A TEAM of hardworking members of the community is looking for new challenges to help anyone who needs a helping hand.

Darlington’s “hit squad” offers its services to people in the town who need a bit of extra help.

The team, made up of members from Darlington Rotary, has already completed dozens of tasks in and around the town, including tidying gardens, churchyards, care homes, a children’s nursery, pathways, overgrown spaces and other jobs.

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Hit Squad leader Alan Cowie said: “People may find themselves unable to cope or do the work themselves because of ill health, bereavement or lack of funding. They may be shy or embarrassed or just don’t know where to go to ask for help, which is where we come in.

“People may also have a friend or relative who is struggling, and would welcome some company and support to get things done.”

The service is free of charge but contributions are accepted for the Rotary charity fund, which helps causes in Darlington and beyond.

The team will consider and challenge but project are reviewed to check they are cases of genuine need.

He added: “We are a group of enthusiastic and cheerful individuals that have been helping people for some years, and we’d like to spread the word and help more deserving individuals and organisations in the area.”

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If you know of a genuine case and would like more information contact Alan on 0777 151 7197 or email alan@cowieconsulting.net.

 

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