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RESIDENTS across the county that have gone the extra mile have been given ‘special mentions’ - thanks to kind readers. The Free Press was inundated with requests after putting a call out asking for readers to put forward individuals that deserve a special mention for doing good deeds in 2020. Julie O’Hara nominated Leah Roberts of Denbigh and the Forget Me Not project. She said: “Leah has led the development of Forget me not, which started as a volunteer drop in for carers at the Plas Pigot, just before the virus hit. “Its turned into a massive undertaking, and they have supported people through the lockdown, shopping, picking up prescriptions, walking dogs, just about anything really for people who were shielding or unable to get out.
It was an absolute pleasure taking the hampers to the school feeling like we had made a difference. I think at one time or another in our lives we have all felt financial strain, especially at Christmas. It can be a very lonely, unhappy time of year for families who find it hard to make ends meet. I hope that these 20 families will have a better Christmas.
“Everyone we have contacted for help has been brilliant. Ipswich Borough Council and our local councillor Peter Gardiner agreed extra funding for the idea and the East of England Co-op have matched this funding.
It was an absolute pleasure taking the hampers to the school feeling like we had made a difference. I think at one time or another in our lives we have all felt financial strain, especially at Christmas. It can be a very lonely, unhappy time of year for families who find it hard to make ends meet. I hope that these 20 families will have a better Christmas.
“Everyone we have contacted for help has been brilliant. Ipswich Borough Council and our local councillor Peter Gardiner agreed extra funding for the idea and the East of England Co-op have matched this funding.