Aurora Foodbank Ladies 46 Aurora Foodbank Ladies

Between April and July ShepperBetween April and July Shepperton Rotary Aurora and other ton Rotary Aurora and other groups have donated bags of food groups have donated bags of food to the Jubilee Church Collection to the Jubilee Church Collection Centre in Manygate Lane where Centre in Manygate Lane where the church members and volunthe church members and volunteers have been providing for 48 teers have been providing for 48 households (nearly 900 individuhouseholds (nearly 900 individuals) every week. als) every week. To make this happen, the memTo make this happen, the members of Aurora have helped to bers of Aurora have helped to publicise, distribute leaflets and publicise, distribute leaflets and collect sort food, toiletries and collect sort food, toiletries and other essentials during the COVID lockdown. Although always keeping the required other essentials during the COVID lockdown. Although always keeping the required distancing regulations, we have never been closer, working as a team helping those in distancing regulations, we have never been closer, working as a team helping those in need in and around our community. need in and around our community. There has been an overwhelming response and many messages of appreciation from There has been an overwhelming response and many messages of appreciation from those struggling during this difficult time but the challenge goes on; we see no end! those struggling during this difficult time but the challenge goes on; we see no end! We trust that our boxes will continue to be filled to overflowing at our collection We trust that our boxes will continue to be filled to overflowing at our collection points, Burchetts Way behind the High Street, Grove points, Burchetts Way behind the High Street, Grove Road off Manygate Lane, the Towpath near ShepperRoad off Manygate Lane, the Towpath near Shepperton Lock, Thamesfield Court and Church Road. ton Lock, Thamesfield Court and Church Road. Thank you to all those who have supported the foodThank you to all those who have supported the foodbank at this time! bank at this time!

We always love seeing local photos taken by We always love seeing local photos taken by you. Thanks to this months contributors Shirley you. Thanks to this months contributors Shirley Green and Heather Percy. Do send any photos Green and Heather Percy. Do send any photos to monica@villagematters.co.uk to monica@villagematters.co.uk Heather Percy shared this stunning sunset Heather Percy shared this stunning sunset photo taken at Ryepeck Meadow photo taken at Ryepeck Meadow

Thanks to Shirley Green for her “geese standing to Thanks to Shirley Green for her “geese standing to attention” attention at Laleham ” at Laleham

A tenacious young local lad is raising money for MIND. If you can help him, it would mean a lot. A Shepperton resident for 16 years, Benji Duncan leftThamesmead earlier this year. As someone with ADHD and Aspergers he understands all too well how tough this period has been for many and how fortunate he has been. He therefore decided to train and run a marathondistance of 26.6 miles completinghis marathonin October. He has set a £5,000 target and is already close to £1,800 in just a few weeks through friendschool teachers and neighbours. In Benji’s words “I'm raising money to benefit Mind (NAMH), and any donation you can make will help make an impact. I’m using lockdown to raise money and awareness of mental health issues by training and running a full marathon distance. Lockdown is tough for all but particularly those with mental health issues so thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me personally”. www.gofundme.com Search: Benji's £5,000 charity marathon

or follow this link:

Benji out training for his marathon

https://www.gofundme.com/f/benjis-5000-charity-marathon