Changes

There have been some changes at HELPP recently:

Project Manager: Kenny Richardson who has turned the project round and helped HELPP towards the goal of independence has now. Kenny’s role will be taken over by Andrew Gardiner. Andrew is no stranger to HELPP and has been one of the project’s staunchest supporters at Midlothian Council.

Development Worker: Rob Wannerton has left HELPP to move to London. Rob has been a great help in reinvigorating the project in Woodburn and Mayfield. We’d like to welcome Isabel Lean to the team: Isabel will be taking over Rob’s work but also delivering some of our new projects and programmes including the forthcoming men’s health course.

Information Worker: I’m (Tom) leaving after a fantastic year with HELPP. I’ve had a great time developing the website and providing (all sorts!) of support for the staff and HELPP’s groups. I’ll really miss everyone! But every cloud and all that: Linda Sneddon (who has been concentrating on Choose Life recently) is returning as part time information worker.

Sarah Aitken: Sarah, one of our development workers, is now working part time. She’s still very active with our groups in Penicuik and Bonnyrigg and has recently being working tirelessly to get our new community cafe in Penicuik’s Ladywood Centre up and running.