Foulis Castle daffodil day set to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support and Mikeysline
AN eagerly anticipated Easter Ross daffodil day will bring a welcome seasonal boost to two much-loved local charities.
Foulis Castle, home to the Munro family, will host its popular annual Daffodil Tea during the Easter weekend on Saturday, April 19 from 2pm.
This event has been a tradition since it was started by Clan Chief Hector Munro’s grandmother Eva Gascoigne after the Second World War for charity benefit and has moved from strength to strength becoming a celebration of Highland culture.
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It is always regarded as a great day out for the whole family.
Activities will involve daffodil picking, KJI inflatables, Claire Carson face painting, storytelling with Lizzie MacDougall of Highland Story Quilts and listening to traditional music.
Blackrock Ceilidh, harp playing, Fèis Rois and Fèis the Music are all lined up as well as Michelle and Aileen Wilson Highland Dancers.
Arts and craft stalls will include Lynn Westcott blown glass, Tanaha Arts and Crafts, Sew Good Creations, Lynn Winpenny arts, The Crafty Granny, Carron Maclean crafty all sorts, Dalmore Aromas, Donna Anderson’s Paige by Paige Children’s Bookshop, Ord Oak Smokehouse, Highland Whiskey Barrel Furniture, Highland Liliums, Seeds for Change, Sandra Tweedie crafts, Strathpeffer Artisan Bread, Home Baking.
There will also be a special visit by Dingwall Fire Brigade, See Chelle’s Princesses and others.
This year’s worthy causes reflect concerns that affect so many of us, Macmillan Cancer Support, and the mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline.
Macmillan said it would like to extend “our heartfelt thanks to Sarah Munro and family for choosing Macmillan as one of their chosen charities alongside Mikeysline. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue our important work.
“We believe that everyone attending the Daffodil Tea will have a wonderful time, with so many great attractions to enjoy. Macmillan is renowned for hosting exceptional tea parties. We invite you to come along and enjoy a great cup of tea and delicious cakes, and I am sure there will be some chocolate hidden somewhere.
“It promises to be a delightful day out for the entire family to enjoy. Thanks to your generosity, Macmillan can continue providing essential services to those in need. We look forward to seeing you there.
Emily Stokes, chief executive of Mikeysline commented: “We know what a wonderful day out this event is each year at Foulis Castle for people of all ages and we are so looking forward to both being at and raising funds at this event. The line-up of entertainment and variety of stalls present is absolutely amazing. It’s certainly going to be an event not to miss.”
Free teas will be provided by Macmillans and Drover’s Cafe, Dingwall. Entry is: Adults: £5; Concessions: Over 60s & 8-12 year olds - £3; and under 8s: Free.
