9 July 2015

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On Monday 6 July at the Disability Access Group AGM three local businesses were presented with Burrin Awards for their special efforts to assist the disabled, people in wheelchairs and for pushchair access.   The London Road clothing store White Stuff , the Queens Walk café Poppins and the Forest Row restaurant Roochi were the recipients of the 2015 awards.

The Burrin Awards are presented annually and are named after Matthew Burrin who was a former Chairman of the Disability Access Group and local Councillor.

Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Bob Mainstone presented the awards to representatives of the three businesses and said “White Stuff, Poppins and Roochi deserve a lot of credit for their efforts in making their premises easy for access and providing facilities for people with disabilities.  Their staff are very helpful and welcoming to all customers. We look forward to seeing their Burrin Award certificates proudly displayed in their premises.”

Cllr Peter Reed, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council, opened the AGM and  congratulated the Disability Access Group for the excellent service they provide.  He thanked the volunteers who work tirelessly to help others.

A proposal was agreed that each year the East Grinstead Town Mayor would be appointed President of the Group.  This proposal was accepted at the Town Council meeting later that evening with thanks to the Disability Access Group for the Honour.

The Disability Access Group committee for 2015 – 2016 was elected as follows:

• Chairman:  Paul Johnson
• Secretary: Kathy Mackie-Clark
• Treasurer: Olive Harper
• Executive committee members: Cliff Barrow, Eddie Harper, Rosemary Rowe, Bob Astington, Andrew Brock