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HE’S a Methodist Minister who is just as comfortable helping people in a hospital or prison as he is within a church building. Rev. Tony Buglass believes “we can’t keep God in a box” and has made it his mission to take his work into a variety of different environments. The retired clergyman, who remains active as a Supernumerary Minister within the Tynedale Methodist Circuit, was recently acknowledged for another of his out-of-church commitments, receiving the prestigious Certificate of Meritorious Service, presented by the Duchess of Northumberland in a virtual ceremony. The honour acknowledged Tony’s commitment to working with cadets since 1994, and in particular, the way in which he has continued to fulfil his role as Hexham ATC squadron chaplain during the pandemic.
HADRIAN’S Wall Rotary has allocated £2,500 to launch and run a Rotary Food Voucher Scheme with West Northumberland Food Bank. The scheme has two main aims; to help people who are struggling and in need due to circumstances beyond their control, such as Covid-19 and the effects of Brexit, and to benefit small, local shops struggling to survive in these difficult times. The food voucher will give recipients the dignity to choose their own produce and the ability to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs, and meat, while putting money into local businesses to help them to recover and build back.
Around £25,000 has been donated by Rotary North East to help Covid hit organisations and charities in the region in the year since the first lockdown. The local Rotary Clubs of Hadrian’s Wall, Hexham and Tynedale have received grants from Rotary North East to support local charities and good causes. These have enabled the clubs to supply laptops for Tynedale schools, provide hand creams to a local hospital and care homes, support local food banks and set up a voucher scheme with West Northumberland Food Bank and local independent businesses. Rotary North East District Governor Barbara Broadbelt said she was “incredibly proud” of the way Rotary Clubs have responded to the needs in their areas.
A LUXURY fitness and wellness space in the heart of Northumberland has reopened its doors as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease. The Retreat, near Riding Mill, first opened in December 2019 with the aim of creating a new ritual in training and wellbeing. And while the pandemic has meant the business has had to adapt, founder Katherine Wilkins is looking to the future. We are delighted to have reopened The Retreat doors , she said. It was frustrating not being able to help people who wanted to focus on their health and fitness at the start of the new year. It is wonderful seeing happy, sweaty faces!