A Lanarkshire charity has been able to provide much-needed warmth to the needy this winter. The Lightburn Elderly Association Project, based in Cambuslang, delivered Winter Warmer packs to more than 80 of its most vulnerable clients and volunteers thanks to Age Scotland and the Celtic FC Foundation.
The charity was nominated by Age Scotland to receive the packs from the Foundation because of its work with older people throughout South Lanarkshire.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 The team took delivery of 83 precious packs to distribute to people throughout Rutherglen and Cambuslang, Hamilton, Uddingston, Blantyre and Bothwell, and East Kilbride.Each pack is worth more than £100 and includes a heated throw, a thermal mug, a hat, gloves, scarf, hand warmers, toe warmers, a hot water bottle and a £30 voucher for Asda.LEAP volunteer co-ordinator Iain English told Lanarkshire Live: “Some of our clients – and our volunteers – are really feeling the pinch this winter given rising prices, especially for power."We identified those we thought would be most in need and these packs will help them stay a bit warmer during the winter months."First to receive his pack during the coldest weather before Christmas was John, one of LEAP’s volunteers.He said: "This is fantastic and will be very useful during this
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