Scottish Catholic Observer

Andrew and Darren Carnegie, who run the Glasgow’s Needy foodbank visited the city’s main civic space last weekend to speak on peace and reconciliation following the violent scenes that broke out after unionists attacked yes supporters the day after the independence referendum.

The speech spurred Glaswegians from across the city into giving food (above) for the Carnegie’s cause—as featured in the SCO in August—and the father and son will return to the square on Saturday at noon for a day of fun, speeches and music to show the best and true side of the city.

Speaking about last Friday’s disorder, Andrew Carnegie, who was inspired by his Catholic upbringing to begin his foodbank,, said: “I was disgusted on Friday when I saw it. I went and saw them all rioting. And I never slept and I went home and said ‘what can I do to change this.’ And I said ‘I’m going to George Square to set up a peace camp.’ And when I spoke to the crowds about my foodbank people were overwhelmed. It went massive.”

Anyone wishing to offer a helping hand should attend George Square at 12 noon on Saturday and bring tins, dried food, cereals, jars and other goods.

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