school, as well as St Andrew's Hospice, by sending Teddy on an exciting adventure! Teddy Bear’s Travels is a unique event in which a nursery class, infant department or a whole school can get involved. We send all participating nurseries and schools an education pack and resources along with a St Andrew's Hospice Teddy Bear. The Hospice Teddy Bear is the focal point of the learning, making it the perfect mix of…
Find out more »March 2020
Make a Will Month
Throughout March, St Andrew’s Hospice runs its annual Make a Will Month campaign. During this month, participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic Will in return for a suggested donation to the Hospice. You can help us be here for future generations through a gift in your Will. There is no obligation to do so, but your legacy can live on and help us to continue to care for your family, your friends and your community should they…
Find out more »Whisky Tasting Evening: 6 March 2020
Sponsored by Douglas Laing & Co Friday 6th March 2020 1599 at The Royal College Tickets: £80 Includes a 3 course meal and a selection of whiskies.
Find out more »Sporting Dinner: 7 March 2020
SOLD OUT Sponsored by Central Car Auctions We are bringing the first Sporting Dinner of the decade to you in style! Join us at the wonderful Doubletree by Hilton Strathclyde on Saturday 7th March. We have the hilarious Tam Cowan hosting the event with the one and only Kevin Keegan as our very special guest! The Liverpool, Newcastle and England footballing legend will be there to tell you all about his exceptional career. The evening will kick off with a…
Find out more »Ladies Lunch & Fashion Show: 15 March 2020
Sponsored by The Ellen Kane Trust Sunday 15th March 2020 Bothwell Bridge Hotel Enjoy an afternoon of fizz, food, fashion and fun hosted by the fabulous Edward Reid! We are excited to announce that we will be launching our brand new fashion range on the day! Tickets: £40 Includes a welcome glass of fizz, 3 course lunch To book, please call Lorraine Maginnis on 01236 766951 or e-mail lorraine.maginnis@standrews.scot.nhs.uk
Find out more »Trek Patagonia: 27 March – 5 April 2020
Trek Patagonia 27 March - 5 April 2020 Venturing down to the southern tip of Chile, you’ll find the untameable and unpredictable Patagonia. Revered as a land of electric blue glaciers, ancient forests, icebergs and towering peaks, it showcases nature at its wildest. It is the perfect destination for nature and outdoor enthusiasts who want to actively explore and revel in an array of natural wonders. The 'W' trek is the name given to the W shaped beaten track that interlinks…
Find out more »May 2020
It’s a Knockout: 8 – 10 May 2020
Teams of 10 work together to complete highly-amusing games which involve a variety of weird and wonderful tasks. Involvement in this innovative and imaginative event is excellent for: companies looking for team building exercises and business development opportunities; families looking for a great day out; and colleges/university teams seeking to develop new skills. You can enter a team of 10. Each participating team can provide and display a team/company banner around the Knockout Arena. Registration fee of £10 per person…
Find out more »Summer Ball: 15 May 2020
Sponsored by Friends of St Andrew’s Friday 15th May 2020 Crossbasket Castle You and your guests will indulge in a sparkling drinks reception with canapés, a beautiful 4 course meal and be treated to fabulous entertainment. The meal on the evening will be provided by the Albert & Michel Roux Jr Restaurant, which is overseen by Albert and Michel Roux Jr and run by an award-winning executive chef. Tickets: £75 each To book, please contact Louise O'Donnell or Maria Leonard…
Find out more »Edinburgh Marathon Festival: 23 & 24 May 2020
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is taking place on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2020. There are events to suit everyone, including; EMF Marathon EMF Half Marathon EMF Relay EMF 10K EMF 5K EMF 5K Jnr (11 - 18 yrs old) EMF 2K Jnr (9 - 12 yrs old) EMF 1.5K Jnr (6 - 8 yrs old) EMF Kids Kilometre (3 - 6 yrs old) For more information or to sign up, please visit www.edinburghmarathon.com/ Taking part in aid of…
Find out more »June 2020
Midnight Walk 2020: 13 June 2020
Saturday 13th June 2020 The walk starts and finishes at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility 8, 10 and 13 mile walking options The event is open to men and women Registration fee: £20 per person Walk in memory of a friend or loved one, as a way of keeping fit or simply to do something a little different on a Saturday night - whatever your reasons, please remember that by taking part, you are giving our patients and their loved ones…
Find out more »ABBAMANIA: 19 June 2020
Friday 19th June 2020 Bothwell Bridge Hotel Calling all Super Troupers and Dancing Queens! Join us for a night of delicious food and live entertainment from the fantastic ABBAMANIA - back by popular demand! Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival and a three course meal before hitting the dancefloor to ABBA's greatest hits! Dust off those platforms, look out those flares and help raise Money, Money, Money for St Andrew's Hospice! Tickets: £40
Find out more »July 2020
Tough Mudder: 4 & 5 July 2020
Tough Mudder is taking place at Dalkeith Country Park on 4th & 5th July 2020. For more information or to sign up, please visit toughmudder.co.uk/weekends/scotland/ Taking part in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice? We’d love to hear from you! We can provide you with a St Andrew’s Hospice t-shirt, sponsor form or simply offer some fundraising advice. Please call Lorrett McCutcheon on 01236 766951 or e-mail lorrett.mccutcheon@standrews.scot.nhs.uk Prefer to fundraise online? Set up your JustGiving page by visiting www.justgiving.com/standrew
Find out more »St Andrew’s Hospice Bungee Jump: 26 July 2020
We need the brave and the bold to take the plunge for St Andrew’s Hospice. You will be lifted 160ft above our car park in a specialised crane before taking one giant leap for the Hospice. Participants must be aged 14 or over. Participants aged 14 and 15 require a parent on guardian’s permission and signature. Registration fee: £25 Minimum Sponsorship: £200
Find out more »August 2020
Men’s 10K Glasgow: 30 August 2020
The Men's 10K Glasgow event will take place on Sunday 30th August 2020. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.mens10k.com/ Taking part in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice? We’d love to hear from you! We can provide you with a St Andrew’s Hospice t-shirt, sponsor form or simply offer some fundraising advice. Please call Lorrett McCutcheon on 01236 766951 or e-mail lorrett.mccutcheon@standrews.scot.nhs.uk Prefer to fundraise online? Set up your JustGiving page by visiting www.justgiving.com/standrew
Find out more »October 2020
Ben Nevis Challenge: 3 October 2020
This year dawns a new decade and we want to help you achieve your goals this year. Fancy taking on a challenge? Sign up to the St Andrew’s Hospice Ben Nevis Challenge today! You can view our beautiful country from the highest peak in Britain whilst raising vital funds to support people in your community. This year, you will be picked up from either Hamilton or Airdrie on the morning of Saturday 3rd October. The bus will take you to…
Find out more »Great Scottish Run: 4 October 2020
The Great Scottish Run takes place on Sunday 4th October 2020. There are two route options: the half marathon or the 10K. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.greatrun.org/great-scottish-run Taking part in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice? We’d love to hear from you! We can provide you with a St Andrew’s Hospice t-shirt, sponsor form or simply offer some fundraising advice. Please call Lorrett McCutcheon on 01236 766951 or e-mail lorrett.mccutcheon@standrews.scot.nhs.uk Prefer to fundraise online? Set up…
Find out more »Men’s 10K Edinburgh: 25 October 2020
The Men's 10K Edinburgh takes place on Sunday 25th October 2020. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.mens10k.com/ Taking part in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice? We’d love to hear from you! We can provide you with a St Andrew’s Hospice t-shirt, sponsor form or simply offer some fundraising advice. Please call Lorrett McCutcheon on 01236 766951 or e-mail lorrett.mccutcheon@standrews.scot.nhs.uk Prefer to fundraise online? Set up your JustGiving page by visiting www.justgiving.com/standrew
Find out more »April 2021
Borneo Trek: 8 – 17 April 2021
BORNEO TREK - JUNGLE, SUMMIT AND ORANGUTAN SANCTUARY 8th to 17th April 2021* *Please note - these dates are subject to change by a day either side, dependent on flights Borneo has it all; dense tropical rain forests, misty blue mountains, great diving and fascinating wildlife including of course the incredible Orang-Utan. This is an island of challenge and excitement that has attracted adventurers for hundreds of years. From the capital, Kota Kinabalu, you'll make your way into the jungle,…
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