Over the next two weeks we are showcasing some of the amazing work individuals and businesses have performed throughout the coronavirus pandemic as part of the Recognition of Service Awards.
Today we are looking at the Neighbourliness category.
Kay Davey
Kay has been helping the residents of Steeple throughout the pandemic.
She said: "I started a book stall, craft stall for kids and adults, gardening projects, numerous competitions ie sunflower, colouring, pumpkin carving, i collect prescriptions and shopping and I’m available to chat to anyone at anytime .
"It means alot to me that all my hard work has been recognised, and I can honestly say that giving my time to help people who need it at this extraordinary time, is helping me to get through as well.”
Linda Haywood
Linda was part of the team who set up the Mayland helpline.
Her nomination said: "Linda always helps out wherever she can. She is involved with planting flowers in the village; organising shopping for anyone that needs it, picking up and delivering prescriptions; doing blood running on her motor- bike; keeping us all supplied with essentials and offering support to anyone she possibly can. She always has a smile to share and is genuinely kind.
"She makes the village a great place to live! She doesn’t do it for recognition or praise, but certainly deserves it."
Samantha Tyrell
Samantha began posting notes to her neighbours to see if anyone needed help who was living alone.
She said: "I told them to hang a carrier bag on their door if they needed anything.
"Each day I would collect the bags and head to morrisons on my son’s bike to collect their shopping.
"At this point I realised that there were others putting there lives on the line to help others, and although I cant save lives I wished I could do something to bring a smile to their faces, which is when I decided to start baking."
Julia Rome
Julia 'jumped' at the chance to help out and started collecting food parcels from the Salvation Army Hall.
Her nomination said: "From day one of the lockdown she has given hundreds of hours of volunteering time to the community of Maldon ( she volunteers with the CVS / Salvation Army) – picking up peoples prescriptions and delivering them as well as shopping for people who were shielding and delivering emergency food parcels over the past 17 weeks.”
Read more here.
Come back tomorrow for the Young Persons category.
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