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Gav Fest
Three local bands are given the chance to play at a large venue and, more importantly, to help raise cash for Help for Heroes. Music and comedy go all day long, and there's also a snack and regular old booze bar to help throw more funds into the charity pool. Please do not try to book via the venue as they do not deal…
Ardeer Community Centre, Stevenston
Sat 20 Jul
£5 / 01294 466861
- 15:00 – 00:00
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
Ghost Tour of Newbattle Abbey
Spooky tour of the Abbey with entertainment, wine and nibbles, and all sorts of spirits available at the bar …
Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith
Fri 31 May
£10 (under 12s £5) / 0131 663 1921
- 19:00 – 22:00
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
Glitz and Glamour at the Grand
A fundraising event with lots of stalls and activities as well as a two course lunch and silent auction.
Grand Central, Glasgow
Sun 6 Oct
Times to be confirmed / £40 / 0141 248 9972
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
GWL Volunteers’ Week: Celebrate and Inspire
Learn more about becoming a volunteer with the Glasgow Women's Library, with a bit of chat about what past volunteers have contributed and ways for new ones to get involved. There's tea and cake too!
Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0141 248 9969
- 13:00 – 15:00
Johnny's Rock and Roll Show
Members of the Zombies, Marillion and the Moon Dogs join Argent to raise funds for Johnny Beer Timms, a 16-year-old who is now paralysed after breaking his neck in 2011. Guitarists Danny Prendergast and Jerry Playle open the show.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sun 2 Jun
£20 / 0844 871 7607
Ladies Who Give An F* Lunch
The 'F', in case you were wondering, stands for 'fundraising' – see what they did there? The annual event in aid of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association features a champagne reception, a lunch and plenty of post-lunch entertainment.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £40 per person; £400 for table of ten / 01236 794508
Laugh Till It Hurts
A truly impressive line-up of funny people.
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H
Wed 5 Jun
£15 (£12.50) / 020 7388 8822
With compere John Moloney, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Bhoy, Tony Law, Brendon Burns, Matt Richardson and Bridget Christie raising funds for Mind.
- 19:30
Leuchie House Firewalk Challenge
Hotfoot it for charity in this walk over burning embers.
Leuchie House, North Berwick
Fri 7 Jun
£20 registration fee; £160 minuimum sponsorship / 01620 892864
- 18:30 – 22:00
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
Lymm Comedy Night
Night of laughs to raise funds for Lymm Grassroots Sports Appeal.
Lymm Rugby Club
Fri 21 Jun
£12
With Roger Monkhouse, Seymour Mace, Danny Sutcliffe and MC Andrew Ryan.
- 20:30
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
Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten
An evening walk among beautiful surroundings, followed by a picnic, entertainment and fireworks to mark the beginning of the next Marie Curie nursing shift.
Craigholme School Sports Facility and Field, Glasgow
Sat 24 Aug
£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free
- 18:00 – 22:00
Dalkeith Country Estate
Sat 31 Aug
£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free / 0131 654 1666
- 18:00 – 22:00
Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden, Fife
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free / 0844 493 2185
- 18:00 – 10:00
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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
Midsummer Motown
St Peter & St James Hospice organise a charity fundraising evening of Motown music, courtesy of local Motown tribute band No Town Like Motown. Ticket price includes a burger and there's a licensed bar.
Cockhaise Farm, Lindfield
Sat 22 Jun
£16.50 / 01444 471598
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
Money for Nothing and Atomic Blondie
A double bill of tribute acts (to Dire Straits and Blondie) to raise money for the National Autistic Society.
Behind The Wall, Falkirk
Fri 24 May
£5 / 01324 633338
- 22:00
Tait Hall, Kelso
Sat 25 May
£12 / 01750 725480
- 20:00
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
Nightrider
Cyclists will set off from either Alexandra Palace or Crystal Palace and follow a 100km moonlit route past over fifty of London's iconic landmarks.
Alexandra Palace, London N22
Sat 8 Jun
£99 adv; £39 and raise a minimum for charity partner( approx £175) / 020 8365 2121
- 23:00 – 10:00
North Devon Hospice Family Fun Day and Casino Evening
Help put some money into the pockets of North Devon Hospice at this family fun day – including a BBQ, face painting, cake stall and children's activities – followed by a casino night for the grown ups. And, if you help raise enough money, you get to see a man have his legs waxed! Win-win.
First In Last Out, Bideford
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01237 474863
- 14:00 – 01:00
NSPCC Scotland Forth Rail Bridge Abseil
A chance to partake in an abseil from the Rail Bridge onto the beach below – a mere 165 ft – to help raise funds for NSPCC Scotland. Minimum sponsorship amounts apply. Age 16+.
The Forth Bridge, South Queensferry
Sun 27 Oct
Times to be confirmed / £20 registration fee; £125 minimum sponsorship / 0131 473 2000
