Stirling childminder Moira and children embody toy appeal spirit

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Cambusbarron childminder Moira Kerr and her young charges have epitomised the spirit of the Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal.Local charities and organisations are now busy helping Santa to distribute toys and gifts after the Observer team gathered in donations from drop off points and a number of other supporters.Regular backers Moira and the children in her care fundraise for much of the year to raise money to buy their own toys for Give A Gift, over the years organising everything from bake sales to growing and selling vegetables to raise cash.And this year the youngsters raised more than £500 for the cause.“This year my children wanted to do something different," said Moira. "Back in September we had a coffee afternoon and one of my children, Kirsty, made little lavender stuffed chickens to sell at it.“Some of the children also made things for the afternoon tea.“With the money we raised along with donations from family and friends we have totalled £550.”Moira then took the children out shopping and, with the benefit of their expert opinions, bought a host of toys and gifts to donate.Stirling Observer reporter Kaiya Marjoribanks said: “Every year Moira and the children just blow us away with their efforts.“To see how the children are so eager to help others is heartwarming — and those no longer in Moira’s care have even continued to support the appeal.“The enthusiasm they bring is absolutely infectious — and certainly gives the rest of us a boost in the busy weeks and days leading up to Christmas.“Moira herself is just a great example of why the role of a childminder is so important.

She goes over and above to not just make sure the children are well looked after but, along with their families, also to nurture them