Lockdown volunteers rally for new neighbourhood group

Over the past few weeks we have seen the Hogsthorpe Volunteers running errands for residents in lockdown and raising spirits by organising events for young and old such as a 'Stay at Home VE Day Party' and even a 'thank you' virtual cocktail party.

Kerry Stafford, one of the volunteers, said: "We are excited to announce our volunteer group, which was set up at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, is now going on to become a permanent group.

"In doing this voluntary work we have been blown away by the love and support that is out there in our village.

A 'Stay at Home VE Day' was one of the events the volunteers organised to pull the community together during lockdown.

"It has been fantastic to see the community come together during such a difficult time.

"We are really keen to maintain this community spirit and to continue to offer support into the future and on a more permanent basis. We would also like to bring the village together with social event

"With this in mind, we decided to set up the Good Neighbours Scheme.

"We will be working together with the Parish Council and Church to enable us to continue and develop the services we are already offering, as well as creating new services and social activities that you may like to see."

A virtual cocktail party was held to say 'thank you' to the volunteers.

The volunteers are working in conjunction with the YMCA and Community Lincs and have delivered a survey to homes to gather information on what services and activities people would like to see going forward.

"We are also asking if anyone would like to volunteer for any of the activities."

To get in touch call Hogsthorpe Good Neighbour Scheme on 01754 483453, email [email protected] or visit Hogsthorpe Volunteers@Hogsthorpe on Facebook.