Morning events, Charity

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Miles for Macmillan

Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 1 Sep

£10 / 0300 100 0200

Boatie Blest Seafood BBQ

Boatie Blest Community Rowing Club have a lot of local line-caught mackerel and moules mariniere on their hands, and they want to share it!

Cockenzie House

Sat 1 Jun

Free Free entry / 07791 143309

Part of 3 Harbour Arts Festival and Leap Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight.

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Big Fun Run

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 28 Jul

Entry fees vary / 0131 652 8150

  • 11:00

Cannock Chase Military History Weekend

A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.

Cannock Chase Visitors Centre

Sat 17 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Plant and Pot Sale

Charity plant sale in aid of It's Good 2 Give.

Tesco, Cupar

Sun 26 May

Car Park

Free / 07901 555352

  • 10:00 – 15:00
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Aden Bike Challenge

This 10 mile bike ride along the scenic Formartine and Buchan Way is suitable for all ages and abilities and is in aid of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Booking is essential.

Community Education Centre, Peterhead

Sun 2 Jun

£6 (Children £3) / 0300 1212 888

Blagdon Estate Open Gardens and Family Fun Day

A family fun day with crafts, facepainting, storytelling, cakes and a mini sports day to get the whole family involved. Proceeds go to the Cyrenians, which helps to integrate socially excluded people back into society.

Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn

Sun 16 Jun

£3.50 (Children free) / 0191 256 5040

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale

A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia on offer.

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Cycle Glasgow

The 11th sponsored cycle organised by the University of Glasgow to promote this fun and healthy activity and raise essential funds for leukaemia research. Families and riders of all abilities are welcome and you can chose between a 13 and a 26 mile route, both starting and finishing in Kelvingrove Park.

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

Sun 18 Aug

£8 early bird entry (Children £3.50) / 0141 330 3593

Dance for a Dream

Fundraising zumbathon. Proceeds go to the Honey Rose Foundation.

Bold Forest Park, St Helens

Sat 6 Jul

£7.50 / 01744 451919

  • 11:00 – 14:00
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DIY Together Festival

For those who like their punk rock to do a service, DIY Together offers an all-day, weekend-long charity gig in support of Rowans Hospice. Bands can talk to the organisers to sign up for an acoustic slot, as they're putting on bands until time runs out. Confirmed acts include Dogtown Rebels, Night of Treason, Matt Black…

The Barn, Southsea

Sat 8 Jun

£10 for weekend pass / 02392 345940

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Dundee Cyclathon 2013

The Dundee Cyclathon 2013, a cycle run around Dundee's Green Circular Route, will take place on Sun 15 Sep 2013. It starts and finishes at Camperdown Park.

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Sun 15 Sep

The Gherkin Challenge

Race up the 38 floors of the Gherkin, then while you catch your breath you can take in the lovely views from the 40/30 bar, which is normally only accessible to members. Moon shoes advised (just kidding – that's probably dangerous). Saturday is for families (ages 8+) and Sunday is an all out race to the sky.

30 St Mary Axe (aka The Gherkin), London EC3A

Sat 22 Jun

£20 (Group of four £70; Children £10) / 0844 892 1119

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Sun 23 Jun

£20 (Group of four £70; Children £10) / 0844 892 1119

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Gift and Craft Fair

Fundraising gift and craft fair in aid of the pet charity PDSA.

National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Sun 9 Jun

£1 (50% of which is donated to PDSA; children free) / 07980 210404

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Glencoe and the Devil's Staircase Mountain Challenge

This 23-mile trek in aid of Marie Curie climbs the Devil’'s Staircase and descends through Kinlochleven before continuing through the Nevis Forest to finish at Glen Nevis.

Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, nr Fort William

Sat 22 Jun

£15 (minimum sponsorship £100) / 0845 052 4184

  • 07:00
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Go Walkies for Guide Dogs

Raise money for Guide dogs on this sponsored walk. Your pooch gets his or her own certificate, a dog tag and goody bag. Booking is essential.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sat 14 Sep

Sponsorship/donation to charity required / 01771 624328

Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run

Starting and finishing on Loch Lomond Shores and taking in great views, this fun run is open to adults and children aged 11+.

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Sun 9 Jun

£10 / 01389 751031

MACBI Fun Run

This fun run has a distance for every ability from 1K for under 8s to 10K for adults aged 16 and over. All proceeds will go to the MACBI Community Centre Project.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sun 23 Mar

£5 (Children under 16 free)

  • 12:00

March for Mothers

Join this 5km walk in solidarity with women around the world who have to walk long distances to access pre- and post-natal healthcare, and raise funds to help improve maternal health in the world's poorest countries. It's an easy route ideal for buggies and mums to be, but the whole family is invited to join in.

Greenwich Park, London SE10

Sat 29 Jun

£15 (Children £5) / 020 7840 3760

  • 10:00 – 12:30

MHFS 10K for Men

Men's Health Forum Scotland run, open to everyone over 15 and in possession of a Y chromosome, expert or beginner.

Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

£17–£25 / 0141 427 0558

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Nifty at Fifty

It's the first day of the 50/50 Food Festival, and Henderson's staff are running the Edinburgh Half Marathon dressed up like giant vegetables. Naturally. Cheer them on at Regent Road as they race to support Edinburgh Garden Partners. Pledges can be made at the restaurant.

Edinburgh City Centre

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00

Parkinson's UK Charity Walk

Walk one, five or ten miles around the beautiful grounds of Scone Palace to raise money for Parkinson's UK.

Scone Palace, Perth

Wed 11 Sep

£10 (under 12s £5; price includes free Parkinson's UK T-shirt / 01738 552300

  • 11:00

Pirates on the Prom

All your swashbuckling dreams come true at this one-mile, fancy dress walk for British Heart Foundation (note: peg legs not advised). After you're done the pirate jaunt, there's a chance to partake in a treasure hunt, make some craft and other fun things.

Felixstowe Seafront

Sun 28 Jul

£5 to register / 07427 404030

Pop Up Art Shop

Pop up charity art sale.

The Studio, London SE10

Sat 8 Jun

Free

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Pound and Pace Charity Walk

This annual charity walk raises funds for local charities. Take part, get fit and make new friends. Registration from 10.15am.

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip

Wed 5 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01475 521458

  • 11:00
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