Save the Children ambassador Isla Fisher visits St Columbkille’s Primary and Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire

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Youngsters at a Rutherglen school got a surprise when Hollywood actor, children’s book author and proud Save the Children ambassador Isla Fisher paid them a visit.She returned to Scotland last month to learn more about how the charity is working with local community groups and schools in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve.Born to Scottish parents, Isla spent much of her childhood in Bathgate before moving to Australia where her late father worked for Save the Children.Now, as a mother of three, Isla was keen to hear about how the charity’s work impacts children’s learning and supports Scottish families, particularly those facing hardship amid the cost-of-living crisis.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Both my parents were Scottish, and relatives are still dotted around the area. It’s also the first time I’ve returned since my father passed away.

I know he’d be incredibly proud of my being here to support Save the Children’s vital work helping children and families who live so close to where he grew up.”At St Columbkille’s, Isla visited a Families Connect session, delivered in partnership with the Scottish