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Following on from the success of this event over recent years, a Charity Golf Day is being held on Sunday 23rd August at Ratho Park Golf Club. The format is Texas Scramble, teams of 3, with prizes for longest drive, nearest the pin and overall winner. Tee times start from 11am and it promises to be a fantastic day out. If you would like to take part and help raise fund...

It may seem like ages away but it is normally around now we start to prepare for our Christmas Fair. This time round, however, we have had to stop and consider how the Fair would run with what we know about the health risks, associated requirements & restrictions we all face in relation to COVID-19. It is with a heavy heart we have come to the decision that the FACE Christ...

This year’s afternoon tea event is on Sunday 11th October 2020 at the Sheraton Hotel Festival Square in Edinburgh (1:30pm). As well as afternoon tea there is a glass of fizz. Entertainment is provided by The Swingettes, and there will also be: o    Fashion Show by Arabella Dresses o    Singer o    Music Inferno Disco o    Auction o    Raffle o    Red Carpet Photographer ...

The Crime Dinner held in the Wolfson Hall at the Royal College of Surgeons was a great success. We were delighted to welcome distinguished speakers Ian Rankin, Peter Ritchie and Dr Ralph Bouhaidar who entertained the sell-out audience with stories and insight. The evening was hosted by Tom Wood, former deputy chief constable of Lothian & Borders Police.  We were also joined...

An Evening and Dinner with Crime Writer, Ian Rankin, Crime Writer and Former Detective, Peter Ritchie and Pathologist, Dr. Ralph Bouhaider Hosted by Crime Writer and Former Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood Friday 14th June 2019 Wolfson Hall, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW Drinks Reception. 7.00 p.m. Dinner 7.30 p.m. Dr...

This year's afternoon tea event is on Saturday 23rd March at the Principal Edinburgh, George Street(1:30pm). As well as afternoon tea there is a glass of fizz. Entertainment is provided by The Swingettes, and there will also be: Fashion Show by Arabella Dresses Singer Music Inferno Disco Auction Raffle Red Carpet Photographer Piper ....and lots of laughs.      

You may be aware that unfortunately due to poor weather conditions (ironically too much snow on runway !) the plane taking everyone to Lapland was unable to land there - and returned via Norway to Edinburgh. Such a shame for everyone, especially the children - who were brilliant all through a long day (on the plane). This was the 25th trip to Lapland for FACE and the first time...

Well another Christmas Fair is over and we are delighted to tell you that £14233.43 was raised on the day which is brilliant news and enables us to continue supporting the many projects we undertake at the hospital all for the benefits of patients and families affected by cancer. It was lovely to see our many friends returning to support the many stalls and creating a warm a...

In early October 2018 the large maple tree at the centre of the FACE Garden was cut down, after it was found to be diseased. We have since worked on tidying up the garden and removing what was left of the tree stump, with a view to creating a new centrepiece for the garden and restoring some of the seating which was lost. We are now finalising plans for this new centr...

The annual trip to Lapland this year is on Sunday 9 December. We hope it is once again a wonderful experience for everyone who heads north to meet our good friend Santa Claus. John Macaulay co-ordinates the trip and will lead the fantastic FACE team looking after everyone on the trip to the frozen landscapes in Lapland.It is our 25th Lapland trip this year. Over many year...