Your CVS Notts which is a local charity that offers End of Life Support, has received support from the Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club. The club recently donated £350 to Tracey Stent the 'Ageing Well' team leader.

This Butterfly project provides services across Mid-Nottinghamshire. Their aim is to offer emotional and practical support to those in their final year of life, as well as their family and carers.

They help their service users to access care, support and services tailored to individual circumstances. These services include a volunteer befriender for weekly visits, information on services available, practical help with transport and pre and post bereavement support.

The project is always happy to welcome volunteers especially drivers and people who are willing to be befrienders.

Dave Kemp, chair of Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club, is pictured presenting the cheque to Tracey Stent from The Butterfly Project

placeholder image — Dave Kemp, chair of Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club, is pictured presenting the cheque to Tracey Stent from The Butterfly Project

Each year, since they reopened in 2021, Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club have made donations to local and national charities. This was the club’s seventh donation of its 2024/2025 season and so far this season more than £2600 has been donated.

Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club meets every Monday, including most Bank Holidays, at the Forest Town Arena. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start and the aim is to finish at 10.30pm. The club aims to provide a range of live acoustic music every week at a price which means no one is excluded. A varied programme runs throughout the year. Acoustic singer and musician nights are open to all. Admission is £1.

Feature nights include two 20 mins slots by a named performer with the rest of the evening being opened up to floor spots. Admission is £2. Guest nights feature a main artist and support act. Admission is £5. Anyone interested in playing, singing or listening to all forms of acoustic music will be offered a warm welcome.

More details can be had by visiting www.mansfield-folk club.org.uk or by emailing Elaine at [email protected].

Anyone interested in more details of The Butterfly Project or volunteering should contact Tracey Stent on 07787 853511 or at [email protected]