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Sunday, 17 May 2015

Allonby Fundraising Walk...
On Saturday 16th May volunteers took part in an Age UK West Cumbria Fundraising Charity Walk at Allonby. The event was organised by Hazel Stewart of Age UK West Cumbria and was well attended by volunteers, colleagues and friends. The weather was bright and sunny, rather breezy with a bit of a nip in the air (should have worn my hat)...but absolutely glorious! Hazel said "We couldn't have wished for a nicer day, it was absolutely lovely. I would just like to thank all those who gave their time to participate in the event and also forward my thanks to all those who supported walkers".

Interested in volunteering and would like further information contact Helpline 08443 843 843 or telephone Allison Wood 01900 844670

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Host your own Big Chinwag event, all you need to do is get some people together - everyone who comes makes a donation to Age UK West Cumbria so we can help lonely older people near you! By registering your interest in hosting a Big Chinwag, you'll receive free tips and resources to make arranging your event a breeze:

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/westcumbria/newsletters--campaigns/the-big-chinwag/

Sunday, 3 May 2015

Deaf Awareness Week...

4th to 10th May 2015 Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote the positives of deafness. Most importantly its about helping people that are deaf / have hearing loss. Both Cumbria Deaf Vision and Caritas Care need volunteers to help support their charities in many ways, these roles may include:

Advice & Support volunteers
Volunteer Befrienders
Practical Volunteer Advisors
Volunteer Administrators
Volunteer Event Organisers

Take the time during Deaf Awareness Week 2015 and give your support to someone in your local community.

For further information contact:
Helpline 08443 843 843
Allison Wood 01900 844670

Cumbria Deaf Vision pictured at a the NCI Event 2014

Saturday, 2 May 2015

British Red Cross Week 3rd to 9th May 2015...

The British Red Cross aim to have a member of their team and an information stand at the Cockermouth Library on Wednesday 6th May 2015...interested in volunteering and want to find out more about the British Red Cross come along to Cockermouth Library, Main Street, Cockermouth (opening time 9.30/closing time 6.00pm).

The stand will be manned between 10am and 3pm on Wednesday 6th of May 2015 and information leaflets will be available the remainder of the week at Library in Cockermouth.

For more information about volunteering contact:
Helpline 08443 843 843 or
Allison Wood 01900 844670

Thursday, 16 April 2015

Caritas Care
making lives better

Bridging the Gap Project
Creating chances, choices and opportunities for people living with hearing loss.

Join us for Coffee, Cake and Chat
We're holding a monthly social group for our current volunteers to get together, socialise and share experiences. The group is also open to anyone who is interested in volunteering with us. We'd love to see you there!
Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Time: 10am - 12pm
Place: Café West, Workington Library, Oxford Street, Workington
For more information contact Jean Mason on 01228 595937 or
Helpline 08443 843 843 (low cost call)

Thursday, 5 March 2015

Make a Difference Volunteer Recruitment Fair...
Thank you to all who attended and supported our first "Make a Difference Volunteer Recruitment Fair" at The Granite Shop Workington Town Centre yesterday 4th March 2015...also a big thank you to David Fletcher Town Centre Manager who helped organise the facilities and setting up of the event!