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  Live Well Dance Online

  by Cheshire Dance, almost 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
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  Boughton Keep Fit Street Session

  by Jenny Leigh-Smith, almost 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
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  Stay At Home Tarporley - A Community Staying Together

  by Clerk to Tarporley Parish Council , almost 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, almost 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, almost 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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  3 Golden Hearts

  by emzie84, almost 6 years ago
  

  Not long after Christmas i asked both my young sons if we could sort through their old toys - give the good ones they don't use to charity shop etc.... my 5 year old (was 4 at the time) said "but i like my toys so i want to keep them" I told him that he was lucky because he had a nice Christmas and got loads of new gifts, but some children didn't even have heating or a meal let along any gifts.... he then went on to say "OK mum they can have the toys and we can... Continue reading

  Not long after Christmas i asked both my young sons if we could sort through their old toys - give the good ones they don't use to charity shop etc.... my 5 year old (was 4 at the time) said "but i like my toys so i want to keep them" I told him that he was lucky because he had a nice Christmas and got loads of new gifts, but some children didn't even have heating or a meal let along any gifts.... he then went on to say "OK mum they can have the toys and we can buy some heaters and i have money in my wallet to buy food for them"....... as over the last 2 years the kids have done fundraising for various charities i asked if they would like to raise money during 2020 to buy food for our local food-bank and toys for the toy appeal at Christmas... they were excited and shouted "YES PLEASE"
  

  
  

  before the lock-down the boys and their sister had managed to raise £114!! but as we went into lock-down the boys both got upset! i thought they were upset because they thought it meant we were in danger so i said it was OK it just means we are staying safe and that mummy would make sure she is safe while at work (in a care home!) they then told me they were only upset because they couldn't do their sponsored litter-pick or walk for their fundraising!! i told them it was fine and they had already raised a lot of money - and that once it is safe to do so they can carry on with the fundraising..... as they were still upset i promised that i would shave all 26 inch's of my hair off if we could raise £400 on a just giving page and then the money can go with the money they raised.... they are both now happy and safe!
  
  

  
  

  if anyone would like to sponsor this crazy lady to shave all 26 inches of her hair of please use this link :) :- https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/emma-mayers-4?utm_term=edMpJ4p5y
  
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  No homeless in Chester....... being fed each day by artisan food outlets, churches and others.

  by Steve@Seed, almost 6 years ago
  

  Many organisations and individuals had been working together including businesses, social enterprises, faith groups, volunteers to house the homeless.

  Somehow the Covid19 allowed every homeless person to be accomadated and fed, predominantly by local artisan food outlets, every day.

  A mention to Soul Kitchen playing a leading role in this and the organisations they work with.

  No homeless in Chester....... being fed each day by artisan food outlets, churches and others.

  No homeless in Chester....... being fed each day by artisan food outlets, churches and others.

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  T: @soul_chester

  F: Soul Kitchen Chester

  Many organisations and individuals had been working together including businesses, social enterprises, faith groups, volunteers to house the homeless.

  Somehow the Covid19 allowed every homeless person to be accomadated and fed, predominantly by local artisan food outlets, every day.

  A mention to Soul Kitchen playing a leading role in this and the organisations they work with.

  No homeless in Chester....... being fed each day by artisan food outlets, churches and others.

  No homeless in Chester....... being fed each day by artisan food outlets, churches and others.

  ---

  T: @soul_chester

  F: Soul Kitchen Chester
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  Ellesmere Port Help Scheme

  by CllrNicole, almost 6 years ago
  

  The Ellesmere Port Help scheme was set up by the local MP and Councillors as soon as lockdown began. Since then, it has been able to support hundreds of residents who are struggling to get supplies and prescriptions.

  Many residents are facing financial hardship or have to self-isolate because of the coronavirus. The Ellesmere Port Help scheme delivers food packages, along with other supplies such as toiletries, cleaning products, pet foods and baby packs, direct to their doors.

  Our volunteers work tirelessly – shopping, packing and delivering much needed parcels across the town and funding has been received from Essar... Continue reading

  The Ellesmere Port Help scheme was set up by the local MP and Councillors as soon as lockdown began. Since then, it has been able to support hundreds of residents who are struggling to get supplies and prescriptions.

  Many residents are facing financial hardship or have to self-isolate because of the coronavirus. The Ellesmere Port Help scheme delivers food packages, along with other supplies such as toiletries, cleaning products, pet foods and baby packs, direct to their doors.

  Our volunteers work tirelessly – shopping, packing and delivering much needed parcels across the town and funding has been received from Essar Oil UK, The Ellesmere Port Round Table, the Council’s Covid Members Budgets and public donations.

  Close links have been made with West Cheshire Foodbank, Chester Kidsbank and other organisations to make sure residents get the help they need.

  If you or someone you know could benefit from our scheme, please call 0151 357 2092 or email EPortHelp@gmail.com

  
  

  Photo of Justin Madders MP and wife Cllr Nicole Meardon packing bags at Ellesmere Port Help Scheme.
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  How you can get involved in activities on VE Day

  by Comms@CW&C, almost 6 years ago
  

  Here's a timetable of events for tomorrow and where you can find them:

  
  

  Friday, 8 May

  • Chester Town Hall bunting and VE Day flag.
  • 10.30am - VE day flag West Cheshire Museums (West Cheshire Museums Facebook pages)
  • 10.30am - VE day flag video (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 11am - poem (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • Noon - VE Day service (https://youtu.be/O08WJffxur4)
  • Noon - montage of Cheshire war related photos (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 12.30pm - Chester Bandstand presents a VE Day Tribute (Facebook @chesterbandstand)
  • 1pm - Wartime songs with Doodlebugs – video (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 2.30pm - poem (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 2.55pm - The Last... Continue reading

  Here's a timetable of events for tomorrow and where you can find them:

  
  

  Friday, 8 May

  • Chester Town Hall bunting and VE Day flag.
  • 10.30am - VE day flag West Cheshire Museums (West Cheshire Museums Facebook pages)
  • 10.30am - VE day flag video (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 11am - poem (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • Noon - VE Day service (https://youtu.be/O08WJffxur4)
  • Noon - montage of Cheshire war related photos (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 12.30pm - Chester Bandstand presents a VE Day Tribute (Facebook @chesterbandstand)
  • 1pm - Wartime songs with Doodlebugs – video (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 2.30pm - poem (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 2.55pm - The Last Post (national event)
  • 3pm - VE Day Toast (national event)
  • 3pm - Cheshire home Guard celebrate VE Day with their own garden party
  • 4pm - Owen Powell talk (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 5pm - ‘What did you do in the war Deva’ Emma Stuart #whatareyoureading (Facebook @cwaclibrary)
  • 9pm - Address to the Nation by Her Majesty the Queen
  • 9pm - Sharon Wallace – We’ll Meet Again
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  Neston Angels #NeverMoreNeeded

  by Neston Community Youth Centre, almost 6 years ago
  

  For the past 7 weeks, Neston Community Youth Centre have continued to support local people and as of today we have registered almost 600 local people aged from 3 to 101 to receive support with shopping, prescription deliveries, contact calls, foodbank and much more.

  None of this would be possible without the support of Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport, West Cheshire Foodbank and an incredible team of 137 volunteers.

  Last week we provided 'Goody Boxes' for carers working in Local Care Homes.

  Anyone in the CH64 postcode area can get in touch for support at www.nestoncyc.org.uk or on 0151... Continue reading

  For the past 7 weeks, Neston Community Youth Centre have continued to support local people and as of today we have registered almost 600 local people aged from 3 to 101 to receive support with shopping, prescription deliveries, contact calls, foodbank and much more.

  None of this would be possible without the support of Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport, West Cheshire Foodbank and an incredible team of 137 volunteers.

  Last week we provided 'Goody Boxes' for carers working in Local Care Homes.

  Anyone in the CH64 postcode area can get in touch for support at www.nestoncyc.org.uk or on 0151 336 7805