The BISGEOS 12 MILE RUN/WALK seems to establish itself as a yearly event. Again we had over 200 participants enjoying a special day on this beautiful island.

We started the day at the RAPNESS-PIER, giving the go ahead" to runners and walkers shortly after the ferry arrived from the mainland.


The 12 mile course took us across WESTRAY with its beautiful sights up to the BISGEOS, where JOHN and his team had venison-burghers , sausages and rabbit on the barbaque, to replenish the energystores after the strenous last mile climb to the BISGEOS.

The fastest runner was DUNCAN, further improving his last years winning time by 2 minutes (to 1 hour and 18 minutes).

Geordie entertained the "athletes" with song and guitar into the afternoon.

At night ALISON had a fantastic buffet prepared in the island-hall with wild salmon, venison, crab and lots of Westray specials dished up. Later John with his local band played the music for the traditional dances and created a fantastic atmosphere enjoyed by nearly 200 people in the sold-out hall.

We managed to raise £10,700 handed over to the MS-Care in Orkney. Amazing what the forward-going spirit of this small island can achieve.


If you are interested in joining us for next years event, you can either book via the BISGEOS website or phone Lizza and Jenna of HUME SWEET HUME on 01857 677259 .

Hope to see you later in 2007.

Yours Sincerely
Werner

Photos by CRAIG TAYLOR from Orkney Today