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News from The Big Lottery
Basingstoke NeighbourCare has succeeded in obtaining funding from the Big Lottery in order to carry out a targeted volunteer recruitment campaign.  More information coming soon.

New Chairman at AGM
     
NeighbourCare welcomed a new Chairman at their recent AGM.

Frank McKenna retired as Chairman following a long and very appreciated service with the local charity. Frank became the Treasurer for NeighbourCare in 2004. In December 2008 he undertook the role of Acting Chair and was elected to the Chair in June 2009.

During Frank’s time with NeighbourCare he has seen the charity weather a particularly difficult funding crisis and emerge in better shape to serve the community.

In the last two years, NeighbourCare has developed a befriending scheme in partnership with Basingstoke Voluntary Services, diversifying its range of services.

Frank said “NeighbourCare is an extraordinary force in local community service, powered by its dedicated staff and indomitable volunteers.

I am delighted that Colin Hunsley, with his experience and enthusiasm, has been elected Chair to lead the charity during these difficult times and to guide it on its future course.”

   Frank McKenna, The Countess of Portsmouth and Colin Hunsley
New Chairman
Colin Hunsley, the new Chairman joined NeighbourCare in October last year as a Trustee. Colin has had many years experience as a Trustee with Action Medical Research based in Horsham and has a wealth of experience to bring to the table.

Colin said “I was keen to bring my knowledge of charity work to benefit local activities and feel I could not have found a more worthy cause than Basingstoke NeighbourCare, given it is at the heart of helping people in real need here on our doorstep.”

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Basingstoke Adult Befriending Service
Babs training   In Partnership with Basingstoke Voluntary Services, Basingstoke NeighbourCare became the key point of contact for BABS in July 2010. We have already managed to enhance the lives of the clients already receiving visits. We are working hard to recruit more volunteers for this service.

BNC presented the BABS project to the South East Community Empowerment Awards 2010 where it received a Highly Commended Certificate.

 

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Basingstoke NeighbourCare’s French Connection

When Lady Portsmouth opened her garden and grounds in June 2010 to raise money to help NeighbourCare about 35 French visitors came too.

The French visitors were from Alencon which is twinned with Basingstoke. Each year the friends of Basingstoke either visit or host friends of Alencon.

NeighbourCare were delighted that the Mayor Cllr. Keith Chapman, accompanied by his wife, opened the event.		 Lady Portsmouth with the Mayor and his wife

“The gardens and grounds were in top condition. The NeighbourCare supporters were very impressed” said Sean Keating.

Frank McKenna, chair of NeighbourCare, “said thanks to the Mayor and to Lady Portsmouth, a warm welcome to our visitors and expressed delight at the success of the afternoon” Approximately £1000 was raised.