Lifeline Lanarkshire charity which was on the brink of closure opens new hub

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A lifeline East Kilbride charity which faced closing for good during the pandemic officially opened the doors to its new community hub this week.

Share Alike offers a raft of services from emergency food parcels to clothing and classes and companionship.But with the volunteers overwhelmed by demand as Covid took hold, they were in dire need of donations and funds to keep going.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android This meant work to transform an empty unit at East Kilbride Bus Station into a "sharing and caring hub" ground to a halt.The charity put out a last ditch plea through the East Kilbride News to the local community in June and thanks to the response they have been able to keep going - and finally get the hub up and running.

It appealed for local tradesman and volunteers who could offer their time and expertise to roll-up their sleeves to get the hub in East Kilbride town centre in a good enough condition to open.