Community action on the Old Dean

Michael Gove MP joined Trefor Hogg, County Councillor for Camberley East, and Lewis Mears, to see first hand the great work that takes place on the Old Dean, starting with a church service and community breakfast at St. Martin's.

They visited the Free Food Stall, started by Reverend Chris Richardson and Trefor as part of the Old Dean Community Group, where Shaun Garrett on hand helping set-up the stall for the day. The stall provides free fruit, vegetables and a range of other groceries to those in need, and cook up some delicious food to provide free hot meals.

Commenting, Michael said:

"I was in Old Dean visiting the Free Community Breakfast and the Free Food Stall at St Martin’s Church. It was so wonderful to see the brilliant work being done to support the local community, bringing so many people together every week."

 

Pictured, Michael with Shaun, Trefor and Lewis at the Free Food Stall on the Old Dean

 

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