Mayor's Parlour...
The Mayor of Workington, Councillor Mrs Carole Armstrong kindly invited the Neighbourhood Care Independence Partners to a Social Afternoon in the Mayor's Parlour today 18th September 2015.  Representatives from Age UK West Cumbria, West Cumbria Carers, Allerdale Disability Association, West House, Royal British Legion, Neighbourhood Care Independence and Cumbria Community Foundation attended.

It was lovely to take time out of our busy schedules and a great privilege to meet the Mayor of Workington in the Mayor's Parlour.  All who attended today would like to forward their thanks onto the Mayor and her colleagues for a most memorable and lovely afternoon.

  

 

  

 

 



PeoplePlus Volunteer Fair...
Working in partnership PeoplePlus Business Leader Paula Corrigan and NCI Volunteer Development Manager Allison Wood held their first Volunteer Fair at Langdale House Workington.  Many local organisations including West House, Age UK West Cumbria, Royal British Legion, Scouts, Dementia Friends (Age UK West Cumbria) and Neighbourhood Care Independence were available to chat and were on hand to provide first hand volunteering opportunities, also information and advice on their services.  Paula said "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended and supported the event, hopefully the start of much more to come".  Pictures of the event below:



 

Lakes College West Cumbria...
Neighbourhood Care Independence were invited to attend an event at Lakes College Lillyhall during Fresher's Week September 2015...a great opportunity to meet the new students and link in with the College Lecturers.  West Cumbria Carers (left to right) Samantha Adewoye and Angela Longrigg pictured below at the event.

Age UK West Cumbria...
Information hot off the press from Age UK West Cumbria Hazel Stewart, please see details below regards Dementia Friendly and Men in Workshops:

West House...

Impact Housing 40 Years Celebration...
Fabulous Day was had by all at the Impact Housing 40th Anniversary Celebration Day  Carlisle Race Course on Saturday 22nd August 2015...hundreds of people attended the event - there were fair ground rides, climbing wall, cake decorating, lunch and refreshments, music marque and a jazz band etc....everyone had a great day!

Derwent & Solway Fun Day...
Derwent & Solway Fun Day Workington was well attended last week...on and off showers didn't deter everyone from having a fun day which included a barbecue, bouncy castle, Fitness Bus etc.



Fun continued at the Derwent & Solway Maryport Fun Day with bingo, packed lunches, refreshments, delicious cakes and a showing of "Shaun the Sheep Movie" etc....despite the weather a great afternoon was had by all!