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  Evie and Susannah Stanton’s Rainbows- fund raising for the NHS

  by Zanna2, over 6 years ago

  As an employee of CWAC myself I wanted to bring the community together in anyway I could when lockdown first started. My daughter and I decided we wanted to do something to show the NHS workers and Carers in care homes how much the public appreciated them. We started making little rainbows out of Coaster size wooden off cuts, nails and loom bands and sold them for £1 each from an honesty table at the bottom of my drive to raise money. Sadly the table was stolen after a few days but that didn’t stop us, Evie’s grandad made a... Continue reading

  As an employee of CWAC myself I wanted to bring the community together in anyway I could when lockdown first started. My daughter and I decided we wanted to do something to show the NHS workers and Carers in care homes how much the public appreciated them. We started making little rainbows out of Coaster size wooden off cuts, nails and loom bands and sold them for £1 each from an honesty table at the bottom of my drive to raise money. Sadly the table was stolen after a few days but that didn’t stop us, Evie’s grandad made a new table and even chained it to a tree! Over a few days we raised a few hundred pounds, working every hour of the day until the early hours of the morning to meet the high demands for orders for rainbows all over my the country!! The demand for the rainbows got so big it turned into a 24/7 job so local schools Horn’s Mill, Alvanley and Manley Federated School and Homestead Private Day nursery staff and children all got involved and helped to make the rainbows. We supplied the wood and materials and they all worked tirelessly to make bulk orders. In 17 days we raised an absolutely incredible £2000 and distributed it personally (between £50 and £100) between 38 different NHS workers and carers in care homes. This story has been covered by helsby to hand magazine, Cheshire live, Frodsham life and soon to be in Pick me Up Magazine, the amount of positivity it has brought makes me so proud to have been a part of it and to have watched and encouraged my young daughter to help others that are so selfless and brave. The full story, photos and list of workers that received money can be followed on my personal twitter account ‘Susannah Stanton’.
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  Activity Packs From The Boaty Theatre Company

  by Boaty T, over 6 years ago
  

  The Boaty Theatre Company are a small charity based in Ellesmere Port. We have been performing in and around Ellesmere Port for the last 10 years or so, starting our journey at the National Waterways Museum, hence our name!!

  At the beginning of 2020 we performed 3 sell-out nights at the Lowry in Salford, a massive achievement for our cast, crew and director Laura Harris. With the profit we made from our time at the Lowry, we invested in our dream of creating an Arts-based community hub in the centre of town and so opened 'The Boat Shed' on Whitby... Continue reading

  The Boaty Theatre Company are a small charity based in Ellesmere Port. We have been performing in and around Ellesmere Port for the last 10 years or so, starting our journey at the National Waterways Museum, hence our name!!

  At the beginning of 2020 we performed 3 sell-out nights at the Lowry in Salford, a massive achievement for our cast, crew and director Laura Harris. With the profit we made from our time at the Lowry, we invested in our dream of creating an Arts-based community hub in the centre of town and so opened 'The Boat Shed' on Whitby Road. Just five days after officially opening our doors to welcome people in, with three shows scheduled and an art exhibition ready for viewing, we had to close our doors due to the Covid-19 crisis.

  We quickly adapted to helping our community in the best way we know how. We moved all our rehearsals online and kept our social groups going virtually so we could make sure every one of our regular beneficiaries were safe and well.

  We were awarded funding from Cheshire Communities Foundation and Cheshire West and Chester to provide 100 activity bags to families struggling with the cost of homeschooling, these were distributed through local schools to ensure they got to the children that needed them most. Due to some savvy shopping around, we were able to extend our 100 bags to 400 bags! Which we were super happy to deliver.

  Thank you to our funders and our team of three happy sorters for helping us to put these packs together and get them to those that need them. We have received some feedback that has made us smile!

  We plan to extend this project now by providing a summer program, funded by Edsential we will be providing 4 hours of virtual workshops every weekday throughout the summer holidays ranging from drama and writing to yoga! We are providing the materials needed to participate and we are offering a free packed lunch to 30 children on free school meals thanks to funding from ASDA Ellesmere Port.
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  Royal Recognition for Norley Village Store

  by Museums@CW&C , over 6 years ago
  

  Cheshire West Museums would like to extend their congratulations to all the volunteers of the Norley Village Store who have received a letter written on behalf of her majesty the Queen in recognition of their efforts. Volunteers, that include our Weaver Hall colleague Liz, have worked tirelessly to keep the shelves stocked and delivering orders to the vulnerable in the village. To read the full article on the Northwich Guardian click the link below:

  https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/18488895.norley-village-store-volunteers-receive-letter-behalf-queen/

  Cheshire West Museums would like to extend their congratulations to all the volunteers of the Norley Village Store who have received a letter written on behalf of her majesty the Queen in recognition of their efforts. Volunteers, that include our Weaver Hall colleague Liz, have worked tirelessly to keep the shelves stocked and delivering orders to the vulnerable in the village. To read the full article on the Northwich Guardian click the link below:

  https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/18488895.norley-village-store-volunteers-receive-letter-behalf-queen/
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  Stanney Oaks Scarecrow Festival

  by Islay Close, over 6 years ago

  Please could you read this and get in touch - my number is 07790 019728

  
  

  https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/18516937.stanney-oaks-estate-near-cheshire-oaks-hosts-first-scarecrow-festival/

  
  

  
  

  Please could you read this and get in touch - my number is 07790 019728

  
  

  https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/18516937.stanney-oaks-estate-near-cheshire-oaks-hosts-first-scarecrow-festival/

  
  

  
  
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  Stronger Futures

  by Comms@CW&C, over 6 years ago
  

  We love the stories you are adding here to Inspire Cheshire West – keep them coming! It’s heartwarming to see the way our communities are pulling together to help each other through this pandemic.

  Because you’ve played such an integral part in the response to COVID-19, we wanted to let you know how you can play an equally important role in creating our borough’s future.

  We know that this pandemic is not over and communities across the area still need our, and your, help, and we want to reassure you that the Council’s priority continues to be protecting lives and... Continue reading

  We love the stories you are adding here to Inspire Cheshire West – keep them coming! It’s heartwarming to see the way our communities are pulling together to help each other through this pandemic.

  Because you’ve played such an integral part in the response to COVID-19, we wanted to let you know how you can play an equally important role in creating our borough’s future.

  We know that this pandemic is not over and communities across the area still need our, and your, help, and we want to reassure you that the Council’s priority continues to be protecting lives and livelihoods.

  But it’s also the right time to start looking at how we can prepare the borough for a stronger future and make it an even better place to live and work.

  Please share your views in the Stronger Futures engagement – and spread the word to family and friends too.

  You can take part using our dedicated Stronger Futures website where there are three questions you can answer – what do you think should be the focus to build a stronger future, how do you think the Council can help and how can you and your community help?

  If you know someone that does not have internet access but would be keen to take part, they can write to Stronger Futures, Insight and Intelligence, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Council Offices, 4 Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE or telephone the Council’s Contact Centre on: 0300 123 8 123 and quote ‘Stronger Futures’.

  • Take part in Stronger Futures online

  For those of you who have been spending more time walking and cycling in the past two months, you may also be interested in the Council’s Walk. Ride. Thrive campaign. This aims to encourage even more people to enjoy a summer of active travel and to share their views on how investment can be made to support more walking and cycling.

  • Read more about Walk. Ride. Thrive

  We look forward to hearing from you and working together to build a stronger future for our borough.
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  Occupational Therapy Team deliver specialist equipment to help local family

  by Stephcwc, over 6 years ago
  

  The Council’s Occupational Therapy Team work with residents of all ages in the borough when physical and mental illness, disability, a long-term condition, or the effects of ageing prevent them from doing the activities they need or want to do.

  Grace, who is 18 months old, lives with her family in Chester and is one of the team’s youngest clients. She was born very prematurely and requires 20 hours of nursing care a day due to a number of medical issues. Grace had spent the first year of her life in hospital where she lay flat for most of the... Continue reading

  The Council’s Occupational Therapy Team work with residents of all ages in the borough when physical and mental illness, disability, a long-term condition, or the effects of ageing prevent them from doing the activities they need or want to do.

  Grace, who is 18 months old, lives with her family in Chester and is one of the team’s youngest clients. She was born very prematurely and requires 20 hours of nursing care a day due to a number of medical issues. Grace had spent the first year of her life in hospital where she lay flat for most of the time.
  
  A member of the Occupational Therapy team visited the family just before the covid-19 restrictions were put in place to assess what support was needed to help both Grace and her family. Working with the Paediatric Physio team at the Countess of Chester Hospital, suitable seating was found for Grace that would allow her to sit in an upright supported position for feeding and playing. A floor seat was delivered to the family in March, followed by a specialist high chair that was delivered in April. Both of these seats help Grace’s posture and enable her to see and interact with the world. This has been a huge change for Grace, and she has responded brilliantly.

  Grace’s mum Samantha said: “We were really thankful that Grace’s new chairs were delivered directly to us, even during the current lockdown restrictions. With the help of her carers we were able to get her set up in them straight away and she absolutely loves them. It’s made a real difference to her life. One of the things she can now do is sit by the front doorstep and watch the world go by, which she loves doing.”
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  The Great Gruffalo Bug Hunt!

  by Marie Lumb, over 6 years ago
  

  My name is Marie, I live in Malpas with my 7 children. In normal times I lead Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup and Rainbow Rhymes - a toddler song group in Malpas.

  During the Covid 19 outbreak I have been running family trails/hunts in Malpas.

  For our latest trail, launched at the end of May, we went Gruffalo themed and made a Giant Gruffalo - knowing how much the children at Cheeky Monkeys love the story of The Gruffalo.

  The children have a Bug Hunt to complete either around the village, or a family walk following the map to Malpas’ ‘Deep Dark... Continue reading

  My name is Marie, I live in Malpas with my 7 children. In normal times I lead Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup and Rainbow Rhymes - a toddler song group in Malpas.

  During the Covid 19 outbreak I have been running family trails/hunts in Malpas.

  For our latest trail, launched at the end of May, we went Gruffalo themed and made a Giant Gruffalo - knowing how much the children at Cheeky Monkeys love the story of The Gruffalo.

  The children have a Bug Hunt to complete either around the village, or a family walk following the map to Malpas’ ‘Deep Dark Woods.’

  Once the hunt is complete, the children can claim their ‘’treasure’ of Homemade Gruffalo Crumble playdough or moon sand.

  All that is needed to take part, is a pencil (for completing the Bug Hunt) and to bring your own hand sanitiser too.

  I look forward to seeing more Malpas families complete The Great Gruffalo Bug Hunt.

  
  
  
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  A shining example of positive community spirt

  by Rachel williams, over 6 years ago
  

  Jeannie and Mary , two residents of Malpas who had both had enough of the mounting litter during lockdown on old hall street , decided they wanted to do something about it.

  Taking the litter picker by the handle, they set to the task in hand and six bags of rubbish later the area was left looking much more presentable .

  Jeannie and Mary have both set a shining example of positive community spirit and I would like to say thank you to them both .

  Jeannie and Mary , two residents of Malpas who had both had enough of the mounting litter during lockdown on old hall street , decided they wanted to do something about it.

  Taking the litter picker by the handle, they set to the task in hand and six bags of rubbish later the area was left looking much more presentable .

  Jeannie and Mary have both set a shining example of positive community spirit and I would like to say thank you to them both .
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  An amazing show of Human Kindness through these unprecedented times

  by Rachel williams, over 6 years ago
  

  Sonja and Danielle who run kids space , a nonprofit childcare facility from the local youth centre in the rural village of Malpas has spent the last 8 weeks of locked down caring for children of key workers free of charge.

  At a time when any one would be forgiven for closing their doors for fear of catching covid-19 these two selfless ladies showed so much compassion for the community of Malpas, they decided they were going to do what they can to help.

  we want to say a special thank you to them both and a thank you to... Continue reading

  Sonja and Danielle who run kids space , a nonprofit childcare facility from the local youth centre in the rural village of Malpas has spent the last 8 weeks of locked down caring for children of key workers free of charge.

  At a time when any one would be forgiven for closing their doors for fear of catching covid-19 these two selfless ladies showed so much compassion for the community of Malpas, they decided they were going to do what they can to help.

  we want to say a special thank you to them both and a thank you to Malpas youth centre for allowing kids space to use the youth centre rent free over the last 2 months
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  Community Volunteering

  by LizParry, over 6 years ago

  On 18th March, my flights for a spring break road trip around rural Halkidiki, Greece were cancelled. I decided to still take my annual leave from work as the country was in crisis and lockdown followed soon after Monday 23rd March, the day I was due to fly to Greece. I was already committing to a weekly food shop for my 95 year old housebound Auntie living on the Wirral. That week, I scaled up my food shopping to cover another Auntie in Chester, my parents in Chester and their elderly neighbour. I was really enjoying helping others, so when... Continue reading

  On 18th March, my flights for a spring break road trip around rural Halkidiki, Greece were cancelled. I decided to still take my annual leave from work as the country was in crisis and lockdown followed soon after Monday 23rd March, the day I was due to fly to Greece. I was already committing to a weekly food shop for my 95 year old housebound Auntie living on the Wirral. That week, I scaled up my food shopping to cover another Auntie in Chester, my parents in Chester and their elderly neighbour. I was really enjoying helping others, so when I noticed an advert from Cheshire Voluntary Action, Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Chester Mutual Aid, I literally jumped at the opportunity, the same with the NHS GoodSAM scheme. I've now completed 97 food shopping deliveries for family, friends, neighbours and the local community, 21 prescription deliveries and made 32 Check In and Chat phone calls to those shielding at home since 19th March. I'm featured in a brief post on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MandSnews/status/1255101741823074304?s=09

  
  

  However, the best and proudest moment, I'm literally one of 100's of volunteers in the community of Chester giving their free time to help others in the community. I've made new friends for life and I can hand on heart say that volunteering in the community was the best decision of 2020.

  I'll remember this year, this global pandemic crisis and national emergency not just for the number of lives so sadly lost which has been absolutely devastating, but also for the number of lives we managed to save, by keeping so many people in our communities safe at home. "Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives." A big tick for this one.
  
  I've spent over £3,500 on food and essentials for family, friends, neighbours and the community since 19th March, receiving payment for each food shop based on the receipt, it's worked exceptionally well. I'm sat here absolutely amazed at what I've been able to achieve. At my peak, I managed 6 food shop deliveries in 1 day. This required so much planning and organisation, all my management skills utilised to the max, but I did it.

  I would really like to thank everyone involved with the Chester Mutual Aid for all their support, what an amazing team of experts in their field, community leaders and ambassadors, professionals and community volunteers. A truly amazing effort from everyone involved, whether leafletting their local area, making phone calls, supporting community food hubs, collecting and delivering prescriptions, food shopping deliveries or dog walking, an absolutely outstanding community response to an unprecedented global pandemic crisis and national emergency.

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