Courthouse volunteers celebrate 25 years
A group of volunteers at Woy Woy Courthouse is celebrating 25 years of providing refreshments, conversation and a friendly face to those attending court.
The Coffee at the Courthouse Good Samaritan group has been running for 25 years.
Woy Woy resident Ms Dorothy Perks said she started the service after getting in touch with Rev George Browning of the Woy Woy Parish.
Ms Perks said she felt the need to take on a ministry that helped the community.
"Rev Browning accompanied me to Woy Woy police station where we were then directed to the Woy Woy Courthouse clerk who was delighted to accept my offer," Ms Perks said.
Ms Perks said what started out as serving coffee and tea to courthouse patrons outside the building soon progressed into friendship and fellowship.
The group now serve refreshments inside the courthouse every Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Ms Perks said she joins local residents Mr John White, Ms Margaret Ings and Olivia McGhie in taking turns to serve the patrons throughout the week.
"We feel we have been blessed with the response and know that we can only do unto others as they would do unto us.
"We hope to continue serving courthouse patrons well into the future."
Letter, 31 Aug 2009
Dorothy Perks, Woy Woy