Celebration for Central Bedfordshire volunteers
Thursday, 23 May 2024
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming afternoon tea event dedicated to celebrating local volunteers who contribute so much to the community's well-being.
The annual Cheering Volunteering event, in partnership with Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) and Beds RCC (Rural Communities Charity), is now in its eleventh year. It will take place on Thursday June 27, from 5pm to 7.30pm at the Priory House Café, set in the council’s offices in Chicksands, Shefford.
Attendees will be joined by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Major Simon Sadler TD VR; Chairman of the Council, Councillor Gareth Mackey; and Councillor Rebecca Hares, Executive Member for Health and Community Liaison.
On arrival, volunteers will be given the option to join in with a ‘wellbeing walk’ in the nearby Campton Plantation before the start of proceedings.
Councillor Rebecca Hares said:
We are immensely grateful for the dedication and generosity of our volunteers. They uplift our communities and make Central Bedfordshire a better place for all. This afternoon tea event is a small token of our immense appreciation for their invaluable contributions.
She added:
The event will provide a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to meet up, connect, share experiences, and celebrate their collective achievements. Helping others by volunteering can be so rewarding, and with local businesses sponsoring this event and donating prizes it is a great way for us to celebrate and thank our volunteers for what they do.
The event is being laid on exclusively for local volunteers, who are cordially invited to attend this special occasion. Guests can look forward to an afternoon filled with delicious treats, entertainment and heartfelt appreciation.
This year’s Cheering Volunteering is being sponsored by Grand Union Housing Group, Peabody Community Foundation and FCC Environmental.
Volunteers can book tickets through Eventbrite.
For more information about the afternoon tea event please email: Partnerships.CommunityEngagementTeam@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 27 Time: 5pm to 7:30pm Venue: Priory House Cafe, Shefford
Find out more about volunteering opportunities across Central Bedfordshire.