Kirkcaldy support group's roundabout takeover hailed a success
A fundraising campaign to secure new premises for a Kirkcaldy support group saw the group take over the town’s roundabouts to spread its message last weekend.
Nourish, which supports families with children who have additional needs, has outgrown its current base in Glebe Park Community Centre and needs to raise £15,000 to move into a new building.
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Hide AdMembers of the group, some in fancy dress, took to 11 of Kirkcaldy’s main roundabouts, with banners and posters donning the ‘Nourish Needs a Pound’ slogan last Saturday in an effort to raise awareness of its fundraiser.
The campaign was kicked off three weeks ago with the group launching a JustGiving page.
So far the group has raised £3951 with members vowing to make every effort to reach its target.
Lynne Scott, manager said: “On Saturday, Nourish and Petes Man Chat Movement took over roundabouts in Kirkcaldy – it was great fun!
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Hide Ad“I would like to thank everyone who took part, designed and printed posters, for standing at a roundabout for hours on end waving at passers by, and for sharing our appeal on social media.
"We had volunteers, family and friends and even the Buffalo Farm out taking part - even Spiderman made an appearance! The atmosphere was fantastic as people waved and tooted at us. There was a real buzz.
“We didn’t take any collection tins with us as we didn’t expect to receive any cash, but throughout the day we collected £196, plus between Saturday morning and Sunday evening, over £900 went into our JustGiving appeal. That’s over £1000 towards our appeal by just standing at a roundabout!“We still have a long way to go. We have a few things coming up, this week – our raffle will go live, with a variety of prizes donated to us.
"Valley Bakers and Wilson Avenue store are holding a raffle, Templehall Café are raising funds for us, and we hope to get lots more local shops and businesses involved. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for our fundraising activities.”
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Hide AdThe group’s posters for the roundabout takeover were donated by John Young Signs in Cowdenbeath.
James Ewing, sales and marketing manager said: “When we first heard about Nourish and what they do for families in the community really resonated with us.
"What we offered was an easy solution within the parameters of our business, to print a few posters to help Nourish raise the funds needed to move into its new building was an easy task for us to help achieve its goals.
“When Lynne saw the posters, her face lit up and really made it all worthwhile, Nourish is all about helping families and people in the community, which are important values to our business.”