Forth Road Bridge Cross, Saturday 30th April 2011
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5 Colinton families took part on a gloriously sunny afternoon but there was a deceptively
cold wind. Hot dogs and ice cream re-
The event raised £380 so a huge thank you to our walkers and sponsors alike.
This is one of Christian Aid's major fund raising events in Scotland. The overall total raised for Christian Aid by all the walkers is expected to be about £30,000.
Spring Fair, Saturday 7th May 2011
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The Spring Fair was well attended and raised £1346, including the later sale of plants and cakes.
Many thanks to all who helped organise the event and to all who attended and gave it their support.
On the road in South America, Tuesday 4th October 2011
Slides from Wendy Young’s talk
An enthusiastic audience turned up to welcome Wendy Young, Christian Aid Education and Church Development Officer from the Glasgow Office, when she visited Colinton in October. The Swing provided an ideal venue, with the addition of home made Sangria and fairly traded snacks to welcome over 30 people.
Wendy shared with great passion and clarity her experiences of a recent field trip to Columbia and Peru, where she met with inspirational partners working in extremely challenging conditions. Many of Christian Aid’s partners are defending human rights and these social activists are in fear of imprisonment, threats and even death.
Wendy remained positive and hopeful, reflecting the commitment of those in Columbia and Peru, fighting for the poorest.
Advent Lunch, Sunday 4th December 2011
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Report to follow
Carol Singing, Monday 19th December
The Carol Singing round Bonaly Courtyards raised
some £200 for Christian Aid.
Christmas Eve Carol Service, Saturday 24th December
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The Parish Church was almost full for this well supported 6.30 pm carol service.
After the service there was mulled wine for the adults and juice for the children.
These were provided by the Colinton Christian Aid committee. The offering was in
aid of Christian Aid.
