OVER the past few years the work of the Benarty Fundraisers has seen more than £40,000 raised to back good causes in Lochore, Glencraig, Crosshill and Ballingry.

And the group of volunteers want to keep their work going but they are desperately needing a few new people to join them.

And when their annual general meeting is held at Benarty Centre on Wednesday June 6 at 7pm they would love anyone who wants to get involved to go along.

Last year the Fundraisers realised £8,000 which saw Easter, Halloween and Christmas events for children plus the creation of Santa Benarty's brand new sleigh, and many key donations going to Benarty good causes.

Among the very popular events the Fundraisers are involved in is Splash for Cash on New Year's day at Lochore Meadows Country Park, and the Spooky Walk, which always has a host of scary moments for people going for a walk at the Meedies on Halloween.

The Fundraisers have been going for five years now but their original group of activists has thinned a little in recent times

James Fotheringham has been one of the original Fundraisers group, who love raising money to help local good causes and he reported: "Through one reason or another our numbers have thinned a bit over the last couple of years and we could do with new blood with new ideas to keep up the momentum.

"We have a the two big events which are good earners but they take a bit of work. There is a decent number of people who offer to help on the days of events and their response is first class, but we also need people to help us come up with ideas for events which will boost the coffers.

"A few new members would make all the difference and we would welcome anyone who would like to help in any way to come to the agm on June 6, contact us on our Facebook page or call myself on 07801855566 or our chair Anne-Marie Fernie on 07870569583."

James added that the Fundraisers are currently looking at buying a mobile PA system, a generator, tables and chairs, and a gazebo, which local groups could use for anything their are holding at any time of year.