Very Important Prisoners are captured for charity

Dundee United legend, Dave Bowman; Shona Robison MSP; and Joe Fitzpatrick MSP are just some of the Very Important Prisoners being held captive on the HMS Frigate Unicorn today [Friday, 29 June 2012].

Action for Children Scotland has captured the sports star and SNP politicians - as well as business leaders from across Dundee for its firstCaptured on the Tayevent. And the group won't be released until it has raised a special ransom for the leading charity!

Clare Pieroni, fundraiser at Action for Children Scotland, explains: "In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Navy often tricked young men into joining up by knocking them over the head and taking them to sea. The captives could only secure their release by paying a ransom.

"Today we are holding sports stars, politicians and business leaders from across Dundee captive. Armed with just a mobile phone and list of contacts, they will be asked to raise vital funds to help Action for Children Scotland continue to support the area's most vulnerable children, young people and families."

Bowman, who played for clubs including Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian, and represented Scotland at the 1992 European Championships, said: "All of the money raised at this fun event will go towards funding a crèche at Action for Children Scotland's Dundee Families service, which will allow parents to attend support groups without having to worry about finding childcare.

"I am pleased to offer my support to the charity, which runs many valued services across Scotland; and I hope to raise a healthy ransom - to help Action for Children Scotland and to secure my release!"