Take the pledge to Make a Difference through volunteering in Cheshire

Nov 7 2011 Chester Chronicle

CHESTER MP Stephen Mosley is taking the pledge to encourage people throughout Chester to give time to benefit the local community.

He teamed up with pop mogul Pete Waterman and BBC Radio Five Live presenter Rachel Burden for the CSV Make a Difference Day.

Pete Waterman and Rachel Burden have given MPs across the nation a ‘pledge kit’ with a host of ideas to benefit others, such as writing letters and drawing pictures to sick children in hospitals, baking a chocolate fridge cake to donate to a lonely neighbour, homeless shelter or nursing home, planting a mini meadow in a local park to attract wildlife or even knitting blankets for lonely pets in shelters.

CSV Make a Difference Day ambassador, Pete Waterman, said: “Rachel and I are encouraging MPs and people of all ages to take part in CSV Make a Difference Day to combat feelings of isolation, loneliness and anxiety, as well as making local communities a happier, more welcoming place.

“Get to know your neighbours, make friends, get fit and transform the place where you live into a beautiful haven.

“Lift community spirits by organising a garden makeover, street party or bingo evening at a homeless shelter, nursing home or hospital ward. Even simple changes like reporting faulty street lights can have a positive impact in strengthening communities.”

The campaign is looking to empower lonely and isolated people as well as individuals and groups to volunteer this year.

To find out more about volunteering call freephone 0800 284 533 or email difference@csv.org.uk or go online at www.csv.org.uk/difference.