Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Warden, Chris Poore, recently received a Service Recognition Award from the Storrington and Pulborough District Rotary Club. The certificate states the award is for his “outstanding contribution to the Storrington Community in supporting our young people, the aged and those with additional needs.”
Chris, who has been a Neighbourhood Warden for five years, works hard to secure funding for events and activities that benefit the local community. He works in partnership with charities, groups, Horsham District Council and Storrington & Sullington Parish Council to set up various initiatives.
Just a few of his recent successes include setting up the Cuppa and Chat sessions, setting up the support group for parents/carers of young people with Autism and Special Educational Needs, getting funding for and running the local Fun Days, organising dog behaviourist sessions, and taking more elderly residents out for pottery painting.
Chris commented:
I feel a bit embarrassed about receiving this award as I’m just doing my job – but it’s lovely to be recognised. I’d like to share this award with our other Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Warden, John Sampson, and the local businesses and groups that support our initiatives in the village.
For more information about Horsham District Council's Neighbourhood Warden services, visit our wardens webpage.