Wednesday, Apr 26 2000

3.5 Miles 800ft Category BS

Starts at 19:30:00

From Queen's View, nr Carbeth, Dumbartonshire.

This is a 20 minute mad dash about 30- 40 minutes from Glasgow city centre. It is now organised by Westies captain Manny Gorman. At the AGM each year Manny sticks his hand up to get another pie only to discover that he has volunteered for another shot at being captain.
Judging from the look of him however he is also getting a fair number of pies.

 Men's Record is 0:23:44 set by M Rigby in 1995.

 Women's Record is 00:27:51 set by A Mudge in 1998

  Contact details are Manny (Capt. Elect) Gorman,
24d Parkfoot Street, Sunny Kilsyth, Glasgow,
G65 9AB,
Tel 01236- 822928

  The Organisers says - : No Changing Facilities (Use yer motor), The course is marked. How to get there. Drive to Blanefield and take the Stirling and Abefoyle road. Just before you leave the village take the Left turn marked,

Grid refs Registration at ns511808


Safety Requirements include

• Full body cover must be worn or carried. (This may not be required on the day if it is hot and dry)
• Bring a Whistle. Repeated blasts on a whistle is the signal that you need help. They only weigh an ounce or two