THIS week marks the first anniversary of the formation of the Colchester Anti-Loo Roll Brigade.
The Facebook group was set up a year ago in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The idea was to rally people to reach out and help others in need.
Kind-hearted residents joined forces to help and support the vulnerable and elderly, delivering food and supplies to those in need.
Peter Dutch was the man who got the ball rolling and we asked him to reflect on the year by picking out some of his favourite, most striking photos - images that reflect the kindness, generosity, community spirit and amazing work of his Anti-Loo Roll Brigade.
Yesterday’s Gazette featured some of his top choices and we have more today.
Going places - Noah Bleeze was given a birthday treat to remember after going for a ride in a supercar. The present was arranged by the Anti-Loo Roll Brigade
Paying their respects - Royal Mail vans lined the street for Chelsea Pensioner Fred Boomer-Hawkins' funeral, in May. Mr Boomer-Hawkins died from coronavirus, aged 75. His funeral at Colchester Crematorium had to be limited in numbers due to social
Going places - the Anti-Loo Roll Brigade van, which was bought for the group by the Rotary Club of Colchester
Online support - Daniel Bruce, from Ardleigh-based Mercury Maynard. The Anti-Loo Roll Brigade joined forces with the company to help provide more than 100 laptops for home schooling
The meal deal - Maureen Powell, from Colchester's Munch Club, and cafe owner Pepi Sanchez were treated to a special meal. Both were rewarded for their tireless efforts to feed struggling families
Christmas surprise - little Erin Sadler (above and below), who has experienced ill health, received a special visit from Father Christmas
Season of goodwill - the brigade's Christmas float, which raised thousands of pounds for good causes
READ MORE:
- IN PICTURES: Celebrating the Colchester Anti-Loo Roll Brigade's first birthday
- My Town: "Colchester provides affordable living for people of all backgrounds"
- Old pictures of new arrivals - more special memories of our maternity hospital
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