The latest Bag2school collection raised £649 for St Johns, St Marys and Willink Schools. 1623kgs of clothes, shoes, handbags, soft toys, towels and bedding were collected from the houses in Mortimer by a band of volunteers. Our grateful thanks must go to Dad's Shop who kindly loaned us the use of their van, as John Bull's van, which we usual use, was stolen recently.

The latest round of MVP Theatre Trips was well received by all. Phantom of the Opera and The Mousetrap are full and, at time of writing, (27th Feb) there are just five tickets remaining for the carols at the Royal Albert Hall in December.

Representatives from the MVP Lunch Club were invited to attend a West Berks conference on Social Isolation and Loneliness on the 8th February. Keynote speakers included Richard Benyon and Mims Davies, the Minister for Sport and Civil Society, welcoming the chance to meet those in communities that have come up with their own unique ways to help ease social isolation and loneliness.

As MVP lunch club fell on Valentine’s Day we decided something a bit special was called for. Not only did our lunch guests get a special meal but each and everyone got a hand made valentines card!