Coronation weekend drew to a close yesterday with Staffordshire Moorlands residents doing their bit to lend a hand to help voluntary organisations.
As part of The Big Help Out, charities and groups across the county were opening their doors and promoting themselves to volunteers who might want to give a little of their time and see what is happening in their communities.
Volunteer events locally included community gardening and a clean-up in Whiston along with litter picks across Leek and Church Road playing Fields in Biddulph. Many garden and street parties were held across the Moorlands on Sunday.
Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Communities and Culture, said: “It’s been a wonderful weekend of celebration and community and The Big Help Out is a great way for us to draw that together and celebrate the benefits of volunteering.
“So many people do so many wonderful things in Staffordshire, things that make an impact on communities, or change the lives of others by offering help or opportunities and I think it’s wonderful that this celebration has been used to spotlight their work and encourage people to think ‘is there anything I can do to help?’”
The Big Help Out organisers hope that today is just a starting point for an increase in volunteering and people interested can find out more through its website.
The Big Help Out marks the end of a weekend of Royal celebration with all manner of events, including markets and fairs in Leek, plus civic church services of thanks and celebration.
