Summer News
Someone said to us recently, "Why didn't their town have something like the Big Society?"
We have become so well known now for what we offer to anyone who needs to get out, keep motivated or just keep their brain sharp. And largely all for free or minimal cost.
We are proud of what we do, so why not come and join us as a volunteer or as a customer?
If you have a question, need help in any way, or if you wish to get involved and help others, please contact us: 07508 330750 or email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
We have become so well known now for what we offer to anyone who needs to get out, keep motivated or just keep their brain sharp. And largely all for free or minimal cost.
We are proud of what we do, so why not come and join us as a volunteer or as a customer?
If you have a question, need help in any way, or if you wish to get involved and help others, please contact us: 07508 330750 or email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
Community Cinema and Gentle Walks some of the many activities run by the Winslow Big Society Group.
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What we are doing ...Click below to find out more details....
Our Community Car Scheme provides DBS checked volunteer drivers at low cost to take you to the GP, library, dentist, shops, hospital visiting etc.
For WINSLOW RESIDENTS ONLY Hospital appointments are now covered by the North Bucks Hospital Car Scheme NBHCS please book through Norden House. For all journeys (to keep our drivers and passengers safe) please do not travel if you know you have Covid. If either the passenger or the driver would prefer a mask to be worn then they should come to an agreement – ideally their wishes should be respected and masks should be worn by both. A Carer or a member of the same household may be carried too. Contact : Co-ordinator 07508 330750 24hr. notice is required and new passengers have to register. 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 - keith.hofgartner@nhs.net 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 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 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 Mondays 9.30 - 10.15 am. Stretch and Tone, Winslow.. Thursdays 10.00 - 11.00 am. The Lavender Workout, Great Horwood Thursdays pm 2.30 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 
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. Specially designed for those who find walking difficult, are unused to walking or not able to walk regularly. More info from Christine 01296 714336. 
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 diana@slevin.plus.com if interested for more information. This has now reopened, every 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 - vcorben1@gmail.com 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. 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 at 2.30 in the St. Laurence Room. Price - £8.50 per session Contact: Liz Mostyn 715736 if interested for more information. 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 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 - 01296 712023 
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 
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 - christineahudson@aol.com 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. 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 ama21@btinternet.com |
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