CHARITY VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED AT RECEPTION

The contribution made by volunteers to Norfolk’s sight loss charity was celebrated at a party for over 100 of them in Norwich – with two individuals recognised for 20 years service.

The Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) held its annual volunteers reception at its Bradbury Activity Centre off Edward Street, recognising the work done by the charity’s team of over 250 volunteers, who help the NNAB by running sports and leisure activities, advising at eye clinics, driving, fundraising, escorting and guiding, and working in the charity’s equipment and information centres.

The Lord Mayor of Norwich Cllr David Fullman and the Mayor of Great Yarmouth Cllr Kerry Robinson-Payne presented long service certificates to a number of volunteers who had reached significant milestones – including Malcolm Ireson and Carol Clarke, both of whom have notched up two decades with the charity.

Also receiving certificates were Robert Knights (15 years), Dennis Bartrum (10 years), and Alice Lince, David Street and Keith riley (five years).

“Without our wonderful volunteers we would simply not be able to offer the range of services that we do to visually impaired people across Norfolk,” said NNAB acting chief executive Julie Lythgoe.  “We are incredibly lucky not just to have so many of them, but because they are also incredibly loyal.

“The demand for our services continues to grow, and we would very much welcome anyone who is thinking of becoming a volunteer.  It is a richly rewarding thing to do.”

Anyone who would like more information about becoming a volunteer for the NNAB can contact office@nnab.org.uk or call 01603 629558.