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  Musician collaboration video

  by ISO/DC, over 6 years ago

  https://www.facebook.com/100003261790897/posts/3006749576110406/?d=n

  We created video to raise funds for the foodbank. We would love people to like and share it and if possible donate.

  https://www.facebook.com/100003261790897/posts/3006749576110406/?d=n

  We created video to raise funds for the foodbank. We would love people to like and share it and if possible donate.

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  Gus Cairns My Lockdown Story

  by Gus Cairns, over 6 years ago

  Lockdown has been a nightmare for me . I have been almost on my own for 8 weeks . Only doing Courses has kept me sane . The only People I actually see are those bringing my shopping and my prescriptions no one else comes for a distancing chat at my front door . Got a water infection now waiting for a telephone appointment with my GP practice , Just had it sending Prescription to my Chemist for antibiotics now . Drinking plenty of water to flush it out so I will be back to normal . I am also... Continue reading

  Lockdown has been a nightmare for me . I have been almost on my own for 8 weeks . Only doing Courses has kept me sane . The only People I actually see are those bringing my shopping and my prescriptions no one else comes for a distancing chat at my front door . Got a water infection now waiting for a telephone appointment with my GP practice , Just had it sending Prescription to my Chemist for antibiotics now . Drinking plenty of water to flush it out so I will be back to normal . I am also getting bad Hay Fever and my antidepressants ran out Monday so I rang the Chemist this morning and will be delivered today . 2 days without now got headache . They have run out before delivery in the last 2 months now .. My Autism stops me complaining and I worry I wont get anything if I complain about things . I am quite Lonely and isolated . I have just been sent a BMJ Article to review as a Patient Reviewer 31 Pages to look at with all the research in it . Sworn to secrecy about what it’s about but a nice bit of reading to keep me going . Thanks to everyone does things for me Tricia ,Blacon Action Team ,Garretts Pharmacy ,Snow Angles weekly phone call , and all my email colleagues .

  Might survive the lockdown with any luck and be quite sane at the end of it not fully sane I never have been and very talkative to make up for hardly any talk in Lockdown

  Gus Cairns

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• Share Kindness is Contagious on Facebook Share Kindness is Contagious on X (formerly Twitter) Share Kindness is Contagious on Linkedin Email Kindness is Contagious link

  Kindness is Contagious

  by Pamela, over 6 years ago
  

  We are Pamela and Joanne and we launched our new business, Apollo Care Chester home care services, a few weeks before the Covid-19 outbreak, little did we know that what was waiting around the corner for us!

  So whilst waiting for our CQC Registration to enable us to provide care we looked at how we could help the local community in a time of crisis.

  We looked at the support available to the local residents surrounding our office in Mollington and discovered that they had nothing in place at this time, so we initiated our own voluntary service by posting... Continue reading

  We are Pamela and Joanne and we launched our new business, Apollo Care Chester home care services, a few weeks before the Covid-19 outbreak, little did we know that what was waiting around the corner for us!

  So whilst waiting for our CQC Registration to enable us to provide care we looked at how we could help the local community in a time of crisis.

  We looked at the support available to the local residents surrounding our office in Mollington and discovered that they had nothing in place at this time, so we initiated our own voluntary service by posting 250 flyers offering to provide a shopping, medication collections and a companionship telephone call service, to anyone that may be at risk and vulnerable.

  We also created a community link by putting a post box in the local ‘Book Stop’ (a delightfully converted bus stop that residents use as a library) along with some of our postcards, also a lovely local lady made some beautiful hand-made cards, which were left for residents to write messages to their friends and neighbours in the villages and we delivered them on our rounds.

  We also contacted St Oswald’s Primary School who were only too happy to get involved with the children posting their beautiful pictures and heart-warming messages to those that may be lonely, we then passed these on to brighten the day of those that were battling with isolation and loneliness in these difficult times.

  We went on to work to partnership with a local Parish Councillor to gain support for residents from a Mutual Aid Group and enable them to form their own volunteer group.

  It has been overwhelming to see the community come together and to witness the wonderful acts of kindness that have transpired and how kindness is contagious.

  We have now received our registration and are providing care to the community to enable them to live safer, happier, healthier lives.

  Stay safe and keep smiling :)

  
  
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  EveryBody Disability Dance Online

  by Cheshire Dance, over 6 years ago
  

  EveryBody Dance Online

  Cheshire Dance invites those living with disabilities – including those with PMLD and those with complex need – and their families/carers to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. This session takes place via Zoom, allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, together!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Wednesday at 11.15am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ip5tY1YrReir7xXCIRnZ5g

  (Starts 3rd June until further notice. For other class types, please visit: www.cheshiredance.org/virtualclasses)

  ... Continue reading

  EveryBody Dance Online

  Cheshire Dance invites those living with disabilities – including those with PMLD and those with complex need – and their families/carers to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. This session takes place via Zoom, allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, together!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Wednesday at 11.15am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ip5tY1YrReir7xXCIRnZ5g

  (Starts 3rd June until further notice. For other class types, please visit: www.cheshiredance.org/virtualclasses)

  
  

  For more information, email: hello@cheshiredance.org

  
  
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  Keep on Dancing Online

  by Cheshire Dance, over 6 years ago
  

  Keep on Dancing Online

  Cheshire Dance invites active older adults to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. An energetic dance class for active older ladies and gents who feel confident standing and moving without support, this session takes place via Zoom allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, TOGETHER!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Friday at 10.30am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Je2y0DYQT-GLE91bqwhTCw

  (Starts 5th June until further notice. For other class types... Continue reading

  Keep on Dancing Online

  Cheshire Dance invites active older adults to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. An energetic dance class for active older ladies and gents who feel confident standing and moving without support, this session takes place via Zoom allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, TOGETHER!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Friday at 10.30am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Je2y0DYQT-GLE91bqwhTCw

  (Starts 5th June until further notice. For other class types, please visit: www.cheshiredance.org/virtualclasses)

  
  

  For more information, please email hello@cheshiredance.org.
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  Live Well Dance Online

  by Cheshire Dance, over 6 years ago
  

  Live Well Dance Online

  Cheshire Dance invites older adults to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. A gentle seated dance and movement class (which is also suitable for people with dementia and their family/carers), this session takes place via Zoom, allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, TOGETHER!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Monday at 11am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEnXQLt6RlSlqelkgDz-JQ

  (Starts 8th June until further notice. For other class types, please... Continue reading

  Live Well Dance Online

  Cheshire Dance invites older adults to keep healthy, keep active, keep social and keep dancing with its virtual community. A gentle seated dance and movement class (which is also suitable for people with dementia and their family/carers), this session takes place via Zoom, allowing participants to dance and interact with others in real time, TOGETHER!

  Join our socially distanced online class and take part from the comfort of your own home every Monday at 11am.

  Cost per session only £4.50. Book your space now.

  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEnXQLt6RlSlqelkgDz-JQ

  (Starts 8th June until further notice. For other class types, please visit: www.cheshiredance.org/virtualclasses)

  For more information, please email: hello@cheshiredance.org
• Share Boughton Keep Fit Street Session on Facebook Share Boughton Keep Fit Street Session on X (formerly Twitter) Share Boughton Keep Fit Street Session on Linkedin Email Boughton Keep Fit Street Session link

  Boughton Keep Fit Street Session

  by Jenny Leigh-Smith, over 6 years ago
  

  Every Sunday at 5pm it's Kathy's Keep Fit in our street.

  A trained Fitness Instructor, Kathy leads a 45min aerobic session, with music, to all who want to join in from our street community.

  Keeping a safe distance apart, we follow (the best we can) with jumping jacks, squats, grapevines, spotty dogs and more besides.

  Heart rates are up and it's also lots of fun.

  It's just one of the ways our local street community has come together to share some time, some laughter and raise morale

  Every Sunday at 5pm it's Kathy's Keep Fit in our street.

  A trained Fitness Instructor, Kathy leads a 45min aerobic session, with music, to all who want to join in from our street community.

  Keeping a safe distance apart, we follow (the best we can) with jumping jacks, squats, grapevines, spotty dogs and more besides.

  Heart rates are up and it's also lots of fun.

  It's just one of the ways our local street community has come together to share some time, some laughter and raise morale
• Share Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together on Facebook Share Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together on X (formerly Twitter) Share Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together on Linkedin Email Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together link

  Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together

  by Clerk to Tarporley Parish Council , over 6 years ago
  

  The Stay at Home Tarporley Campaign launched by the Tarporley Parish Council sprang into action even before Lock-down was officially announced. Three members of the Council operated a Helpline for 7 days 9am-6pm to support vulnerable and older people. The response to a call for more volunteers overwhelmed The Council and within days 100 volunteers from a small community of around 1600 households were available for duty.

  Now operating a Team Leader shift system, with 21 shifts and around 40 volunteers the Helpline offers a range of services from food and prescription deliveries to a friendly chat. So far nearly... Continue reading

  The Stay at Home Tarporley Campaign launched by the Tarporley Parish Council sprang into action even before Lock-down was officially announced. Three members of the Council operated a Helpline for 7 days 9am-6pm to support vulnerable and older people. The response to a call for more volunteers overwhelmed The Council and within days 100 volunteers from a small community of around 1600 households were available for duty.

  Now operating a Team Leader shift system, with 21 shifts and around 40 volunteers the Helpline offers a range of services from food and prescription deliveries to a friendly chat. So far nearly 350 calls have been received and actioned, the service is also available to key workers.

  Staying Connected

  It quickly became apparent that communication of information was key to helping the community stay feeling connected. The result has been the publication of a fortnightly Newsletter - Stay At Home Tarporley - helping residents to Stay Supported, Stay Local, Stay Informed, Stay Well and Stay Entertained - featuring a local business directory and spotlighting local business heroes going that extra mile to support the community.

  Spreading Sunshine

  Launched on 25th April 2020 Stay Sunny Tarps Is a Campaign designed to encourage positivity and strength throughout Tarporley by planting sunflower seeds as a symbol of hope. With the support of the Council and several local businesses 3500 Sunflower seeds have been distributed to every house within the village boundaries. This Campaign is gaining momentum with a Socially Distancing Sunflower Walk Day planned for mid-Summer, an Art Exhibition, Amateur Dramatics, Children's Activities and Competitions.

  Many of our volunteers are growing extra Sunflowers to be planted in communal village areas. We want the whole community will get involved and the village of Tarporley will be a sea of Sunflowers in the summer months. Councillor Moore-Dutton said "Sunflowers have long been a symbol of positivity, strength and hope – all much needed in these extraordinary times".

  VE Day Celebrations

  Coordinating with the Royal British Legion we promoted a Virtual VE Day Celebration. A video was released with readings from influential members of the community and the 'Nation's Toast' featuring over 100 residents.

  Volunteers responsibly delivered packs to each house and hosted Bingo with 100 residents playing along live. The celebration was brought together with people of all ages pulling together.

  Looking Forward

  Currently we are considering further initiatives given the amazing number of volunteers willing to help our community. Out of adversity springs kindness and a genuine desire to help others. Tarporley is a community pulling together and we hope to harness this community spirit as we transition and restrictions are slowly lifted.

  We hope to step in to the new normal together.
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  Postcards of Hope

  by Primary Care Cheshire CIC, over 6 years ago
  

  Here at Primary Care Cheshire, West Cheshire's GP Federation, we are REALLY proud to be working alongside local schools to create and distribute messages of hope and compassion across the area.

  Children in local schools are creating 'Postcards of Hope' which are then being delivered to local residents and Care Homes.

  If anyone else wishes to become involved in this project please send your Postcards to-

  Primary Care Cheshire CIC

  Unit C11,

  Dover Drive

  Ellesmere Port

  CH65 9BF

  Here at Primary Care Cheshire, West Cheshire's GP Federation, we are REALLY proud to be working alongside local schools to create and distribute messages of hope and compassion across the area.

  Children in local schools are creating 'Postcards of Hope' which are then being delivered to local residents and Care Homes.

  If anyone else wishes to become involved in this project please send your Postcards to-

  Primary Care Cheshire CIC

  Unit C11,

  Dover Drive

  Ellesmere Port

  CH65 9BF
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  Local Mum Sets Up Food Bank in Kelsall Village

  by Kelsall Food Bank, over 6 years ago
  

  A local mum and teacher has set up the Kelsall Food Bank in direct response to the Covid 19 crisis.

  At the beginning of the crisis she joined a team of volunteers that were organised and deployed to help those members of Kelsall who are self-isolating or who are struggling for whatever reason during this difficult time. On her travels, and armed with a bundle of leaflets, she set out to visit 3 streets in Kelsall. This trip was to change everything! Through chatting to one local resident it was clear that they were not going to eat that week... Continue reading

  A local mum and teacher has set up the Kelsall Food Bank in direct response to the Covid 19 crisis.

  At the beginning of the crisis she joined a team of volunteers that were organised and deployed to help those members of Kelsall who are self-isolating or who are struggling for whatever reason during this difficult time. On her travels, and armed with a bundle of leaflets, she set out to visit 3 streets in Kelsall. This trip was to change everything! Through chatting to one local resident it was clear that they were not going to eat that week unless they were supported. And from that conversation the Kelsall Food Bank was born!

  The Food Bank has gone from strength to strength and they are now supporting seven families in the village. Local members of the community support with their time, donations of food or money and the best bit - deliveries! "Seeing smiling faces every Saturday is my treat of the week!" she said.

  The support doesn't just stop with the local residents as this mum has managed to secure a grant from Cheshire Police, as well as drumming up support from the local shops – the local butchers supply fresh meat for each family every week and the shop donates products every Friday evening - as well as gifting the Food Bank £50! Help and advice is always available from their local councillor, as well as her daughter, who helps out with packing the food parcels and deliveries.

  All in all it's a community effort and Kelsall Food Bank will remain in place until the lock down lifts.

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