22 The Kitchen Shop Says Goodbye to Matriach ........................ It is with the greatest sadness to announce that Hilary Woolston, found<strong>in</strong>g partner of The Kitchen Shop, Market Street, <strong>Lichfield</strong>, unfortunately lost her battle with cancer at the end of January. Along with her husband Barry, they set up their cookshop <strong>in</strong> August 1982 and later two of their daughters, Lizzy and Vicky jo<strong>in</strong>ed them. Hilary’s family, friends, shop staff and regular customers will miss her very much <strong>in</strong>deed! A private family funeral will be held on 3rd <strong>March</strong>. Hilary’s family have decided that there will be a memorial and celebration of her life once friends can gather aga<strong>in</strong>. In the meantime, donations can be received for Cancer Research UK and Walsall Palliative Trust Fund <strong>in</strong> her memory. Please contact Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd, 23 Anchor Road, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8PT. Opportunity for a Sales Executive <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> Ltd is expand<strong>in</strong>g! We currently have an opportunity for a Sales Executive to work on our two magaz<strong>in</strong>es – <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> and <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> Rugeley & Cannock Chase. You must be self-motivated and comfortable speak<strong>in</strong>g to clients on the phone as well as face-to-face. A car is essential for this post. For further <strong>in</strong>formation and a full job description, please email helencitylife@gmail.com Support Good Causes with <strong>Lichfield</strong> Community Lottery ................................. Tickets for <strong>Lichfield</strong> Community Lottery will be go<strong>in</strong>g on sale from 2nd <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong>. Each ticket costs just £1 and can help support local charities and good causes. So far, 14 good causes from across <strong>Lichfield</strong> District have signed up to be a part of <strong>Lichfield</strong> Community Lottery follow<strong>in</strong>g the virtual launch <strong>in</strong> January. These <strong>in</strong>clude: Pathway Project, <strong>Lichfield</strong> & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, CACH, Rotary Club of Burntwood and District, Friends of Burntwood Library, Hammerwich Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club, Burntwood Be A Friend, Burntwood St Matthew’s Cricket Club, Chasewater Railway, <strong>Lichfield</strong> Litter Legends, Girlguid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Lichfield</strong> Division, Boley Park Pre-School and COGS Prepares 4 Life CIO. These not-for-profit groups and organisations can set up their own onl<strong>in</strong>e lottery page and, once tickets go on sale, will receive 50p <strong>in</strong> every £1 spent by players who choose to support their cause. A further 10p <strong>in</strong> every pound will go to other local good causes from across the district. <strong>Lichfield</strong> Community Lottery’s first draw is on 10th April. Players have a 1 <strong>in</strong> 50 chance of w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g one of the prizes, which range from the £25,000 jackpot to three extra lottery tickets. To celebrate the first draw there is also an opportunity to w<strong>in</strong> a Mercia Food Hub luxury hamper, packed with locally sourced treats. Local good causes can sign up at www.lichfieldcommunitylottery.co.uk, and the website is also where supporters can buy lottery tickets when they become available <strong>in</strong> <strong>March</strong>, as well as read regular updates. Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Feature The Joy of a Familiar Face .................................... Local home care provider Visit<strong>in</strong>g Angels has been successful <strong>in</strong> deliver<strong>in</strong>g a different standard of care to families <strong>in</strong> East Staffordshire. For many receiv<strong>in</strong>g care there is often little consistency or cont<strong>in</strong>uity of care. Owner, Andrew Lofts, says: “I could see the problem comes from high staff turnover.” Visit<strong>in</strong>g Angels is a proudly carer-centric home care provider. By look<strong>in</strong>g after our staff with fairer pay and benefits, it believes these problems can be stopped. Andrew cont<strong>in</strong>ues: “Our staff turnover is much lower than the <strong>in</strong>dustry average and for clients this means the visits happen when they choose. “The unique th<strong>in</strong>g about Visit<strong>in</strong>g Angels is that you get to choose the carer who visits you. You will meet the carer before you decide whether you would like them to support you. We select the carers who we believe will match the client well and then <strong>in</strong>troduce them to the client and their family.” Andrew concludes it’s not just about keep<strong>in</strong>g people safe: “As well as ensur<strong>in</strong>g that people are protected, the same carer com<strong>in</strong>g each time means our clients get to know their Angel and there is joy from spend<strong>in</strong>g time with a familiar face. When dur<strong>in</strong>g the pandemic the advice has been that our elderly loved ones should not leave their home, I am proud to say that we are fight<strong>in</strong>g lonel<strong>in</strong>ess by ensur<strong>in</strong>g a regular visit from a friendly face.” Visit<strong>in</strong>g Angels is based <strong>in</strong> Burton on Trent and covers Burton, Tamworth and <strong>Lichfield</strong>. For more <strong>in</strong>formation call 01283 319400.
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