Gail Porter meets alpacas at LOVE Gorgie Farm, which is run by the Love Learning charity
EDINBURGH-BORN celebrity Gail Porter launched LOVE Gorgie Farm’s Big Christmas Mission appeal, in an attempt to bring some festive cheer to children and young people in need.
LOVE Learning, the education and social care charity that owns the farm, is appealing for wrapped toys, clothing, food and other items.
Donations should be marked with an age, sex and a product description to ensure it goes to the right recipient. Donations can be made at the farm and there is also a GoFundMe page at bit.ly/33dXVrw
The charity will hold a series of fundraisers this month, starting with a Santa’s Grotto tomorrow.
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