We thanked her for her dedication to the community last month during National Volunteers Week and Maureen’s next charity table top sale will go ahead in her memory on the 20th August at Morland Community Hub to raise funds for RNLI and the Hub.
Sally Hill, Community Connector at LiveWest said: “So many people will miss Mo, including me. She was committed to her local community and Oldway Close residents. She held a Jubilee event for her neighbours, bringing everyone together for a wonderful celebration and great memories.”
“In August, I hope to support a cream tea and table top sale at Maureen’s beloved Morland Community Hub, to raise funds for the RNLI, Maureen’s favourite charity and all in her memory.”
Not only did she keep people supplied with food and support and during and between lockdowns with her meals on wheels services, she also managed a senior group weekly to meet up, make crafts and enjoy socialisation for over 10 years.
Maureen said previously: “I really enjoy helping people. I have just organised a day trip for 40 seniors, including LiveWest residents. If I didn’t do it, many of them would not get out at all, and they all love it, when they do.”
Maureen is well known in the community for all that she gave. Her jumble and table-top sales, have helped to raise over £2,500 for charities including Burnham Lifeboat, Air Ambulance, Secret World, The local Stroke Club, MacMillan and Cancer research and includes £550 towards the vital and local Morland Community Hub. Maureen also volunteered at Elizabeth Court for older people, where she ran weekly bingo and craft sessions, which helps the residents to keep mentally active and feel part of the community.
Some of the amounts Maureen has raised for local community groups and charities are the following:
• MacMillan - £850
• Secret World ( a local animal charity ) - £250
• Local Stroke Club - £250
• Burnham LifeBoat - £550
• Air Ambulance - £500
• Morland Community Hub - £550