Despite the misguided rumours which have been circulating we can assure Winterton residents that the Winterton Care Campaign Group is non political and that we will work with any organisation/group/ individual/ statutory agencies involved in bettering people’s quality of life and well being. We want to make Winterton a place where people in advancing years will not fear isolation and loneliness especially during the winter months. We want to avoid distress and suffering to people by preventing falls and subsequently helping the health service by keeping people well and not needing to occupy hospital beds. What is so wrong with that?
The Winterton Care Campaign Group has recently held its AGM and is continuing the distribution of Winter Survival Kits. We would encourage residents over 60 who are vulnerable during the cold weather to get in touch so we can assist them. DON’T DELAY! GET IN TOUCH BEFORE THE SNOW ARRIVES! For more details contact us via email [email protected] or ring 733441.
People in receipt of a survival kit will also be put on the list for snow clearing of their private paths to garages/sheds, bins and access to main footpath. They will be able to call us for an emergency visit by enhanced DBS checked volunteers who will assist with shopping and a befriending service. They will also benefit from the Winter Support Fund managed by Stuart Maw as this project is now working under the umbrella of the Winterton Care Campaign Group. This will avoid duplication of services and we should be able to provide a more financially viable comprehensive Winter Support Scheme.
Stuart has negotiated a partnership between the Co-op and the Winter Support Fund. A tub is to be located in the Winterton Co-op store so people can donate to a can scheme. These will be distributed to all those on the snow list.
At the time of going to print Stuart Maw and Ryan Mather are preparing for their 48 hours gruelling stay in a WW1 replica trench which they dug themselves with support from Chris Tong who helped with a digger. Stuart is most thankful to have been given such support in his endeavour to remember the hardship suffered by WW1 soldiers and at the same time raising money for The Winterton Branch of The British Legion and the Winter Support Fund. The Trench Challenge will start on Tuesday 11th November at 9am. We must congratulate Stuart and Ryan for their brave effort and ask people to sponsor them for supporting two very worthwhile causes. To sponsor Stuart and Ryan please contact 01724 735141.
The Winterton Care Campaign Group has recently held its AGM and is continuing the distribution of Winter Survival Kits. We would encourage residents over 60 who are vulnerable during the cold weather to get in touch so we can assist them. DON’T DELAY! GET IN TOUCH BEFORE THE SNOW ARRIVES! For more details contact us via email [email protected] or ring 733441.
People in receipt of a survival kit will also be put on the list for snow clearing of their private paths to garages/sheds, bins and access to main footpath. They will be able to call us for an emergency visit by enhanced DBS checked volunteers who will assist with shopping and a befriending service. They will also benefit from the Winter Support Fund managed by Stuart Maw as this project is now working under the umbrella of the Winterton Care Campaign Group. This will avoid duplication of services and we should be able to provide a more financially viable comprehensive Winter Support Scheme.
Stuart has negotiated a partnership between the Co-op and the Winter Support Fund. A tub is to be located in the Winterton Co-op store so people can donate to a can scheme. These will be distributed to all those on the snow list.
At the time of going to print Stuart Maw and Ryan Mather are preparing for their 48 hours gruelling stay in a WW1 replica trench which they dug themselves with support from Chris Tong who helped with a digger. Stuart is most thankful to have been given such support in his endeavour to remember the hardship suffered by WW1 soldiers and at the same time raising money for The Winterton Branch of The British Legion and the Winter Support Fund. The Trench Challenge will start on Tuesday 11th November at 9am. We must congratulate Stuart and Ryan for their brave effort and ask people to sponsor them for supporting two very worthwhile causes. To sponsor Stuart and Ryan please contact 01724 735141.