A champion of the neighborhood has been recognised for going “above and past” for others.
Christine McGeechan from Craigneuk was nominated as our Say it with Flowers winner this week by neighbour Laura McLernon.
Caring Christine, a 61-year-old mum and gran, is all the time doing her bit to assist others and is a committee member of the Craigneuk Residents and Tenant’s Affiliation.
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Laura lives in the identical avenue as Christine and has seen first hand on multiple event how she places her neighborhood first.
“I’m from Hamilton initially and moved over to Northern Eire, I used to be there for 10 years after which I got here again.
“I’ve been in Craigneuk for a yr and Christine helped me loads once I got here again with stuff for the home and the youngsters.
“She does a lot for the neighborhood, she goes out her technique to do raffles and stuff like that to get cash for the Christmas tree and the lights and does loads to assist others.
"She will get individuals dressed up as Santa they usually go round shelling out choice packing containers and sizzling chocolate. She does all the things for the weans. If anybody wants something then she tells individuals to get in touch along with her.
“She all the time needs to assist and not too long ago arrange a fundraiser for younger Faye Taylor, who has a mind tumour.
When Laura advised us about Christine’s wonderful work, the Wishaw Press was delighted to current her with an attractive floral association, courtesy of our associates at Pixies Petals in Newmains.
“Christine all the time goes above and past that can assist you,” she added. “She helps out households and younger individuals and he or she’s helped me and my youngsters loads, however she does it for everyone. She is all the time on the go however she was in hospital herself a few weeks in the past with well being issues however she by no means appears to cease. She simply goes on serving to individuals.
“I simply wished to let her know that I recognize her assist, and so accomplish that many others.”
If you want to appoint a particular somebody for our weekly Say it with Flowers competitors then you may e-mail information@wishawpress.co.uk together with your identify, the particular person you want to nominate and the rationale why.
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