A special community festival is taking place to mark a key moment in the history of Rachel House.

CHAS - Children’s Hospices Across Scotland - is hosting a ‘Farewell In The Park’ at Kirkgate Park, Kinross, on August 15 which is open to all.

It celebrates 30 years of Rachel House, Scotland’s first children’s hospice, while also marking a brief farewell as it prepare to embark on an exciting rebuild of the venue.

The day will begin with a parade from Rachel House to Kirkgate Park, taking place between 10.15am and 11.00am along Kinross’ High Street. The parade will feature founding families, CHAS supporters, community groups and the Cupar Pipe Band.

The event is open to all (Pic: Contributed)

placeholder image — The event is open to all (Pic: Contributed)

The festival itself will run from 11.00am to 4.00pm and will include food and refreshments, including a BBQ, ice cream van and bake stall; children’s activities, including a bouncy castle, disco slide; visits from some of the therapy animals who support children and families at Rachel House, including a therapy dog and Shetland ponies; a variety of craft, tombola, raffle and gardening stalls and performances from Rock Choir, Dance Connect, children’s entertainers, and the St John’s Perth and Kinross Pipers, who will close the festivities.