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Inspire Cheshire West has closed.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Your contributions, stories, ideas and experiences about life under lockdown restrictions were a valuable resource to the communities of west Cheshire.


Community spirit is shining across west Cheshire as people pull together to look out for each other. There are small acts of kindness everywhere, with people being good neighbours, flourishing new community initiatives and residents volunteering to help tackle the virus.

There are so many inspiring stories highlighting the part everyone can play to make a real difference. We want to capture stories from your community here.

Inspire Cheshire West has closed.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Your contributions, stories, ideas and experiences about life under lockdown restrictions were a valuable resource to the communities of west Cheshire.


Community spirit is shining across west Cheshire as people pull together to look out for each other. There are small acts of kindness everywhere, with people being good neighbours, flourishing new community initiatives and residents volunteering to help tackle the virus.

There are so many inspiring stories highlighting the part everyone can play to make a real difference. We want to capture stories from your community here.

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Inspire Cheshire West has closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. Your contributions, stories, ideas and experiences about life under lockdown restrictions were a valuable resource to the communities of west Cheshire.
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    COMMUNITY FOOD RESPONSE IN BLACON. BLACON ACTION TEAM

    by SL, almost 4 years ago

    BLACON ACTION TEAM @BlaconTeam

    The Blacon Action Team is a collaboration between The Blacon Community Store, Blacon Beacon, West Cheshire Foodbank, Here and Now, Kidsbank Chester, Holy Trinity Church, Cheshire West Communities Together, Welcome Network, Cheshire West and Chester Council and the local schools. We were fortunate in that the Blacon Beacon (Pantry for Blacon CIO) a new charity whose prime purpose is to provide food for those in poverty in the local area of Blacon, Chester, had just finished building, decorating and furnishing a room for food storage in Blacon Holy Trinity church hall when the lockdown happened. We... Continue reading

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    Fitness with Fern - Going live

    by Little Actors Theatre Company, almost 4 years ago

    Every Friday at 10am Little Actors Theatre is offering a fitness workshop - suitable for all. Professional actor Fern Evans is also a qualified fitness coach and is leading these fun sessions each week as well as her You Tube recorded sessions. All free and everyone welcome.


    Contact mail@littleactorstheatre.com for the Zoom link.

    Fitness with Fern on You Tube





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    VE Day Over 50s coffee morning

    by Little Actors Theatre Company, almost 4 years ago

    Little Actors Theatre is hosting a virtual VE Day themed coffee morning for the over 50s on Friday 8th May at 11.05am. Straight after the minutes silence, join us on Zoom for chat, reminiscence, readings etc to commemorate the 75th anniversary of peace in Europe. Contact mail@littleactorstheatre.com for the Zoom link. If you need a hand setting up Zoom call 0151 336 4302 for assistance prior to the event.

    Here's our timetable for al our weekly activities:

    Weekly schedule

    Workshop/
    Group
    		 Day/Date
    		 Time
    		 Public/Private
    mail@littleactorstheatre.com
    		 Actor





    Fitness with Fern
    		 Everyday
    		 You Tube
    		 Public
    		 Fern
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMgRleGj030





    DramaTots – pre-school/
    infants
    		 Tuesday
    ... Continue reading
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    The Boaty Theatre Company

    by HealthboxCIC, almost 4 years ago

    The Boaty Theatre Company is a local charitable theatre company with community at their core. Their new home "The Boat Shed" Creative Community Hub (108 Whitby Road) is situated in the heart of Ellesmere Port Town Centre and - despite these unnerving times - the Boaty Creative and Educational teams have been hard at work and are continuing to support the community through a range of remote services and interactive online programs, including various writing, drama and music activities.

    The Boat Shed has also been designated for use for those needing to escape the risk of domestic violence and for... Continue reading

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    Struggling a little bit with lockdown?

    by Chapter - mental health charity, almost 4 years ago

    Chapter, your local mental health charity is offering goal-based support calls to help you feel a little more in control of your life right now. Anyone living in the Cheshire West area can access this support - spread the word! www.chaptermentalhealth.org/coronavirus-support

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    Moulton Village pulling together

    by Emma Nancy, almost 4 years ago

    Our local community was quick to react and mobilised ourselves to create localised Whatsapp groups which cover every street in Moulton so that residents can keep in touch with each other and request help or offer support – we allocated a leader for each street group and created a further whatsapp group for the leaders so that we can share updates and concerns, posting these updates to our street groups

    Led by Angela Bush, we sourced free food via the Olio app, which volunteers collected each day and advertised on the app as available so that residents could request items... Continue reading

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    Homestead day nursery laughter in lockdown

    by Homestead day nursery, almost 4 years ago

    Hello we work at Homestead day nursery in frodsham, as a team who are still continuing to provide care for nhs and keyworker children we have made a small video where we dressed up the children as keyworkers and wanted to show support and how we are still providing laughter in lockdown for the children. Please find attached the video and serval photographs. As a team we are very proud to be able to provide this care and laughter as such a uncertain time thank you for taking the time to read. Homestead day nursery.

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    Stars Dance Academy's charity dance video for the NHS

    by Stars Dance Academy, almost 4 years ago

    The children of Stars Dance Academy have made a very special dance video to express their gratitude to all NHS and key workers, including members of their families, during this pandemic. They are using this video to raise funds for NHS charities together and would be very grateful for your support.

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/louise-fitzgerald7

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    Weaver & Cuddington Ward Virtual Councillor Drop In - Saturday 16 May 2.00pm

    by CllrGEdwards@CW&C, almost 4 years ago

    Weaver & Cuddington Ward

    Acton Bridge, Crowton, Cuddington, Delamere Park, Hatchmere, Norley, Sandiway, Weaverham


    On Saturday 16 May at 2.00pm I am going to trial a zoom drop in session to have a chat with me about any issues or problems that you have or even just to say hello - If issues relate to services, they may not be able to be addressed immediately due to service restrictions but we can still look to address them in the future.


    Please note this will be a group session so if you wish to discuss something confidentially please email me to... Continue reading

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    Little Learners Nursery Chester Community Food Bank

    by Jennifer, almost 4 years ago

    Little Learners Nursery Chester have started to operate a community food bank .When we re-open families in need will be able to collect food and other resources such as toothbrushes and books etc from our setting.In the meantime , as we are only open to a small number of key workers, we will be offering a delivery service to families and elderly in need .Please contact the nursery by following the link below if you would like to receive items or if you are able to help by donating, thank you. https://www.facebook.com/801539146626035/posts/2908798982566697/