When flood warnings were issued along parts of the River Trent, including areas around Retford and the surrounding villages, many local families were understandably concerned about what might happen if water levels continued to rise.
Although our storage facilities in Tuxford were well away from any flood risk, we wanted to do what we could to help. We offered five storage containers free of charge for up to two weeks for anyone in Retford and the surrounding villages who thought they might need somewhere safe to store their belongings.
Here’s the message we shared on Facebook at the time:
Flood Help. Flood Help. Flood Help.
If you have been affected or are going to be affected by the Trent flooding, we have five storage containers available.
These were offered free of charge for two weeks to people living in Retford and the surrounding villages. If anyone needed the space for longer, we were happy to discuss a discounted rate for an extended stay.
The response from the local community was fantastic. Our post was shared widely across Facebook, helping to spread the offer to people who might have needed it.
Thankfully, the flooding wasn’t as severe as many had feared, meaning our storage containers weren’t needed in the end. That’s exactly the outcome we were hoping for.
Looking back, we’re proud that we were able to offer a helping hand when our community needed it. Supporting local people has always been important to Ballards, whether that’s helping families move home, providing secure storage or simply being there when the unexpected happens.
