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What activities and events is the Evesham Volunteer Centre organising?
The Evesham Volunteer Centre is celebrating 25 years of working in the community and has been holding various events throughout the year. These events involve volunteer centre volunteers and volunteers in general who organise groups and activities throughout the Vale.
• Viva the Villages Event
September 17th, Evesham Town Hall, 6.30-9.30pm.
The event showcased the voluntary and community group activity within the villages of the Evesham area. All were welcome to come and view exhibits and join in to see what is going on in the area. Groups also gave examples of their activities.
Please refer to the report of this exciting event.
The Evesham Volunteer Centre receives lots of information from other organisations advertising their events and services.
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Hampton Friendship Club
takes place on Wednesdays at 2.15pm. It is currently looking for new members click here to view their flyer
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Family Information Service
click here to view flyer about this service and contact details to find out more
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Sure Start
click here to view flyer about SureStart services and contact details to find out more
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“Fancy a cup of tea”
Sometimes these few words and a listening ear is all it takes to make a difference to a family!
Can you spare 2-4 hours a week to volunteer to support a local Home-Start family?
Would you like to find out more about how you can help?
please contact Louise or Sandra on 01386 49476.
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Free Eye Test at Home
This may be available for people who have difficulty getting out and about - or carers who have dependant relatives.
The test is carried out by a fully trained optometrist, using the latest portable diagnostic equipment to check for glaucoma, cataracts and general optical health.
For more information on this service, please call 0500 295 245.
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Broadway Cancer Support Group – at the Signpost premises
This group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 3.00 to 4.00 pm.
The address is 4 Russell Square, Broadway.
For further details call Signpost on 01386 859029,
(open Monday and Thursday from 10.00 to 3.00 pm).
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Evesham Area Lone Parent Contact
Help is available to find the right job for you. There is also advice on what financial help you would get when working.
Your Evesham area contact is Sally-Ann Parker on 07739 677221. Enquiries can also be made on freephone 0800 197 1402.
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The Vale Walkers
Every Tuesday at 10.00 am, outside Raphael’s Café, Boat Lane, Evesham – walking around Evesham and it’s riverside paths. This is a sociable and healthy accompanied walk.
For more information, please call 01905 768289 (Alison Williams – Health Walks and Community Access Officer), or email awilliams3@worcestershire.gov.uk
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The Network (Worcestershire Electrical Re-Use Centre)
The Network can supply washing machines, fridges, cookers, tumble driers and televisions at fantastically low prices. We have free delivery within Worcestershire and a 3 month guarantee. Donations of unwanted electrical appliances are welcomed. Please phone for further information - 01562 513399.
click here to access website information
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Evesham Bag Busters
to find out more about Bag Busters and their campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags and be more efficient with our use of resources.
WANTED: need for two committee members. The Bag Buster campaign has taken off so well that two more members are needed. In particular, there is a need for someone to take on the role of Business Recruitment Coordinator, whose main job will be to sign on new businesses to the campaign.
For more information:
phone: 01386 853140
email: info@eveshambagbusters.org.uk
click here to enter their website
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Age Concern (Pershore and Evesham District) - Handyperson and Gardening Scheme.
If you are an older person having difficulties with do-it-yourself jobs or gardening Age Concern may be able to help. Trained staff and volunteers will come out for an initial visit to make an estimate of the costs involved and charge a reasonable price for work and materials used.
Tel: Age Concern 01386 555744.
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Onside Independent Advocacy
Thursdays, 1-4pm at the Evesham Contact Centre (the Old Police Station) Onside Independent Advocacy hold outreach sessions for those requiring advice and advocacy support. Appointments can be made either with Onside Advocacy or the Contact Centre telephone numbers below. Sessions take place every Thursday except the third Thursday of the month.
Tel: Onside Independen Advocacy 01905 27525
Tel: Evesham Contact Centre 01386 443322
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Signpost of Broadway
An Alzheimer and Dementia Worker are present at Signpost on Tuesday mornings for any patient or carer to drop in or make an appointment.
For further information contact Signpost on 01386 859029.
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Active Ageing Exercise Club
Weekly classes start Mondays 6th August 10.30 to 12.30 at Town Hall, Market Square, Evesham, cost £1.50.
Extend exercise is a gentle form of exercise and movement to music. It is chair based for older people, or suitable for wheelchair users and those of limited mobility.
Contact:
Jenny Johnson on 01386 442264 or
Karen Redpath on 01386 422912.
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AGE Concern
