Here’s a hand, my trusty fiere and gie’s a hand o’ thine …
What would Rabbie Burns have made of our digital age? He would probably have loved it. He was a philosopher and a rebel and as a man of humble origins living during the Enlightenment, he would surely have dived right in.
So as we celebrate the birth of our national poet let’s celebrate our digital age as well. We’d like to ask you to “gie’s a hand” in our digital appeal.
Home learning can be an issue for those who do not have access to technology, especially during the unprecedented times we are all living through.
Can you help make significant change in your community?
If you have a laptop, mobile, tablet or any other device that could help us in our mission to help people, we would love to hear from you!
Many local schools are struggling to support families with home learning and children within our community are the future and our hope. They are our next generation of essential workers: doctors, teachers, politicians, engineers, and retail workers.
Victoria Primary School would be grateful for at least ten additional devices to help tackle these issues and to make sure those in disadvantaged situations are not punished long-term for a situation that is not their fault.
We will arrange safe collection of devices and have them cleaned and refurbished if necessary. After which, the school will distribute accordingly.
As you will understand, due to the current situation, we need to act as soon as possible.
If you can assist, we wholeheartedly appreciate any help you can provide at this time.
So “gies’ a hand”, and as you celebrate Rabbie Burns’ birthday, remember to play and watch our online Heart of Newhaven choir sing Auld Lang Syne.