TV Sean forecasts cash gains

TV weatherman Sean Batty is set to head back to the classroom to raise funds for STV Children’s Appeal.

Sean is looking for primary and secondary schools in West Lothian to visit on October 5 and which will organise fundraising event to help children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty.

A number of schools will be visited by Sean each day across five days of fundraising, with the appeal capturing all the fun on its social media platforms

Since launching in 2011 the STV Children’s Appeal has raised over £ 13.7 million, with 722 big and small grants distributed to projects across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland, providing muchneeded support to over 62,000 children.

Sean said: “I have been a long-time supporter and fundraiser for the appeal, having cycled across the Western Isles and Northern Isles, competed in Highland games, sporting events, baking contests and climbed Ben Nevis to raise money for Scotland’s children.

“Over the years schools across the country have been some of the best supporters so this year I’ll do something completely different and go back to school to meet some brand new fundraising champions.

“I can’t wait to get involved with what I’m sure will be brilliant activities around West Lothian.”

Elizabeth Partyka, from the appeal, said: “Sean is a fantastic ambassador for us and we wish him luck on his fundraising tour of Scottish schools.

“The STV Children’s Appeal is making a real difference in the lives of children throughout Scotland and it ’s fantastic to engage with communities and get local children involved in the fundraising.”

Schools that want to get invlved can get in touch with on mari.slavin@stv. tv before the holidays.

To make a donation to the appeal visit www.stv. tv/appeal/donate.