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Bath Road share who their heroes in Cheltenham are

There is someone to look up to for everyone, someone to idolise and respect within their community – whether they’re in the spotlight or unsung heroes. The people of Bath Road share their thoughts on who that role model is for them – be it an individual or an organisation.

Bridget at Bloodworth’s Hardware and Pet Shop praised a specific individual in particular – Alex Chalk, Cheltenham’s MP.  

Cheltenham Guardians are a group of volunteers who devote their Saturday evenings making sure that the people they’re looking out for are getting home safely.

Samantha feels very appreciative and grateful, knowing they’re around, as a mother especially, whose daughters enjoy clubbing and socialising at the weekend.

“It’s nice to know that there’s someone out there looking out for them.”

Bridget believes Alex Chalk, the MP for Cheltenham, has given attention and support for the NHS, where she went on to praise them for their efforts as well.

With national coverage on nurses going on strike, Bridget feels it’s unfair they have been pushed into making that decision.

“To go on strike for more pay – it’s shameful to think that they have to do that because they’re brilliant and they look after everybody.”

Bridget is disappointed that some people aren’t very supportive of the NHS – saying that “some people run them down”, so she’d like to see more respect for their services in the future. Bridget would also like to see more police officers on Cheltenham’s streets.

David at Emporium Gift Shop admires the Sue Ryder Hospice in Leckhampton Court.
Graham works at Hudson Rose: Mortgage and Insurance, and he personally thinks that PTAs (Parent Teachers’ Association) are unappreciated.

David described Sue Ryder as a “wonderful organisation” adding, “I think they do an incredible job up there.” Sue Ryder are a charity-run retailer selling donated goods, but their work running the Leckhampton Court Hospice involves end of life care.

David believes they’re a self-sufficient group, claiming “they pretty much receive no money from the government, it’s all raised by them.”

David is also considering volunteering for Sue Ryder one day, further demonstrating his respect for the charity.

Graham explained that the Parent Teachers’ Association are raising money to help the schools buy kit, and also are involved in charity work.

Graham feels that the PTAs are “unsung heroes in the community” as schools are funded more appropriately.

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