Donemana Hav
Chair
erson's Re
ort
151A
ril 2022-31$t March 2023
This is the Annual Report for Donemana Haven for year ending 31 $t March 2023 which
l am delighted to do.
It still has been a challenging and successful year with the cost-of-living increase
affecting rural dwellers.
We are pleased to report that we are still maintaining a reliable services of meals on
wheels to dwellers in the Donemana, Artigarrfan, Ballymagorry, Bready and
Magheramason areas. This is a life line for many vulnerable elderly people who are
housebound and continue to live in their own homes and maybe the Volunteer is the
only person they will see that day.
The luncheon club has resumed and numbers are 6-10 members, This service helps
members with social isolation and mental health within our rural area. We have also
linked up with the CARE programme which has a social Tuesday class after the
luncheon Club 1 pm - 2:30pm which provides different activities
l am pleased to report that we have been successful in securing funding from DAERA
Micro grants and Dalradian Gold. We purchase Teapotslcoffeepots, counter top boiler
and a pop-up marquee which will be used at the Luncheon club and other events
including outside events with the DAREA Funding. The Dalradian fund was used for
meals on whe81s van running costs. The funding ensures we can still continue to
deliver an affordable service for all older people within the Community area.
Finally, I would like to thank our funders, Volunteers and Hilltop café who deliver this
service, without volunteer support and dedication we would not b8 able to provide this
valuable service to the elderly people in the area. Thank you also to all those who
have supported and will continue to support us in Dennett Interchange and also to
everyone who rec8ives Luncheon Clublmeals on wheels service.
Angela Hamilton
Chairperson