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, 25 January 2016
Volunteers Needed in West Cumbria...
Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop...
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...
