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COMMUNITY FOOD RESPONSE IN BLACON. BLACON ACTION TEAM

by SL, almost 6 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
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 have been able to use the church hall and the shop as a distribution hub.
Thanks to generous grants from The National Lottery Community Fund, and also Westminster Foundation, Cheshire Community Foundation, Transforming Lives Together and Cheshire West and Chester Council, we have been enabled to provide a food service for those who are struggling in this crisis. We have two hubs where people can collect food parcels from, at Holy Trinity church hall, and also at the Community Store on Western Avenue. Additionally, we deliver food to those who are unable to get out and do not have someone who can collect for them. This service quickly built up from nothing, and now over 330 households are registered with our service, and over 36 volunteers assist (either in one of the hubs, or making deliveries). To date we have provided food for over 2,300 people.
This has enabled many people to keep their families from going hungry at a time of significant hardship. Moreoever, there is the opportunity of a valuable weekly contact with some vulnerable people who may be living on their own and nobody else to speak to.
We have a regular band of volunteers and a waiting list. In normal times we would be able to use more volunteers but due to safer working and social distancing we have to limit the number of people working in the hub.
We would like to thank Waitrose, Morrisons and Aldi for donations of food and carrier bags
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Fitness with Fern - Going live

by Little Actors Theatre Company, almost 6 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

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

VE Day Over 50s coffee morning

by Little Actors Theatre Company, almost 6 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

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	11.30am	Public	Samantha

Lockdown writing and performance workshop – 12+		3pm	Public	Mike

InterACT Youth Theatre (13+)		5pm	Public – new members welcome for future events being planned now	Samantha

Drama Games & Improv – U11s	Wednesday	5pm	Public	Holly

Lockdown writing and performance workshop – U11s	Thursday	10am	Public	Mike

Improv – Youth Theatre 12+		5pm	Public	Holly


Fitness with Fern	Friday	10am	Public – family workshop	Fern
Brightlights – over 50s coffee morning		11am	Brightlights and public	Mike

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The Boaty Theatre Company

by HealthboxCIC, almost 6 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
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 childcare solutions for the children of key workers.
In addition to all of the above, the (small) management team for The Boaty Theatre Company have lovingly created an initial run of 100 FREE "Crafts for Kids" Activity Packs for local children at risk and from families of low income.
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Struggling a little bit with lockdown?

by Chapter - mental health charity, almost 6 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
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 6 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
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 then collect from the doorstep
We very quickly identified through the leader whatsapp group, those residents who were shielded, self-isolating or experiencing difficulties due to coronavirus, and commenced deliveries of the free food sourced via Olio to these groups without their need to request. We took this one stage further when the landlady of our local pub, Doll of The Lion, created home-made soup and sandwiches for all of these residents who had been identified. A group of volunteers worked together to organise, pack and distribute these throughout the village (whist social distancing and wearing masks and gloves) creating one big virtual picnic!
Angela has now set up Moulton Community Food Hub which became live on Saturday 18^th April. Our community and volunteers pulled together to both donate, organise, prioritise and distribute food to those who are most in need
We continue to keep in touch with each other through our whatsapp groups and facebook – keeping a positivity around the village and links with each other
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Homestead day nursery laughter in lockdown

by Homestead day nursery, almost 6 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.
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 6 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
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 6 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
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 arrange an alternative time. The drop in will last for 30 minutes therefore each person will be limited to a few minutes speaking time.

Once you’ve entered zoom, you’ll require the following information:
Meeting ID – 892 357 3833
Password - 710292

This is very much a trial so in the event of any problems please email me at: Gillian.edwards@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

I look forward to seeing you
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Little Learners Nursery Chester Community Food Bank

by Jennifer, almost 6 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/

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/