Autumn News
We are delighted to have been presented for the Proud Of Bucks award. It is thanks to our 130 volunteers who work so hard every week to make our community what it is.
To each one of our volunteers, I say thank you!
Thank you also to the Winslow and Villages Community Board who organised it, and to the Clare Foundation for their sponsorship of the event.
As we approach winter, and the long evenings, why not think about volunteering with us? This gives you a reason for getting out as well as helping others.
Or, if you aren't up for volunteering, there are activities every week through the winter to reduce the chance of you feeling isolated. Search below in our weekly schedules to see what presses your button!
Remember if you're a Winslow resident, there's free transport too.
To each one of our volunteers, I say thank you!
Thank you also to the Winslow and Villages Community Board who organised it, and to the Clare Foundation for their sponsorship of the event.
As we approach winter, and the long evenings, why not think about volunteering with us? This gives you a reason for getting out as well as helping others.
Or, if you aren't up for volunteering, there are activities every week through the winter to reduce the chance of you feeling isolated. Search below in our weekly schedules to see what presses your button!
Remember if you're a Winslow resident, there's free transport too.
Community Cinema and Gentle Walks some of the many activities run by the Winslow Big Society Group.
Contact us via Facebook or email..
What we are doing ...Click below to find out more details....
Do you lack confidence to get out, maybe anxiety or just wobbly? We can provide you with a matched volunteer for 6 weeks to help you get your confidence back. Please make contact for more information Vron Corben 01296 712460 A chance for a chat, some tasty sandwiches and homemade cakes. Generally the 4th Tuesday of the month. A donation of £5 is requested to cover costs. This is a small group due to the size of the space we have so needs to be booked. Contact Laura Stobbs for more details – 01296 714022 or email [email protected] Keep your mind sharp and enjoy an afternoon of cards and board games, with refreshments. 1st Monday of each month, 2:30 - 4:00 pm. In the Winslow Bowls Club. £ 1.50 donation towards cost of refreshments Contact: Zoe Sutherland 07732 867864 Held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Winslow Community Library, 2.30-3.45pm. Come along and enjoy a structured conversation, listen to music etc. in a safe friendly environment with others, over a cuppa. No need to book, but for more details, please contact Vron Corben on 01296 712460 or email - [email protected] The Equipment Store now has a variety of mobility aids available for hire, including wheelchairs, wheeled zimmer frames, walking sticks, shower stools and crutches, thanks to the generous donations from various people in Winslow. We are looking forward to helping anyone who may need a temporary loan of equipment. Most items can be borrowed by paying a small deposit that will be returned to you, if you require, on safe return of the item. However, there is a charge of £10 if you wish to borrow one of the wheelchairs (which is still extremely good value). This scheme is intended to be very much for short term loans (to tide people over whilst they set up a permanent solution). Moving forward hire will generally be a maximum of 2 weeks. By limiting the time items can be loaned out means we should be able to help even more people as we find there is a high demand for this service. Contact Chris Hudson on 07834182837 or email [email protected] 
Our monthly Friendship Lunch at the Bell Hotel is usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Please check for details. Previous attendees will be contacted. Contact Christine Hudson 07834 182837 email - [email protected] Held in the 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 [email protected] 
Usually every Wednesday. We walk in small accompanied groups. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book. We just enjoy a nice local stroll together. We meet in the St Laurence Room in Market Square from 9.45 am for a prompt departure at 10.00 am. Ideal for those who know they should walk but find it less than pleasant on their own, or are new to the town and want to explore different footpaths.. More info from Christine Dodds 079 234 75291. 
Visit by Hearing Dogs
Now restarted to discuss topics of interest over a cuppa with speakers some months. Meets monthly in the library, usually, but not always the first Thursday in the afternoon 2:30 pm. so please check. Contact Diana Slevin 07803 174583 or [email protected] if interested for more information. Every Monday during Term time in the Library. A chance to unwind after the weekend? An opportunity for free coffee/tea and friendly chat with others. Toys and games for the children. Every Monday in term time, 9-10 am. Accompanied pre-school children welcome. No need to book. Contact: Cathy Tracy - 07930 631021 A group to meet other people with Parkinsons and carers and share experiences, Meet monthly on a Tuesday (usually the first one) in the afternoon in the library PLUS a specialised exercise session class has been established and is now very well attended. The popular local teacher, Sandra has completed a specialised course with Fitness Professionals and The Neurogym in order to run this class The Parkinson’s classes are held on Thursday afternoons from noon in the St. Laurence Room. Price - £8.50 per session Contact: Liz Mostyn 715736 if interested for more information. 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.
Zoe Sutherland 07732 867864 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 [email protected] Mondays 9.30 - 10.15 am. Stretch and Tone, Winslow.. Thursdays - 12:00 pm.. Parkinson’s Pro Workout (also recommended for MS), Winslow (Contact Liz Mostyn 715736 for details) Prices £8.50 per session. "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 Join the group every 3rd Monday at 2.30pm in the library to discuss a particular topic over a cuppa.. Contact: Sue Keane 01296 713106 if interested for more information. 
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 [email protected] Are you a carer, not able to leave your loved one to get out? Maybe we can help! We can provide you with a matched volunteer, same one each time, to sit at home and let you get out for approx. an hour each week. As with most of our services they are free! Contact Vron Corben on 01296 712460 for more details. For the local children (they need to be accompanied). Held during the summer holidays in the grounds of the Sports & Social club on Elmfields Gate. Information can be found on facebook, in the Parish Magazine and on posters around town. Or email : [email protected] 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.. Contact the Volunteers' Coordinator for more details.. email - [email protected] or phone 01296 914271 Although we have a regular bus service and local taxis that serve Winslow, there are other options to assist with travel from Winslow.
Winslow Big Society Group runs a Community Car Scheme, serving Winslow residents only, and a Wheelchair car service that is available for both Winslow residents, and those living in the surrounding villages. Details also include two other local schemes, the Winslow & District Community Bus and the North Bucks Hospital Car Scheme, both of which are not run by the Winslow Big Society Group but you might find the information helpful. We list all the options that are available to you as a Winslow Resident on the 'Transport' page linked below. |
When you can do it ... |