The Russels Day Centre is a long-running social club for the elderly and vulnerable. The staff are all volunteers except for management. Together, they provide bathing services, three-course meals, entertainment, activities, manicures, hairstyling and so much more.
‘Russels Day Centre is a fun place to go and you always get a laugh according to my mum Esther,’ said Ellen Hughes, on behalf of the Le Friec family.
‘They have a lovely meal plus entertainment. Something is always going on to make the day interesting. All the helpers go out of their way to make it a pleasant day out.
‘The elderly need to be looked after. At first my mum was nervous about going, but they’re so welcoming – my mum loves it now and goes three times a week. Instead of sitting at home, reminiscing, she now has other things going on to pass the time.’
‘We couldn’t operate without an incredible team of volunteers,’ said Denise Cohu, the manager of the centre.
Alex Jenner has been nominated for Bailiwick Community Hero, sponsored by the Fort Group
Anita Carey has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Anita Davies has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, which is sponsored by The Fort Group.
Bernie Le Gallais has been nominated for Bailiwick Community Hero sponsored by the Fort Group
Brian Allen has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, which is sponsored by The Fort Group.
Chas Linsell has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Debbie Duport has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award sponsored by the Fort Group.
Geoff Simon has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award.
Helen Sarchet has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Jason Rostron has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Jim Phillips has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
‘Amazing and tireless’ Liz Stonebridge has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Peter Turton has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, which is sponsored by the Fort Group.
St Peter's Floral Group has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Sue Devine has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by the Fort Group.
Tamara O'Brien has been nominated for the Bailiwick Community Hero award, sponsored by The Fort Group.