Newarthill bar makes dreams come true
The venue held a fun day featuring inflatables, raffles, a tombola and a disco.
Motherwell’s X Factor star Nicholas McDonald also popped by to meet fans and lend his support.
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Hide AdThe sum of £1,008 was raised, and the charity was delighted with the boost.
A spokesperson said: “This is a fantastic amount of money and will go to help children with a life threatening illness in Scotland.
“We cant thank owner Maureen McCool Smith and her staff enough for their support.”
Meanwhile, the foundation is appealing to Times & Speaker readers to take part in this year’s Kiltwalk fundraiser, to be held in Glasgow on April 24.
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Hide AdDubbed ‘The Mighty Stride’, the 26-mile route starts at Hampden Park and finishes in Loch Lomond.
Less adventurous participants can choose to complete a 13-mile walk instead.
The foundation has promised that every £1 raised by volunteers will go straight into the foundation, helping children battling life-limiting illnesses.
Contact the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation team to register through Facebook or by visiting www.leshoeymbedreammakerfoundation.org.
Alternatively, call 01555 752798.
For more on the Kiltwalk, visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.