Carers Week 2015...
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Carers Week brings together individuals and organisations to become involved in organising  activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is...so far local authorities, carers groups, NHS trusts, charities, GP practices and individuals etc. have signed up to take part in events this year.  Carers Week 2015 is Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June...to find out what's happening in West Cumbria clink on link: West Cumbria Carers or contact Helpline 08443 843 843.

*pictured West Cumbria Carers Angela Longrigg...to find out more about

volunteering with West Cumbria Carers telephone 01900 821976.



Student Volunteer Fair...
Great day at Lakes College...the Student Volunteer Fair was held during National Volunteers Week 2015 - a big thank you to all who supported and attended the event!

 ...for further information about volunteering opportunities in your area contact:

• Allison Wood 01900 844670
• Helpline 08443 843 843

National Volunteers Week 1st to 7th June 2015...
Fantastic so many organisations are recognising the great contribution volunteers make across West Cumbria and the Country...a big thank you to everyone involved in celebrating National Volunteers Week 2015!

Age UK West Cumbria are celebrating throughout Allerdale and Copeland, inviting their volunteers to Coffee Mornings throughout National Volunteers Week.

NCI Allison Wood and Lakes College Sarah Sloan have organised a Student Volunteer Fair 10am to 2pm Lakes College Lillyhall Business Park Workington Wednesday 3rd June 2015...a great opportunity for students to find out what's available in their area and hear first hand how much volunteers are needed and appreciated - West Cumbria Carers, Cumbria Youth Alliance, Age UK West Cumbria and West House are some of the many organisations attending.

Citizens Advice Bureau Copeland have organised an NCI Coffee Morning at the Guide Hall Millom...tea and cakes, raffle, information and advice etc. 10am to 12pm - hopefully see you there!

For further information contact Helpline 08443 843 843 or Allison Wood 01900 844670.

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

 

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/