Community Elements - 25 September 2020

We begin with Brian's Good News.  

The Covid restrictions have been forcing a creativity.  Kayleigh's Wee Stars is a charity based in Oldmeldrum which provides support for children with terminal illnesses.  The charity holds an annual cycle ride every year.  This year, it will be held virtually on Saturday October 3rd.  Participants choose the route and distance to cycle 20, 57 or 95 miles. Last year, the charity raised £17,000.  To find out more or donate visit http://www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk/site/events/kws-cycle-2020

AberNecessities is a North East Charity supporting struggling youngsters and their families by providing the bare essentials for their care. AberNecessities is teaming  up with Sainsbury's Furniture Store to ensure that children will have a good nights sleep. They want to raise enough to provide at least 50 beds.  Sainsbury's Furniture store will provide beds at cost price, delivery and set up.  Local people, businesses and supporters can contribute to the work of AberNecessities

A Spitfire emblazoned with 'THANK U NHS' and thousands of names of key workers flew over hospitals in Aberdeen before making its way to Elgin and Inverness.  The event was organised by the NHS Spitfire Project on a route spanning 98 way points across the UK.  The route was planned by the Aircraft Restoration Company. 

Kerr's Family Dairy has opened a new base in Aberdeen and has seen its doorstep deliveries soar.  The family dairy has bases in Dundee and Aberdeen. The firm produces 48,000 bottles of milk per week.  This has almost trebled since mid March.  Kerr's goes the extra mile to assist their customers.  Kerrs will be launching their wholesale business in Aberdeen soon.

 

Also in the Program, the latest Covid 19 advice from The Scottish Government

First Aid advice from St John Ambulance - spinal injuries

Kingdom Come - from Pastor Dr. Fergus Buchan comes to Gospel4Grampian