The Rotary Club of
Aberdeen Balgownie
and
The Rotary Club of Ellon
member Clubs of
Rotary International
District 1010
Welcome TheSANDWALK what is it all about?
News of this year's Sandwalk - Sunday 7 September 2008
Online registration is now available for TheSandwalk 2008, to register please go to Register Online
TheSandwalk booklet for 2008 is now available. You can download it here
Latest news, the Registration form for TheSandWalk 2008 is now available from our Downloads Page.
We have studied the tides, and set the date for the 2008 Sandwalk.
This will take place on Sunday 7 September 2008.Further information will follow as and when available.
Presentation of Cheques for TheSandwalk 2007
The total sum raised by the 91 walkers who braved the elements on 24 June 2007 to walk from either Newburgh or Bridge of Don was £4,103.72, shared according to the preferences of the walkers as follows: ALEC £1,467.24, CLAN £2,018.74, Erskine £617.74.
From left to right: Jim Porter (ALEC), Ron Falconer (chair of Sandwalk committee) Catherine Cowie (Erskine), Stewart Mitchell (Sandwalk Treasurer), Susan Crichton and Duncan Charles (CLAN), President Ian Morris (Rotary Club of Ellon).
Ron Falconer, Balgownie Junior Vice President, who chaired the Sandwalk committe for the 2007 event, said "In spite of the weather, we were very pleased to have increased the sum raised by more than £1,000 compared with last year, when the inaugural Sandwalk raised just over £3,000. We are very grateful to the 51st Highland Signals Unit of the Territorial Army for logistical support and radio backup as well as providing tents which gave much needed shelter at Balmedie. We are also indebted to Sarah Gosden, Country Park Ranger at Balmedie, for her valued assistance.
President Erik Stien of Aberdeen Balgownie said “we were delighted with the response of the public to this worthy cause and my fellow President Ian Morris of Ellon shares our pleasure in presenting the entire proceeds of the walk to representatives of the three charities”.
News update 23 August 2007
An impressive resultAll the sponsorship money has now come in and the final sums have been done.
We are delighted to announce that The Sandwalk walkers raised over £4,000 for charity this year, a wonderful outcome.
The total will be divided among the three charities, in the proportions allocated by each walker, so they will receive amounts as follows
ALEC £1,467.24, CLAN £2,018.74, Erskine £617.74, a total of £4,103.72
Many thanks to all the Sandwalkers who took part, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2008 Sandwalk. The provisional date, which is still to be confirmed, is 7 September 2008, we'll announce here when we have the confirmed date.
Remember that ALL the sponsor money goes to the charities, there are NO deductions.
Chairman's Message
As Chairman of this year's Sandwalk, I'd like to thank everyone for their help and support in arranging another successful event.
Yes, the weather was against us, but for those who did attend, they demonstrated their commitment and enthusiasm for a very worthwhile event. That was reinforced by the number of walkers who had not pre-registered but were still prepared to attend despite the weather. As I've said before, these events attract a certain type of person, who are going to enjoy themselves in the satisfaction that their efforts are to support good causes.
Thanks again.
Ron Falconer
The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie
25 June 2007
Press Report
WEATHER FAILS TO DAMPEN SANDWALK SPIRITS
08:50 - 25 June 2007
Dismal weather proved no damper for the second annual charity Sandwalk staged yesterday along a stretch of north-east coastline.
Around 70 sponsored walkers aged from six to over 60 turned out at Balmedie Country Park to take part in the event, despite persistent rain.
At the starting point, Sandwalk chairman Ron Falconer said: "We are very pleased with the turnout, despite the poor conditions.
"The charities being helped are so worthwhile, people are very committed to supporting the event. All the walkers were really enthusiastic and enjoying the day."
The SANDWALK is a Sponsored Walk
Participants walk from either
Bridge of Don, Aberdeen to Balmedie Country Park
a distance of about 6 miles
OR
Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, to Balmedie Country Park
a distance of approximately 5 milesThe 2008 event will be held on Sunday 7 September 2008
Participants get themselves to Balmedie Country Park and the organisers provide buses to take participants to their chosen start point.
Participants register their intention to participate by returning a registration form that is available from this web site.
Registration enables the organisers to,
• Ensure sufficient buses are available to the different start points.
• Resource steward and first aid cover to suit numbers.
• Issue participants with a sponsorship form
• Issue a Achievement Certificate when you finishCharities are selected each year and for 2008 are:
(click on logo to visit the site)
ALEC (Aberdeenshire Life Education Centres)
Helping Children make healthy choices”CLAN Cancer Support
Helping anyone affected by cancercaring for Veterans in Scotland Participants can nominate which charities they would like to support. Participants can choose to select one or more charities.
Balmedie Country Park offers many attractions
• Participants can avail themselves of the parks facilities.
• There is plenty of parking and is suitable for buses
• There is space for the organisers facilities
• There are public toiletsWant a greater challenge? Walk from Balmedie and do a "there and back" trip, now that is a challenge! Frequent public transport enables various permutations.
Questions? Please contact admin@thesandwalk.co.uk
