Hello to all from the Goodwill Fund

As spring is upon us, we hope that all residents are well. Almost a year has passed since the Prime Minister asked us all to ‘Stay Home’. During the last twelve months, The Goodwill has tried to adapt to working in a different way. We continue to offer support with shopping and prescriptions to those who are vulnerable and we’ve been pleased to offer help to other villagers who’ve been affected by Covid-19. Our fundraising has been limited to a handful of online events, but we are hopeful, if restrictions allow, to resume more normal operations and social events in the summer. Fingers crossed! 

Many of you will know our lovely Christine Knight who has recently retired from the committee. I couldn’t say exactly how many years Christine has supported the Goodwill, but it has certainly been over thirty. It would be hard to find a resident who doesn’t know Christine. She has served the villages tirelessly whether it be organising transport or medicines, checking on bereaved or unwell residents, helping with countless Show & Sales, auctions, cream teas etc. Like myself, I am sure Christine is part of many people’s childhood memories of the village. Her kindness, compassion and community spirit is inspiring. We will miss her a lot and I am sure you will join us in thanking her for her dedication to the Goodwill Fund. 

Stepping into Christine’s shoes is our new Chairperson, Sarah Burgoine who I’m sure many of you know. Our committee has grown a little over the past 12 months with some lovely new helpers, but we always need new members to help support our work. We are a friendly bunch and the commitment is small. We currently have no committee members from Cockayne Hatley or Tadlow. Please contact us if you are interested in joining us.