A number of awards were presented to volunteers at the Machan Trust in Larkhall last week.The Lanarkshire charity offers a range of services to children, young people and their families within schools and the wider community, such as breakfast, lunch and after school groups, and a number of youth activities.

Monica Lennon , Central Scotland MSP, was invited along to the awards ceremony at the Old Schoolhouse to present several awards, including long service awards to four volunteers – Pam Colligan, Bob Allan, and Robert and RoseMay Clarkson – who have each volunteered for over 20 years.

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Monica told Lanarkshire Live : “It is always a pleasure to visit the Machan Trust and be reminded of the great work they do throughout the year in their local community. “I was delighted to present a range of awards to a brilliant group of volunteers and staff who have devoted so much

Volunteers at long-standing Lanarkshire charity awarded for their work

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