Gedling MP Vernon Coaker was out in Arnold over the weekend to help promote a campaign which aims to help keep people warm this winter.
The MP was joined by Reverend Richard Byass of the Arnold Methodist Church to launch the Kind Coats appeal in the town.
There are over 4000 rough sleepers a night in England and many more families living in poverty; Kind Coats is a way for people to donate their unwanted coats to help those who need them.
Arnold will be the first rail of this kind registered in Nottinghamshire, the sign on the coat rail will read “Need one? Take one. Want to help? Leave one”.
The coat rail has been placed near the Arnold Methodist Church for local people to donate any spare coats they may have and for those that need a coat, to take one. The pair were joined by members of the church and other members of the community for the launch.
Mr Coaker said: “This is the right thing to do, it is cold outside and there are people that desperately need something warm to wear.
“The people of Arnold have always been kind and caring and their community spirit is something they can always be proud of. The Kind Coats campaign is all about doing something for our neighbours who are less fortunate than ourselves. To have the support of the Arnold Methodist Church is fantastic, it just shows what good can be done when communities work together. They say that kindness is contagious and what better time of the year for us all to show some kindness’
