Wishaw kids charity benefits from generous donation from Lanarkshire fishing group

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A Wishaw children’s charity has benefited from a generous donation from a Lanarkshire fishing group. Les Hoey, from the DreamMaker Foundation, was delighted to be part of the United Clyde Angling Protective Association (UCAPA) opening of the salmon season in the Clyde Valley.And thanks to a raffle that will be split by the DreamMaker Foundation and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), it means both charities will be £1000 better off.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 A spokesperson for UCAPA said: “Our charity raffle raised £1600 which we have boosted to £2000.“This will be split equally between CHAS and the Les Hoey DreamMaker Foundation which is a local charity who makes dreams happen for children with life threatening illnesses.“Thanks to the Popinjay Hotel for allowing us to use their wonderful venue.”Les was delighted to be part of the day including meeting up with Still Game star and fishing enthusiast Paul Young.He added: “It was a fantastic day and I was delighted to play a small part in the day.“The members were very generous and looked after us with rolls and sausages, bacon as well as teas and coffees and that donation will really help us.“There were some fantastic prizes in the raffle and it was great fun with the kids casting their rods.”