Volunteering...
Want to volunteer contact Allison Wood 01900 844670 or Helpline 08443 843 843.

 

New Year...
We've had a busy year at Neighbourhood Care Independence, we have organised and attended many events and met many new faces.  We have provided easy access to volunteering opportunities through the New Volunteer Hubs and Pop Up Shops etc. and provided information and advice.  There has been continuous support throughout the recent floods from many dedicated teams of volunteers and staff, thank you.
  
"We would like to take the time to thank everyone for their much needed help, we'd also like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope 2016 will be a peaceful and joyous year...Best Wishes!"

New Year Resolutions...
Loose weight, quit smoking, drink less alcohol, get fit, volunteer etc...New Year for some is a time reflect and for many of us a time to make New Year's resolutions, 10 tips to make your New Year's resolutions a success visit: LINK.  If you're thinking of volunteering it's a great way to get active, make a difference and feel good, for further information contact Helpline: 08443 843 843.

Volunteering...

Want to volunteer and help with the flood recovery process throughout West Cumbria contact Helpline: 08443 843 843 or visit one of our Hubs in Keswick, Workington or Whitehaven to hear about local volunteering opportunities.  New Hubs starting in Cockermouth and Millom in the New Year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pictured at the Keswick Hub are Citizens Advice Allerdale, West House and West Cumbria Carers.

 

Age UK West Cumbria...
Andrew Smith at Age UK West Cumbria welcomes men to his many groups throughout West Cumbria, Andrew is looking at expanding the team at Solway House Workington.  Interested in volunteering and have some skills that may be useful, want to meet and chat to other volunteers or would like to try something different contact Andrew Smith: 01900 844670 or Helpline: 08443 843 843 for further in formation...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Andrew pictured above with some the "Christmas Reindeer" made by the groups...bird boxes and planters have also been made, they may also up cycle furniture etc.

Flood Volunteers...
We need volunteers to help clean - serve tea and coffee - offer a listing ear etc. throughout West Cumbria, for further details contact:
Helpline 08443 843 843 (local rate).

Churches Together...

Cumbria Foundation Flood Recovery Appeal...

Cumbria Foundation Flood Recovery Fund Appeal has raised over £3000.00 since Saturday 5th December 2015, a link to the application form and guidance for use by individuals and families is available on the front page of their website: LINK -  please note receiving completed forms by email speeds up the grant-making process.

 

Groups can also apply for grants - until they have a group formed specifically for the Flood Recovery Fund, please use the standard application form available at: LINK

Cumbria CVS are co-ordinating offers of help from individual volunteers and third sector organisations – please let them know of any services you or other third sector organisations are offering or are aware of on the ground or contact NCI HELPLINE 08443 843 843, thank you.

 

 

Copeland Citizens Advice...

Our Whitehaven and Millom offices will be open until 12pm on Thursday 24th December to deal with any emergencies...we are then closed until Monday 4th January 2016.

 

 

Derwent & Solway...
Derwent & Solway held their first Allerdale Joint Initiative Action Group at Hillside Maryport recently, the meeting was well attended by residents, Derwent & Solway staff, Cumbria County Council representatives and many organisations including Age UK West Cumbria...

Age UK West Cumbria...
No one should have no one at Christmas...come and volunteer, for further details contact Helpline: 08443 843 843.