Highland school kitchen volunteer's tombola win raises a smile

A Mulbuie Hall coffee morning hosted by the Mulbuie and Ferintosh Parent Teacher Council raised £724.22 to be split between the council and a bid to install a defibrillator, and kitchen volunteer Mrs Lorna Yuill won a tombola prize.

A coffee morning at Mulbuie Hall in Ross-shire brought together pupils, parents, teachers and local supporters for a community fundraising event. The Mulbuie and Ferintosh Parent Teacher Council organised the gathering, and pupils helped with heart-themed decorations and stalls. Activities included teas, coffees, home baking, a tombola and a baking stall, with some pupils helping to sell items and provide entertainment. The event raised a total of £724.22 for the parent-teacher council and a bid to place a defibrillator at the hall. Key details: - The Mulbuie and Ferintosh Parent Teacher Council hosted the coffee morning at Mulbuie Hall. - Pupils made heart-themed decorations and some sold kindlers they had cut up. - Attractions included teas, coffees, home baking, a tombola and a baking stall. - The event raised £724.22 to be split between the parent-teacher council and a defibrillator bid for the hall. - Two children provided musical entertainment with their fiddles during the event. - Mrs Lorna Yuill from Aberdeenshire, who helped in the kitchen, won a tombola prize of Fairy Liquid. Summary: The gathering highlighted local collaboration and social connection while raising funds for school and safety projects. Undetermined at this time.