Coronavirus and helping Winslow Residents
We are still here for you.. we are continuing to run as many services as we can!
We are still here for you.. we are continuing to run as many of the services we can in line with government and health authorities. See below what we are still doing and what we cannot (until further guidance)
We now have a weekly telephone contact service for vulnerable people, a shopping and a medicines deliveries service for the Winslow community. It also has a volunteer database which has been matched to the jobs needing doing.
We are working closely with the churches in Winslow and are in touch with the Town Council and other local groups.
NEED HELP?
If you need help, or know someone who does in Winslow or surrounding local area, whatever you’re their circumstances or age, please contact us either by email 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.
VOLUNTEERING?
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.
Please say if you can offer an additional, different FREE service and give details.
Relevant Checks and References will be made on 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.)
ORGANISATIONS NEEDING HELP
Please make contact as above giving full details including website/FaceBook address
Contact us: 01296 712460 email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
OUR EXISTING SERVICES
Our transport schemes and long term Befriending Service are continuing – see below..
We now have a weekly telephone contact service for vulnerable people, a shopping and a medicines deliveries service for the Winslow community. It also has a volunteer database which has been matched to the jobs needing doing.
We are working closely with the churches in Winslow and are in touch with the Town Council and other local groups.
NEED HELP?
If you need help, or know someone who does in Winslow or surrounding local area, whatever you’re their circumstances or age, please contact us either by email 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.
VOLUNTEERING?
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.
Please say if you can offer an additional, different FREE service and give details.
Relevant Checks and References will be made on 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.)
ORGANISATIONS NEEDING HELP
Please make contact as above giving full details including website/FaceBook address
Contact us: 01296 712460 email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
OUR EXISTING SERVICES
Our transport schemes and long term Befriending Service are continuing – see below..
What we are still 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 Essential hospital appointments will be covered for Winslow and surrounding villages. Trips will be charged at the North Bucks Hospital Car Scheme rates as that scheme has had to close for now. Contact : Co-ordinator 07508 330750 BEFRIENDING SERVICE
As a Service to the Community we are recruiting people that would volunteer to become 'Befrienders' 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.. What we cannot currently do..The following activities are suspended until we have further guidance from the relevant authorities..
Parent & carers drop in
FILM SHOWS
Held on an occasional basis in the Bowls Club in the afternoon. Details of dates and films published in the Winslow Parish News, posters round town and outline information on this website’s calendar. No need to book - just turn up Free but donations invited for Room hire and refreshments (free transport for Winslow residents via the Community Car Scheme) Contact Ann Abraham by email ama21@btinternet.com SINGING FOR PLEASURE
Monthly singing sessions for all, with refreshments,
4th Thursday of each month, St Laurence Room, 2.30 – 4pm. All are welcome - no age limit, no ability limit - just come along and have a good sing-song and a cuppa. Meet new people and have an hour and a half of pure pleasure! Cost £1.50 per session. Contact Angela Bowe - 01296 714678 (No need to book) GENTLE WALKS
Specially designed for those who find walking difficult, are unused to walking or not able to walk regularly.
Short walks round Winslow at your pace, with refreshments at the end. Meet 10am, Every Wednesday at St Laurence Room, No cost except for refreshments. Contact: Malcolm McPartlan - 01296 713686 Everyone welcome. These walks are part of the Bucks 'Simply Walk' programme
FRIENDSHIP LUNCHes
Feeling alone, or would you like a nicely cooked meal with others? Come and join our Friendship Lunch held on the second Tuesday of each month Booking Required (dependent on available places) Cost is £ 9.50 for a 2 course lunch with tea / coffee. Transport can be arranged. Contact Kay Peck 01296 714253 PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP
Would you like to meet other people with Parkinsons and share experiences, with occasional visits from health care specialists. Why don’t you come along and join us and have a chat over a cuppa. Partners are very welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Winslow Community Library from 10.30 – 12.30 Contact Liz Mostyn email - lizmostyn@gmail.com EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ALL ABILITIES
Fitness For All
Gentle Exercise and Relaxation Class Mainly chair based Every Friday 11 am. in the St. Laurence Room (Term time only) Stand Up for Keep Fit! Gentle aerobic workout incorporating standing exercises to strengthen all major muscle groups. The ability to stand and move unsupported and unaided is essential. Every Monday at 2:00 pm. in the St. Laurence Room (Term time only) Stretch and Tone
Combining exercises derived from Yoga & Pilates for flexibility, muscle tone and core strength. As this is a predominantly mat based workout the ability to get up and down from the floor is essential. Every Friday at 12:00 pm. in the St. Laurence Room (Term time only) Lavender Workout
Standing and Mat work class with exercises derived from Yoga an Pilates to stretch, strengthen and tone the body, and relax the mind. As this is a predominantly mat based workout the ability to get up and down from the floor is essential. Every Monday at 1:00 pm. in the St. Laurence Room (Term time only) Limited places and £6.50 charge for sessions. All equipment will be provided. Contact: Sandra 07775 428594 share your memories
really useful guide
Really Useful Guide (Autumn 2019)
All the contacts you need for Winslow Groups and activities in one document. One of this useful publication is now being hand delivered to all houses in Winslow by the end of November 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 In Case of Emergency card –ICE card Available on request or in the library cards & games for fun
Afternoon tea
When you can do it .....For when we are back on track....
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