Support network continues to help residents in Mansfield Woodhouse

The Focus Point Community Support Network was formed by local charity The Peaceful Trust.

The charity wanted to provide help in the community during these unprecedented times with the assistance of volunteers from a range of services.

Local councillors helped to develop a volunteer and response database, set up a Facebook group and a dedicated phoneline to help residents of Mansfield Woodhouse.

Coun Joyce Bosnjak, who helped to set up the endeavour, said: “I am amazed at the selflessness of local volunteers prepared to put themselves at risk to help others.”

The volunteer group has delivered shopping, prescriptions and given a friendly phone call to vulnerable people who have contacted them.

Along with volunteering in the community, they have delivered Easter eggs and meals to those serving on the frontline.

Charlene Burton-Betts, a trustee at The Peaceful Trust, said: “We didn’t want anyone in the village to be without support at this challenging time.

“We couldn’t have done this without the rest of the support network team and I am really proud of what we have achieved so far.”

The network is registered on both Mansfield District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council community support hubs.

If you are in need of help, contact the trust directly on 07311 646758.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​