Wednesday, 26 November 2008 17:21
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ImageEdinburgh winger Andrew Turnbull and Hearts midfielder Andrew Driver were on hand to help promote the 'One City - Two Theatres' scheme taking place in the Capital over the St Andrew's Day weekend (28-29 November).

Both clubs have home fixtures this weekend, Edinburgh face the Ospreys at Murrayfield on Friday night (28 November, kick off 7.30pm).

Meanwhile, Hearts take on Rangers the following day (Saturday, 29 November, kick off 12.30pm) at Tynecastle providing sports fans with two top-class events over a special weekend in the capital's sporting calendar.

As part of the club's, 'One City - Two Theatres' line, activity will take place before each match and at half-time in stadia located less than mile away from each other.

Hearts supporter Turnbull backed the scheme and said: “It is good to see teamwork happening between two of the city’s clubs and this St Andrew’s Day weekend promises to be a special one in Edinburgh’s sporting calendar.”

Activity planned for Friday: Edinburgh v Ospreys
 
-         Pre-match Hearts ‘speed cage’ at Murrayfield - £1 for three shots, all proceeds to Heart of Midlothian Education and Community Trust
-         Hearts club mascots Teenie and Tynie Tiger will meet Edinburgh supporters, and have some fun along the way
-         Hearts Education and Community Trust programmes will be on show with kids participating in half-time football on the pitch at Murrayfield
-         Hearts legends, led by Gary Mackay will be at Murrayfield to be presented to the crowd at half-time
 
Activity planned for Saturday: Hearts v Rangers
 
-         Pre-match Edinburgh Rugby staff will be handing out flyers for forthcoming games at Murrayfield
-         A delegation of Edinburgh Rugby Players, along with chief executive Nic Cartwright and chairman Gavin Hastings will be guests of the Hearts
-         The Edinburgh players will be presented to Hearts supporters at half-time during the match
-         Mini Rugby players from Stewart’s Melville will participate in a half-time rugby match on the Tynecastle pitch