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BROWNINGS THE BAKERS BECOME KILMARNOCK FC SHIRT SPONSOR UNTIL 2023

Help for Heroes launched ‘Bake for Heroes’ during Armed Forces Week (22nd – 29th June 2019), making the nationwide event Britain’s biggest bake sale! Baking is proven and noted by many to be a stress reliever and relaxing past-time, so with mental health awareness growing across the UK, it made sense to ask the nation to pick up their whisks and crack some eggs for a good cause. Who better to lead the way in the Highlands than Scottish Baker of the Year Harry Gow? During the Armed Forces Week, all 19 of Harry Gow’s bakery stores got involved in the campaign, donating 100% of their cupcake sales to the Help for Heroes charity. The incredible customers of Harry Gow’s raised a collective total of £1,200 during the bake sale, where the iconic flowers atop of the cupcakes were coloured to red and blue, matching the Help for Heroes branding. SUCCESSFUL GOLF EVENT IN INVERURIE Kilmarnock FC today announced recently that Brownings the Bakers will become the Club’s new shirt sponsor in a three-year deal starting this summer. Brownings have sponsored both the front and back of the famous Killie kit for the first team, Reserves, U18s and Women’s first team until season 2022/23. Specialising in handcrafting products from their purpose-built bakery and savoury factory in Kilmarnock, the family business has gone from strength to strength since its foundation in 1945. The Kilmarnock based company has taken the bakery world by storm this year, picking up an illustrious 9 awards at this year’s The World Championship Scottish Pie Awards. One of their most famous products, the Kilmarnock Pie, will feature on the back of the shirts. Sampling this famous product has become synonymous with the Killie matchday experience and the Club itself for years. Previewing the start of the partnership, Brownings Managing Director and lifelong Killie fan John Gall said: “It’s always been a dream of mine to see my brand on the Killie shirt and it is a very proud day for me and my family. I’m delighted to be able to support my club and it’s a huge thrill to become an official partner of Kilmarnock FC. Being Chairman of Darvel Juniors Football Club, I know how important sponsorship and collaborations with local businesses are for clubs and the wider community.” “Brownings is now one of the largest employers in Ayrshire with over 180 staff and has become a massive part of the local community. I am very passionate about my town and the club is so important to everyone in Killie. This is therefore a great opportunity for us to invest in the partnership and work together to put Kilmarnock on the map.” “The Club isn’t just a passion of mine, but it’s shared by my family and many of my staff and I can’t wait to see what this partnership brings for Brownings, the Famous Kilmarnock Pie and the mighty Killie.” Speaking about the partnership, Kilmarnock FC. Director Billy Bowie added: “John has always been a great supporter of the Club, and with the local link and the success of Brownings, I think this is the perfect partnership for Kilmarnock FC.”

Fraser, John and Nicola Gall

“As my business has grown over the years, John and his family have been working equally hard to expand Brownings, investing in the local community for the greater good.” “The Directors and Staff are hugely appreciative of John’s support and we look forward to working with them going forward in this great partnership.” Brownings the Bakers, home of the famous Kilmarnock Pie, will be unveiled on the new strips later in the year and we are sure our fans will join us in thanking John and the company for their support as we continue to compete in the later part of the 2019/20 season.

THE CLUB ISN’T JUST A PASSION OF MINE, BUT IT’S SHARED BY MY FAMILY AND MANY OF MY STAFF” John Gall, Managing Director, Brownings the Bakers

IN MEMORIAM

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COLIN LAING, BAKERY MANAGER MURRAYS BAKERS

Murrays Bakers beloved bakery manager, Colin Laing passed away on Saturday 22 February. Colin was an integral part of the Murrays team for almost 7 years. A conscientious and committed member of staff, he was not just a colleague but a friend to those who worked at the bakery. Colin was a regular attendee at Scottish Bakers events and had made many friends in the industry, many of whom paid their respects to Colin at his moving funeral service on on 5 March. Our sincere condolences to Colin’s wife Lesley, daughter Louise, his parents and siblings.

MARGARET KINDNESS, KINDNESS BAKERS, NEW DEER Margaret Kindness of Kindness Bakers passed away on Thursday 20 February 2020 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. She was aged 72 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Kindness and dearly loved mother of Adrian, Mark & Justine and a much loved grandmother to her five grandchildren.

Colin with colleagues Angie and Linda and Carol Smillie and the 2019 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards

Ian McGhee and President Ronnie Miles visit the Craighalbert Centre to present donation.

PRESIDENT PRESENTS CRAIGHALBERT CENTRE WITH DONATION

President Ronnie Miles was accompanied by board member Ian McGhee to the Craighalbert Centre in Cumbernauld. The purpose of the visit was to present them with a cheque for £3000 which was raised at the Glasgow Presidential Dance. The Craighalbert Centre is the Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments and is a Grant Aided Special School, based in Cumbernauld.

The Centre provides education, therapy and support to children and young people from birth to 19 years from all over Scotland. The children who attend the Centre typically have Cerebral Palsy, Rett Syndrome or other similar neurological conditions These conditions can cause a range of difficulties including hearing and visual impairment and reduced communication. The Centre needs £500,000 to allow its services to operate, so fundraising is vital.