The Sandwalk
A Sponsored Beach Walk

Sunday 7 September 2008

The Sandwalk Key Points
(Registration for 2008 is now available)

Balgownie Rotary Club
Link to Balgownie web site

Blackdog Range
The Blackdog shooting range have been advised of this walk and there is no event on at Blackdog on the 7 September.

Charities
The walk is in support of the following charities for 2008. You can nominate your preferred charity on the Sponsorship form. You can select one or them all. Your sponsorship money will be distributed equally between the charities you have selected.

ALEC (Aberdeenshire Life Education Centres)
CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North)
Erskine (Caring for ex-servicemen and women)
(See charities page for further information)

Cost
All participants aged 16 years and over on the day must pay a registration fee. Participants under the age of 16 on the day must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants will be sent a sponsorship form and are encouraged to raise funds

Date
Sunday 7 September 2008

Distance
You have a choice, Bridge of Don to Balmedie is 6 miles OR Newburgh to Balmedie is 5 miles.

Dogs
Regrettably dogs are not allowed on the bus (guide dogs excepted). If you would like to bring a dog, please take a companion with the dog, to your chosen start point, and proceed to Balmedie and register for yourself and companion..

Duration?
This is very much up to you but we would expect you to take no longer than 4 hours.

Ellon Rotary Club
Link to Ellon web site

Emergency phone number.
In the event of an emergency ON THE DAY, the emergency number is 0845 2260319

Finish Time
This is up to you, but we would not expect anybody to take more than 4 hours.

First Aid
First Aiders are available at Balmedie, should you have an emergency there is an emergency phone number.

Fitness
Walking on sand is tiring. All participants should ensure they are fit enough to undertake this type of event and have no medical condition that would put themselves or others at risk.

Health
Walking on sand is tiring. All participants should ensure they are fit enough to undertake this type of event and have no medical condition that would put themselves or others at risk.

Insurance
The Rotary Club has public liability insurance which covers this event.

Litter
Please take what you bring home with you. Do not drop litter, please leave the beaches and Country park as clean as you found it.

Lunch
Bring your own to enjoy on the walk or at the end of your walk. Please ensure you take all litter home.

Organisation
This event is being organised jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Balgownie and Ellon. Links to their web sites Balgownie or Ellon

Parking
Parking for ALL participants will be provided at Balmedie. Buses will be provided from Balmedie to your chosen start point, Bridge of Don or Newburgh. This ensures your own transport is available when you finish.

Questions?
Email admin@thesandwalk.co.uk or phone 0845 2260319

Refreshments
Limited qutdoor catering facilities will be provided at Balmedie.
Bring your own packed lunch. Please take everything you bring away with you. Please do not drop litter.

Registration
You can Register Online
You can obtain registration forms from
The web site www.thesandwalk.co.uk
You can pick one up from
In Balmedie
Balmedie Post Office
In Bridge of Don
Bridge of Don Library
The Library, Scotsrown Road
Braehead Way Pharmacy, Braehead Way Shopping Centre
Premier Dry Cleaners, Asda Shopping Centre, Jesmond Drive
In Ellon
The Meadows Sports Centre
The Ellon Business Centre, Broomiesburn Road
Costcutter, The Square
The Library
Fraser's of Ellon, Ythan Terrace
Or call 0845 2260319 and we will help you.

Registration Form
Link to registration form

Rotary
Rotary is an international organisation, which supports through the voluntary work of its members, charities locally and internationally. If you would like to find out more ask any helper on this charity fundraising event.

Rubbish
Please take what you bring home with you. Do not drop litter, please leave the beaches and Country park as clean as you found it.

Sponsorship
All participants are asked to raise as much as they can.
The charities being supported are
ALEC (Aberdeenshire Life Education Centres)
CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North)
Erskine (Caring for ex-servicemen and women)
(See charities page for further information)

Start Time
Start between 10.30 and 12.30. Check in at Balmedie, your bus time will be sent to you on your sponsorship form.

Time
Start between 10.30 and 12.30. Check in at Balmedie, your bus time will be sent to you on your sponsorship form.

Toilets
Toilets are available at Balmedie

Transport
The organisers will provide transport from Balmedie to your chosen start point at the START of the walk.
There will be no transport from Balmedie provided on the completion of the walk. Transport will only be available from Balmedie between 11am and 12.30pm on the day. Transport is only available to walkers who have pre registered and paid their registration fee.

Where?
The Charity Walk is based on Balmedie but you have a choice of starting points, Bridge of Don or Newburgh. We will bus you from Balmedie to your chosen start.