by Eleanor Haggett Chair, Scottish Welfare Committee

UNISON's Scottish Welfare Committee is arranging a sponsored walk round Loch Katrine in April to raise money for the Welfare Fund's Bucket and Spade Appeal.

At a UK level this appeal aims to raise £150,000 for family holidays provided by UNISON Welfare for those who would otherwise not get one. Much hard work by fundraising initiatives so far has helped towards raising this figure. Much more work still needs to be done.

So far, Fife UNISON have sent a donation of £1000 and have also set up a standing order so that £100 per month can go directly to this cause.

The Scottish Welfare Committee has pledged to support this appeal and plans to raise £1,000 itself, with the walk. If successful they would like to see it as an annual event.

So how can you help?

* Ask your branch to raise the Bucket and Spade Appeal at their next meeting.

* Why not take part in the Walk The Loch yourself? Or sponsor one of our walkers in this event, which will take place on Sunday 10th April 2005 at Loch Katrine.

Check out the details of what is involved at www.unison-scotland.org.uk/welfare/ To register for this event then please contact: Kevin O'Neil Information Development Officer UNISON House 14 West Campbell Street Glasgow G2 6RX, k.oneil@unison.co.uk Tel: 0845 355 0845.

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