Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town.
BEAR Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the communities. Works are currently underway to install a new pedestrian crossing to enhance safety for the people of Biggar. Supporting this fantastic community project is one way of giving back.
Life Well Lived is a health and wellbeing community group in Biggar that runs a variety of weekly themed activities, tailored to help with health issues such as dementia, Parkinson’s and other long-term illness.
The charity’s founder Iona Goldie said: “Rural communities like Biggar don’t have the same access to health care as those living closer to the cities. We have many people who come along every week and rely on the service to keep them socialising and moving.
“This very generous donation will help to provide the materials needed to continue all the different workshops we provide for those in attendance.”
Mark Turner, BEAR Scotland’s South East Design Manager said: “The work Life Well Lived do is vitally needed within the Biggar community, visiting the charity and seeing the joy radiating off everyone, being able to give back was a delight to see.
“The installation of traffic signals for a new pedestrian crossing has been disruptive to the whole community, but once the works are finished, we hope they will create a safer place for everyone in Biggar and those attending Life Well Lived.”
BEAR Scotland offers staff a chance to vote for local charities through their Regional Charity Initiative. Life Well Lived was chosen due to the proximity to the current A702 roadworks.
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