Recent NEWS on Activities
Our Coffee & Chat ....
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It was a full house at Coffee & Chat this week as we had a double celebration.
Our volunteer Colin Etherington was nominated for the North Yorkshire Community Volunteer of the Year award earlier this year, and out of over 60 nominations he came runner up and he received his award a couple of weeks ago at the Community Awards Ceremony held in Harrogate. An amazing achievement for an amazing gentleman.
Colin has been a volunteer for Age UK North Craven, for over 23 years, and during this time he has been a Volunteer Driver/Courier, entertained for many years at the Monday Lunch Club, is a Befriender and a Host at the Coffee & Chat.
Despite being 88 on Friday, Colin continues to be one of our befrienders and is an integral part of our Coffee & Chat where he entertains each week with his wonderful quizzes, poetry and general good humour, which lifts everyone’s spirits. Moreover, he also finds time to volunteer once a week at the Dementia Friendly Group held at Limestone View.
So, we were delighted to be able to celebrate this wonderful achievement and his 88th Birthday.
Our thanks also go to our volunteers Hazel and Charlie for the wonderful sandwiches that they made and to Colin’s wife Janet for the baking, her chocolate sponge was delicious. A wonderful spread and a very happy morning.
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Bingo
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Our volunteer Christine had everyone bewitched at this week’s bingo at Limestone View and cast her spell wishing everyone good luck. It was a Full House and all the money taken on the door by our volunteer Mary, being paid out in prizes.
So, if you are looking for something to brighten up these dark miserable days, come along to the Bingo, where you can be assured of a warm welcome, fun, and time to socialise. Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons in the Lounge at Limestone View. Doors open 1.30pm Eyes Down for prompt start at 2.00pm. £2.00 for 6 games of bingo and 50p for refreshments.
Our thanks as ever go to our wonderful volunteers Linda, Christine, Mary and Linda who run this lovely group.
For more information contact
Caroline Wilson, Groups & Activities Co-ordinator Age UK North Craven
01729 823066
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Burton in Lonsdale Friendship Group
On Thursday of last week, Tracy Whalley our I&A Officer and I went along to the Burton in Lonsdale Friendship Group.
Despite the dark rainy day, we were made most welcome by Jane who is one of the organisers of this small friendly group who meet once a month in Burton All Saints meeting room. We were shown round the church which I have passed many times but never been in. It is a beautiful building and due to its size it has been adapted to accommodate the needs of the village and facilitates things like Stay & Play, and the Friendship Group.
Tracy’s talked about her role, the services she offers and the help she can provide and with client’s consent, shared some heartwarming stories of some of the people she has successfully helped which has had a huge impact on their lives and wellbeing. The information stand proved very popular with an array of helpful leaflets for people to take away with them.
I talked about the activities that we run and also gave a small insight into the workings of Age UK North Craven. There was particular interest in the Car Scheme which Sandra Kay our Transport Manager runs with the support of much valued volunteers, without who, many of these services would not be available.
If you have ever considered volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Please contact info@auknorthcraven.org for more information.
The Burton Friendship Group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month in Burton All Saints Meeting Room. 2.00 – 3.30pm.
For further details of any of our Activities please contact Caroline Wilson on 01729 823066.
WALKING RUGBY
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If you would like to come along and see for yourself, we play at North Ribblesdale RUFC Grove Park Gardens Settle.
Fridays 2.00 – 3.00pm £3.00pp
ALL WELCOME
For further information please contact Alan Simpson on
07891 322096
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