After four years of cooking and coordinating over 30,000 meals, rescuing over 220 tonnes of food and teaching 300 Shildon residents how to cook from scratch, volunteer chef, Tracy Chappell from Shildon Alive has folded her apron and passed the spatula to someone else as she enjoys a semi-retirement.
A much loved and respected colleague, her faithful band of staff and volunteers have supplied meals on wheels and the kitchen in the community shop with delicious savoury and puddings throughout the years.
Many have commented to say how heartbroken they are to lose such a hardworking, diligent, energetic, dedicated friend with many customers flooding social media saying the same.
Tracey, who was presented with a bouquet of flowers at St John’s Church, where her retirement was first announced, became emotional as her credits were read out to the congregation and where visible tears from supporters proudly clapped her achievements.
Paula Nelson, project manager of Shildon Alive told the Crier: “We can’t thank Tracy enough for her impeccable service. She will be sadly missed but we wish her well in her retirement and for all her future endeavours”.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
