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At 12 noon on Friday 20th November 2009, the first blades shall cross to open the Macdonald Academy of Arms 24hr Sword-a-thon.

Members of the Academy shall be keeping swordsmanship and martial arts active on the floor for 24hrs straight, all in aid of Children-in-Need on their annual appeal night. We are hoping to be joined through this event by our esteemed Sikh brothers-in-arms, the Baba Deep Singh Gatka Group.

Where? - At our regular training venue, right in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The Harry Younger Hall, Canongate, Edinburgh (http://www.macdonaldarms.com/findus.php)

When? - 12 noon, Friday 20th Nov. - 12noon, Saturday 21st Nov.

Can we see this? - If you'r near or in town, Absolutely! The venue shall be open to the public, where there shall be a viewing area throughout the event. You shall have the opportunity to see broadswords, rapiers, smallswords, daggers, quarterstaffs and more in action anytime during these hours for as long as you would like.

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All our swordsmen and martial artists shall be pushing themselves physically, mentally and emotionally in a very real challenge for a very great cause.

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Thanks in advance. Your support is very much appreciated.

Paul Macdonald,

Macdonald Academy of Arms

www.macdonaldarms.com