Haywards Heath town mayor’s thanks to lockdown volunteers who helped community

Haywards Heath’s town mayor has given a personal message of thanks to the volunteers who gave up their time and effort to help the community of Haywards Heath and its surrounding villages during lockdown.
By Carly-May Kavanagh
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 11:37 BST
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Councillor Alastair McPherson said: “Haywards Heath Covid-19 Mutual Aid is winding down and handing its referees back to local charities.

“Regular requests for assistance have now been referred to local charities including AGE UK West Sussex and new referrals should be directed to Good Neighbourhood CARE, a valuable community charity in Haywards Heath.

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“For those kind people still wishing to help their community, Good Neighbourhood CARE will be delighted to hear from you.

“Please visit their website at www.careinhaywardsheath.co.uk or call them on 01444 455955.”

Good Neighbours CARE is a voluntary organisation, founded in 1983.

It currently has more than 150 volunteers but the demand for its services is increasing.

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The organisation offers practical help to the residents of Ansty,Ardingly, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Horsted Keynes, Lindfield, Scaynes Hill and Wivelsfield Green.

The services it offers are those of a friend or neighbour, such as time, a helping hand with problems, and a friendly ear.

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