By Dan Barron and Sam Dixon, Heart of the Community Team
As the Heart for the community project is ending, we wanted to be able to give something back to the volunteers that have participated in the project over the last 3 years. We have met some wonderful people who have stood up to positively impact their community. They have put the interest of others before themselves and have brought a real sense of community to Rotherham.
We didn’t just invite the Community leaders we invited volunteers who do the small tasks that go unnoticed at times and those that help out when they could. The heart of the community has been about bringing the community together and highlighting that people can support positive change in different ways. We wanted to give a shout out to the unsung heroes. We created an event specifically for our volunteers to relax, have some food and music at the Rotherham Titans Rugby club and enjoy the afternoon. Including Rotherfed staff we had 41 people join us for the celebration.
This project wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers. Their commitment has transformed isolated communities and created lasting positive change.
Their passion and selflessness have been the driving force behind this project’s success.
“Thank you for everything you have done and the impact you have had on the community and myself. You will be missed, and I’ll remember when I’m taking over the world. Lots of Love and well wishes.”
Talk n Train
“Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Community Tree. We will miss you both so much. Lots of Love from the committee at the community Tree. We love you loads xx.”
The Community Tree Committee
“Thank you for all your help and putting up with me and a big thankyou for all of the support from DEHT Greenspaces. We love you both xxx.”
Nicola (The DEHT committee)
“Thankyou for your help and assistance over the
Warreners Drive Residents
last few years and for tolerating the absolute DIN!! Created at the coffee
mornings at Warreners Centre on Wednesday mornings. Very Best wishes to you
both in your future ventures xx.“
“Thank you for all you have done.”
Margaret
“The venue was perfect for our volunteers to be able to socialise and talk openly about what they are achieving in their communities. The place had a real earthy feel and made a real difference as there was no corporate feel to it.”
RotherFed
