You're invited: fun run to raise funds

Would your team like to take part in an afternoon of fun, fitness and fundraising in Haddington? You can also take part as an individual or with friends of course.

Our Community Kitchen (OCK) exists to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing people together around a large table each day to enjoy fresh and nourishing food followed by activities such as exercise classes, bus trips and intergenerational activities with schools.

Their Haddington Fun Run will take place on Saturday 20 September from 12 noon to 3pm at Haddington Rugby Club, sponsored by Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors and Estate Agents.

You can do as many laps of the rugby pitch as you can. All ages are welcome to take part and fancy dress is optional!

Additionally, teams of four people can take part in the Joe Forte Memorial Relay Race in memory of the late, great Joe Forte, who was an enthusiastic and generous supporter of all Haddington community and sporting endeavours (arrive at 12.30 pm for a pm start). Taking part in the relay race costs £10 per person and each person completes one lap. The winning team will be presented with a trophy.

Join for the cause, stay for the fun! All donations, whether you are taking part or not, will be very much appreciated.

Sign up for the fun run

Make a donation via Just Giving

OCK has also developed a community garden in Haddington where they grow food which is used in their cooking and enjoyed by everyone. They welcome around 160 people each week and have 56 volunteers and a staff team of five. People who join OCK include the elderly, people living with dementia, people with lifelong conditions, wheelchair users and people experiencing loneliness, perhaps after the loss of a partner, family member or friend. More recently, they have been joined by people who have more profound and complex learning difficulties. OCK is completely accessible with ramps on all entry points, and they can mash and puree food for people who have swallowing difficulties.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.