3 Ventnor Projects were given a High Sheriff Award at a meeting of the Ventnor Town Council earlier this week.
Baby Box Isle of Wight, Better Days Café, and the Well-being Café are to receive the awards at the meeting on Monday 13th February.
The High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, had received a nomination from a local resident who was very impressed by the work and dedication of the 3 organisations.
Baby Box Isle of Wight provides nappies, baby food, clothing, and essentials to families across the island. Baby Box has also established a Community Pantry with over 200 members and manage Ventnor Community Foodbank – set up by volunteers in response to the proposed closure of the local food bank. Bay Box and the Foodbank are open access and do not require a referral or voucher.
Better Days Café offers a warm and inclusive space at its café on the High Street and provides support to people with learning disabilities and mental health issues to gain confidence and life skills. There are a range of activities available, including a chess club, choir and parent and toddler group.
Ventnor Well-being Café has 100 members and meets four times a week at the Green Room, Salisbury Gardens. It provides a safe space for people with anxiety or that are socially isolated. Members decide on activities – gardening, crafts, games, and trips.
Mayor of Ventnor Steph Toogood congratulated these fabulous organisations on receiving their awards.
Steph Toogood said:
“Ventnor is very community minded as these High Sheriff awards show. All of these groups are helped by teams of volunteers who have seen them grow from small beginnings to substantial organisations providing much needed assistance where needed. Ventnor Town Council and I recognise these wonderful achievements.”
