Lanarkshire firefighters spread festive cheer with donation to lifeline charity

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East Kilbride firefighters spread goodwill among the community this Christmas donating presents and cash to a local charity.The emergency service workers generously donated £585, toys, clothes and selection boxes to the Share Alike Charity based in the town.They provide support to those who need it the most through food parcels, crisis clothing packs, new home and baby starter packs, mental health packs and a community larder and cafe.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 Gifts were kindly donated by the personnel within the EK station where a children’s Christmas party was also held, hosted by Amber Watch and organised by firefighter Kirsty McSeveney.The regular festive bash suffered a hiatus over the last few years due to Covid.Efforts were supported by a number of local companies in particular Morrisons, Coca-Cola, Dominos and Johnstone’s Food Service, all based within East Kilbride.Kirsty said: "We were delighted to be able to host the Christmas party again after Covid, with some of the personnel who have younger kids never having had the chance to enjoy it before."Family and friends of firefighters attended along with others from the community."The whole station was also delighted to be able to help those less fortunate this Christmas with the donation of toys, gifts and cash handed over to Share