STAR

Had they been asked; most Rotarians at the weekly meeting would have pled ignorance that there are currently around 16000 children in care, in Scotland. More than half of those children will have siblings who do not live with them. Regular quality contact between separated brothers and sisters does not always happen. For some there is no contact at all. Where contact does happen it can be difficult to setup, and maintain. This can result in contact taking place for a limited time, sometimes in a poorly equipped room, where parents and social workers are also present. The value and importance of quality sibling contact is not always met under these conditions. STAR – Siblings Together and Reunited - focuses purely on the needs of the children. Run from a unique farmland setting (overlooking The River Tay at East Flisk Farm by Newburgh) it provides a fun and exhilarating environment, where children can foster emotional bonds and help overcome the trauma associated with being separated from their parents and siblings.The STAR animal enclosure, polytunnel garden area, wigwam craft centre & woodland adventure area provide a natural and calming environment for the children to have creative, loving experiences, to get lots of fresh air & ultimately have some fun! Inspiring lead figure of STAR, Karen Morrison, gave graphic and impressive account to all Rotarians, of a Fife based charity that meets clamant need among too many ‘out of touch children' in our modern day Scotland.