Red Cross Penrith has lost their Memorial Bell

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REd CroSS Penrith has a bell for its meetings. or rather, it did have a bell.

At the onset of Covid 19, members put their Red Cross assets into storage and somehow, the bell has disappeared.

U3A allowed the red Cross stock to be stored in one of their large cupboards but once everything was retrieved, there was no sign of the bell.

“our bell was bought by the Penrith red Cross members, in remembrance of Ruth Mcnally, who was an active long-time serving member,” said Anne Elliott, red Cross Penrith Liaison officer. “Ruth had a kind heart and a compassionate soul and her name is on the bell.

“It’s a crushing blow for the local members, who work tirelessly and voluntarily within the community.

“If anyone happens to find the bell, or knows of its current whereabouts, could they please contact Anne on 0438 244414.”

Red Cross members are at The Joan every month, giving out cuppas and morning tea of delicious little cakes and a donation bucket is left for folks, should they wish to make a donation.

The Red Cross members also give away tiny knitted teddies for those people (both adults and children) in trauma. “we give the teddies to the hospitals, medical centres, Police and aged facilities,” said Anne. “These lovely little teddies are knitted with love from volunteers in the local