GREEN-FINGERED volunteers and a group tackling loneliness have been visited by The King’s representative in East Lothian.
Roderick Urquhart, Lord-Lieutenant of East Lothian, stopped off to meet volunteers from Dunbar in Bloom earlier this month before going on to visit the Wee Bite and Blether group in neighbouring West Barns.
Dunbar in Bloom is responsible for much of the planting and maintenance of impressive floral displays throughout the town centre.
Working closely with members of East Lothian Council’s amenities department, as well as other local community groups such as The Ridge, their tireless efforts ensure that the High Street and surrounding areas are filled with colour throughout the summer months.
The planting also provides important habitat and food sources for many insects, including butterflies and bees.
Anyone interested in finding out more should contact Peter Wilson at pncwils1428@talktalk.net
The visit, where Mr Urquhart was joined by Deputy Lieutenant Kate Darrah, continued to join the Wee Bite and Blether group at West Barns Village Hall.
There, 15 volunteers work on rotation, under the supervision of Hazel Gray, to cook from scratch and serve a weekly lunch to about 35 members of the local community.
There is an open invitation, which is taken up by individuals, families, carers and those they care for, to the West Barns community.
As well as providing a meal, it also addresses the issue of social isolation.
Lunch is free to all, though donations are welcomed.
There are often games or other activities organised after lunch, with a number of other groups such as over-50s, additional support needs and toddler/parents having evolved from the main gathering.
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