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Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Theatre group youngsters from Stirling get ready to Moonwalk for cancer charity
Rubber Chicken director Pamela Mackie will be joined by some of her own children and some young performers from the Dunblane drama company for Walk The Walk as she continues her recovery from Long Covid. Young performers from a local theatre company are joining its director for an iconic walk for breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. Pamela Mackie from Cambusbarron is taking on the Full Moon walking challenge at The MoonWalk Scotland this year as she emerges from the shadow of Long Covid. Pamela, 45, has taken part in The MoonWalk Scotland since it started – but this year is walking with a team of youngsters (including some of her own children) and adults from the Rubber Chicken Theatre company, which she runs in Dunblane. The Moonwalk sees women and men wearing brightly decorated bras as they walk marathons through the streets of Edinburgh overnight. This year's MoonWalk is on Saturday September 6. After 19 years, it will be the last MoonWalk taking place in the capital, before the event goes on tour to a new city. Pamela said: 'I've been taking part in The MoonWalk Scotland since it first started 19 years ago, I've raised more than £15,000 for organisers Walk the Walk during that time and absolutely love everything this unique event stands for. 'I'm really excited to have signed up this year with a group of adults and youngsters from the Rubber Chicken Theatre, a social enterprise which I run in Dunblane. It's wonderful to be introducing a whole new generation of walkers to such an incredible event! 'My very first MoonWalk was in 2006. I'd read about it in the local press – it sounded new, interesting and fun. 'Breast cancer hadn't affected me directly, although a number of people in my wider circle had been diagnosed, so that was another reason for getting involved. I remember it being tough completing a walking marathon overnight that first time, but my friends and I still had an amazing time. The atmosphere was incredible and we felt like we were doing something really worthwhile – I was hooked on The MoonWalk from the get-go. 'Over the years, I've taken part in many more MoonWalks and several other walking events to raise money for Walk the Walk. The charity's events are something else – there's a totally different atmosphere to all the others I've done, a different energy, a different vibe and I absolutely love it. 'Even if you've not taken part for a while, when you see people you've met at previous MoonWalks, it's like meeting up members of your family. I always love the camaraderie, the feeling that everyone is uniting together and that amazing feeling when you finish your challenge and cross the finish line. Taking part in The MoonWalk has always given me an amazing goal to aim for too – it's a big driver for me and actually gets me out walking.' This time round, however, is particularly significant for Pamela. 'Unfortunately, my health after the pandemic wasn't so good, as I developed Long Covid, but now that I'm feeling much better and have also lost quite a lot of weight, I decided it was time to lace up my MoonWalking trainers once again. 'I'm so excited to be taking part in The MoonWalk this year with a team of mainly youngsters, and some adults, from the Rubber Chicken Theatre. 'We're all walking the Full Moon (26.2 miles), even though some of the young people are only 14 years old – three of my own teenage children are also part of the team. 'I work with up to around 300 children a week at The Rubber Chicken Theatre and so many of their relatives have been affected by breast cancer in some way – it will be a really poignant night for us all. 'When I realised that this year's MoonWalk theme was 'Musicals' – and with us being a theatre company – it felt like a sign that we should definitely sign up as a team. 'We're planning to decorate our bras inspired by a whole host of different musicals. As you can imagine, it's right up our street! As a group, we're looking forward to doing at least some of our big training walks together, which will be lots of fun. 'It's sad that this year will be the last MoonWalk in Edinburgh, but I know that it's going to be a great celebration and I would encourage anyone (especially those who haven't experienced a MoonWalk in Edinburgh yet) to sign up. Whether you're walking to support someone going through breast cancer, or in memory of someone, whether you want to get fitter, make friends or just have a crazy, fun night, I would definitely recommend The MoonWalk Scotland.' To sign up for The MoonWalk Scotland 2025, go to
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Scotsman
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Tributes to popular Edinburgh charity event MoonWalk as organisers announce end of an era
Fundraisers share memories of the MoonWalk event as organisers announce a key change. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It is an uplifting spectacle that has raised tens of millions of pounds for charity while transforming Edinburgh's streets into a festival of fancy dress and colourful bras. Now, some of the tens of thousands of people who have taken part in the MoonWalk Scotland event have shared their memories as the annual fundraiser prepares for its swansong gathering. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For close to two decades, the annual fundraising drive has welcomed vast crowds of walkers who have pounded a total of nearly two million miles around the city, raising more than £22 million to support people across Scotland with breast and other cancers. Now cancer charity Walk the Walk, organisers of the night time event, have announced this September's MoonWalk will be the last held in Edinburgh, with plans to take it on tour to a new city. The Edinburgh Moonwalk event has been held for nearly two decades. Picture: The Scotsman | TSPL Lesley Jane Moss, who took part in the MoonWalk in Edinburgh during 2014 and 2015, said she was 'sad' to hear the event would not be held in the city going forward, and that she had always hoped to return. She recalled how even though the weather was 'awful' a decade ago, the experience provided life-long memories. 'After completing 14 MoonWalks, Edinburgh always holds a special place in my heart,' she wrote on the charity's Facebook page. Irene McIntosh, who has taken part in every MoonWalk in the city since its launch, described the event as a 'huge part of our lives', adding: 'Can't wait to hear what the future plans are for MoonWalk Scotland, but I know we will be supporting whatever happens.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Another fundraiser, Cheryl Roden, described the Edinburgh event as her 'absolute favourite MoonWalk'. She said she was looking to take part in the final walk. 'I may have to get my bra out of retirement,' she joked. Angela Mairs, from Livingston, is taking on the Full Moon route - a 26.2-mile-long walk - for the second time at this year's MoonWalk Scotland. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year following a routine mammogram. The festival atmosphere of the event has transformed the city's streets. Picture: Contributed | Contributed 'I can't wait to raise more money for Walk the Walk,' the 57 year-old said. 'I was thrilled to find out that they've already contributed millions of pounds in grants to the breast unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'During my diagnosis and treatment, I've well and truly used all the services at the Western General, which Walk the Walk has helped to fund - the mammography unit, operating theatre and breast cancer ward. I feel so grateful and after my own diagnosis, I want to take part in the MoonWalk again to give something back.' Nina Barough, the founder and chief executive of Walk the Walk, said: 'We are so incredibly proud of the awareness around cancer prevention, and the many millions of pounds which the MoonWalk has raised and invested into care for those living with cancer in Scotland.
The National
14-06-2025
- Health
- The National
Edinburgh MoonWalk 2025 to be the last in the city after 19 years
Nina Barough CBE, founder of the MoonWalk, has said is the 'right time' for the event, which raises money to support people across Scotland with breast and other cancers, to move on. Scotland's MoonWalk has raised £22 million since the event was first staged in 2006. The event usually starts and finishes at Holyrood Park with walkers taking to the route in decorated bras and bright lights, however, a new route is expected due to the park's road being closed. This year's event is set to take place on September 6. READ MORE: 'Show some respect': Scots hit out at Danish influencer for 'damaging' protected land Funds awarded by Walk the Walk make a huge difference to people across Scotland living with cancer. Recent grants have been made to the Beatson Cancer Charity, Ayrshire Cancer Support and Make 2nds Count.
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
MoonWalk event set for final Edinburgh event after 19 years
This year's Moonwalk Scotland is set to the last in Edinburgh as event bosses prepare to take the charity trek on tour. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nina Barough CBE, founder of the MoonWalk, said is the 'right time' for the event, which has been a highlight on the Edinburgh calendar for nearly two decades, to move to another city. This year's event, on September 6, will therefore be the last in the Scottish Capital after 19 years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ms Barough, who is also chief executive of Walk The Walk, said: 'I think that the Moonwalk has always felt really important as an event in Scotland. It's actually been there for 19 years. Since Covid, as an organization, like many charities, we've had to review what we're doing and why we're doing it, and all of those sorts of questions. 'I think one of the things we felt was that it's impossible to comprehend, really, how much we have done in Scotland and how many people we've helped, directly and indirectly. And we just felt that it was now time to take it on tour to another city.' Nina Barough CBE, founder and chief executive of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, organisers of The MoonWalk Scotland 2025, addressed the crowd on the night wearing a special bra designed by Tunnock's. Ms Barough added that this year's event is set to be a special celebration of the event being held in the city. She said: 'It's a happy and a sad situation. This year will be a really super special celebration. So anybody that's had it on their bucket list, this is the time to do it, but it's also exciting going to a new city.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The MoonWalk was first held in New York in 1996 and is now held annually in Edinburgh, London and Iceland. Since the first MoonWalk Scotland in 2006, 86,000 walkers have walked a total of almost 2 million miles overnight around Edinburgh, raising more than £22 million to support people across Scotland with breast and other cancers Funds raised over the years have gone to a number of different causes in Edinburgh and further afield, including Maggie's Centres - that work is a source of pride for the charity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ms Barough said: 'I'm incredibly, incredibly proud of what we have achieved. And I think that we need to make 2025 a big celebration, and then encourage everyone to come with us wherever we go.' One of those taking part this year is Angela Mairs, 57, from Livingston. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year following a routine mammogram. This will be her second MoonWalk. She said: 'I really enjoyed my first MoonWalk in 2019 and loved the wonderful atmosphere – there were even people out on the route supporting us at two o'clock in the morning! I can't wait to raise more money for Walk the Walk – I was thrilled to find out that they've already contributed millions of pounds in grants to the Breast Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. 'During my diagnosis and treatment, I've well and truly used all the services at the Western General which Walk the Walk has helped to fund – the mammography unit, operating theatre and breast cancer ward. I feel so grateful and after my own diagnosis, I want to take part in The MoonWalk again to give something back'.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Premalu' director Girish AD praises ‘Moon Walk'—‘It ll attain cult status'—shares post
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The superhit film 'Premalu' director Girish AD seems to be highly impressed by the recently released dance movie 'Moon Walk,' which is unfortunately having a tough run in theaters. Taking to his Facebook handle, Girish AD shared a poster for 'Moon Walk' and said that he is highly impressed by the movie. The 'Thanneer Mathan Dinangal' director also mentioned that 'Moon Walk' will attain cult status in the future. Nice padam!—says Girish AD Girish AD's Facebook note read, 'Nice padam!' Will attain cult status in the future.' The post was soon flooded with comments from movie buffs who were also agreeing with with the director's opinion. One comment read, 'Sure…It will attain cult status.' Another one wrote, 'Booked! A third one wrote, 'What you said is true; it will attain a cult status in the future.' Lijo Jose Pellissery reacts Director Lijo Jose Pellissery took to his Facebook handle to share a post regarding the movie, saying that the theater screens have been reduced for 'Moon Walk.' His note read, 'മലയാള സിനിമയിലെ ഏറ്റവും മുന്തിയ നിർമ്മാതാവും വിതരണക്കാരനും തിയേറ്റർ മുതലാളിയും കൂടി മുന്നിൽ നിന്ന് നയിച്ച "മൂൺവാക്ക്" എന്ന ചലച്ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ മഹത്തായ രണ്ടാം വാരാഘോഷം. . മലയാളം ചലച്ചിത്ര മേഖലയിലെ പ്രതിസന്ധിക്കെതിരെ ഇതിലും വലിയ പോരാട്ടമുണ്ടോ? സബാഷ് 1st week—140 stations 2nd week—12 theaters NB: സിനിമ തിയേറ്ററിൽ കണ്ടവർ ദയവായി അഭിപ്രായം കുറിക്കണം. (The grand second-week celebration of Moonwalk—a film led from the front by one of Malayalam cinema 's most prominent producers, distributors, and theater owners. Could there be a bigger fightback against the crisis facing the Malayalam film industry? Sabash's 1st week—140 stations 2nd week—12 theaters Note: Those who watched the film in theaters, please share your feedback. Moonwalk - Official Teaser 'Moon Walk' faces a hard time in theaters Since the movie has fresh faces and also there were fewer promotions, 'Moon Walk' is facing a tough time in getting much traction from the audiences. According to the Sacnilk website, 'Moon Walk' has only managed to collect Rs 83 lakhs net in India, and the worldwide gross amounts to only Rs 95 lakhs in 7 days.
