Event calendar

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

27th and 28th May

Looking for the ultimate challenge? Sign up for a charity space to run a full or half marathon, relay, 10km or 5km race. Sign up at edinburghmarathon. com/charity/st-columbashospice

Dook a Day

Throughout May

Can you brave a cold water dip every day throughout May? If so, this event is for you! Free to register, with a minimum fundraising target of only £100, join like-minded people in our closed Whatsapp group and keep each other motivated. Register at register.enthuse.com/ps/ event/ DookaDayinMay2023

A Walk to Remember

June–July

Throughout summer, walk to remember a loved one. Choose your route, distance, and when you complete the walk, whilst raising money for St Columba’s Hospice Care. Free to register and no minimum fundraising target.

It’s a Knockout

Saturday 24th June

Archerfield, East Lothian Teams of 6-10 are invited to sign up to this ‘It’s a Knockout’ international inflatable extravaganza! Come along and try this fun obstacle course in the beautiful grounds of the Archerfield Walled Garden. Kids now invited to take part in a junior round! register.enthuse.com/ps/

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Sunday 17th September

Don some tartan and take on ‘The Mighty Stride’, ‘The Big Stroll’ or the ‘The Wee Wander’ while enjoying some of Edinburgh and Lothian’s most beautiful sights.

This year, entry has been discounted to only £20! thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/ edinburgh

Dragon Boat Race

Saturday 9th September

Port Edgar Marina

Join our team building event this September, as we get Fired up on the Forth! Dragon boating is an adrenaline pumping, water sports activity. Crews of up to 17 people compete in 250m races. Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a helmsperson in the stern to guide the boat.

No prior Dragon Boating experience is required. For more info contact Amanda on asouthey@ stcolumbashospice.org.uk

Scottish Half Marathon/10km

Sunday 24th September

East Lothian

Both routes take you along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse; Scotland’s oldest racecourse. A great flat route to work on your personal best - come and be a part of it! scottishhalfmarathon. com/half

France Coast to Coast

5th-11th September (includes travel days)

An unforgettable crossing of France in five days, cycling from the east to west coast (300 miles). Accommodation, food, support and guided route all included.

Art Exhibition

27th-29th October

St Columba’s Hospice

Join us at No. 17 Boswall Road for our highly anticipated annual Art Exhibition. Enjoy the beautiful views over the

Firth of Forth while browsing the wonderful pieces of artwork provided by over 40 local artists.

Pub Quiz

Thursday 23rd November

The Barologist, Leith

Join us at The Barologist, a unique and quirky venue situated on Commercial Street in Leith for another night full of brain stretching fun, food, tombola and raffles.

Jump into January

January 2024

Jump into January with our brand new skipping challenge. Complete 100 skips every day throughout the month, to raise money for the Hospice. Sign up for just £5 and receive a free skipping rope!

Dinner to make a Difference

Friday 1st March 2024

Sheraton Hotel

Save the date for a night of eating, drinking, fundraising and dancing –more details to follow, but you can email cbolt@ stcolumbashospice.org.uk to note your interest.

Light up a Life event

December

Charlotte Square Gardens

Nestled in the centre of Edinburgh, the Tree of Remembrance will sparkle throughout the festive season. Dedicate a light on the Tree to celebrate the memory of a loved one and join us for the tree lighting ceremony.

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For more information on any of our events, or to register, contact Claire at cbolt@stcolumbashospice.org.uk