Deliveries of vital provisions during lockdown have been nourishing the soul – as well as stomachs.One of the groups at the heart of this selfless operation is the Darvel Dinner Ladies.Typically serving up Christmas dinners over the festive period the group has evolved to become a real force in the community – organising the annual scarecrow festival in Darvel too.But the pandemic sparked the group into action in early March, delivering meals and essentials to the town’s most vulnerable.Christine Campbell is co-ordinating the group in the area and says the hand of friendship is just as important as the food provision.“People are really struggling out there just now but some people can actually be a bit embarrassed to say they need help.“Wha