Larkhall & District Volunteer Group (LDVG) are delighted to share the news that we have been awarded £81,882 from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund via The National Lottery Community Fund. “This funding will make a key difference to the people and communities living in the Larkhall area during the COVID-19 crisis. This funding will support LDVG, Larkhall Community Growers, Community Links and the COVID-19 Rainbows with their efforts to support the local community during this time” Sandra McCrory, LDVG Charity manager.

“We know community groups like Larkhall District Volunteer Group have significant experience in responding to challenges, so they are well placed to support people and communities in the Larkhall area as they look to support a local response to COVID-19. “This Scottish Government Supporting Communities Fund award of £81,882 will make a key difference to many people living locally, helping them become more resilient in the face of this crisis.” Neil Ritch, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Director.

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Sadly we had to make the decision on 24th March to close our building. Staff are now working from home to ensure their safety and yours.

The staff and call line volunteers are continuing to run our vital call line service, and it has now been extended to cover 7 days a week, morning and afternoon, as we understand how important it is for isolated members of the community to stay connected. So if you know anyone in the community who would benefit from having a wee chat and check please feel free to refer them (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01698 888893)!

Our main priority is our members, volunteers and staff and we are doing everything we can to ensure people stay safe and well. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers who help keep our services running, you are all stars✨

We are also working closely with the COVID-19 Rainbow Larkhall group who are working tirelessly to make sure our community get the help and support they need. We appreciate all your support and look forward to happier times when we can all be together again!

Please stay safe and look after one another #charityfamily #community #volunteers #staysafe #coronavirus2020

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Smarter Choices Smarter Places Funding!

Larkhall & District Volunteer Group are delighted to announce the Our Place Our Plan Strutherhill & Birkenshaw shopping bus project, has received funding from Smarter Choices Smarter Places, which is Paths for All’s programme to increase active and sustainable travel throughout Scotland. The programme is grant-funded by Transport Scotland. This new funding means that the shopping bus will now continue over the next year. During this time, LDVG and the OPOP community group will be looking to secure sustainable funding and sponsorship from local businesses to continuing this project into 2021.

The shopping bus was created in response to issues highlighted by the residents of Strutherhill and Birkenshaw who found it difficult to access the local ASDA. The aim of the bus is to reduce single-occupancy car journeys by encouraging people to travel together. The initial route has been expanded to include the adjacent retail park, with plans to include Lidl once it opens. During the last year, the members also enjoyed some shopping trips to places further afield, so the group will be looking at other venues and shopping parks they would like to visit during the year. The bus runs every Wednesday with residents collected from 10am and returned to their homes after their shopping. If you are interested in registering for this service, please call 01698 888893.

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