Findochty kids brew up donation for Poppy Appeal

PUPILS at Findochty Primary have been doing their bit to help Armed Services veterans.

The youngsters rolled up their sleeves and organised a tea and toast event in aid of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

Headteacher Dawn Thomson said: "Our P7 Leadership Team helped run the event serving tea and toast and reading war poetry.

"The children decided to have a tea and toast event as this was, during World War I, a way of raising morale, promoting camaraderie. We wanted to play our part in supporting the poppy appeal and promoting the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.

"We were delighted to welcome members of the British Legion to the school to accept the cheque and to talk to the children.

"They enjoyed the visit and the gentlemen have agreed to come back in the new term to speak to classes. The children were full of questions for them."

Donations received by the Poppy Appeal are used to help members of the Armed Forces and their families with life-changing support. This can relate to a wide range of issues, including helping those with financial difficulties, employment and housing, among others.

Find out more about the work of Poppy Scotland at https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/

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