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Linlithgow Choir Raises £128 for the Dreampot
A big thank you went to the Sing in the City Linlithgow choir, who raised £103 through a birthday cake bake and donated the money to Hanley and the Baird Dreampot. Kirsty Baird also added the money collected for tea and coffee, bringing the total donation to £128. It was a great example of how community fundraising could make a real difference and help us continue providing free activities, events and opportunities for others. Thank you to everyone who baked, bought cake, don
Matt Rowley
Sep 141 min read


Edinburgh Festival Busks raise £769 for the Dreampot
A series of Edinburgh Festival busks raised £767 for Hanley and the Baird Dreampot, helping support free community activities, events and walking football sessions. The first fundraiser saw the Sing in the City Aw Blacks join Hanley and the Baird for performances at the Ross Bandstand and The Mound, raising £146. The following weekend, members of Sing in the City Choirs returned for another double busk at the same locations and raised a further £623. Together, the two weekend
Matt Rowley
Aug 291 min read


Community fundraising
An amazing £1480 was raised during World Cup Week by Sing in the City Choirs and Hanley and the Baird. Across rehearsals throughout Scotland, choir members got into the spirit of the World Cup while showing their support for the Scotland National Team. There was football, tea, coffee, plenty of chat, baking, dressing up and, most importantly, a huge amount of generosity. The week was a real team effort. Everyone who baked, donated, dressed up or simply joined in helped make t
Matt Rowley
Jun 261 min read
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