Three Hangleton and Knoll Ward councillors raised more than £3,200 for elderly residents at Christmas.
Councillors Dawn Barnett, Tony Janio and Nick Lewry said: “We managed to raise £3,230 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals.
“For the last six years we have raised money to give a festive boost to some of the excellent local groups who work with and help older, often vulnerable, people in Hangleton and Knoll.
“Although Christmas and new year are a time of joy and celebration for many, for some it can be an incredibly sad and lonely time, particularly so for older residents who may have lost a partner.
“We used £1,155 of the money to help organise Christmas parties, including an entertainer, at Churchill House and on the Knoll estate.
“And we took a large group of people from the Get Together Club to the Hangleton Manor for a festive meal and drinks. A great time was had by all.
“In addition to the Christmas parties, the remainder of the money was distributed by St Richard’s Church to local initiatives for older people.”
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The three councillors added: “In addition £200 was given to the wonderful volunteers, without whom most of these activities that take place at St Richard’s would not happen.
“We owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
“We would like to thank all those people who donated so generously to our fundraising appeal.”
Very good work councilors. You are a credit to the council. It is such generosity which means that you really are making a difference.