Whether you plan to take part or you simply want to know which spots would be good to see the action on the day (Saturday 24th March), the map below will tell you what you need to know.
Families can take part (starting at 2pm with registration at 1pm) in the 3.5 kilometre route. Alternatively there’s a 10 kilometre Cycle route. For the more ambitious there are two longer runs of either 5 or 10 kilometres.
All the proceeds from the day will be split between the PTA and Pencaitland Playgroup.
Time to dig out those running shoes, dust them down and get in a few warm-up laps before this month’s PTA Fun Run!
Whether young or old the PTA are looking for individuals, families and groups who would like to take part in the various Fun Runs and the Cycle Route planned for later this month.
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Families can take part (starting at 2pm with registration at 1pm) in the 3.5 kilometre route. Alternatively there’s a 10 kilometre Cycle route. For the more ambitious there are two longer runs of either 5 or 10 kilometres.
All the proceeds from the day will be split between the PTA and Pencaitland Playgroup.
Anyone requiring a registration form please contact: Charlotte Taylor on 01875 340987 or charlotteleopold@hotmail.com. Alternatively download them here – 10k & 5k Registration form — Family Registration Form.
The PTA needs 30 marshals to run the event so if you would like a ringside seat please get in touch.
10K (ages 15yrs and above) £10, 5K (ages 11yrs and above) £10, family 3.5K run and 10K bike trail (no age limit, under 11yrs require accompanying adult) £2 per person. Pencaitland PTA is a registered charity, number SCO0003.
Pencaitland Community Council
The Christmas Fair Team was delighted at the support shown by the community for the Annual Christmas Fair, which this year raised funds for the Church’s Wind and Watertight Appeal.
It was great to see so many people coming along and create the lovely atmosphere throughout the day. We also raised £1,952 in total. A big thank you to our helpers, those who donated and baked, and those who came along to make our Fair a success.
Christmas Cards are still available from 17 Beech Terrace, 341 836.
Pencaitland Community Council
A quick reminder that this Saturday between 11am and 3pm the Christmas Fair takes place at the Carriage House in Pencaitland. Proceeds go towards repairs to the Church to make it wind and watertight.
There will be plenty on including a teddy tombola, face painting, brass band, carol singing, arts/crafts, Santa Claus grotto, home baking, mulled wine and lots more to suit all ages. Look out for a visit from Santa between 1pm and 2pm.
There is no entry fee or tickets for this event, so please come along with money to spend at the various stalls.
Pencaitland Community Council
Efforts to raise the much needed target figure of £70,000 to make the local church wind and water-tight received a boost with the news that the jam-packed Silent Auction, recently held at Pencaitland Bowling Club, raised the impressive sum of £3,368.83.
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That figure may well rise further as some contributions were still coming in after the event.
It seems this sets the fund-raising effort well on their way towards hitting the target amount that will ensure the church can be adequately protected from the elements.
Don’t forget the further events still to come. these include the Christmas Fayre on the 26th of November in the Carriage House and a Quiz Night on the 3rd December in the Winton Arms. More details can be found here.
Pencaitland Community Council
According to Pencaitland Primary’s Parent Teacher Association, 2011’s fund raising enjoyed unprecedented success with over 2,000 people attending the fireworks display held last weekend.
The PTA attributes its success to good organisation and planning from the team headed up by Ian Archer and the record turnout which was helped by a clear evening.
PTA Chair Charlotte Taylor gave a big thank you, “to all the parents and teachers who helped run the event – we couldn’t have done it without you.” The PTA estimates that ticket sales have raised the unprecedented sum of £5981.50 which will contribute towards much needed resources and equipment at the school.
Pencaitland Community Council
As part of Pencaitland Parish Church’s efforts to raise much needed funds for repairs to the building, church members have organised a Silent Auction on Saturday the 12th of November in Pencaitland Bowling Club.
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Tickets for the auction can be purchased before the day from either the Post Office, Granny Shop or Spar. You can also call 01875 340 803.
On the evening (7:15pm to 10:00pm) there will be food, tea, and coffee provided or BYOB. In all there will be 60 auction lots including some quality items and out-of-the-ordinary experiences to be won. So come and enjoy an evening of bidding, banter and, of course, the buffet!
Examples of some of the items available at the silent auction include:
Pencaitland Community Council
As many villagers will know, parts of Pencaitland Parish Church are in a parlous state. In an effort to address the problems before they get any worse members of the church, along with Minister David Torrance, have launched a programme of events to help to raise £70,000 to make the building wind and watertight before the onset of winter.
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The great news is that, as of the 1st October 2011 the appeal has raised £47,000 towards the target.
A number of local events are planned over the coming months to boost the funds raised by the appeal. They are listed below in date order and further details, including ticket availability, will be posted on the church’s new website.
Meantime, if you want to know more about how you can help save this historically important building take a look at the appeal pamphlet [PDF].
Macmillian Cancer Support is running a UK-wide fundraising coffee morning on the 30th September and you can take part. Pencaitland’s Bowling Club is the venue for this year’s event and it will be open from 9am to 1pm.
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The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event. They ask people across the UK – and sometimes further afield – to hold a coffee morning, where donations on the day are made to Macmillan.
Last year 43,000 people signed up to hold a coffee morning, raising over £8 million.
This year they want to raise even more money to help change the lives of people affected by cancer. Find out about how Macmillan helps.
Local man Ian Archer, better known as one of the enthusiastic parents behind Pencaitland’s Youth Football Club, spent last Saturday climbing Ben Nevis with friends and colleagues to raise funds for the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide and Papyrus, dedicated to prevention of young suicide.
The effort was prompted by the tragic suicide of the son of a colleague at Ian’s work, Ingenza Ltd, based in the Roslin BioCentre. Along with his colleagues, Ian made it up and down in a day, but not without some inevitable consequences. “We’re all limping around our office today with very sore legs”, explains Ian.
But the effort was worth it with the Ingenza team raising over £4,000. As Ian adds, “The justgiving page will be open for a few more days for anyone who would like to sponsor us but hasn’t quite got round to it yet.”
Pencaitland Community Council