Dear Sir,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Rotary club and fellow Rotarians for their instant decision and generous donation to Alan and Lisa Maddison who had been without heating since 24th December (with no help from Durham Social Services).

I would also like to thank other friends and acquaintances who kindly donated to the cost of the new boiler to which are the following people: House of Eden (Nursery School), Honest John and the Huntington’s Disease Association.

Furthermore, can I thank Hannan Plumbing & Heating who kindly gave up his Sunday to replace the boiler after seeing how bad the situation was.

I would also like to say thank you to “Helping Hands” a charity who I contacted on Thursday and came out Friday afternoon with food parcels to help the family in this situation.

We are still in need of donations, so if anyone can help please contact me on 07772 921166 or drop in at The Cubby on Greenwell Road.

Alan gave up his job as an accountant to look after his wife Lisa, who has Huntington’s Disease and was in hospital twice last year with double pneumonia, so it was essential that the work was carried out as soon as possible.

Yours thankfully

Bill Blenkinsopp