Volunteers enjoying the Lunch at Bayards Cove Inn
Dartmouth Caring has said a big “Thank You!” to all its hard-working volunteers at a lunch on February 28.
And the charity’s chairman Dee Nutt used the opportunity to say how vital the volunteers were to the continuing success of the charity within the Dartmouth and district community.
“Without the incredibly hard work of our volunteers, supporting and helping our small staff team, there would be no Dartmouth Caring,” she said. “In tough economic times charities like us are going to the wall each and every week – but we continue to thrive and that is thanks to our volunteers helping others in the Dartmouth and district community each and every day.
“I am amazed every time I speak to one of our volunteers how hard they work, how determined they are to help others, and how committed they are to this small but close knit community.”
Dee said that Dartmouth Caring was always hoping to attract more volunteers.
“We are always on the lookout for new volunteers,” she said. “Even if you only have a few hours each month, you could make a massive difference in the community by helping us in some way. We are especially in need of drivers for our transport service – we pay 40p per mile expenses which can be a real help to our volunteers.”
The lunch, attended by more than 30 volunteers and staff, was held at the Bayard’s Cove Inn. It was the first event held at the historic eatery since Charlie and Zuzana Deuchar, who have been running it for more than a year, completed their purchase of the business. Both said they felt it was the perfect way to celebrate: with a community focused event with a lot of their regulars in attendance!
“Charlie, Zuzana and their staff made us all very welcome,” said Dee. “We make sure we have a thank you event each year for our volunteers: it is the least we can do for them after their hard work and dedication. It was a fun and happy event – thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!”
Phil Scoble 