Great volunteers rewarded

On Friday 25th September ’09 Crawley Happy Times went along to The Maidenbower Day Centre to meet some wonderful people.

All the employees at Maidenbower Day Centre

Volunteers donate their time to help with various range of things including serving drinks and lunches, assisting with various activities from art to bingo, and helping with groups out in the community.

(L-R) Peter Catchpole, Liz Bassett, Sam Korpal & Angie Whittle

The Day Centre offers flexible services to adults of all ages who have a wide range of needs. These include people with physical and sensory disabilities, mental health problems, progressive long term chronic illness, older people, and those with dementia. The Day Centre is a great relief for those who care for others, giving them a well deserved break for a couple of hours. The work the volunteers do, along side the paid employees, is truly amazing. We found them all to be enthusiastic, happy and very caring.

Who are these wonderful volunteers?

Zara Edwards
Melanie Burford
Karen Dixon
Doug Moyse
Eddie Roberts
Andrea Coomer
Jo Roche
Brian Mullett
Kevin Dalton
Sue Kenrick
Rob Montgomery
Paul Baker
Mary Robbins
Bonnie McAloom
Jeff Hill

The volunteers with their certificates

Volunteers who could not attend -

Paul Mansell
Tim McAtamney
Edna Avery
Sue Evesleigh
Bob Ure
Martin Fortnum
Paul and Christine Landragin
Kassy Spires
Rachel Bird

The Leader of West Sussex County Council Henry Smith came along to present the certificates to the 22 volunteers. Henry said:”We are truly fortunate to have dedicated individuals in our community who give up their time to help others. This event to say thanks may be small, but it is sincere in gratitude.”

Colourful tree with paper messages as leaves. Beautiful

Also present was Peter Catchpole, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Services who said “the Day Centre is a valuable part of the community and without the help from the volunteers, would not be able to look after as many indivduals. They all do such great work here. It’s been a wonderful afternoon.”

We would like to thank Liz Bassett, Manager of The Maidenbower Day Centre for inviting us down to experience such a heart warming afternoon. The food was delicious including a great cup of tea!

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