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Thanks for Helping Awards are sponsored each year by Madeley Parish Council. It acknowledges the kindness of residents who have given their free time to help others. The areas covered are Madeley, Hills Lane, Woodside and Sutton Hill. If you would like to nominate someone, forms are available from Jubilee House. They will also be in the November 2009 issue of Madeley Matters.
The Nomination:
For all the help that he gives at the Darby and Joan Club. He gets the room ready,
and fetches the meals from the Abraham Darby School. If the school is closed he
even cooks the meal. He gives club members lifts to and from the club. When they
are unwell he makes sure that a meal is delivered to their home. His sponsor said:
"He is always laughing and joking with every one".
The Nomination:
Helps at the Age Concern Day Centre. She helps with the meals and on the trips out,
always with a smile and a cheery word. Her sponsor said:
"Margaret gives of her free time to help others like me - I couldn't ask for more".
The Nomination:
Has looked after St Michaels Churchyard for over 40 years. He has maintained the churchyard, and
clear records of the burials. It provides families with helpful information
regarding the location of burial plots of their loved ones. He knows more about
the churchyard and its history than any one in Madeley. His sponsor said:
"he has given a considerable amount of his life towards this place".
The Nomination:
Was nominated by several people, for being always ready and willing to help in
any way. "She is always smiling and does all she can for you".
"She is always ready to help anybody". "Her kindness, thoughtfulness and concern
for all is great". These were just some of the comments from her sponsers.
The Nomination:
Helps in a number of clubs - the Hall Barn, Meadcroft and the Rest Room. She
organises bingo, social events and buffets. She has also organised several trips.
If somebody is ill she visits them in hospital or if they are at home she does
shopping for them. Her sponsor said: "she really deserves this award."
The Nomination:
Is a helper at the Day Centre at Jubilee House. Several people nominated her.
"She is always happy and smiling and ready to do a good turn."
"She goes out of her way to help everybody." "She has been a fantastic support
for me, and brings a little sunshine into my life." Just some of the comments
of her sponsers.
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