The Thorngate Village Care group supports residents who live in the four villages of East and West Tytherley, East Dean and Lockerley. It was formed in 1992 when it became apparent that some people were falling through the net of support previously provided by either social services, health service or local family members.
The Midthorngate Care Group comprises a team of around 30 volunteers who believe that community starts within the community. We are all DBS checked and have appropriate car insurance. We are supported by the Good Neighbours Network www.goodneighbours.org.uk. New volunteers are most welcome. Most requests involve taking people by car to appointments at hospitals or local surgeries or accessing shops, post office or village coffee shop. The group sends flowers to those who have come out of hospital, had a baby or been bereaved and need support. We can help with other one-off or more unusual requests as needed.
We are supported by grants from Test Valley Borough Council and the local Parish Councils in addition to fundraising and donations by users of the service. Volunteers can claim mileage expenses for journeys they undertake.
Requests for help can be made to any co-ordinator. For Lockerley and East Dean contact Diana 07464 95 67 59 or Liz 017 94 34 09 93. For the Tytherleys contact Barbara 017 94 34 16 72, Julie 017 94 34 08 50 or Lucia 07799 56 10 29.