What a busy February!
Cyber safety talk
On Tuesday 21st February we welcomed Samantha Hancock, Derbyshire Police Cyber Protect Officer, to the Weston Centre. She presented a brilliant talk about how to protect ourselves against scams and keep safe online. She gave us much to think about and many helpful strategies so that we can engage in the digital world with increased confidence.
Copies of her slides and the information given can be obtained by emailing sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk
Hopton Hall snowdrops and Carsington Water
On Thursday 23rd February David took a full minibus of day trippers to Hopton Hall and Carsington Water. The sun shone, the snowdrops were glorious and the air fresh. A good day out was enjoyed by all.
Check our website www.westoncentre.org.uk for details of upcoming minibus excursions.
Duffield Helping Hands supermarket transport
Do you or someone you know struggle to get to a large supermarket, but would like to shop independently? As part of Duffield Helping Hands are using our minibus to run trips to supermarkets. Our first service will be to Asda, Spondon on Friday 30th March. The minibus will leave the Weston Centre at 10.00am and return by 1.30pm. This will give plenty of time to shop and visit the café for refreshments if desired. We are limiting this to 10 people to allow plenty of room for shopping bags. The trip must be booked with Emma on 01332 840349 or emma.wcm@westocentre.org.uk The cost of the return trip is £3.00 and must be paid in advance (details to be given on booking).
Dementia awareness
On Monday 27th February Sonia Edmund from the Alzheimer’s Society came to talk to a group of our volunteers about the advice and support available to anyone affected by dementia. Sonia is a Dementia Support Advisor for Amber Valley and urges anyone in such a difficult situation to get in touch with the Alzheimer’s Society at the earliest opportunity. Plans are progressing to launch our own Memory Café in the very near future. For further details or to offer help please contact nicola.memorycafe@westoncentre.org.uk or emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk
Volunteers needed
If you have time to spare and would like to support your community please consider joining our team.
- Duffield Helping Hands
We are currently recruiting volunteers to help us deliver Duffield Helping Hands and are particularly interested in hearing from anybody who can help older people with:
- everyday IT issues (based at the Weston Centre on Wednesday afternoons)
- short term gardening and dog walking
- dustbin day
- shopping and delivery
- emergency contact liaison
- buddying
We are planning to launch this service at the end of March. For more information please contact Emma who is managing our Helping Hands project on emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk or 01332 840
- Trustee recruitment
We are at an exciting point in our development as we seek to consolidate our recent expansion and secure excellence for the future. We are looking for someone with the interest, energy and commitment to help us achieve our ambitious aims.
Our object is ‘to relieve the charitable needs of older persons in Duffield and the surrounding area, in particular by the provision of a day centre’. We run the Weston Centre on Tamworth Street and a minibus, and employ two part-time members of staff. One current project is the establishment and launch later in the Spring of Duffield Helping Hands.
This is an excellent opportunity to share and use skills you already have as well as developing new ones. You would be joining a dedicated and supportive team. The closing date for applications is midday on Friday17th March.
For further information and an application form please contact Emma Morrison by emailing emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk.
The RJ Weston Duffield Charity is committed to:
- safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
- providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination.
Monthly film club
Thursday Film Club (monthly)
Our next film is on Thursday 2nd March and is ‘Castles in the Sky’ starring Eddie Izzard, Tim McInnerny and Julian Rhind-Tutt. This is a factual drama about the pioneering work on radar which was to prove pivotal in the Battle of Britain and World War Two.
April’s film, on Thursday 6th, is ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’. Thisstars Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie and Dev Patel and is about seven cash-strapped Brits who touch each other’s hearts when they journey to a retirement resort in India.
Donations are £3.00. Tea, coffee, wine, beer and soft drinks are available for an extra charge.
Our regular events include:
- COFFEE MORNINGS 10.00-12.00noon Tuesday to Friday. A bottomless cup costs £1.00. Just call in, no booking required.
- LUNCHEON CLUB each Monday. Please contact Jean via the Centre on 01332 840349 to be placed on the waiting list.
- FILM SCREENINGS on the first Thursday of every month. Doors open at 1.30pm, the film starts at 2.00pm. We ask for a donation of £3.00. Tea, coffee, wine and beer are also available. Phone Sandra on 01332 928577 for further details and to reserve a seat.
- EUROPEAN FILM CLUB on the last Wednesday evening of each month. Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. We ask for a donation of £4.00. The bar will be open! Contact Emma on emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk to reserve your place.
- iPAD COACHING We have a small number of iPads to lend. Complete beginners encouraged! Contact Sarah on sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk of telephone the Weston Centre on 01332 840349 if you would like to join the waiting list.
- CHAIROBICS every Monday afternoon and Friday lunchtime. Phone Suzanne on 07810 023743 to book a place.
- MINIBUS DAY TRIPS to various places of interest. Email emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk contact the Weston Centre on 01332 840349 for details.
- WALKING GROUP A friendly walking group departs from the Weston Centre each Tuesday at 10.00am (meet at 9.45am). For further information contact Chris on 07977 140415
Website: www.westoncentre.org.uk
Telephone: 01332 840349
Email: enquiries@westoncentre.org.uk
Centre Manager Emma Morrison: emma.wcm@westoncentre.org.uk
