For The Love Of Scrubs group manning pop-up face coverings stall in Stamford on Saturday

A group that makes scrubs for frontline workers will be manning a pop-up stall offering face coverings in Stamford tomorrow (Saturday, July 18).

Volunteers with For The Love of Scrubs Stamford Lincs/Rutland will be on Ironmonger Street for one day only from 9.30am and are encouraging people to drop by and show their support.

There is a suggested donation of £2 for a face mask and £5 for a face covering fabric pack, which allows people to make their own garments.

It comes after the Government announced face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from Friday, July 24.

The group, which is part of a national movement, is led by Stamford Shakespeare Company's costume designer Miriam Davies and made more than 1,400 garments for healthcare workers across 28 hospitals, care homes and hospices in its first nine weeks.

Miriam said: "This will be a one off, as we continue to supply the NHS and healthcare facilities. We won't currently be offering our face coverings anywhere else and there can be no reserves, so if you can't make it do ask a friend to pop down for you.

"We super look forward to seeing you there!"

The army of sewing volunteers also make scrub bags, head bands and other garments needed by frontline workers.

To help fund the group's work visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/for-the-love-of-scrubs-stamford-lincs-rutland