Fresh Start Walk - 1st June 2012 - Walking to End Homelessness

Come and join us for the fifth Fresh Start sponsored Walk.

Last year a record 55 people walked the 8 mile route together and we're hoping to beat that this time.

The 2012 Walk follows the familiar 8 mile route along the water of Leith to Colinton Dell, where we go onto the Union Canal towpath and head back into town towards the finishing line at Lochrin Basin, Fountainbridge.

The Walk on June 1st sets out from Dean Parish Church at 10.00am, with lunch and refreshments being servred on the Re-unon Canal Boat. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. There's no fee to take part however each walker is asked to raise a minimum of £25 sponsorship.

To register please contact Lesley at reception@freshstartweb.org.uk or telephone 476 7741. We are happy to send you a sponsor from or alternatively you can set up your own on-line sponsor page here.

If you can't take part - why not sponsor the Staff Team here.

Money raised goes towards Fresh Start's services that help people who have been homeless resettle into the community. 

The Secret's Out!

Fresh Start is to feature in a new episode of the Secret Millionaire, Channel 4's award winning documentary, which will transmit at 9:00 pm on 23 October on Channel 4.

 

The surprise visit by millionaire Ivan Massow took place during his undercover stay in the area, when he came to the warehouse to hear more about the practical and social support we provide to new tenants.

 

Each year we are able to help thousands of new tenants, ranging from families to individuals, settle into their homes with the help and support of volunteers and organisations from a broad section of the community.

 

Ivan Massow donated some of his own money to help support our work after visiting the warehouse and seeing our work at first hand.

 

Keith Robertson, Director at Fresh Start, said "It's not every day you realise that there's a millionaire volunteering at your charity who wants to donate money to you. So, the staff and volunteers were pretty shocked when the big reveal happened.

 

"We can't wait until the 23 October to settle down and watch the staff and volunteers on TV. Everyone's quite excited.

 

"Fresh Start is delighted to have been chosen by Ivan and his substantial donation was a very welcome boost that will be used to continue our work helping people who've been homeless settle into a new home."

 

Fresh Start can be seen in the new series of Secret Millionaire on Sunday 23 October, 9 pm on Channel 4.

Thanks and goodbye to the Eco Zone

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Sharon Wilkinson and Pat Hope who have worked tirelessly promoting Fresh Start in the Eco Zone for the last year.

Their help has ensured Fresh Start’s profile has been raised in new circles, most notably within their own company Scottish Hydro who generously donated electrical goods to us last year.

The Eco zone closes on the 26th of August.  Sharon is pictured with Keith, Brian and Sid who collected goods that were donated in the shop.

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Thank you!

Thank you to the following churches for their donations to Fresh Start in June.

Church of the Good Shepherd

City of Edinburgh Methodist Church

Craigsbank Church

Cramond Kirk

Davidson Mains Parish Church

Dean Parish Church

Duddingston Kirk

Greenbank Parish Church

Greenside Parish Church

Juniper Green Parish Church

Kelso Parish

Liberton Kirk

Morningside Parish Church

Murrayfield Parish Church

North Leith Parish Church

Palmerston Place Church

Priestfield Parish Church

The Quakers

Saughton Hall United Reform Church

South Leith Parish Church

South Queensferry

St. Anne’s Parish Church

Blackhall St. Columbus Church

St. Columba’s R.C.

St. Cuthbert’s R.C.

St. Gabriel’s R.C. Church

St. John Ogilvie R.C. Parish

St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Mary’s R.C. Cathedral

St. Michael’s Parish Church

St. Serf's Parish Church

 

Firrhill High School


And finally to all the individuals who donated

Thank you!

Walking to end homelessness

There is still time to sign up for Fresh Start's sponsored walk on 24 June.  The walk starts at 10 am at Dean Parish Church, Dean Path and follows the Water of Leith Walkway to Colinton Dell, before returning into town along the canal path.

For further details or to register for the walk contact Tom at reception@freshstartweb.org.uk or Tel: 476 7741.

We can even help you create your own on-line sponsor page for family and friends to support you.