Still time to sign up to be part of Newark and Sherwood District Councilâs Community Lottery
| Updated: 13:36, 17 March 2021
Good causes still have time to submit their group to be part of Newark and Sherwood District Councilâs Community Lottery.
The council is among the first local authorities in the country to launch the scheme, which has a top prize of £25,000.
For every £1 spent by players, 60p will go to local good causes.
Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery scheme. (43915995)
âRecent months, more than ever, have proven the vital role that charities, voluntary and community groups play in supporting people, communities and shaping places,â said Tim Wendels, chairman of the councilâs homes and communities committee.
Eat Well, Cook Slow project, by Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark launched
| Updated: 13:47, 21 December 2020
A project to help families cook healthy foods in the run up to Christmas has been launched in Newark and Sherwood.
The Eat Well, Cook Slow project, by Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark, gives residents the chance to receive a free slow cooker.
âWe quickly started to notice how families and individuals were struggling to feed themselves, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic,â said Newarkâs chief officer Jackie Insley.
âThese issues can arise for a variety of reasons but we have frequently seen clients with problems relating to employment, loss of jobs, debt and benefits.