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Greens Retail fundraising helps Fife Heat & Eat charity exceed target

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Scottish convenience chain Greens Retail has raised £5,000 in support of Fife Gingerbread’s Heat & Eat appeal through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. The funds contributed significantly to the charity exceeding its £20,000 fundraising target, enabling it to provide support to families across…

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