In Marlborough, we have had some reluctance from our Street Contacts to use Gets Ready for a number of reasons. However, Aniquah and I ran some training last week and we had 4 people attend. I received the following feedback...

“I found it very helpful and it was good to hear a bit more about the website. I also thought it was a nice casual get together with other coordinators and was a great way to share what we all do – maybe we could all meet again for a cuppa and chat next year?”

I also received this happy email from a lady in her 70s....

"Success, most people have agreed to be entered onto the Gets ready website!  waiting for 4 forms to be returned. Will get them entered maybe this next weekend as will need to check email addresses, first.

Our area has approved including two other households and will try and catch up with them at the weekend."

So, I've decided to hold "Drop in" morning teas next year, for an hour, every second month, for Street Contacts to pop in, get support for using Gets Ready, have a cuppa and connect with one another. I'll let you know how it goes!