I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of our Board of Trustees to say a hug thank you to all our staff, volunteers, shedders, customers, funders and partners agencies for their help and commitment during the last 12 months.

Without this commitment we would struggle to fulfil our objectives around alleviating social isolation through projects and services across North Dorset.

In these very uncertain times, it seems wrong to be asking for more volunteers, but the reality is that without greater numbers our Meals-on-Wheels Scheme will be under threat. Both our café and charity shop also need volunteers.

So, I say a huge thank you to you all. Have a great Christmas! Friends of Stour Connect would not be the same without you.

Andy Watson, Chairperson