Thursday 31 March 2016

Best Wishes...
Just a note to say thank you for your help and support over the past two years, don't forget to follow the NCI Blog and if you have any events or volunteering opportunities you wish to promote please contact Helpline: 08443 843 843...Best Wishes Allison.
Age UK West Cumbria...

Monday 21 March 2016

British Red Cross...
Come and support the British Red Cross in Workington on Saturday 16th April 2016 11am to 3pm...Pop Up Shop in Workington town centre (next to Home Bargains).  We need Support at Home Volunteers, Fundraising Volunteers, Shop Assistant Volunteers etc. for further information or advice call in to chat to us on the day - look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday 15 March 2016

Churches Together Cockermouth Walking Group...
Saturday 19th March 2016 - 3 villages circuit from Lawsons Garth, Brigham visiting Greysouthen and Eaglesfield. This will be a circuit of 6 miles on field paths, lonnings and minor roads. Some of the field paths might be muddy. Weather forecast – settled and cloudy.  Meet at the junction of Lawson Garth and High Brigham at 10am or at 9.30am at Christ Church, Cockermouth if you prefer to car share. Please park considerately in the Brigham village. Please note that High Brigham is a fairly wide road near the junction with Lawson Garth, as it descends back down to Low Road. If you can assist with the car share arrangements by offering seats to Lanthwaite, please meet at Christ Church Cockermouth Car park.  Bring a packed lunch. Any queries - please get in touch with Stan Leigh 01900 828821 / 0793 6007 168.

 

Monday 7 March 2016

Royal British Legion....
Come and meet Royal British Legion contact Kerry Newham for information, advice and volunteering opportunities...Dunmail Park Workington today from 10am to mid afternoon!

Monday 1 February 2016

New Hub Dates...
Check out new Hub dates on the NCI Volunteer Hub page...

Wednesday 27 January 2016


Networking Afternoon...
Neighbourhood Care Independence Volunteer Coordinators, Managers and contacts were invited to an Afternoon Social at the Mayors Parlour Workington on Friday 22nd January 2016.  A big thank you to the events hosts Mayor Cllr Carole Armstrong, Mayoress Ms Glynnis Ackerlay and organiser Finance & Administration Officer Judith Atherton...a great networking afternoon was had by all served with tea and cake!
 


 

Monday 18 January 2016

New Cockermouth Hub...
New Volunteer Hub opened at the Age UK Office 93 Main Street Cockermouth with Age UK West Cumbria hosting the first Hub on Friday 8th January, Citizens Advice Allerdale held their first Hub last Friday 15th January and the Royal British Legion are due to hold their first Hub this Friday 22nd January.  Come along to receive first hand information and advice on local volunteering opportunities 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday, weeks one to four 9.30am to 11.30am.  For further information check our Volunteer Hub page or contact Helpline 08443 843 843.



 
Volunteers Needed...
New Millom Hub...
New Volunteer Hub opened in the Bradbury Centre Millom last week with Age UK West Cumbria hosting the first day. Many organisations have come together including Copeland Citizens Advice, Victim Support, West Cumbria Carers etc. to provide first hand information and advice on local volunteering opportunities. Each Thursday weeks one to four 10am to 12pm, for further information check our Volunteer Hub page or contact Helpline 08443 843 843.

Wednesday 13 January 2016

Caritas Care - Did You know?
Due to the recent Floods in Cockermouth Caritas Care have moved from Victoria Hall High Sand Lane, they have been rehoused at the Age UK West Cumbria Shop 93 Main Street Cockermouth.  Caritas Care will continue to provide the same service by their volunteers at the new premises every 1st Wednesday in the month 9.30am to 12.00 noon, dates for year 2016 as follows:
  • 6th January
  • 3rd February
  • 2nd March
  • 6th April
  • 4th May
  • 6th June
  • 6th July
  • 3rd August
  • 7th September
  • 5th October
  • 2nd November
  • 7th December 
Copeland Citizens Advice...
Could you be a Citizens Advice volunteer? If you want to develop new skills, build on existing ones, or gain valuable work experience, one of our roles could be just what you’re looking for.  We welcome people to join our team in a range of positions, with full training provided - for further details contact Helpline 08443 843 843.


Tuesday 12 January 2016

Cockermouth Rotary Lunch...
The Cockermouth Rotary linked in with Age UK West Cumbria and the Cockermouth Conservative Club to provide an enjoyable afternoon of great food and entertainment for the local people of Cockermouth and surrounding villages...

Charity Shops Need Volunteers...