b'Small acts of kindness You may not think that life in lockdown has many positives, yet in these uncertain times a wave of kindness and voluntary action is sweeping across the nation. Todays spotlight is firmly focused on the UKs heroic frontline NHS staff and key workers. And rightly so. But there are many kind deeds happening in our community too.Sad newsEvery little helps Calum Beaton, our wonderful colleague, Id love to givepassed away on 24 March. He had been the Resident Scheme Manager at her a hug Greenfields, Cuffley, since April 2016 and was highly respected by residents Letchworth Garden City residentsand colleagues alike. Margaret and Mike Durrant haveHe is greatly missed and our thoughts been helping an elderly neighbourare with his family and friends.for many years. They have stepped up their efforts during lockdown:Its human nature to want to help, said Margaret. She really enjoys chatting with us. Id love to give her a hug, but I cant do that nowVisitbecause of social distancing.Tony Stevens lives at our Woodsideour new House Sheltered Scheme in Welwyn Garden City. Describedwebsite by Scheme Manager Christine Prescod as the life and soul of the place, during lockdown he has incorporated shopping errands forHave you seen our new websitehis fellow residents as part of his(www.fgch.co.uk) yet? Its the go-to place daily exercise routine.for information about our services and updates on our response to the pandemic. Everyone has their own way ofIf you have any suggestions for helping out, said Tony. If anyoneimprovement, including new article ideas needs any shopping done orand updating existing content, please prescriptions collected, Im alwaysemail us (enquiries@fgch.co.uk).Margaret compiles a weeklyhappy to help. Whatever you canshopping list for her neighbour anddo for others during this crazyWed love to hear from you.rings it through to the Letchworthsituation will make a difference. Isolation Group, which collectsEvery little helps.and delivers the order. I unpack the shopping and put it all away for her, she said. I do her washing andIts competition time! another neighbour cuts her grass and tidies her garden. Theres aName our newsletter for a chance to WIN a 50 voucher. Were a housing little group of us who all help eachassociation built on a rich history of resident involvement and engagement.other.With that in mind we are running a competition to name this newsletter, which The neighbours daughter said:aims to keep you up to date on all things FGCH-related. Margaret and Mike are amazingEmail your suggestions to enquiries@fgch.co.uk, pass them on to your Scheme and so caring. Knowing they areManager or pop them in the post to our head office at Pioneer House. Please there puts my mind at rest.remember to include your name and contact telephone number. The closing date for this competition is 30 June, after which a panel of judges will review all the entries and select the winner.CONTACT US:First Garden Cities Homes, Head Office, Pioneer House, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden CitySG6 1NY orFirst Garden Cities Homes, 10 Parkway, Welwyn Garden CityAL8 6HGTel: 01462 683307Tel: 01707 390044 Email: enquiries@fgch.co.ukFGCH Residents newsletter|Page 4'