A Broughty Ferry publican has repaid the support he received from locals when his bar was hit with flooding by raising money for good causes.
The cellar of the Occidental bar on Queen Street was left under 2ft of water in July after torrential rain.
Owner Ronnie Bissell was left with a massive clear-up job and his pub had to stay shut for several weeks while the work was carried out.
But he was not left to do it by himself – with several pub regulars coming to his aid.
Now Ronnie is repaying the support he received by doing his bit for charity.
Helper asked for donation to charity
Among those who helped out was retired painter and decorator Joe Carroll.
Ronnie said: “Joe was brilliant. He came in for two to three weeks and carried out the painting work for me.
“When I asked Joe what I could give him in return for all the work he wouldn’t take anything for himself.
“However, he did ask if the proceeds from one of our regular quiz nights could be donated to Motor Neurone Disease Scotland.
So many people did so much to help me out
Publican Ronnie Bissell
“I was happy to agree and the result was that £1,360, raised on one quiz night alone, has gone to the charity.”
Ronnie also held a bottle smash that netted £500, with other good causes also benefitting.
He added: “I was able to give £200 to Broughty Ferry Men’s Shed and £150 each to the Brae Riding for the Disabled and Broughty Ferry YMCA.
“So many people did so much to help me out that I was delighted to be able to present cheques to all these local good causes.”
