Good causes urged to apply for funding from East Kilbride Fire Station charity plant sale

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East Kilbride firefighters will be raising cash for good causes at their annual charity plant sale next month.Tens of thousands of pounds has been raised by East Kilbride Fire Station at the popular community event over the years with all proceeds going to the National Fire Fighters Charity and several local charities.Last year Loaves and Fishes, St Andrew's First Aid, East Kilbride Sea Cadets, East Kilbride Men's Shed and St Vincent de Paul Society all benefitted from donations.Running for over 30 years, the event attracts hundreds of gardeners every year and has a wide selection of bedding plants, shrubs and baskets.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android On the day there will be an opportunity for members of the public to obtain fire safety advice from the town’s firefighters and the kids can hop on board a fire engine.There will also be a tombola with prizes donated from local companies.The fire station is now accepting applications from local charities who could benefit from the sale.Registered charities should apply in writing or email to: CC Matthew Smith, East Kilbride Fire Station, 1 Andrew Street, G74 1AD.The plant sale runs on Saturday, May 27, from 9am till 4pm. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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