7th September 2021

KNIGHTS CLOSE FOODBANK SUPPORTED BY THE SAFARI JUMBLE SALE

Members of the WAG Committee visited Knights Close Foodbank in Top Valley and presented them with £118.50 raised by the Safari Jumble Sale held on 5th September. The amount collected included stall Registration Donations and additional donations from some stall holders.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported the event and therefore contributed to this amount. Nigel gave the WAG Committee members a tour of the very impressive Foodbank set-up. He explained that in the previous year 50,000 meals had been handed out to local people/families.

Those receiving assistance from the foodbank are referred from a number of services or they may self-refer. There is no walk-in facility, this is to ensure help goes to those who most need it. Additionally, the foodbank can refer recipients to other services to assist those in need.

Nigel provided a copy of the leaflet included in each food parcel as this includes the contact details of a number of help services. The leaflet is viewable here .

The Foodbank is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

The Foodbank is grateful for all donations they receive, either food or monetary. They do an amazing job and help so many people when they need it most.
At the moment they would particularly appreciate donations of long life fruit juice, UHT Milk, tinned rice pudding, tinned potatoes and toiletries, including nappies and sanitary products.

23rd July 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF TERRY YOUNG

Today we said a sad farewell to a true and loyal friend, a good neighbour and valued colleague.

29th June 2021

REMEMBERING TERRY YOUNG

WAG was very sad to hear that Terry died on 29th June 2021 after a long period of ill health. Terry was an active member of the WAG Committee and generously hosted the Committee meetings in his own home for many years.

Terry was very kind, caring and passionate about his community. He was very well-liked and respected and had a lovely bubbly, jokey character, matched by a cheeky smile and twinkling eyes.
Terry loved a good chat and debate! Some of you may have seen this yourself at WAG’s Residents’ meetings.

WAG sends sympathy and love to Terry’s family and friends at this difficult time.

**We will miss you Terry**

21st April 2021

!! 21st April 2021‼️ UPDATE ON ELECTIONS ON 6th MAY 2021 !!

WAG has received some enquiries about the voting arrangements for 6th May.

Registered voters should have received their Poll Card to vote in the election for County Councillors and the Police and Crime Commissioner. Additionally, those registered voters within the St Albans Parish Council area are also eligible to vote in the election for 4 Parish Councillors.

Separate Poll Cards are not being sent out by Gedling Borough Council for the Parish Council elections. You will be handed your voting papers for the Parish Council elections when attending the Polling Station at Emmanuel Church Hall on 6th May 2021.

Voters who have applied for a postal vote should receive this within the next couple of days.