Falkirk businesses' sweet treats for Strathcarron Hospice

Michael Maley visited the hospice day care service and spent a few fun hours with patients handcrafting enough delicious chocolates for everyone.

He said: “It’s been a pleasure helping raise money throughout the year at various events and a delight to do something directly for all the patients, staff and visitors at such a great cause.”

Meanwhile, Mrs Tilly’s also very generously donated a pallet of free stock for the hospice to sell in its shops to generate vital funds and another pallet for the patients, staff and volunteers.

Elisabeth Paterson said: “We are delighted to be corporate partners of Strathcarron Hospice – and we wanted to give all the patients and staff a wee Mrs Tilly’s treat with our best wishes for the festive season. We have also donated a pallet of our famous fudge for the hospice shops to sell .”

Claire Macdonald, fundraiser at the hospice, added: “The generous support from Maley’s was fantastic as it enabled patients to learn new skills and enjoy taking part in a new activity. It also gave patients the opportunity to make their own gifts for friends and family – if the chocolates lasted that long!

“On top of this, the generous donation from Mrs Tilly’s will enable us to raise over £1000 for our services.”