For 12 days leading up to Christmas, we will be highlighting a charity, organisation or community group that has been nominated by members of our community.
On behalf of our community, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible volunteer team behind the Portland Leg Club. Their dedication, kindness and commitment have made an extraordinary difference to the lives of so many people on the island.
Each week they offer vital support to those dealing with leg and circulation problems, providing care, advice and reassurance in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Club’s offer goes far beyond medical help. For those who are isolated or lonely, sometimes not seeing another person from one week to the next, for example, the Leg Club provides a lifeline — a place to talk, laugh and feel part of something, and to know they are not alone.
The Club’s volunteers give their time generously, treating everyone with dignity and compassion and, in doing so, they bring comfort and increased confidence to those who attend.
Thank you for all you do, and for making our community a stronger, kinder and more connected place.
