PRESS RELEASE
Issued by:
Councillor Gill Gardiner
Date of Issue: Nov 7th 2005
Contact phone numbers:
0151 625 2738
07803 065578

‘MEALS ON WHEELS' WEEK
“We need to recruit more volunteers”

Liberal Democrat Councillors Gill Gardiner and Peter Reisdorf joined Meals on Wheels staff in Greasby today as part of ‘Meals on Wheels Week' hoping to raise awareness and recruit more volunteers for the service.

Greasby, Frankby, Irby ward Councillor Gill Gardiner said,

“We wanted to show our support for an invaluable service which ensures that every client gets a hot dinner every day. The service is in need of more recruits if it is to run smoothly. I know what a massive contribution WRVS makes to the well-being of many of the vulnerable house-bound people of Wirral.  I do hope that more volunteers come forward to enable the work to continue.” 

WRVS operate Wirral's Meals On Wheels service to the elderly and housebound.  In order to attract more volunteers to assist in the smooth operation of the service the organisation is holding a Meals on Wheels week between 7th and the 11th November. 

Primarily they need to attract younger volunteers so that the service has a future. Although drivers need to be over the age of 21, helpers can be as young as 16. 

Anyone who would like to have a go and see just what is involved in making sure every client gets a hot dinner every day is invited to ring the Meals on Wheels office on (0151)-638-5960. They will be pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in supporting this valuable service.

For further information contact :
WRVS Meals on Wheels Paula Jackson 0151 638 5960
Cllr Gill Gardiner 0780 306 5578 / 0151 625 2738
Cllr Peter Reisdorf 0151 625 9274

Cllrs Peter Reisdorf (L) and Gill Gardiner (R) with volunteers Jake Bruer
and Vera Copeland delivering meals to Redcroft in Greasby


Cllr Peter Reisdorf (L) with Volunteer driver Jake Bruer delivering
a hot meal to Redcroft resident Mr Jackson in Greasby.