This month's Fosters Solicitors Community Hero is Carol Tooke, celebrated for her outstanding dedication to the Wymondham Dementia Support Group.
City fan Carol was nominated by Fosters Solicitors to highlight her overwhelming compassion for the group and its members.
Founded in 2008, the remarkable local charity is dedicated to supporting people living with dementia, alongside their carers and families, across Wymondham, the surrounding villages and south Norfolk.
Their core initiative is the much-loved Pabulum Café, held every Monday and Friday at the Fairland Church Centre in Wymondham.
The café provides a welcoming, relaxed space where attendees can enjoy sporting and social activities, while carers benefit from the opportunity to share experiences, seek guidance and feel supported in a safe and understanding environment.
Carol first joined the support group in 2010 alongside her partner, Judy, who was living with dementia.
After Judy sadly passed away in 2017, Carol chose to remain part of the community, going on to become one of the charity’s most valued volunteers.
Carol plays a vital role in keeping the group running smoothly, from helping in the kitchen with endless teas, coffees and biscuits, to supporting fundraising activities and bringing creativity to the group through her handmade cards and monthly bric-a-brac shop.
Her cheerful presence at local craft fairs and car boot sales helps raise vital funds, while her background as a nurse and trained first aider means she is a reassuring and practical support whenever needed.
Deborah Anstee, group organiser, said: "Carol’s kindness, energy and commitment make a lasting difference to everyone she meets, and she is truly deserving of recognition as a Community Hero.”
On being recognised, Carol said: “I really enjoy my role at the dementia group and I’m very proud to be recognised as a community hero."