Go team parkinson's! Cheering at the Virgin Money London Marathon Sunday 22 April 2018 - Parkinson's UK
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go team parkinson’s! Cheering at the Virgin Money London Marathon Sunday 22 April 2018
Virgin Money London Marathon 2018
Parkinson’s UK Supporters’ Guide
Thank you for supporting our team at our post-race reception. We’d love
in this year’s Virgin Money London to see you there.
Marathon. It means a lot to us – and
our runners! Before the big day, your runner will
pick up their race number from the
The runners have put so much into London Marathon Expo. You can also
training and fundraising and they’re visit us on stand 390 to pick up your
spurred on by your support. So we T-shirts, flags and other items.
want to make it nice and easy for
you to cheer them on. Our team is on target to raise
£325,000 for people with
This booklet tells you how to find Parkinson’s. Without their support –
our cheering points. We’ve also and yours – we couldn’t keep doing
included suggested arrival times, what we do.
for when runners will begin
to pass each point. We can answer your questions
on 020 7963 3914 or email
Most cheerers make a day of it, events@parkinsons.org.uk
and then meet up with their runner
See these pages for more details:
Virgin Money London Marathon Expo 4
Greenwich – mile 6.5 6
Westferry – mile 14 8
Canary Wharf – mile 19 10
Embankment – mile 25 12
Strand Palace Hotel – post-race reception 14
Where to be What to bring
Our cheering points are within • Remember your waterproof coat
walking distance of the nearest and an umbrella, just in case.
DLR or underground stations.
It’s best to use public transport, • Pack your sunglasses and sun
because there is little or no parking cream – we don’t want you
near the official start and finish lines to burn.
or Parkinson’s UK cheering points. • Take drinks and snacks – there
may not be shops close by, and
Just look for our blue and white you’ll want to stay energised.
banners and balloons.
• Wear comfortable shoes,
If anyone in your party has mobility as you may be standing up for
issues, our cheering points at most of the day.
Greenwich, Westferry or Canary • Don’t forget your camera –
Wharf have full disabled access. it’s a day to remember.
Westferry is our recommendation
as it tends to be quieter too, so you
can get to the front!
CHEER!
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Virgin Money
London Marathon
Expo
Wednesday 18 April–
Saturday 21 April
ExCeL London
Opening hours:
Wednesday 11am–8pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–8pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
All runners need to visit the Expo
to collect their race number
and timing chip. Pick up top
tips for those final marathon
preparations and hear from the
world’s most inspiring runners.
There’s also dozens of exhibitors
to see, from major sporting
brands to the massage area!
Visit us on stand 390 to pick
up cheering materials and meet
the Events team before the big
day! You can also meet other
runners in our team and write
your own marathon message.
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GET READY
Travelling to the Expo
ExCeL is easily accessible by road, rail, bus, tube and car. As roads
in London can be very busy we recommend using public transport
if possible.
By tube By road
The quickest route from central If driving, follow signs for Royal
London is on the Jubilee line. Docks, City Airport and ExCeL.
Alight at Canning Town and There is easy access from the
change on to a Beckton-bound M25, M11, A406 and A13.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) For satnav purposes, use postcode
train for Custom House. E16 1DR. Onsite pay-and-display
car parking is available (£15 for
Alternatively, take the DLR from up to 24 hours).
Bank or Tower Gateway to
Custom House. Tower Hill (for
Tower Gateway) connects to the
Central, Northern, Circle, District,
and Waterloo and City lines. ExCeL
is in Transport for London zone 3.
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Greenwich
Mile 6.5
King William Walk SE10
Staff rep Julia Selby
020 7963 9312
8am Staff arrive
8.30am Suggested time for
supporters to arrive
12 noon Close
Cheer our runners through the
first stages of this fantastic race.
Our cheering point is on King
William Walk, opposite the Old
Royal Naval College. It’s easy to
reach from all of the start lines.
on your marks,
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get set, go!
Travelling to Greenwich
By train By Docklands Light
You can take the train to Greenwich Railway (DLR)
from London’s Charing Cross, DLR trains run frequently from Bank
Waterloo East and London Bridge station. Please make sure you get on
stations. There are frequent the Lewisham train and that you
departures. leave the train at Cutty Sark.
When you leave Greenwich station, When you leave Cutty Sark station,
turn left and walk along Greenwich turn right and then immediately left
High Road. You then need to turn onto Creek Road. Cross at the
right on to Nelson Road and turn left crossing point and at the end turn
again on to King William Walk, where right onto Greenwich Church Street.
you will see our cheering point. Cross the road again and walk down
the Turnpin Lane passage which cuts
through to King William Walk, where
you’ll see our cheering point.
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Westferry
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Staff rep Tracy Dsouza
020 7932 1342
8am Staff arrive
10am Suggested time for
supporters to arrive
2.30pm Close
Join us at the halfway point
to cheer our runners on!
This is also our most accessible
point for wheelchairs, and is your
best chance to see runners as it’s
relatively quiet.
Our cheering point is on Narrow
Street, next to the entrance to
Ropemakers Fields park.
8 halfway there!Travelling to Westferry
By Docklands Light When you leave Westferry station,
Railway (DLR) turn right on to Limehouse Causeway
and continue to walk straight ahead.
DLR trains run frequently from
Limehouse Causeway leads into
Bank and Tower Gateway stations.
Narrow Street, so keep on walking.
Our cheering point is on your right, at
the intersection of Narrow Street and
Ropemakers Fields.
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Canada Square E14
Staff rep Jen Noon
07964 847 323
8am Staff arrive
10.30am Suggested time for
supporters to arrive
3.30pm Close
This is our most popular cheering
point, with lots of space and bags
of atmosphere.
This is also where we take a lots
of photographs of our runners
and supporters – so smile
for the camera!
BBC London 94.9 broadcasts the
race live from here and you may
even get on TV! Our cheering
point is on the inside corner of
Upper Bank Street and North
Colonnade.
10 Keep on runningTravelling to Canary Wharf
By Docklands Light By tube
Railway (DLR) You can get to Canary Wharf station
DLR trains run frequently from Bank on the Jubilee Line (grey line).
and Tower Gateway stations.
When you leave Canary Wharf
When you leave Canary Wharf station, choose the Upper Bank
station, choose the HSBC exit Street exit and turn left. Continue
and turn right. Continue walking walking straight ahead and turn left
straight ahead and you should see at the corner of Canada Square and
our supporter point. We’ll be near Upper Bank Street, near Waitrose.
to the corner of Upper Bank Street. You should see our supporter point
on Canada Square.
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Mile 25
Hungerford House, Victoria
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Staff rep arian Torres
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020 7963 9319
6am Staff arrive
11.30am Suggested time for
supporters to arrive
4.30pm Close
You’ll find our cheering point
on Victoria Embankment, near
to Embankment station at
the entrance to Victoria
Embankment Gardens.
Strike a pose – our photographer
will be looking for you here too!
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12 onTravelling to Embankment
By tube At Charing Cross, head out of exit 2
You can take the District, Circle, on to Villiers Street and turn right.
Northern and Bakerloo lines (green, Walk down the road to
yellow, black and brown lines) to Embankment station.
Embankment station. When you leave Embankment
station, choose the Embankment
Pier exit and turn left. Walk past
Hungerford House and Opal Bar on
your left. Our cheering point will be
located near the entrance to Victoria
Embankment Gardens.
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Post-race reception
372 The Strand WC2
Staff reps Jo Saunders
020 7963 3914
Maria Waugh
07964 847 330
9am Staff arrive
12pm Suggested time for
supporters to arrive
5pm Massage close
6pm Reception close
Come and join us at the Strand
Palace Hotel to celebrate the
achievements of our runners! We’re
ready to welcome you to the hotel’s
Conference Rooms in the basement.
Runners can have medal
photographs taken here, as well
as a shower and free massage.
Free food and drink is provided
for runners and up to two guests.
Additional meals can be
purchased for £5 each.
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you did it!Travelling to the Strand Palace Hotel
By tube From the finish line
You can take the Northern and Walk down The Mall and through
Bakerloo lines (black and brown lines) Admiralty Arch to Trafalgar Square.
to Charing Cross station. Cross the road at the traffic lights,
heading straight over the roundabout
When you leave Charing Cross to the Strand. Pass by Charing Cross
station, choose the North Side exit station and continue to walk along
and turn right. Walk straight ahead the Strand. Continue to the Strand
along the Strand, where you’ll Palace Hotel, which is on your left.
see the hotel on your left.
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PalaceEvery hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty. Parkinson’s UK is here to make sure people have whatever they need to take back control – from information to inspiration. We want everyone to get the best health and social care. So we bring professionals together to drive improvements that enable people to live life to the full. Ultimately, we want to end Parkinson’s. That’s why we inspire and support the international research community to develop life-changing treatments, faster. And we won’t stop until we find a cure. Together we can bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s UK 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road London SW1V 1EJ Free confidential helpline 0808 800 0303 (Monday to Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 10am–2pm). Interpreting available. Text Relay 18001 0808 800 0303 (for textphone users only) hello@parkinsons.org.uk parkinsons.org.uk Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). © Parkinson’s UK 3/18 (CS2974)
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