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Join in! event a major success
Posted Nov 1st, 2011
The “Join in!” event in Kington on 29th October was a major success. The showcase event was to get the Kington groups networking and engaging new ‘recruits’. The feedback from everyone was overwhelmingly positive.
Hosted by Marches Access Point (MAP) and supported by Herefordshire Voluntary Action the event was held at The Burton Hotel, Kington on Saturday 29th October, 2011.
Groups reported that the event helped them build links with other groups and successfully recruit new volunteers. Over 40 Kington groups took part and over 250 people attended the event. Six groups recruited new volunteers and others reported enquiries and interest from many others.
Cllr Bob Widdowson, Mayor of Kington said, ‘Kington depends on its community volunteers for so much. “Join in!” was a great opportunity to see what they do and for them to encourage people to volunteer. MAP is to be congratulated for organising “Join in! It was truly a catalyst for community engagement.’
Groups attending included the British Red Cross, Community Wheels, Kington Country Market, Kington Allotments Association, Kington Horticultural Society, the Luncheon Club and day centre, Kington Lions, the local Police and Fire Services.
