Mountain Aid - Ben Nevis Aug 22
Friday, June 05, 2009
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Haggis High Tea – on top of Ben Nevis!
Hillwalkers and challenge seekers are being urged to sign up for Scotland's ultimate high tea – haggis, neeps and tatties at the summit of Ben Nevis.
Mountain Aid, a new charity helping injured hill-goers and promoting mountain safety, is organising its first major fundraising event – ‘High Tea’ on top of Ben Nevis for 100 sponsored diners – on Saturday 22 August, 2009.
The aim is to raise in excess of £10,000 by serving High Tea to 100 people at 4409ft on the top of Ben Nevis. Each person is asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship.
Volunteers from the charity will feed 20 people over five separate sittings. Diners will enjoy a full haggis dinner (veggie haggis optional) followed by a selection of cakes and home baking served on a traditional two-tier cake plate, washed down with tea – or a wee dram!
Mountain Aid chairman Alex Slimon said:
“In this year of Homecoming, what more appropriate meal to serve for Scotland’s Highest High Tea than haggis!”
“Dress code for diners will be optional but pearls and twin sets are encouraged, and not necessarily just for the ladies! “There will be prizes for the best dressed individual, couple and group, to be awarded at an evening auction and prize-giving in Fort William on the same day.”
“We don’t think anyone’s ever done this before on Ben Nevis and we think it’s an ideal fundraiser for Mountain Aid’s launch. “Because it’s Britain’s highest mountain – not just Scotland’s - we’ve contacted the Guinness Book of Records to see if we can go for a world record.”
“Needless to say Ben Nevis will be left spotless after the event, with Mountain Aid not only clearing up after the High Tea but collecting other rubbish both on the summit and the main path down.”
Mountain Aid has risen from the ashes of Scottish hill-walking charity ‘Boots Across Scotland’, which is being disbanded by its Trustees after 20 years of successfully serving the hill-going community. Former committee members felt there was still a real need for training in mountain safety, assistance for injured hill-goers and support for Mountain Rescue efforts….so Mountain Aid was born.
Mountain Aid is also looking for ‘Sherpas’ to help with the High Tea event. Anyone who is willing to give a hand with organising or carrying supplies to the summit is asked to get in touch.
To take part in an event guaranteed to be great fun, unforgettable, worthwhile and challenging, please visit www.mountainaid.org.uk
Mountain Aid is free to join, and all members and supporters will have an equal say in running the organisation. Former ‘Boots Across Scotland’ members are especially urged to join, which can be done at www.mountainaid.org.uk or email moreinfo@mountainaid.org.uk Donations can be made easily and quickly via www.justgiving.com/mountainaid
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For more information please contact publicity@mountainaid.org.uk or telephone 0844 870 9284 or 07855458455
Haggis High Tea – on top of Ben Nevis!
Hillwalkers and challenge seekers are being urged to sign up for Scotland's ultimate high tea – haggis, neeps and tatties at the summit of Ben Nevis.
Mountain Aid, a new charity helping injured hill-goers and promoting mountain safety, is organising its first major fundraising event – ‘High Tea’ on top of Ben Nevis for 100 sponsored diners – on Saturday 22 August, 2009.
The aim is to raise in excess of £10,000 by serving High Tea to 100 people at 4409ft on the top of Ben Nevis. Each person is asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship.
Volunteers from the charity will feed 20 people over five separate sittings. Diners will enjoy a full haggis dinner (veggie haggis optional) followed by a selection of cakes and home baking served on a traditional two-tier cake plate, washed down with tea – or a wee dram!
Mountain Aid chairman Alex Slimon said:
“In this year of Homecoming, what more appropriate meal to serve for Scotland’s Highest High Tea than haggis!”
“Dress code for diners will be optional but pearls and twin sets are encouraged, and not necessarily just for the ladies! “There will be prizes for the best dressed individual, couple and group, to be awarded at an evening auction and prize-giving in Fort William on the same day.”
“We don’t think anyone’s ever done this before on Ben Nevis and we think it’s an ideal fundraiser for Mountain Aid’s launch. “Because it’s Britain’s highest mountain – not just Scotland’s - we’ve contacted the Guinness Book of Records to see if we can go for a world record.”
“Needless to say Ben Nevis will be left spotless after the event, with Mountain Aid not only clearing up after the High Tea but collecting other rubbish both on the summit and the main path down.”
Mountain Aid has risen from the ashes of Scottish hill-walking charity ‘Boots Across Scotland’, which is being disbanded by its Trustees after 20 years of successfully serving the hill-going community. Former committee members felt there was still a real need for training in mountain safety, assistance for injured hill-goers and support for Mountain Rescue efforts….so Mountain Aid was born.
Mountain Aid is also looking for ‘Sherpas’ to help with the High Tea event. Anyone who is willing to give a hand with organising or carrying supplies to the summit is asked to get in touch.
To take part in an event guaranteed to be great fun, unforgettable, worthwhile and challenging, please visit www.mountainaid.org.uk
Mountain Aid is free to join, and all members and supporters will have an equal say in running the organisation. Former ‘Boots Across Scotland’ members are especially urged to join, which can be done at www.mountainaid.org.uk or email moreinfo@mountainaid.org.uk Donations can be made easily and quickly via www.justgiving.com/mountainaid
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For more information please contact publicity@mountainaid.org.uk or telephone 0844 870 9284 or 07855458455
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