Report of the AGM held on March 26 in the Village Hall.
I was very sorry to report that we had lost two wonderful people during the year, who were great supporters of Care. Barbara Pearce and Tony Plessner both  did a lot for Care and will be sadly missed.  We had, sadly, also lost two of our clients, Sheila Hudson and Stella Barker.
At the moment we have 52 clients on our records and 64 volunteers, both duty officers and drivers.   We took 102 calls for assistance, one less than the previous year.  10 trips to Watford General and 16 to Hemel Hempstead Hosital, 56 to various surgeries and 20 “others” such as dentists, physios etc.
Last year, at the very kind invitation of Peter and Brenda Berners-Price, we held a tea party for our clients at White Gates, Commonwood.   In spite of the heavens opening, we all had a wonderful time, it really was a great get together and Peter and Brenda have been generous enough to invite us again this year on Thursday, 3 July.  A big thank you to them both for offering to host, once again, what will be a lovely occasion. Invitations will be sent to all our clients nearer the time.
Another big “thank you” must go to all our volunteers, some of whom have themselves undergone surgery in the past few months.  All those who arrange the weekly/monthly rotas, take daily requests from our clients and those who drive them to their appointments, wait and bring them safely home. 
I had asked the management committee for their opinion on running a course given by the Red Cross.  With their approval, I will be arranging a “Save a life” course which will last for 3 hours for all volunteers of Chipperfield Care.   This could literally help to save someones life in an emergency before the paramedics arrive on the scene.  
I have now been organiser for one year and this job has been made easier for me with the support given by Shelagh Nicholls, Chairman, Sue Ellis, Secretary and Vic Archer, Treasurer, so I would like to thank them very much and, of course, all our wonderful volunteers.   Care would be nothing without you, you make an enormous difference to our clients lives, all of you play a part in helping those less fortunate than ourselves and I would like to tell you how much you are appreciated for all that you do.  
Ann Soanes
If you feel that you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, please give me a call on 01923 262756.