'Really chuffed' – ladies day donation helps keep Huntly charities on the road
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A HUNTLY woman's ladies day has generated two big cash boosts for local charities.
The Huntly Community Minibus and Networks of Wellbeing both received over £1000 as a result of local woman Audrey Brown's fundraising.
Generated by hosting a "well attended" ladies day at Huntly Bowling Club, minibus coordinator Debbie Haefner said the cash would "keep the bus on the road."
"It was really, really good of her to choose the bus for this money. That was absolutely brilliant," Ms Haefner said.
"That was a great boost for the the bus funds and will go towards upkeep, general maintenance, fuel costs and whatever else.
"Which is great, and means it will keep the bus on the road and we're really pleased with that."
The minibus received a total of £1240, and a cheque was handed over from Ms Brown to Ms Haefner at the ladies day's Bowling Club venue.
Fundraising for local groups has been a regular part of life for Ms Brown.
Ms Haefner said: "Audrey's fundraising is just fantastic.
"And not just for the bus – I mean she does a lot for other groups as well.
"I mean, the amount of folk that turned out to support both us and Networks of Wellbeing was fantastic.
"We were really chuffed with that, just delighted."
Charity Networks of Wellbeing, based at 34 West Park Street, offers a wide range of free support services, including counselling, support groups and guidance work.
A broad spread of groups have benefited from the group's work, including veterans, those affected by the menopause, people with mental health struggles, young people and more.
The charity's focus on providing immediate help has led it to become an essential service for Huntly and the surrounding areas.
