Volunteers are always welcome to join the NCI Team...

There are many volunteering opportunities...

Fancy a change, would like to try something a little different...

Telephone 08443 843 843

...look forward to hearing from you!

Your health - Your fitness - Your fresh start
Your Derwent & Solway have teamed up with local sports providers to offer a range of activities and classes for all ages and abilities...no time like the present to start!

• Free or reduced cost membership to local sports centres
• Exercise classes
• Running
• Cardio
• Free weights
• Sports coaching
• Clip N Climb
• Swimming / lifeguard skills
• Walking groups
• Cookery clubs
• School holiday activities

...and much, much more - everything from Archery to Zumba!!

Where ever you are there will be something going on near you:

Workington:
* Moorclose Sports centre
* Northside Community Centre
* St Josephs Sports Centre

Maryport:
*Netherhall Community Sports centre
*Wave Centre

For full details:
visit - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk
email - YourD&SCommunities@yourhousinggroup.co.uk
telephone - 01900 607528 or 01900 607519

There are plenty of other things on offer - walking groups, social clubs or help growing and cooking your own healthy food.  Derwent & Solway are also open to new ideas and would love to hear from you!

Details regards Workington Local Food Event Guide coming soon from Derwent & Solway's Gordan Henery and Emma Shield...

Happy Easter...

Nice to get out into the sunshine, whether sitting in the garden enjoying a nice cup of tea, having a shopping trip out or a lovely walk in the country side...every little helps to keep us fit, well and happy - hope you are all having a lovely Easter!

 

 ....enjoying the sun on Good Friday in Keswick

Ooops forgot to mention...
Tracy from Allerdale Disability Association provided some delicious cakes for the NCI Event, thank you very much!

 

...which brings us on nicely to our tantalisingly new recipe section - at some stage in the very near future we hope to add a recipe section/link to our blog for all those volunteer foodies out there!



 

 

NCI Event 15th April 2014...

Many NCI Partners attended the NCI Event at the Carnegie Theatre Workington, providing information, entertainment and advice...







 





 

 Many volunteers, guests and colleagues attended the event...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With great support from Dom in IT the entertainment went without a hitch...

 

We'd like to thank the Carnegie Theatre and their team for all their help... 

 

 

 ...and a big thank you to Vicky for organising the NCI Event!

 

 

...last but not least we'd like to thank all the volunteers, guests, NCI Partners, colleagues and entertainers who participated in the NCI Event and a special thank you to those who continue to provide support, but were unable to attend due to other commitments.

Reminder...

NCI Celebration Event on Tuesday 15th April 2014, an exceptional event has been organised by Vicky Simmonite with support from her colleagues, NCI Partners and volunteers etc.  "Hope you haven't forgot to confirm your attendance...we're all looking forward to an enjoyable day!"

 

 

Did you know...
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks. 
 
A DBS check may be needed for certain voluntary roles i.e. working with children or in healthcare etc. if you are unsure contact DBS direct. Please note you can not complete a criminal records check on yourself, but you can request a ‘basic disclosure’. 

There are three types of criminal record checks Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced (with list checks). DBS checks are free to volunteers who are eligible i.e. a person who is not being paid (receives approved out of pocket expenses only i.e. travel).  An organisation must not apply for a check unless the volunteer role is eligible for one and also the volunteer applicant must be informed why they are being checked.  Remember that all DBS check applicants must be aged 16 years and over.

 
Always best to check the DBS website as information is updated regularly, for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

or for further information:

Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk

Coffee & Chats...
We have organised and supported new Volunteer Coffee & Chats throughout Allerdale and Copeland over the past few months.  Although Coffee & Chats may already be up and running in some areas we have decided to try and run our get togethers in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter throughout the year. Some of our get togethers are well attended and others need a little bit extra support to get up and running, but either way it is a great opportunity for all our volunteers to discuss what's happening locally and find out about new volunteering opportunities etc.  But most importantly our Coffee & Chats allows us to meet up with our friendly volunteers and have a lovely cup of tea...pictures to follow!

Welcome to our Blog...

Hello and welcome to our blog, my name is Allison Wood and I'm the Neighbourhood Care Independence Volunteer Development Manger Age UK West Cumbria.  The Neighbourhood Care Independence (NCI) Programme is supported by Cumbria County Council as part of the council's commitment to neighbourhood care.  The NCI Programme is for adults aged 18+ in Allerdale and Copeland is provided by a Partnership of 22 local voluntary organisations led by Age UK West Cumbria.

This is an interesting and exciting time for NCI and also for myself as I'm new to blogging, but fingers crossed and with great support from my colleagues in IT and yourself we will be a  success.   My aim is to link in with our 22 partners and bring you up-to-date information, photo's and details of volunteering opportunities and fourth coming events etc.

NCI has been running one year today which is great news for all persons involved..."here's to another great year!"  

Don't forget the fourth coming NCI Celebration Event on Tuesday 15th April 2014...for further information please do not hesitate to contact us!  

If you wish to contact us direct for further information regards NCI volunteering opportunities and services etc. please:

• click on the link: www.ageukwestcumbria.org.uk
• telephone the helpline: 08443 843 843
• fax: 01946 591182
• email: nci.info@ageukwestcumbria.org.uk
• or write to: Neighbourhood Care Independence, Age UK West Cumbria,Old Customs House, West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LR