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The Dukeries Community Workshop in Ollerton has won a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

It is one of 79 groups across the UK to be recognised for its impressive contributions to the community.

The workshop is at the Dukeries Complex and is open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.

More than 200 people use the workshop, and there are 18 volunteers.

Some users travel from as far as Lincoln to the facility, which is open to children and adults who may have behavioural problems or mental health issues.

A volunteer, Mrs Sandra Jackson (63) of Tuxford Road, Ollerton, said: “This award is recognition for 20 years’ hard work and dedication. We are so pleased to have won it.”

The workshop specialises in teaching hand-crafted skills such as woodwork, metalwork, upholstery and making stained glass.

Students make items which will be of use to the surrounding community.

In the past they have designed and made benches, walking sticks, mosaics and sun-dials.

Volunteer Mr Roy Haynes (56) of Triumph Road, Eakring, said: “If somebody wanted to use our workshop for a specific reason then we would try and find an expert in that field to come in and help. We can accommodate.”

The volunteers will be presented with a crystal trophy at the Dukeries Complex on July 14, by the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir Andrew Buchanan.

Four volunteers, Mr Alan Taylor (72) of Hallam Road, Boughton, Mrs Elaine Murfin (52) of Moorgate Park, Retford, Mr Haynes and Mrs Jackson will be invited to Buckingham Palace to be commended for their work.

The community workshop is a charity and is paid for by Nottinghamshire Community Foundation (NCF) which is an independent charity set up to help community work.



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