How to help
If you have some time to spare why not share it with us and get involved
in some of the events in and around the village.
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members"
Current call for help
Any current support that may be required for village events etc will be posted here. Please check back regularly.
Some residents may no longer be able to receive the Whatlington News unless new volunteers come forward to help with deliveries. The future of the delivery service has been
thrown into doubt by a shortage of people to put the newsletter through doors, particularly in the Woodmans Oak Road area
of the village. The problem has been made more acute
by the fact Ken Jones, who has overseen the distribution
for many years, is moving out of the area early next year.
Editor Steve Turner says "While there is always the possibility of receiving digital issues via email or village websites, I know an overwhelming majority of villagers favour the hard copy version put through their letterboxes. But there is a very real danger this may not be possible for many residents in the future.
It's not an onerous task - about an hour every two months."
Can you help?
Call Steve Turner on 07941 669678 or email steveturner807@gmail.com
Helping Hands
A volunteer service that will help residents.
This may include transportation, collecting medications
to small amounts of shopping and
sitting chatting to someone.
If you are able to offer some help, however small,
or would like some more information please contact
Sandie Sullivan on 07939 025828
or click the button below.
Similarly, if you would like some support yourself
please get in touch
Can you help?
Whatlington's defibrillator is in a cabinet on the wall of the Royal Oak and if you live close by would you be prepared to offer to collect the kit and take it to the scene of an emergency in one of the outlying parts of the village? It would involve offering your phone number to be publicised in the
Whatlington News, village website and noticeboards.
If you can help please get in touch.
Can you be a JCR support worker
Are you a kind-hearted and caring individual looking for a fulfilling job?
The Joint Community Rehabilitation (JCR) team at East Sussex County Council is looking for support workers. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives, helping them regain their independence after hospital stays, injury or illness. As a JCR Support Worker you'll visit clients in their homes, supporting them as they recover and build their confidence. You don't need formal qualifications, just a caring attitude and a desire to help others. JCR provides all the necessary training to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.
"The best thing about being a support worker is that I get to see lots of different people in lots of different situations. It's very rewarding and fills me with a lot of pride." - Dan, JCR Support Worker
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For more information, visit the JCR support worker page or click here and watch their video to see how you can transform lives with JCR.