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05/09/22 - we have extended the time for the entry to the raffle until 23/09/22, and the draw will now take place on the w/c 26/09/22.

Raffle

We have now filled all 10 places for the football competition and are looking forward to seeing everyone on the 9th September!

For those who have been unable to enter a team, you can still donate to the cause or enter our raffle.

So why not enter and see if it’s your lucky day. We are asking for a voluntary donation of £5 per ticket, which can be made through the JustGiving Page. Once you’ve made your donation, please send an email to oliver.munden@avisonyoung.com confirming the value of your donation. We will then assign ticket numbers to you, 1 ticket per £5 donation and we let you know your ticket numbers once the draw closes. You’ll need to email to be entered. Entries close at 6pm on Friday 23rd September.

The draw will be made by Duncan’s Dad, Jim Wright on Tuesday 27th September which will be recorded. We will contact all winners thereafter.

‘What could be won?’, I hear you ask. See below for some details:

- 2 nights in the 5* luxury apartments at The Rutland Hotel with dinner in the award winning Kyloe Restaurant and Grill, donated by Signature Pubs

- 2 night stay in a ‘Grand Chamber’ with breakfast at the brand new Virgin Hotel Edinburgh, donated by Virgin Hotels (thank you to Andrew Renouf for organising).

- Pair of signed boots from Josh Doig!

- Rangers shirt, signed by Ryan Kent, donated by Peter Fraser.

- Cocktails and bites for 4 in Copper Blossom, donated by Signature Pubs.

- Sunday Roast for 4 in award winning The Queens Arms, donated by Signature Pubs.

- £25 voucher to The Herringbone.

- Three bottles of Whisky (three separate prizes) donated, by Chris Miller, John Price and Steve Robb.

- Bottle of Bourbon, donated by Rob Newton.

- Bottle of Champagne, donated by Meg Nelson.

- Radio Forth tour, live during Boogie in the Morning, donated by Bauer Media/Forth One.

- Glasgow Warriors Shirt, signed by Rory Darge, donated by Peter Fraser.

- 3 Litre bottle of Glenmorangie, donated by Knockcomie Inn, Forres.

- £50 voucher towards an Ocean Vertical adventure (https://www.oceanvertical.com/).

- Float 60min Gift Certificate, donated by SJS Contracts.

- Six by Nico Voucher, donated by Afton Montgomery

- Avison Young Goody bag (Bag, Travel Coffee Mug, Notebook and Pen, Sunglasses).

- Ronald Macdonald House Goody bag (Bag, water bottle, chilled food bag, t-shirt, wristband, lapel pin, air freshener and literature).

The Football Competition

Over the past few years Avison Young have been running a charity five-a-side competition, and now Covid restrictions have been lifted, we are keen to host the event again this year - though under a slightly different guise than in previous years.

In 2020, during the height of the lockdown, one of our close colleagues Duncan Wright tragically passed away. In spite of having a rare heart condition, Duncan was a key part of Avison Young and one of our star players in the previous fives competitions. Therefore, it is only fitting to get the event back on and dedicate it to Duncan moving forward.

2022 will be our fifth year running this friendly five-a-side competition, and Avison Young's fortunes have varied over the past four tournaments, from last to second (twice) - so maybe this could be our year! Of course, if you enter a team, if could be your year - the first ever team to win the inaugural Duncan Wright Memorial Cup.

When: Afternoon of Friday 9 September.

Where: World of Football, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 10 Newmarket Road, EH12 1RJ

We have chosen to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House, who provide support and accommodation to family members whose children are receiving treatment in hospital. This is the charity that was chosen by Duncan's family to receive the benefit of fundraising in the memory of our former colleague and friend.