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5. Mansfield postman dons fancy dress to lift spirits during coronavirus lockdown
Glen Watson who delivers the mail in Mansfield Woodhouse wore a different fancy dress outfit everyday to bring a bit of cheer to the people on his round who were fed up by the coronavirus lockdown. Photo: Handout
6. Warsop mum told she may never have children smashes fundraising target
A Warsop mum raised six times her target after walking 100 miles for a charity close to her heart. As well as finishing the mileage on September 25, five days earlier than planned, she also ended up raising £630 and donated it to Verity, a charity that shares the truth about the condition and improves the lives of women living with PCOS. Photo: Handout
7. Mansfield cancer patient gives back to charities that supported him
Shaun Gibson, 24, raised £2,550 by organising a fundraising evening for CLIC Sargent and MOVE charity, who support and inspire people living with and beyond cancer. Photo: Handout
8. Mansfield students donate funds from cancelled Nepal expedition to charity instead.
Students from The Brunts Academy had been fundraising over the last 12 months and raised £7,000 for the once-in-lifetime trip, which was supposed to take place in July. The students then decided to donate the funds to The Sherwood Forest NHS Trust and Community Action Nepal. Photo: Handout