Sunday, 25 May 2008

Monday, 19 May 2008

the race was run!

IT WAS HILARIOUS! if somewhat damp
completely mad and suiteably silly!

thank you all for coming out and taking part, watching and/or helping: you were fantastic

I would love to post your 2 favourite pictures of the event , so if you took pictures or video (or know someone who did) please get in touch/send to k.vanliefferinge@leedsmet.ac.uk or 07824482658....
...+ which bit did you think was funniest?

you're all stars!

katx

Friday, 16 May 2008

in case of bad weather

the event will be held at Woodhouse Community Centre nearby,
LS6 2NY ...

Thursday, 8 May 2008


a little more information...

THE GREAT WHEELIE BIN RACE

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2008
1230 – 1500 hrs

Woodhouse Moor (aka Hyde Park)


You could be talking rubbish and re-cycling your energy, whilst literary friends bargain for books. Make them go Green - with envy, or drag them along to join in the fun.

An event for all ages and abilities, to enhance community cohesion and get to grips with the bins that litter the area.

BIN DECORATING WORKSHOPS: Make your own Dalek; Tardis; Giant Planter; Chariot, Golden Owl… decorate it with team colours, go faster stripes, or whatever will speed you on your way.

BIN PARADE (before they get trashed in the race)
Prizes: for ‘Best Bin in Class’; ‘Most Rubbish Bin in Class’, etc…

RACE 1: Speed and Endurance. A relay race

RACE 2: Obstacle Race. Egg & Spoon , Slalom, Fences…

No heats or semi finals. First past the post get the prizes.

You’ve done the Otley Run, now really prove yourself at:


The Great Wheelie Bin Race.
For more information and registration: www.thewheeliebinrace.blogspot.com
Or contact K.A.T. on 07824482658 for a clean ‘team customisation’ bin or to help out on the day


With support from: LWCA, Leeds Met, DesignLeeds, CALM, Student Union,
Burley Lodge Centre, Leeds City Council