Coronavirus and helping Winslow Residents
June 2021 News
Latest Lockdown Easing Update

Winslow Big Society is proud to be continuing to offer
services and support during the Pandemic.

Updates during the gradual easing of Lockdown will be published here
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For information on COVID Vaccination Clinics check the Norden House Surgery website or check their Facebook Page (3W Health)

​We are continuing to try to run as many of our activities that we can in line with government and health authorities’ advice. See below what we are still doing, what we are still unable to do and details of new projects. See also the monthly Winslow Parish news for updates. If you cannot find the answer or in nay way need help or wish to help others please contact us: 07508 330750 or email ​contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info

Note In the event of any future changes to local lockdown regulations, some services will resume. Details will be posted here or on Facebook  www.facebook.com/WinslowBigSocietyGroup/ 
Need help?
Our helplines are still open so if you need help, or know someone who does in Winslow or surrounding local area, whatever the  circumstances or age, please contact us either by email or phone at:
​Contact us: 07508 330750 or email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
​We will help if we possibly can or try to find you someone who can.
Note: In the event of any future changes to local lockdown regulations, some services will resume. Details will be posted here or on Facebook  www.facebook.com/WinslowBigSocietyGroup/ 
Volunteering?
Volunteers are still needed so if you feel able to offer assistance, please make contact as above indicating in which of the areas you feel you might be able to help and those you cannot.
​Relevant checks and references will be made on all new volunteers
(If leaving a phone message, emailing or texting please give your name and postcode and contact details and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.  If possible state whether you need or can offer help.)
Our existing services
Our transport schemes and long term Telephone Support Service calls are continuing and there are 2 new services needing volunteers: Accompaniment and Pen Pal– see below for more information on these and also the current position of our other activities..

​Check the latest COVID information via the Buckinghamshire Council Facebook Page

What we are doing .....

Click below to find out more details....
Community Car Scheme
 Our Community Car Scheme provides DBS checked volunteer drivers at low cost to take you to the GP, library, dentist, shops, hospital visiting etc.

Normally it is for WINSLOW RESIDENTS ONLY

Additionally: During the Coronavirus period 
- Winslow trips are Free of Charge other essential journeys charged as usual.

Lifts can be arranged to vaccine clinics at the Health Centre.

Essential hospital appointments will be covered for Winslow Residents and Norden House Surgery patients until 30th June.
After that the North Bucks Hospital Car Scheme NBHCS will operate – book through Norden House. 

Until then Trips will be charged based on NBHCS rates.  Please note that our drivers cannot enter the hospitals, please take a carer if necessary.
For all journeys passengers must be Covid symptom free, wear a mask (unless exempt) and they will be required to sit in a back seat unless this is physically impossible
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Contact : Co-ordinator 07508 330750
24hr. notice is required and new passengers have to register.

Telephone Support Volunteers
As a Service to the Community we are recruiting people that would volunteer to become 'Telephone Volunteers' to people in the community, that are alone and in need of social contact.

All we ask is that you can strike up a friendship by simply having a chat with someone on the phone, perhaps, no more than once a week.

We will endeavour to 'match' you with someone who has similar interests and we will stay in the background making sure everything runs smoothly.

The Service is run in conjunction with the 'North Bucks Patient Support Service' run out of Norden House Health Centre but covers a wider geographical region than just Winslow..
Pen Pal Service
This is a new service, and is intended for those who feel isolated and maybe housebound, but would like to receive letters from another person about what’s going on, what they are doing etc. It can be a one or two way service. The person will be matched with one volunteer, so they can build up a relationship by letter writing. If you’d like to be either a letter writer or a receiver of letters, please contact us.
Accompaniment Service
Our Accompaniment service provides a matched, DBS checked volunteer for people who are finding it difficult to get back outside again after being lonely and isolated during the pandemic. The volunteer will work with them for 6 weeks building up their confidence to walk again outside. We have had some real successes with the service, as it also builds up a rapport with another person. Please make contact for more information
Winslow Wheelchair Vehicle
Mobility for local people
available to be driven by a carer or family member with our permission. It can also be driven by a dedicated driver that we will supply when we can.
Pilates & Exercise (On-line)
Exercise for all Abilities - 
Various online and Face to Face exercise classes are now available, check for availability and times with Sandra Pratt directly on 07775 428594 or by email at sandrapratt45@yahoo.co.uk
Really Useful Guide
Really Useful Guide
All the contacts you need for Winslow Groups and activities in one document.

One of this useful publication is hand delivered to all houses in Winslow together with an updated map of Winslow.

​It is hoped you will find them useful.
If you do not receive them please let us know.

Please let us know of any other changes – a directory never stands correct for long – and we will aim to publish them on this website​
Gentle Walks
​Specially designed for those who find walking difficult, are unused to walking or not able to walk regularly. 
Usually every Wednesday 10am meet outside the St Laurence Room. Small accompanied groups socially distanced. Everyone welcome NO NEED TO BOOK but please ensure you are Covid symptom free and have a face covering.
​More info from Malcolm on 713686  
Hard of Hearing
Now restarting to discuss topics of interest.
​Contact Diana Slevin 07803 174583 or diana@slevin.plus.com if interested for more information.
Share your Memories
​Now restarting to discuss a particular topic.
Contact: Sue Keane 01296 713106 if interested for more information.

Please contact Vron Corben 01296 712460 regarding the Dementia Friendly group
Parkinsons Group
Now restarting in April as a zoom group to  meet other people with Parkinsons and carers and share experiences,
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Contact: Sue Keane 01296 713106 if interested for more information and receive the  necessary Zoom Invitation link.
Cards & Games
Places MUST be booked
Keep your mind sharp and enjoy an afternoon of cards of board games, with refreshments. 1st Monday of each month, 2:30 - 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Zoe Sutherland 07732 867864

​What we are also aiming to do later in the year...

Note - activities formerly in the library are being relocated.

(Reviewed 30th May 2021)
Parent & Carers Drop In
Unfortunately we are currently unable to restart the Monday morning Drop In at the Winslow Community Library due to Covid restrictions there.
We are currently investigating other possibilities. Let us know how you might feel about restarting in the current circumstances. New venue and restart date to be confirmed.
Usually it is a chance to unwind after the weekend?
An opportunity for coffee and friendly chat with others.

Every Monday in term time, 9-10 am.
Accompanied pre-school children welcome.
Contact: Cathy Tracy - 01296 712023 
Friendship Lunches
Restart date to be confirmed.
Our Friendship Lunch was usually held at the Bell Hotel but is not currently taking place. Please watch for details.
Previous attendees will be contacted.
Contact Kay Peck 01296 714253
Afternoon Tea
Restart date to be confirmed.
Previously a small group has met one afternoon monthly at The Bell Hotel .
Booking essential and cost involved.
Previous attendees will be contacted.

(free transport for Winslow residents via the Community Car Scheme)
Contact Christie Moore 01296 711927
​or Liz Gardner 01296 712006
Film Shows
Restart date to be confirmed.
Held in the past on an occasional basis in the Bowls Club in the afternoon.

Details of dates and films in future will be published in the Winslow Parish News, posters round town.
Contact Ann Abraham by email ama21@btinternet.com
Singing for Pleasure
Restart date to be confirmed.
Monthly singing session for all, with refreshments, normally 4th Thursday of each month,
St Laurence Room 2.30-4.00 pm
Cost £1.50 per session
Contact Angela or Graham Bowe
​01296 714678 gandabowe@btinternet.com

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Winslow Wheelchair Vehicle available

An exciting development for Winslow and the local villages. A dedicated vehicle for Wheelchair access is available for hire.
​WINSLOW COMMUNITY  CAR  SCHEME - DRIVERS NEEDED! 
     
• Do you have a car sitting ready outside?
• Could you spare an hour or two to drive someone car-less to nearby places?
• They seem miles away if you can’t drive.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Weekday day times only. Hours & Commitment to suit. Expenses paid. DBS checks.
Please JOIN our friendly team and help keep Winslow moving
Call 07508 330750 or email 

Latest Volunteers Newsletter

Now available for download..

AGM Minutes

If you were not there this is what happened at the last AGM held on the 14th November 2019