Flying the flag for Ross-shire Ukraine fundraiser this weekend

Youngsters are helping to fly the flag for a community fundraiser in aid of Ukraine this weekend.

Foulis Castle near Evanton will host its annual Daffodil Tea tomorrow (Saturday), using it to raise money for The British Red Cross as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for the country in its time of need.

Always a popular event, families and friends from far and wide are invited to come along and join in with daffodil picking.

There will also be local arts and crafts stalls, face painting and entertainment in the form of Highland dancing, music and storytelling as well as tea and home baking for those present to enjoy.

This year’s exhibitors will include the likes of Highland Lilliums, Cromarty Cheese, Strathpeffer Bread, Evanton Wood Company and many more. A spokesman said: “We at Foulis Castle and the British Red cross are delighted that Hopscotch Magic-magicians, a flea circus, stilt walkers and balloon modellers will be joining us at the daffodil tea.

“A wide range of colourful stalls, from The Men’s Shed to Inflatable tractors, will be helping us support the Ukrainian Appeal,” the spokesman added.

“Also, please bring along a picnic rug so you can enjoy your afternoon tea amongst the daffodils. We look forward to seeing everyone.”

The Munro family, from the Foulis Castle estate, have offered their annual event to the DEC appeal which was set up following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

All funds raised on the day are guaranteed by The British Red Cross to go directly to those most in need of food, shelter, clothing and asylum support.

The Daffodil Teas were established at Foulis Castle after the Second World War by the late Mrs Gascoigne, nee Munro, and continued by Eleanor Munro as a means of thanking the Red Cross for saving her husband Clan Chieftain Captain Patrick’s life through the parcels he received whilst held captive as a prisoner of war.

The daffodil tea gets under way at 2pm.

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