Wellbeing Scotland Fundraising Events

Posted on September 1, 2017

Wellbeing Scotland are holding 2 upcoming fundraising events:

The Big Bark on Sunday 17^th September at Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow EH49 6PL, a sponsored 5k dog walk around the park. Registration opens at 10:15am, with the walk starting at 11am.
Stirling Ghost Walk on Thursday 28^th September, 7:30pm – 9:30pm. The walk begins at Stirling’s Old Town Jail, St John’s Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA, visiting some of the city’s most haunted spots. Tickets are £6 for adults and £4 for children.

All proceeds raised will go towards Wellbeing Scotland’s work supporting survivors of abuse.

For further information, or to book your place at either event, please visit the relevant Eventbrite page: The Big Bark and Stirling Ghost Walk.

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