Mayor’s charity shop workers lunch

The unsung heroines and heroes of the borough’s charity shops were honoured recently by Welwyn Hatfield’s Mayor and Mayoress.

Councillor John Hawkins and his wife Christine were pleased to entertain some of the voluntary workers at a lunch at the Council Offices, which took place on Friday 27 April.

The lunch was attended by volunteers from Welwyn Hatfield Shopmobility, the YMCA, Isabel Hospice and the Connect Club. Councillor Carl Storer, Deputy Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, also attended.

Cllr Hawkins said; “It was our thank you for the hours of unpaid work done by many selfless people. I don’t think they get the recognition they deserve and I wanted them to know that their time and trouble really is appreciated.”

“Being Mayor and Mayoress has been a real eye-opener. We have attended all kinds of engagements and met a lot of people, many of whom, like the charity shop workers, give up a lot of their time each week for the benefit of the community and for no financial reward.

Read the full story in the press release.