TWO popular Glasgow establishments teamed up and raised almost £10,000 for a charity that supports refugees.

The Gannet and The Absent Ear participated in a unique crossover event this month, which raised money for Refuweegee.

As part of the collaboration, The Absent Ear provided premium cocktails at The Gannet on Monday, May 2, and The Gannet took over The Absent Ear kitchen the next night.

Selina Hales of Refuweegee said: “We are so grateful to everyone who helped raise these funds for people arriving in Glasgow. Our work to welcome and support people has never been more critical and with our new space opening we have even more capacity to make a huge difference with donations such as this one.

“Unrestricted funds allow us to be reactive to the specific needs of individuals and families arriving. This can mean digital support with devices and data or travel funds for people who are isolated with no way to explore their new city.

“In our new space we also have plenty of room for people to come and relax for the day and having funds to be able to provide lunches, snacks and hot drinks is another way to make a real difference to people who simply need space and warmth.

“Thank you again to everyone who designed such a spectacular event and to those who donated to make a real difference to so many.”

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Alex Riches, Operations Manager for The Absent Ear, said: “We are absolutely delighted by the response to this unique crossover event. We are firm believers in all of us pulling together to achieve great things and teaming up with leaders in the food world like The Gannet was a pleasure. We loved doing this with them.

“We are thrilled at the level of support and hope that £10,000 can help a LOT of refugees through this amazing charity. We all need to help others where we can, so please do get in touch if you need our help.

"Thanks as always to our amazing partners, including Edrington group, Tennents, Whyte & Mackay, Glasgow Warriors and Brewgooder.”

Peter McKenna of The Gannet said: “Now more than ever it’s important to welcome those who have been forcibly displaced to our city.

"Refuweegee, a grassroots organisation, shows how warm-hearted the people of Glasgow are and we’re proud to be in a position to support them with our good friends at The Absent Ear.”