The work of volunteers in the Burnham-On-Sea area came under the spotlight on Saturday (June 7th) when a special volunteer day was held.
Run by the Burnham and Highbridge Regeneration Partnership as part of National Volunteer Work, the event was held in Highbridge Community Hall and attracted a steady flow of visitors throughout the day.
“It’s very encouraging that in an age when we often hear that we live in a cash rich, time poor society there are still many people who volunteer and give freely of their time and energy,” said Mayoress Jo Burridge at the opening of Saturday’s event. “This is particularly true in Highbridge and Burnham.”
“Volunteering can be immensely rewarding as well as perhaps giving you the opportunity to meet other people and develop new skills.”
The Mayoress is shown above opening the event with Community Development worker Sue Quatermass; Regeneration Partnership Chairman Rose Parsons; and
