Tavistock Scotiabank raises funds for agricultural society ahead of closure

From left, Nichelle Horst and Margret Herlick of Scotiabank in Tavistock present a cheque for $455 to Kathy Rosenberg, a 12-year member of the Tavistock Agricultural Society board. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Staff at the Scotiabank branch in Tavistock have been raising funds for the Tavistock Agricultural Society in the months leading up to the branch’s closure.

Through the initiative, the financial institution collected donated books and puzzles and sold them for $5 each, with all proceeds supporting the local agricultural society and its ongoing community programming.

Directors with the Tavistock Agricultural Society reminded residents attending the Tavistock Fall Fair in September that books and puzzles will once again be available at the east end of the exhibits arena, encouraging fairgoers to browse and support the organization’s fundraising efforts.

“As we prepare to close our doors, we welcome everyone to visit Scotiabank staff from May 11 to 15. We invite the community to stop in, say goodbye and celebrate the relationships we’ve built together over the years,” the local branch said in a statement.