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Thanks - It s been a tough year, so we are grateful for the people who helped raise funds, awareness and positivity around Harwich and Manningtree AS we step into a new year, we wanted to shine a light on a selection of inspiring residents who helped brighten up 2020. Back in April, during the first wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, Harwich couple Darren Newman and Maria Stephenson made it their mission to deliver vital PPE to local hospitals. The couple raised about £2,000 in donations and dropped off the equipment to five hospitals in May. That same month Marjorie West, a decorated war hero, managed to raise an astounding £35,000 for the NHS by walking laps of her garden.
Generous - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff and public with Christmas hampers ready KIND-HEARTED volunteers surprised 160 of the most in need families in north Essex with special festive hampers. The hampers were delivered to families who would not have been able to afford a Christmas dinner or presents for their children. The boxes contained food for breakfast, Christmas dinner, teatime, treats, toys and gifts for children, toiletries and pots and pans to cook with. Gas and electric vouchers were also included in the hampers so the families could cook their food and keep their homes warm. The project was led by Les Nicoll, community builder at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and his charity North Essex Support Team (NEST).
Generous - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff and public with Christmas hampers ready KIND-HEARTED volunteers surprised 160 of the most in need families in north Essex with special festive hampers. The hampers were delivered to families who would not have been able to afford a Christmas dinner or presents for their children. The boxes contained food for breakfast, Christmas dinner, teatime, treats, toys and gifts for children, toiletries and pots and pans to cook with. Gas and electric vouchers were also included in the hampers so the families could cook their food and keep their homes warm. The project was led by Les Nicoll, community builder at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and his charity North Essex Support Team (NEST).
Helping out: Dale Cheeseman (community volunteer), cadet Toby Barrington, Craig Newnes, Harwich cadet unit leader Kirsty Lucas and cadet leader Amy Robinson KIND-HEARTED police cadets are hoping to bring a little Christmas cheer to elderly residents on Christmas Day. North Essex Support Team (NEST) will be providing a hot meal and volunteers and Harwich’s Police Cadets and their parents will be delivering the meals on Christmas Day. Each elderly person will receive a handwritten Christmas card written by a cadet or leader, containing a personal letter along with a number of small wrapped gifts purchased with the assistance of McDonald’s in Dovercourt.
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