During our service in this last, difficult year, we have seen how simple acts of kindness have made a positive difference to people's well-being: the impact cannot be underestimated.
Many of you will have seen and enjoyed the lovely "hats" adorning the pillar box on the corner of Marine Parade and Theobalds Road, all the creation of skilled needlewoman, Lin Catling. Lin, who unexpectedly lost sight in one eye shortly before lockdown last year, was determined to continue with a favourite hobby - and hoped others might enjoy the results. Well - the rest is history. Hundreds of people have made a detour on their walks to include the pillar box, and social media has ensured Lin's creations have reached thousands more.
This morning we popped along to visit Lin, and her lovely husband Les, to thank her for this simple act of kindness, and to present her with our Certificate of Appreciation in recognition. Thanks, Lin!
#kindnessmatters
