Cumbernauld volunteer needs help at her Kilsyth home after devastating flood

A flooding victim who volunteers at a Cumbernauld food bank is the focus of a big hearted fundraising drive in her native Kilsyth.

Jean Seymour lives alone at Barrwood Cottages in the town’s Stirling Road which grabbled national headlines after falling prey to flash floods earlier this month.

Jean, who has had to retire because of ill health, had been out working at the Destiny Church foodbank when disaster struck

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She had not kept up with her insurance payments after landing in hospital and failing to deal with a renewal letter meaning she has been left high and dry.

Jean is the only cottage dweller who did not have insurance.

And now Kilsyth Rotary Club has launched a campaign to raise awareness of her plight

The club’s Janice Campbell said: “Because Jean was out volunteering, she wasn’t at home and wasn’t able to protect anything at the time of the flooding. When she returned home the water was up to 30 centimetres inside, as it was also in the homes of neighbours in Kilsyth.

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“As well as repairs to the property, Jean has also had to get rid of all the flooring, carpets, couch, white goods and other household items.

“The son of Jean’s neighbour who was also flooded, Keith Wilson, managed to raise over £1000 for Jean which she is extremely grateful for.

“The damage and the replacement costs are much greater than this, and members from Kilsyth Rotary have also been trying to support Jean with help to clear debris and get people to give repair estimates

“Jean has volunteered and helped people all her working life, working with various community groups. So if anyone would like to make a small donation to help Jean, they can do this via www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/claire-walters-and-keith-wilson.”

Anyone else who could provide help with decorating is asked to contact Claire on 07717570008.

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