Gung-Ho at the Meadows: tickets selling fast

BRITAIN'S biggest obstacle course - featuring what's billed as the world's tallest inflatable slide - is coming to the Meadows on Saturday, June 11. But if you want tickets you'll have to get in quick.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jun 2016, 11:52 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2016, 10:28 BST

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Creator Alex Winters on The Thriller. Picture: suppliedCreator Alex Winters on The Thriller. Picture: supplied
Creator Alex Winters on The Thriller. Picture: supplied

Creator Alex Winters described the Meadows as the “perfect venue”, saying: “Runners will be lucky enough to look over the city as well as see Arthur’s Seat.

“I’m half-tempted to climb up there and set the runners off using a huge PA system.

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“We are expecting a huge crowd and I want to say thank you to everyone who has snapped up tickets so far.

“I promise you will have loads of fun and enjoy an absolutely unique experience.”

Three similar events were held in 2015 – in Liverpool, Newcastle and Windsor – with Edinburgh set to become the first Scottish location.

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Mr Winters said he came up with the idea for an inflatable obstacle course while watching the Ninja Warrior television show with his children.

The brainwave has since spawned what he described as a “new craze”. Tens of thousands of people are expected to snap up places at planned gatherings in 2016, with UK charities set to benefit thanks to sponsorship and local partnerships.

At time of publishing, tickets were still available for the 9am-10am and 1pm-2pm timeslots.

More information/bookings: http://begung-ho.co.uk/events/gung-ho-edinburgh-11-june-2016/

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