A CAERPHILLY charity has been using the internet to share volunteering ideas to help out in the community during the coronavirus lockdown.

The doors to the Caerphilly Miners' Centre may have closed - but new virtual doors have opened.

The centre is creating content to upload to its webpage.

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Volunteers have been sharing their ideas, messages and tips as well as buddying up with members of the local community.

Volunteers have always played a large part in the work carried out by the charity.

Jeff Cuthbert, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent and trustee at Caerphilly Miners Centre, said: “It is more important than ever that we work with our volunteers to support those in the community that need it most.

"Caerphilly Miners Centre has moved as much of its offering as possible online, and volunteers remain key to all activities.

"I want to personally thank them for their commitment during these difficult times.”

The Centre’s Secretary, Katherine Hughes, said: “If we don’t look after our volunteers then we won’t be able to help our community.

"Our volunteers are more important to us than ever, and we want to make sure they know how much we value them.

"We have a great team of volunteers and we want them to remain engaged and eager to come back to us.”

The Centre also has plans for a ‘Climate Change Garden of the Future’ project beginning as soon as the coronavirus lockdown is lifted.

If you would like to find out more about the online activities offered at Caerphilly Miners Centre, visit caerphillyminerscentre.co.uk/upcoming-events