Margaret takes the plunge in Loony Dook

19/12/06

This New Year’s Day, Margaret Smith MSP will be donning her finest Santa suit to plunge into the freezing waters of the Forth. Alongside the other participants of the Loony Dook, she will be braving the chilly waves to raise money for local charities.

Margaret has done it before and she knows exactly what she's letting herself in for, but she's doing it anyway to help two good causes. Queensferry Churches’ Care in the Community Project provides excellent day-care services for elderly and frail residents in South Queensferry and surrounding areas, on a shoestring budget. Oaklands School caters for children with profound, severe and complex needs. They're moving into a brand new school this month in the constituency, but their plans for a sensory garden for the children were put on hold when their funding was reduced.

So Margaret and her partner Suzanne intend to plunge into the Forth to help them out by raising funds. As an added incentive, BAA have promised to match every pound Margaret is sponsored, thus doubling the total proceeds. For those who would like to help out by sponsoring Margaret, details should be sent to: 3 Drum Brae Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 8TE. This should include the sponsor’s name, address, and the amount they wish to donate upon Margaret’s successful Dook. Alternatively, sponsors can return their details via email to edinwestldp@cix.co.uk.