I know it is difficult in these hard times to ask people

again to put their hand in their pocket, but here in the

parish of Lydbrook, there is a little known organisation

called Lydbrook Community Care. But they also cover

most of the Forest if they can.

They have been a lifeline to me recently as my

husband is seriously ill in Gloucestershire Royal and

without their volunteer drivers I don't know what I would

have done (you have to pay mileage unless you are  on

certain benefits).

The drivers have all acted over and above the call of

duty to help me and have been kindness itself. They also

offer other services such as gardening schemes, advice on

benefits etc. and have various aids for sale or hire

(wheelchairs, frames etc).

The scheme is not confined just to the elderly but to

anyone in our society who might feel they need some

help.

Like other community groups their funding has been

severely cut back  and they are urgently seeking ways and

means of getting financial help. They are endeavouring to

fund raise as much as they can but could I ask people

please to donate  their loose change (or even £20 notes!)

to this very worthy local cause.

The address is: Lydbrook Community Care, Lydbrook

Valley Springs, Lydbrook, GL17 9PP (Registered Charity

No.1082253) or phone Sarah or Carol on 01594 860143

on Monday to Thursday mornings to find out more.  Your

help will be much appreciated, otherwise community

groups like these will be lost and never replaced.

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