Norman
has been continually supporting individuals within the Login & connect
group. Without his consistency and patience, many people would still be
troubled by technological issues. His volunteering is invaluable to the group.
Lesley
has been the rock for the Monday club, supporting the group by always being
there, sorting refreshments, keeping the register, assisting with trips out
etc. Without Lesley’s gentle encouragement and care the group would not be the
same.
Veronica
volunteers to run the Boccia and New Age Curling at the ARC. On a weekly basis
over the past year, she has travelled to and from the venue, been supportive
and encouraging to all members. They are missing her during these difficult
times.
Kay and
her team of volunteers have been running the Isle of Whithorn youth group for
what seems an eternity. Without their infective enthusiasm, the group would not
be as popular as what it is today.
David and
Ann have continued delivering Heartstart courses throughout Dumfries and
Galloway up until the current covid 19 crisis. Their contribution as volunteers
is immeasurable!
Maggie is
the voluntary treasurer of the Machars Area Partnership, which fund all the
Building Healthy Communities activities.
She also assists with the Jills in the community alongside Claire and
Mary, both long standing volunteers.
Fiona is
the vice chair of Machars Area Partnership and with her expertise, has assisted
in leading the partnership towards a new direction. She also volunteers for
other organisations and has been actively supporting members of her community
during Covid-19 by doing their shopping, collecting prescriptions and checking
up on them.
Sue is
the voluntary Chairperson of the Machars Area partnership. She is committed to
the partnership and improving the Health and Wellbeing of all in the Machars
area.
Ann has
established the Rhythm Circle group in Newton Stewart where African Drums are
used to create various music. She has also been instrumental in assisting with
setting up a new African drumming group in Whithorn. This was the idea of new
volunteer Alex, who will be leading on the group when it restarts.
Alyson
and Ben have been volunteering in Schools and community homes giving people the
experience of being close to and talking to dogs.
Angelique
has been assisting people who have been isolating with their shopping and
exercising their animals during the current pandemic.
John and
Jon, both volunteer and sit on the partnership giving their views and assisting
where possible. Jon also gives a lot of time to the South Machars Community
Centre.
Although not BHC Volunteers, we would like to mention Barbara, Julie, Betty and June for their support in maintaining the dancercise groups in both the Isle of Whithorn and Newton Stewart.
Although not BHC Volunteers, we would like to mention Barbara, Julie, Betty and June for their support in maintaining the dancercise groups in both the Isle of Whithorn and Newton Stewart.
To all Building
Healthy Communities Volunteers, present and past,
we say a big THANK YOU!!
