Brian's Good News 13 September 2019

In today's edition, The Bridge of Don Men's Shed has leant a hand to build a children's play house and prepare road ready bikes for schools in the area.  Recently, they held a fund raising drive which raised a lot of money.  One of the purchases will be a defibrillator.

A healthcare worker has successfully completed 5 days of sponsored silence to raise welcome funds for North East Sensory Services, Kayleigh's Wee Stars and The MS Society.  We'll be highlighting the work of Kayleigh's Wee Stars later in today's Community Elements Program.

Kintore Kid's Club has been praised by both parents and The Care Inspectorate for its provision for children,  communication with parents and management in a recent report.

14 soldiers have taken part in a 617 mile cycle ride from North Wales and completing The Three Peaks Challenge en route.  The soldiers finished in Ellon and were greeted by many people.  £13,000 has been raised with more set to come in including from The bucket collection.  Funds will be split between two charities - the first Friends of Anchor which helped one of the soldiers Daniel Stewart when he had testicular cancer a year ago. Funds are also going to The Royal Marines Charity.