Winterton Senior Citizens Forum - The First Twelve Months
Our Vice Chairman Jim Harding was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the WHO-CARES project, dealing with Health and Social Care of our Community Social and would like to thank everyone who voted for him and promises to keep the Forum updated with future information.
A special mention for Mary Jackson who wears many hats and works tirelessly in support of our Winterton Community was presented with a special award at the recent FreshStart Awards Ceremony held at Forest Pines Complex.
Forum Links
The Forum has built links with other local Forums in Barton, Brigg and Scunthorpe, including the Engage Group in Grimsby.
Our Forum has also supported the formation of new Seniors Forums in Gainsborough and in Harpenden.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman have also attended meetings with Messingham and Bottesford Councils and given presentations in the promotion of Forums.
Forum Events
The Forum has been well represented with stalls at both the Corus Gala Day and the Winterton Show.
Forum members joined with other Forum members from Brigg, Barton and Scunthorpe who were invited and enjoyed a visit to the new Residential Care Village in Oakham, part of the Prime Life Ltd group who are planning to build a new Residential Care Village on the A1077 near Scunthorpe
The recent trip to the Houses of Parliament, included a guided tour given by our local MP`s Ian Cawsey and Elliot Morley, buffet reception and the opportunity to discuss and debate issues of the day with Ian, Elliot and MP Rosie Winterton the new Works and Pensions Minister was a great success and the whole experience was appreciated by everyone
Our Christmas Lunch at the Butchers Arms is planned for 15th December.
Chairman's Appreciation
Our Chairman Brian Booker would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Committee. Special thanks go to Sandra for taking on the job as Secretary, Chris as Treasurer and Mary Jackson for all her Social Activity support but not forgetting all our Forum members who have given of their time and support during our first year in getting established in support of all our Senior Citizens.
A very special mention to thank, Kevin Delaney of Independent Living, Gary Headland of Help the Aged, Paul Hemingway of Age Concern North Lincolnshire, Rachel Blake, Bev Hewings and all the Team from FreshStart, together with all our guest speakers, who have diligently supported the Winterton Senior Citizens Forum.
Jim Harding, Vice Chairman, 10th November 2008