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884 FOCUS 2.qxp_Layout 1 30/12/2018 13:02 Page 14 14 Careless Driver Over to you... I would just like to say thank you so much to the person in the small white vehicle who very kindly damaged the paintwork on the front offside wing on my car between the hours of 2.00 and 2.30 pm in the ASDA Car Park near the petrol station on Tuesday 18th December 2018 and who then drove off leaving their white paint behind on my grey car without leaving their contact details. You know who you are.... This damage is likely to cost me several hundred pounds to get fixed. My car only has 3000 miles on the clock and damage such as this only depreciates its value. Perhaps the person responsible would like to telephone me to let me know how they intend paying for the repair? Patricia (Please contact the office 01245 32 31 30 and we give you Patricia’s details) TOWN CAROL seRVICe I would like to say how much I enjoyed the Town Carol Service. It was well attended. Sad our churches are not full every Sunday. The school choir was excellent. Well done. The same again next year please. Over £10,000 raised for Farleigh Hospice …….in just one day! And oh what a day it was! In June last year over 20 gardens in Danbury and Little Baddow opened their gates and welcomed hundreds of visiting, green fingered enthusiasts to explore their gardens. Over £10,000 was raised on the day for Farleigh Hospice and £950 from a plant sale which took place in May. 2019 is the 20th year of Open Gardens and we already have 3 new gardens signed up to take part. If you would like to be part of this wonderful day and open your garden, please contact Margaret Axon on 01245 222674. This year’s event will take place on Sunday 9th June, and it is not only a lovely day out for the whole family, but it can also be a very helpful day! Why? I hear you saying! Well, if you are having trouble getting inspiration for a specific part of your garden or you want to redesign your garden completely but don’t know where to start, then what better way than having a look at over 20 other gardens! Our garden owners will be happy to talk about their lawns, lakes and lavender and hopefully their beautiful gardens will give you lots of ideas. Many of the gardens also have plants for sale on the day. Even if you don’t think gardens are your thing, I’m sure we can interest you in homemade lunches, afternoon teas, Pimms and real ale, a miniature railway and much, more for the whole family. There is a free hop-on hop-off bus service linking all the gardens, so all you have to do is park your car in one of the local car parks and let the bus take you on a tour. Put it in your diary, Sunday 9th June ……. See you there! THANKS MILLMARK Thank You Thanks to Millmark Electrical solutions for turning up promptly and sorting out my lighting without charge it’s good to know we have such helpful tradesmen in Woodham. Maureen Killey Sheila Hearing Help Essex Walk-In Session Dates 2019 Have your NHS hearing aid cleaned and re-tubed Leaen about specialist equipment Recieve help and advice This is a free service provided by the Hearing Help Essex colunteers and held in the Chelmsford District. South Woodham Ferrers Clinic, Merchant Street, CM3 5BF 3rd Tuesday if each month 2pm - 3.45pm for further details please visit the website or contact the office www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk infor@hearinghelpessex.org.uk phone: 01245 496347 Text 07950 406 173 Donations towards their work wuld be gratefully received. Opportunity to join an award winning Volunteering team Due to the rising demand for our services we are looking to recruit volunteers to the following roles in South Woodham Ferrers For Hearing Aid Support Technical Volunteers and Meet & Greet Hosts at Sessions Full training is provided for both roles; minimum commitment required is approximately 2 hours per month. For full role descriptions, further information and an application form please contact Sophie or Susan in the Resource Centre, email info@hearinghelpessex.org.uk or visit www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk/volunteers/ SOUTH WOODHAM FOCUS
884 FOCUS 2.qxp_Layout 1 30/12/2018 13:02 Page 15 0 South Woodham Focus South Woodham Focus 15 MALDON AND DIsTRICT COMMuNITy VOLuNTARy seRVICe At the Centre of the Local Community Maldon and District CVS is a local charity that works to support a strong community and voluntary sector across Maldon District. Our services include supporting local people to get and stay both emotionally and physically well through weigh management, increased activity, volunteering opportunities and involvement with local clubs and services. In partnership with ACE Lifestyle Service we run weight management drop-in sessions in friendly community settings where our trained staff and volunteers can help to guide you through the free 12-week programme and provide support to keep you motivated. We offer monthly themed Wellbeing Walks during winter and weekly walks throughout the summer and our walks are designed for those who want to walk as much for company as for exercise. Harbour Coffee Morning, at the Octagon, St Mary’s Church, Maldon every Monday, has a warm welcome for all between 10 am and 12 noon with a volunteer team always available to chat. There are often activities, such as craft, for those who wish to take part and you can get help to access the local Social Prescribing Service ‘Connect Well’ to find activities and services that might be of interest to you. Our volunteering brokerage service has a database of over a 100 local volunteering opportunities covering a wide range of interests. Why not get involved and give something back to the community by offering a local organisation a few hours of your time? Don’t know where to start? We can provide one-to-one guidance and support to identify activities and/or volunteering roles that are right for you and can assist with completing forms and talk through any anxieties you might have. If you are a charity or community group we can assist with funding help and guidance; charity structure and governance; affordable DBS checks; regular newsletters and bulletins; a local meeting room and resources; training opportunities; and more. . Please get in touch if you’d like to know more about what we do or are interested in any of the above. You can come and chat to us at Tesco, Fullbridge, Maldon on Wednesday 6th February 2019 between 11 am and 2 pm or email admin@maldoncvs.org.uk or call Catherine on 01621 851891. assisting at meal times. You’ll need enthusiasm and good listening and communication skills. Hours are weekly on Mondays from 7th January 2019 between 10 am and 3 pm. This is a rewarding, satisfying role with ongoing training and development in a supportive environment. Harbour Volunteers Volunteers are needed to act as hosts at a social support project. Harbour is a weekly coffee morning in Maldon on Mondays between 10 am and 12 noon. The project offers a safe space for the community to relax over a cup of coffee; chat to others; and find out about support services. Volunteers must supply two references and be prepared to undertake a DBS check. If you have good communication skills, empathy and a friendly manner this is rewarding role within a friendly team of volunteers. Training and support are provided. MaldonSOUP Volunteers MaldonSOUP offers occasional host soup evenings where, for a donation on the door, attendees get a bowl of soup and the opportunity to hear pitches from local organisations. A vote is taken and the favourite receives the donations. The volunteer role can include organising the events, preparing soup, helping with promotion, hosting the events and counting votes. As part of a team you’ll help prepare simple soups on site for up to 50 people. You should have an interest in your local community and good organisational skills. VOLUNTEER CENTRE DROP-IN AND CONTACT DETAILS If you would like more information about these and other volunteering opportunities please visit our Drop-in held at Maldon Library between 10 am and 12 noon on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The next Drop-in takes place on 10th January 2019. If you are unable to visit the Drop-in please call Linda on 01621 851891, email volunteering@maldoncvs.org.uk or visit www.volunteeressex.org A Selection of Current Volunteering Opportunities Retail Volunteers – new Maldon outlet A recently opened charity furniture and clearance warehouse in a handy Maldon location urgently requires Shop and Warehouse assistants. Morning and afternoon shifts are available 7 days per week and the hours are flexible. Training will be provided. Volunteers are particularly needed on weekends and Mondays/Thursdays and Fridays. Day Centre Assistants - Tiptree A newly opened Adult Day Care Respite Centre in Tiptree, needs volunteers to join their team of staff and other volunteers in supporting their clients. The role involves encouraging clients to participate in conversation, entertainment and activities and SOUTH WOODHAM FOCUS
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