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Cosy Bairns project ensures school pupils in Dundee stay warm this winter

© Supplied by dundee bairns The first deliveries of cosy winter clothing to hundreds of Dundee school pupils are being rolled out. The Cosy Bairns project launched last month after parents were asked to provide their children with extra clothes to wear in classrooms which must stay ventilated to combat Covid-19, even when temperatures drop. An initial target of £30,000 was set for the project but Dundonians smashed that figure raising £76,000 in just four weeks. Organiser Councillor Lynne Short, said: “That was a big ask for many families, and primary schools in the city highlighted over 500 bairns who would benefit from cosy clothes for outdoor PE and for when windows being opened in school during this pandemic.

Emergency support services available for Dundonians this Christmas

© DC Thomson Dundee House. With lockdown set to descend again from Boxing Day, Dundee City Council is advising Dundonians where to turn for support in an emergency. The local authority has confirmed critical support services will remain available over the festive period. Equalities, Fairness & Older People spokesman for the council, Councillor Lynne Short, said: “Christmas can be a challenging time of the year and given the events of this year we are all aware of the difficulties individuals could be facing. “No one can plan for when they need assistance, but just as a strong network of support has been evident throughout these difficult months, so help will be at hand for those who need it over the festive period.

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