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ALZHEIMER’S
SOCIETY ‘DROP IN’ GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND
THEIR CARERS
We have set up
groups in West Lancs to support people with dementia and
their carers. These groups are free and give people a
chance
to meet and share experiences over a cup of coffee as
well as enjoy various activities such as arts and
crafts, music, quizzes and much
more.
Any volunteer helpers would be welcome.
They will be
held in the PWI Hall, The Common, Parbold on Friday
13th November 11am – 1pm, then every
second Friday of the month Friday 11th
December , January 8th and so on...
Fro more information please
contact Michelle Rossiter, Outreach Worker, tel
01704 539967, mob 07525403831 email
alz.michelle@live.co.uk |
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BROWNIES AND
GUIDES need
additional helpers for all Guiding Units in the Parbold
area - if you can
help or would like
to know more please contact: Denise Armstrong (Parbold
Distirct Commissioner)
on 01704
822943 |
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'Hut
on the Hill' Appeal - for new accommodation for all
Parbold Guide and Scout units)
We are now very busy with a number
of Grant Applications. We still need your help to be
able to start building in May
as projected.
Can you raise money for us?
Are you able to offer match-funding for the young
peoples’ future fund raising efforts?
Have you some expertise you can offer us?
We are on the final lap now – every single penny
counts. Can you help in any way? Please contact Graham
Downhill on 01257 464809 or Sandy Smith 01257 463407.
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COMMUNITY FIRST
RESPONDERS
First
Responders are volunteers who give some of their time to
helping save lives in emergency situations. The scheme
is supported by the North West Ambulance service. Full
training and equipment is provided.
For more information, please contact 01257 462167 or
email
alanmrudge@talktalk.net
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LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME
THIS SCHEME AIMS TO
MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE
PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO FIND IT DIFFICULT, OR IMPOSSIBLE TO USE
PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS USE THEIR OWN
VEHICLE TO PROVIDE A DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION, TO BOOK A CAR, OR TO VOLUNTEER AS A DRIVER (EXPENSES PAID)
PLEASE
'PHONE 01257 261844 |
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PRE SCHOOL LEARNING
ALLIANCE
:
Volunteers are needed in the Parbold area. Our Pre
School inclusion project supports
nurseries/playgroups which have children attending with
additional needs. We need local volunteers to provide
an extra pair of hands to the
pre schools. Travel expenses are paid for the volunteers
and training is available to them to develop their
knowledge and skills.
Please contact Catherine Moss Volunteer Support
Co-ordinator on
07802464832
if you can help.
Pre-school Learning Alliance registered as an
educational charity |
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West
Lancashire CVS,
The Ecumenical Centre,
Northway,
Skelmersdale,
WN8 6LU
Tel: 01695 733737
Email: vc@wlcvs.org
or visit
www.do-it.org.uk
Contact the CVS or
see their website for a range of volunteering opportunities
in the local area |
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TIME TO SPARE?
TIME TO SHARE?
Could
you offer your friendship and support to a vulnerable
local person in need?
Lancashire County Council Volunteer Services are looking
for committed, community minded people to join them and
make a real difference to others in local communities. Volunteers are currently needed to support local
vulnerable and disabled adults in
Parbold, Newburgh,
Wrightington and Burscough.
Many people living in rural areas are socially isolated
and would like to have a volunteer to visit them to
offer their friendship and support.
If you would like to become
a volunteer supporting local people, then please contact
Debby Hill at Lancashire County Council Volunteer
Service on 01257 248118 or check out our website
www.openingdoors.lancashire.gov.uk
We also offer a free speaker service to local
organisations and can offer a short presentation and
film, please contact the above telephone number for
details.
Frequently
asked questions.
How
much time would I have to give? Ans: Whatever time you have to offer, we are a very
flexible service, it could be an hour or two per week,
fortnight or even once a month. We know your time is
precious but we also know what a difference it can make.
What would I be doing?Ans: You could visit someone at home for a chat, share
an interest/hobby, or enable a person to go out in the
local community to access local facilities, attend a
local meeting or go for a trip out to a local place of
interest.
How do I apply to be a volunteer?Ans: Either telephone our central
office on 01257 248118 for an application form or email
us on
volunteer.services@lancashire.gov.uk
Join us now – it’s the little things that make a big
difference!!
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