Congratulations to Joan Fisher!
We couldn't be prouder of Joan Fisher, our co-founder and general manager, who's the worthy winner of the
Berkhamsted Rotary Centenary Civic Award for 2021. Joan's work for Open Door and The Way Inn has made such a huge difference to our community, and her compassion and tenacity are legendary!
As is her humility, and in true Joan style, she'd like to dedicate this award to EVERYONE who is part of the Open Door and Way Inn family.
Joan says: "A huge thank you to all the team, my fellow trustees, and all the staff and volunteers and artists at The Way Inn Bookshop, Post Office and Upstairs Gallery. All the fabulous team, volunteers and tutors at Open Door - nothing would have happened without them. As well as all our supporters, especially over the time of Covid.
"There are too many people to thank for all their donations and gifts, who have enabled us to deliver over 3,500 meals so far and to provide a safe, beautiful space for people to visit, but here are some people I'd especially like to say thank you to.
"Christine Cusack-Delaney of Berko food for friends. for being a willing partner in setting up the food project, our fantastic chefs Charlie from The Olive Tree - Berko (thanks for letting us borrow him), Mark from Bucks County schools, Rebecca, finishing off her degree at Nottingham University, and Sophie Ewart at
Dahlia Patisserie for desserts.
"Hertfordshire Community Foundation for their initial grant for the food project, Berkhamsted Town Council, Berkhamsted_Rotary, Sunnyside Church Berkhamsted, All Saints Church, Northchurch Baptist Church, Amy - from Berkhamsted Advent Windows, The Castle Choir - for their super concert for us, Kim Hurrell - The Mad Batter, Berkhamsted Parochial Charities.
"All our Duke of Edinburgh cake bakers extraordinaire and their parents, beautifully managed by our cake chef in chiefs, Lucy Green and Naomi Thomas. Supermarkets Waitrose & Partners and Tesco Metro. M.Smith And Sons Fruiterers for always being there for us. Yvette's Chocolates, Potten End.
"Berkhamsted & District Chamber of Commerce, Berkhamsted Town Council, Berkhamsted Town Hall, Age UK Dacorum, Astley Cooper School, Berkhamsted School volunteers, Community Action Dacorum, County councillors Mayor Terry Douris and Ian Reay. Not to forget all our wonderful drivers and deliverers for the food project who have worked tirelessly, without respite, for the whole of the time, our landlord and most important of all - you, the Berkhamsted community."
You can read all about Joan's award and fantastic work in the community at berkorotary.org Thank you Berkhamsted Rotary and thank you Joan for being our amazing leader!!!
Berkhamsted Rotary Centenary Civic Award for 2021. Joan's work for Open Door and The Way Inn has made such a huge difference to our community, and her compassion and tenacity are legendary!
As is her humility, and in true Joan style, she'd like to dedicate this award to EVERYONE who is part of the Open Door and Way Inn family.
Joan says: "A huge thank you to all the team, my fellow trustees, and all the staff and volunteers and artists at The Way Inn Bookshop, Post Office and Upstairs Gallery. All the fabulous team, volunteers and tutors at Open Door - nothing would have happened without them. As well as all our supporters, especially over the time of Covid.
"There are too many people to thank for all their donations and gifts, who have enabled us to deliver over 3,500 meals so far and to provide a safe, beautiful space for people to visit, but here are some people I'd especially like to say thank you to.
"Christine Cusack-Delaney of Berko food for friends. for being a willing partner in setting up the food project, our fantastic chefs Charlie from The Olive Tree - Berko (thanks for letting us borrow him), Mark from Bucks County schools, Rebecca, finishing off her degree at Nottingham University, and Sophie Ewart at
Dahlia Patisserie for desserts.
"Hertfordshire Community Foundation for their initial grant for the food project, Berkhamsted Town Council, Berkhamsted_Rotary, Sunnyside Church Berkhamsted, All Saints Church, Northchurch Baptist Church, Amy - from Berkhamsted Advent Windows, The Castle Choir - for their super concert for us, Kim Hurrell - The Mad Batter, Berkhamsted Parochial Charities.
"All our Duke of Edinburgh cake bakers extraordinaire and their parents, beautifully managed by our cake chef in chiefs, Lucy Green and Naomi Thomas. Supermarkets Waitrose & Partners and Tesco Metro. M.Smith And Sons Fruiterers for always being there for us. Yvette's Chocolates, Potten End.
"Berkhamsted & District Chamber of Commerce, Berkhamsted Town Council, Berkhamsted Town Hall, Age UK Dacorum, Astley Cooper School, Berkhamsted School volunteers, Community Action Dacorum, County councillors Mayor Terry Douris and Ian Reay. Not to forget all our wonderful drivers and deliverers for the food project who have worked tirelessly, without respite, for the whole of the time, our landlord and most important of all - you, the Berkhamsted community."
You can read all about Joan's award and fantastic work in the community at berkorotary.org Thank you Berkhamsted Rotary and thank you Joan for being our amazing leader!!!
