The Caledonian Society of Bermuda’s winning entry in the Christmas Boat Parade will result in some needy families receiving food vouchers.

The Society have handed over $300 worth of vouchers from the Lindo’s Group and Butterfield & Vallis to the Wesley Methodist Church Food Hamper programme.

They will now be passed onto families and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties.

Caledonian Society Chieftain, Mark Lavery said: “The Caledonian Society of Bermuda was very pleased to have placed first in our category during the Boat Parade but we are equally happy to be able to able to pass on our winnings to such a worthwhile service as provided by the Wesley Methodist Church Food Hamper.”

The Society’s winning entry featured pipers and drummers from the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band, a crew of kilted deckhands and over 500 green, white and purple ferry lights, effectively arranged to resemble Scotland’s national flower, the thistle, aboard Society member Liz Adderly and husband Herbie’s vessel, Nauti Ness.

“The Food Hamper is an invaluable resource for those members of our community in need of some help to provide enough food for themselves and their families — whether during times of unexpected economic hardship, or on a longer term basis,” explained Mr. Lavery. “With this in mind, the members of the Caledonian Society of Bermuda had no hesitation in voting to make this donation.”