4 May 2010
George recently spent the day visiting several charities and action groups in Dereham.
The day started at Dereham Cancer Care, an organisation run by volunteers from a portacabin that offers support and information to cancer patients and their families. Many of the volunteers have suffered from cancer themselves, and they also offer alternative therapies such as aromatherapy.
George then went to Mencap the charity focused on providing information and services to people with learning disabilities, where George spoke to a group of about 30 people who were concerned about the closure of day centres in Norfolk. George has since signed up to the Mencap election pledge.
Meeting Point - a centre for over-55s was next, before finally finishing by singing songs with the folks at the Tony Boothman Day Care Centre.
George said afterwards "These are real examples of the strong society we have around us. Inspiring causes, being tackled by inspiring people. I'm extremely grateful to all of the organisations for accommodating me and letting me learn a little bit about the challenges they face. The day centres are the heart of the community for many of our older residents, and I'm sorry I was a little behind schedule for the people at Meeting Point."
Photo: George visits Dereham Cancer Care.
The day started at Dereham Cancer Care, an organisation run by volunteers from a portacabin that offers support and information to cancer patients and their families. Many of the volunteers have suffered from cancer themselves, and they also offer alternative therapies such as aromatherapy.
George then went to Mencap the charity focused on providing information and services to people with learning disabilities, where George spoke to a group of about 30 people who were concerned about the closure of day centres in Norfolk. George has since signed up to the Mencap election pledge.
Meeting Point - a centre for over-55s was next, before finally finishing by singing songs with the folks at the Tony Boothman Day Care Centre.
George said afterwards "These are real examples of the strong society we have around us. Inspiring causes, being tackled by inspiring people. I'm extremely grateful to all of the organisations for accommodating me and letting me learn a little bit about the challenges they face. The day centres are the heart of the community for many of our older residents, and I'm sorry I was a little behind schedule for the people at Meeting Point."
Photo: George visits Dereham Cancer Care.
