Press Release

RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate – West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713032
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RICHARD BURT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ACTION

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Worcestershire, Richard Burt, yesterday showed his support to Community Action, a Malvern based organisation which provides a vital service for many elderly and housebound people.

Richard spent the day as an escort for ‘ShopAround’, a door to door service which takes people on trips and outings in a minibus adapted for wheelchair users.

Commenting while helping one elderly shopper in Worcester, Richard said:

“Community Action does tremendously valuable work in Worcestershire, helping those who would otherwise be confined to their homes to get out and about.

“It’s clear that many of the people here today see Community Action as more than simply a service for getting their shopping. Trips such as these are something they really look forward to. It’s a chance to get out and see people that they would otherwise miss out on entirely.

“Community Action, like other charities, could always benefit from more help – both financially and from a greater number of volunteers. They provide a lifeline for so many and deserve all the help and support from local and national government that they can get.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Community Action was set up in Malvern in 1972. Today, Community Action Malvern and District have a core of 7 staff & more than 100 volunteers.

Registered as a charity, Community Action is run by an Executive Committee, which is made up of representatives of local charities & voluntary groups which meet to determine policy.

Community Action have 2 minibuses at present and 11 escorts with people getting a trip every 6-8 weeks.

Trips include 'bluebell' and 'daffodil' runs, social outings and 'ShopArounds'.