Clyde Valley High teachers and a parent raise thousands for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and St Andrew’s Hospice

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Teachers and a parent at a Wishaw high school have raised thousands for two charities. Clyde Valley High teachers Anushi Pathmanathan and Alan Taylor, together with Michelle Williams, who is a member of the school’s parent group, raised over £6000 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and St Andrew’s Hospice.The trio were able to hand over £4675 for the sick kids' ward and £1500 for the hospice.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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