Cancer Care Trust AGM

On Wednesday 7 February I attended the Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust AGM.

This local charity does much to support local people suffering from cancer - for example by organising lifts to hospital for treatment, organising alternative therapies such as aromatherapy and massage, hydrotherapy and aqua aerobics sessions for those recovering from surgery. They also hire out equipment and give grants to organisations such as 14-21 for counselling bereaved children, and individual grants to families in need as a result of cancer.

I was especially struck by the large number of local organisations who raise money for this charity - often without being approached for help - which shows how valued their work is in the community.

I was asked to present a leaving gift and flowers to Albert and Jean Harper, who had been volunteering as transport co-ordinators for many years, and were now retiring.