Published:
12:11 PM February 26, 2021
Jenny Palmer (far right) sourced and donated a range of items to four care homes in Whittlesey in a bid to keep them occupied during lockdown.
- Credit: Helping Whittlesey
A volunteer has helped paint smiles on faces at a group of care homes in a bid to keep them occupied during lockdown.
Jenny Palmer, part of the Helping Whittlesey group, used donations given to the group during the pandemic to buy a range of items for the town’s Keneydon House, The Elms, Aliwal Manor and Cedar Court care homes.
“Jenny was very keen as she was heavily involved with the poppy display and keen to do something else. I said to her ‘why don’t you manage this project?’” Deborah Slator, founder of Helping Whittlesey, said.
Deborah helped organise the poppy campaign decorating Whittlesey and the Defibrillators for All group founder.
Deborah Slator, who is nominated in three categories at the Pride of Whittlesey awards, has been providing support to elderly and vulnerable people in her community since the pandemic began.
- Credit: Supplied/Fenland Youth Radio
Mick Cooke - Mick has been looking after the Whittlesey war memorial and ensuring it is in pristine order on a daily basis. He has been a consistent supporter of Royal British Legion events and a reserved gentleman.
Mick Cooke has been looking after the Whittlesey war memorial on a daily basis, ensuring it is kept in pristine condition. Mick has been nominated in the volunteer of the year category.