Scotland: How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Nationals?

As the final coach trundled away from The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse, Welsh banding celebrated late into the night with three victories from the four sections.

A bustling two days had seen the qualifiers from the various regions converge upon the venue in hope and expectation. Scotland was well-represented, albeit a band down in the third section due to the withdrawal of Kingdom ‘B’ Band.

Why, then, a lack of podium places to take back on the return journey north?

Carishea Soaps Making A Difference

Trade Right International works with women in Ghana, employing them to harvest shea nuts and turn them into butter. The butter is then transported to the company’s base in Greenock, Inverclyde, where individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds help produce a range of luxurious soaps and body balms, sold under the Carishea brand.

The process gives the Ghanaian women year-round employment. Those working on the Scottish side of the operation, meanwhile, learn a range of skills which increases their employability and helps them to re-integrate into society.