Leanne Ferries News Today

Childline seeks volunteers to help north-east children by Leanne Ferries © Tom Hull A Childline volunteer. As we start the new year in another period of lockdown with schools closed once again, we are very conscious of the many children who will be feeling isolated and alone. At Childline, we speak to children about their mental and emotional health every day. Since lockdown measures were first introduced last March, we’ve held more than 3,000 counselling sessions with children living ...

Energy firm pledges £49,000 to charities which have eased pandemic pressure on those most in need © DCT Media CR0025750 To recognise the role of local charities in the communities, Wood is making a Christmas donation of £49k split between seven Scottish charities, including 5 in Aberdeen. Robin Watson, chief executive and Sue MacDonald, executive president met with representatives from the Aberdeen charities in Duthie Park. In the picture are from left: Sophy Green, Instant Neighbour: Richar...