Lanarkshire pupils spring into action to help homeless prevention charity

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Pupils at Muiredge Primary School in Uddingston went springing into action for charity last week. Around 150 youngsters took part in a sponsored Jumpathon event which raised money for Right There - a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from loved ones.Representatives from the charity visited the children and told of their work, and explained how the organisation is currently supporting refugees throughout Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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