Ruth Lamb, 14, practised her ballet acrobatic and lyrical routines at home for more than 72 hours to raise more than £7,000 for John Eastwood Hospice Trust and other charities.Ruth Lamb, 14, practised her ballet acrobatic and lyrical routines at home for more than 72 hours to raise more than £7,000 for John Eastwood Hospice Trust and other charities.
Ruth Lamb, 14, practised her ballet acrobatic and lyrical routines at home for more than 72 hours to raise more than £7,000 for John Eastwood Hospice Trust and other charities.

10 amazing acts of kindness in Mansfield during lockdown to lift your spirits

As we continue through the second national lockdown, it may be more important than ever to look back at some moments of pure brilliance when the community pulled together during lockdown one.
By Kyle Wilson
Published 16th Nov 2020, 12:30 BST

Below are some of the finest stories inspired by our community from the first national lockdown to help raise your spirits once more.

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Lisa McLernon wanted to keep fit during lockdown and decided to take a shot at the Couchto5k programme. As her stamina improved, she saw an opportunity to raise money in aid of NHS heroes on the frontline and began training for a 5k charity run in nearby Brierley Park, Huthwaite. The determined 40-year-old smashed the trek on May 30 as well as her £500 fundraising target on her JustGiving page.

9. Sutton woman raises £500 for NHS heroes with 5k charity run

Lisa McLernon wanted to keep fit during lockdown and decided to take a shot at the Couchto5k programme. As her stamina improved, she saw an opportunity to raise money in aid of NHS heroes on the frontline and began training for a 5k charity run in nearby Brierley Park, Huthwaite. The determined 40-year-old smashed the trek on May 30 as well as her £500 fundraising target on her JustGiving page. Photo: Handout

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Fabric company Romo launched the Romo Community Fund, a new grant scheme working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Community Foundation. Volunteers from across Romo’s head office sites formed a staff panel and selected three local organisations to receive the community fund for 2020. With a total fund of £18,000, three charitable organisations were gifted £6,000 each.

10. Mansfield charities benefit from £18,000 business donation.

Fabric company Romo launched the Romo Community Fund, a new grant scheme working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Community Foundation. Volunteers from across Romo’s head office sites formed a staff panel and selected three local organisations to receive the community fund for 2020. With a total fund of £18,000, three charitable organisations were gifted £6,000 each. Photo: Handout

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