Teenager's Volunteer Work Praised at Retirement Housing Scheme

Fourteen-year-old Tilly Hobbs has been lauded for her dedication to her grandmother and the residents of The Guinness Partnership's Prince Rupert Court Independent Living housing scheme. As part of her Duke of Edinburgh award, Tilly assisted her grandmother, Rae, who resides at the scheme, and the residents, with various tasks. Her efforts not only earned her a certificate and chocolates but also raised £25 for the Air Ambulance by donating and selling unwanted books from the library.

Key Takeaways:

• Tilly Hobbs, a 14-year-old from Swindon, volunteered at The Guinness Partnership's Prince Rupert Court Independent Living housing scheme to complete her Duke of Edinburgh award.
• Tilly helped her grandmother, Rae, who resides at the scheme, and the residents with tasks such as organizing the library and cupboard.
• She found three bags of unwanted books in the library and donated them to raise money for the Air Ambulance, earning £25.
• Tilly regularly helps her grandmother and other residents with various tasks, and she has been visiting the scheme since she was a baby.
• The residents praised Tilly's efforts, calling her a 'good girl' and 'lovely' who is always 'willing to help her Nana and friends in the scheme'.
• Tilly was presented with a certificate and a box of chocolates as a special thank you from the residents.

Statistics:

• £25 raised for the Air Ambulance by selling donated books from the library.
• Three bags of unwanted books donated to raise money for the Air Ambulance.
• 14 years old, the age of Tilly Hobbs.
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