A NEW voluntary community group has started in Skipton and has amassed a membership of more than 2,000 in just a few weeks.

Skipton Step Into Action has a dedicated Facebook page. It was started by a group of people who offer help and advice to people in self-isolation and older and vulnerable people.

They are looking at spreading the word among the community and are offering help through friendly phone calls, help with shopping and collecting prescriptions.

The group was hoping to distribute flyers to homes but are now looking for an alternative method since movement restrictions were imposed by the government.

Details of the group can be found on Facebook. Alternatively email skiptonaction@gmail.com