A GIVING Greenockian exchanged party planning for mask-making in a bid to raise funds in memory of her late sister. Valerie McFarlane lost sibling Sandra Mulryan to cancer 10 years ago and ever since she has looked for ways to thank Ardgowan Hospice for the care they provided to her. Usually, the big-hearted 53-year-old would hold a garden party in May for family and friends but due to Covid-19 this year s big bash was cancelled. Instead, the Diodes employee got her sewing machine out to create festive face masks for sale - and her efforts have resulted in a four figure sum being raised for Ardgowan.