Article Source: St Vincent's Hospice
Last Updated: 11 January 2023 9:45
Wag & Walk is a virtual event, participants complete 35 miles in the month of January, this is a free fun event which is easy to sign up for, and once your first donation trough JustGiving reaches us, we will send you a useful gift as a thank you!
January also sees us recruiting for Strictly Come Prancing stars! The main event is being held on Friday 26th May, with rehearsals beginning end February/beginning March. No dancing experience is required, we will pair you with a partner or you can sign up as a couple. We have had a lot of interest and are particularly keen to hear from MEN!
March begins with a Firewalk – are you brave enough to amble the embers? For only £15 you can sign up to take part in this “mind over matter” motivational session which prepares you to walk the hot coals and amaze yourself and your friends/family who can all enjoy refreshments in the clubhouse afterwards within Cochrane Castle Golf Club, who are supporting us with this event on Friday 3rd March.
New to St Vincent’s Hospice events list is “An Audience With…” being held in the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew on Friday 17th March. An evening of entertainment hosted by Jed McCabe, with speakers Frank McAvennie (ex St Mirren, West Ham & Celtic) and Gordon Smith (ex Kilmarnock, Rangers and St Mirren – amongst other teams). Guests will be treated to a meal, entertainment, and raffle. Also celebrating exactly 10 years since St Mirren won the Scottish League Cup!
Our ladies lunch is back with a twist! Let us introduce “Fizz & Fun Afternoon” at Lynnhurst Hotel, Johnstone, on Sunday 16th April hosted by the fabulous Edward Reid! Ladies will arrive to a glass of fizz followed by afternoon tea with lots of laughter and fun to be had!
Kiltwalk Glasgow 2023 is confirmed for Sunday 30th April with entry fees slashed to only £20 for the Mighty Stride or Big Stroll, and only £12.50 (£6.50 children) for the Wee Wander! Sign up to join up to 10,000 walkers and help raise much needed funds for St Vincent’s Hospice. If you are looking for an even bigger challenge, why not sign up for all 4 Kiltwalks - Aberdeen 4th June, Dundee 20th August, Edinburgh 17th September.
Full details on all these events can be found at stvincentshospice.org
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