Ravenshead-based charity Cornwater Evergreens has received £4,500 from the Romo Group Community Fund (below) towards its activities programme at friendship and memory groups for older people.

Pottery, art, singing, entertainment, and a range of physical activities help to improve the health and wellbeing of members, who come from all over North Nottinghamshire.

Felicity Mould, director of People, Culture and Communications at Romo, which has a base in Sutton, said: “Romo is proud to support the work of Cornwater Evergreens, which clearly plays an important role in the local community, providing friendship, care, and a sense of purpose and belonging to older people, in a welcoming, kind, and fun environment.

After visiting and speaking to their members, I understand the significance of the service. I’m thrilled that Romo can support this initiative with much-needed funding.”

Melissa Blythe, chief executive of the charity, added: “We are delighted to have been awarded the grant by Romo. It was fantastic to welcome Felicity and her team to the club and introduce them to our members and the work we do.”

The Friendship Club is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while the Memory Club is open on a Tuesday and Thursday and caters for those people who are more frail or in the early stages of dementia.

For further information go to www.cornwaterevergreens.co.uk