True community spirit applauded in Halkirk By David G Scott
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Updated: 20:05, 03 February 2021
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Volunteers and local businesses in Halkirk have been helping with meals for the elderly, vulnerable, and local kids as well as keeping streets clear of ice.
The board of directors of the Halkirk District Benefit Fund (HDBF) has agreed to financially support local community resilience programmes during the latest lockdown.
HDBF directors met with Halkirk Village Council (HVC) and Halkirk Community Council (HCC) and it was unanimously agreed to cover all costs for the resilience programmes.
New meal service in Halkirk receives positive reviews By Jean Gunn Published: 18:00, 25 January 2021
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Volunteer Erin MacIntosh delivering a hot meal to Sandy Bremner.
A new support service in the Halkirk community has seen a great response with around 90 requests for free hot meals in the first week.
The Halkirk Village Council was able to start the Covid-19 support for the elderly and vulnerable thanks to finance from the Halkirk and District Benefit Fund. It has really taken off, said Jane MacIntosh, secretary of the village council and also a director of the benefit fund. The uptake has been unbelievable. Everybody is just so grateful, they are just so thankful to the village council and the benefit fund for everything we are doing. It has proven that there is a huge need in the area.