The pandemic has had an effect on many aspects of our lives. One local organisation which has run into problems is the Sunbury Neighbours charity. Run by volunteers, they drive people without access to transport and who can’t use the local transport system, for journeys such as local doctor’s and hospital appointments, shopping and hairdressers. With fewer appointments face to face, the team are finding there is less use of their services and as such less money com-ing in to cover their overheads. Run on donations from those who use the service, it is leaving the group financially depleted. The service is a life line to many and it still has running costs.
So make a note of the date. February 18th 2.30-5pm, Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury Neigh-bours will be running a Deadline/Silent Auction to raise funds. £3.50 will give you access to the event and includes tea and cake. You browse the selection of goods and write your name and your top bid. At the deadline the top bid will win the item. Sunbury Neighbours would love prizes or quality items donated. Apart from items how about offering to host a meal for 2, an hours Ironing, make a cake, a haircut etc. If you can help please contact John Mold who will be MC for the event: john.hobby3@gmail.com.
If you would like to find out more about using Sunbury Neighbours for transport please visit their website: sunburyneighbours.org, or if you want to book transport or talk to someone, please contact the duty officer on 07956 822546 Monday to Friday 9.30-11.30. You are request-ed to call to make arrangements a few days before you need transport.