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17th November 2024
Members of the congregation of St Mary’s Church in Dunblane have been busy knitting hats to keep farmers warm during the winter months and raising awareness of agricultural charity RSABI.
Each hat features RSABI’s Helpline number on the inside to remind people that support is there, particularly during the winter months when loneliness can be a real issue.
The hats will be given away to farmers attending AgriScot farm business event, which is taking place at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston next Wednesday 13th November.
Jimmy McLean, chair of RSABI, said that the charity was delighted with the heartwarming, and head-warming, efforts of the St Mary’s knitters.
“Our thanks go to each and every one of the congregation who have taken time out to knit these special hats.
“The team at RSABI are delighted with the initiative. It will really put a smile on people’s faces to see these brightly coloured hats appearing on farms around the country. Well done to all involved, we are sure farmers will wear these with pride,” he added.
RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support, including counselling services, delivered quickly after receiving the initial enquiry. Its free confidential support service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, by calling 0808 1234 555 (calls will not show up on phone bills) or through a confidential webchat service, available on RSABI’s website.
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