Syston and District Volunteer Centre Recognised by the Rural Community Council

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Syston & District Volunteer Centre are very proud to have been awarded the Community Service Award at the centenary celebration of RCC (Rural Community Council) in recognition of the vital service they provide to vulnerable sectors in the area. The photograph above shows L-R: Mark Smith; Trustee, Lady Gretton; RCC, Christine Ringrose; Trustee, Fiona Henry; Trustee, Martin Traynor; RCC, and Paul Lomas; Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Chairman Paul Lomas stated that the award reflected the significant commitment provided by our volunteer drivers, staff and trustees to ensure that local residents are able to continue a independent lifestyle.
Syston and District Volunteer Centre are a Syston charity that provides transport for the elderly, disabled and rurally isolated in and around Syston. We transport people to hospital appointments, GP appointments plus to the hairdressers, and shopping. We also arrange outings and offer a door to door pick service to all our members.
If you or anyone you know who could benefit from our services please contact our office on 0116 260 7888 and speak to a member of our staff.

L-R Tracey Pollard; RCC, Cllr Dr. Julie Bradshaw; The Mayor of Charnwood, Mark Smith; Trustee, Christine Ringrose; Trustee, Fiona Henry; Trustee, Julie Ellerbeck; Lady Mayoress of Charnwood and Paul Lomas Chairman of the board of Trustees.