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Food nights at Smithton Church aid the Blythswood Ukraine appeal and have raised around £300





Scott and Ross Mackay with Jason Quipte (centre).
Scott and Ross Mackay with Jason Quipte (centre).

A series of food nights in Smithton has raised around £300 for the Blythswood Ukraine appeal.

Murray and Laura Macara.
Murray and Laura Macara.

The events were organised by members of Smithton Church and take place in the church’s car park every Thursday between 5pm and 7pm.

Lucille Wilson enjoys a hot dog and a chat.
Lucille Wilson enjoys a hot dog and a chat.

So far there have been barbecues offering food such as burgers and hot dogs to members of the public with a suggested donation of £1 for four items.

Serving food at Smithton Church.
Serving food at Smithton Church.

Church minister Alasdair Macleod said the Community Food Nights did exactly what it said on the tin.

Lillyanna Stewart.
Lillyanna Stewart.

“It is an opportunity for the community to come together around food,” he added.

Jax McConnell and Jayden Johnstone.
Jax McConnell and Jayden Johnstone.

“Each week so far it has been a barbecue, although going forward the menu might change, and depending on the weather, we might need to move indoors at some point.”

• To make a donation visit the church website.


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