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Community Service Gone to Pot.
Despite the title Community Service are still in command of their faculties and on 19th August Mike Reed, Frank Johnston and David Jones of Community Service along with President Larry Anthony visited Honeypot House to hand over a donation of £500 on behalf of the Club. When we arrived a party of twelve children being a mixture of young carers and others being afforded a respite from difficult family circumstances were on the last day of their holiday at the House. Some were trying their hand at making pizza whilst others were making a “wish cake”, both for consumption later in the day. They quickly recovered from the disruption caused by an invasion of Rotarians and it was smiles all round as they explained what they were doing. I must admit to fancying the sprinkles on the Wish Cake.
Adrienne Noke, Community and Trust Manager, gave us a tour of the facility and it was pleasing to see the time and effort that is put into ensuring the children enjoy their holiday but distressing to be informed that some of the young carers on their books have been as young as 5/6 year old. Those of us who remember being that age will probably recall being in extended families who, regardless of financial circumstances, loved and cared for us. To be responsible for providing care at such a young age places a huge burden on them making it more important that Honeypot is able to continue providing them with an annual holiday where they can relax and be children.
Those of us who attended found the visit quite moving and we thank the Club for approving the donation with the added hope that we are able to continue support for this very worthy organisation.
Larry Anthony