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Groups join forces for volunteering initiative

A NEW initiative to support volunteering and assist local communities has been launched by East Lothian Council and Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL). VCEL, through a community taskforce which opened for volunteers on Monday, will support the “fantastic work” already undertaken by community councils, resilience groups and other third-sector organisations in response to the recent Covid-19 challenges. Maureen Allan, VCEL chief officer, said: “From lessons learned during the first wave in the spring last year, we recognised the need to better support local organisations with volunteer training, recruitment, policies, disclosure services and volunteer insurance. “The lasting legacy from the resilience groups will be an opportunity for everyone to become involved within their local community across a wide range of volunteering opportunities county-wide, no matter what time they have to spare.

New community pantry opens in Tranent to help people in need

A NEW community pantry has opened in Tranent town centre. Based in the Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) office on High Street, the new pantry aims to “complement” East Lothian Foodbank – which is also based in the town – by providing food and essentials to those in need. Those who use the pantry will have access both to public donations and also to surplus supermarket food from Fareshare. Both fresh and frozen items are available, alongside dried food and toiletries. Launched on Monday, November 30, the community-run pantry is free, open to all and no referrals are needed. It is open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-noon.

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