SCHOOLS in Cumnock and Doon Valley are being urged to support weather presenter Sean Batty and help raise money for the STV Children’s Appeal 2017.

Sean is going Back to School by visiting primary and secondary schools across the region to help fundraising efforts for children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty on October 6.

The STV weather presenter said: “Over the years, schools across the country have been some of the best supporters, so this year I’ll do something completely different and go back to school to meet some brand new fundraising champions. I can’t wait to get involved with what I’m sure will be brilliant activities around East Ayrshire.”

The visits would form part of a five-day whistle-stop tour of schools across the country by Sean with the Children’s Appeal team capturing all the fun on social media to profile each school’s support.

The challenge will be supported by Tunnock’s with an £8,500 sponsorship and lots of goodies for the schools who are taking part.

Elizabeth Partyka, of the STV Children’s Appeal, added: “Sean is a fantastic ambassador for the Appeal and we wish him luck on his fundraising tour of Scottish schools. It’s fantastic to engage with communities and get local children involved in the fundraising.”

If your school would like to get involved with ‘Back to school with Sean Batty’ and help raise funds for the STV Children’s Appeal, please get in touch with Mari Slavin on mari.slavin@stv.tv before the holidays.