MP James Heappey is working towards securing a charity the ‘funding it deserves’ following its work to support vulnerable people throughout the pandemic.
Andrew MacPherson, chair of the Coddenham Centre
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Andrew MacPherson, chair of local charity the Coddenham Centre, said the way the village s “vibrant community” has come together during Covid-19 is an inspiration.
He is looking forward to the centre fully reopening under the government’s roadmap, and it is offering 20 different activities – ranging from tennis, lawn bowls and badminton to yoga and Pilates.
The centre also co-founded the Coddenham Community Response Group, which has done everything from distributing goodwill packages to providing a telephone tree” support service during coronavirus. It s a great example of how, with a bit of leadership, a community can unleash a lot of positive energy together,” Andrew said.
Christmas food drop helps 100 needy families in Burnham and Highbridge
Thousands of pounds worth of food was distributed to needy families across the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area on Christmas Eve thanks to local donations and a team of volunteer helpers.
Highbridge’s Morland Community Hub oversaw the Christmas Eve food drop after receiving donations of food and gifts from local supermarkets, residents and businesses.
Over 20 volunteers gathered on Thursday night to distribute the food to the grateful families using a fleet of cars and mobility scooters.
The Morland Community Hub’s Project Development Officer, Jane Macpherson, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We are hugely grateful for the many generous donations over the last few days which include Great Western Rail, Home Farm Holiday Park, M&S, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, plus the Argos Distribution Centre in Bridgwater in addition to many kind individuals.”
Christmas food drop will help 150 needy families in Burnham and Highbridge area
Hundreds of pounds worth of food is set to be distributed to 150 needy families across the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area this week thanks to local donations.
Highbridge’s Morland Community Hub is overseeing a Christmas food drop after receiving donations of food from local supermarkets, residents and businesses.
Roger Keen, one of the trustees at the hub, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We are very grateful for the many generous donations which include the Argos Distribution Centre in Bridgwater who have given us a big supply of food to distribute to those most in need.”