Lighthouse Community Group Restarts Events
Hunts Forum member Light House Community Group runs the East Community Centre in Peterborough. Taking over this business in the same week the country entered into its first lockdown back in 2020 was a real challenge, one which they rose up to and are now flourishing on the other side of the Covid-19 restrictions being lifted. The charity are pleased things are now able to return to a newer, more cautious sense of normality and have now been able to start organising events for the community.
On 20th February they held their first community health clinic. This event was set up following a number of concerns raised in the community about difficulties getting appointments with GP’s locally. The event was kindly supported by The Hamptons Hospital Peterborough, who provided doctors and equipment to run a number of health checks at this walk in community health clinic. Nearly 30 people received a range of free checks during this 2 hour event.
The charities second event held on February 26th saw them host a small business market which was opened and supported by Dr Nik Johnson Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and attended by 20 local businesses and charitable organisations. Speaking on behalf of the charity Trustee Cllr Patrick Kadewere said:
“We are acutely aware of the difficulties small businesses have faced throughout the pandemic, whether due to national lockdowns, social distancing measures or not being able to meet clients face to face. We wanted to support our local small businesses get back on their feet through this community event and networking with other small business owners, the day was a great success and we have already started taking bookings for our next event in May”.
For any further information about the charities work please email lighthousecommunitygrouppb@gmail.com
