A DROP or five of the cratur helped Helensburgh Rotary Club raise £400 for the Help for Heroes charity on Friday evening.
Members of Rotary, Round Table, the 41 Club and the Helensburgh Whisky Group gathered in the Rugby Club for an interesting presentation given by burgh man Fraser Thornton, managing directors of Burn Stewart Distillers since 2003, covering the history of whisky, its progressive rise in popularity through the years, and the economic hurdles that the industry now faces.
There was also an opportunity to sample some of Burns Stewart’s own brands — Deanston, Tobermory, Bunnahabhain and Black Bottle — and the chance to win some excellent whisky in a raffle.
The event was organised by the Rotary Club’s senior vice-president, David Campbell, who said afterwards: “It was a very enjoyable evening and it raised a worthwhile sum for this excellent charity which helps those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts.”
The picture shows (from left) Fraser Thornton, club president Bryan Wight, David Campbell and junior vice-president Alastair Wilson. Photo by Donald Fullarton.
Helensburgh Rotary Club: website
(Editor)Further Info:
- Help for Heroes - A charity for the wounded in Britain’s current conflicts
- Combat Stress - the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their Service career.
