CWL0366-2672628 Larkhall and District Volunteer Group
| Wish ID | CWL0366-2672628 |
|---|---|
| Group name | Larkhall and District Volunteer Group |
| Locality | Blantyre/Hamilton |
| Type of Wish | Financial donation |
| About us | LDVG ‘s aim is to reduce physical and social isolation and increase health and wellbeing for adults in Lanarkshire, by providing a range of inclusive and accessible services and activities. We currently have approximately 360 members and 96 volunteers. Services and activities include a Monday to Friday call line, 6 lunch clubs, Free Handy person Service, Activity Groups such as IT, genealogy, walking group, gardening group, Thursday night social group, craft group, armed forces community group, sporting memories, and strength and balance exercise classes. We provide community transport with 5 minibuses (2 electric, 3 low emissions) covering lunch club transport,activity group transport, shopping services, outings and trips for our members and community groups. We also have a volunteer community Car, facilitating attendance at non-emergency NHS appointments using our electric pool car. Lastly we host a community fridge and café: targeting food waste and sharing excess produce with the community. We work closely with partners to maximize the impact of our resources and keep us abreast of the changing needs of the community and encourage collaborative solutions. |
| Our Wish | We run two weekly walking groups to help older adults stay active, improve physical and mental health and wellbeing, and enjoy time outdoors with friends. Our minibuses make these walks possible and allow our group to travel near and far to undertake interesting and stimulating walks for all abilities, but member contributions don’t cover the full transport cost. Your support would make a real difference. £20 covers one group walk £400 covers 20 walks £800 covers 40 walks £1000 covers 50 walk sessions Any contribution would help us keep this valuable activity going. Thank you for considering supporting our walkers. |
| Date added to website | November 2025 |
| How to answer this wish | If you would like to answer this wish, please email CommunityWishList@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |