An award for the community
We were delighted to receive a Derbyshire Beacon of Hope award on behalf of everyone in DuCS and Project Cheer for ‘service to the people of Derbyshire during the Covid-19 pandemic’. David Coleman, previously Derbyshire’s Chief Constable and High Sheriff (left), presented the award to members of the DuCS Coordinating Group at the Weston Centre on 20th July.
The award is in recognition of the village-wide support and cheer provided by and for so many people in our community right from the first lockdown in March 2020.
iPad classes
Information technology has been vital for keeping in touch with people and services during the pandemic. Many older people have no experience of the internet and email so have missed out. We received £1000 from Derbyshire’s PCC Vulnerability Fund to purchase iPads and are well into the first course. Topics have included how to use the touch screen, Siri, taking and editing photos and videos and email.
We are looking forward to discussing using and navigating the internet safely, apps, FaceTime, zoom and other methods of face-to face communication. The sessions are run by an Apple educator and a former headteacher who volunteer their time. Contact Sarah on 01332 840 349 or email sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk if you would like to join our classes or are able to help with coaching.
Art Group
Jeff will be re-starting the Art Group on Thursday 12th August. Sessions cost £3.00 and run from 1.30-3.30pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. All abilities and experience welcome. Contact Sarah for a place or more information.
September’s film is ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’, a musical with Howard Keel and Jane Powell. This will be shown on Thursday 2nd. Doors open at 1.30pm. We ask for a donation of £3 to cover costs. Please call Sandra on 01332 928577 to reserve a place.
Coffee mornings
We are pleased to open for tea and coffee each Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) between 10.00am and midday. A bottomless cup is £1.00 and you are assured of a warm welcome. As with all our events, we are taking care to follow covid-safe precautions. We ask all visitors to wear a face mask and wash/sanitise their hands on entry and record their name and contact details for NHS Track and Trace. Masks can be removed once seated. No booking is required, but we are restricting entry to coffee mornings to a maximum of 12 guests at any time.
Peter Gatenby
We were very sad to hear of the death of Peter Gatenby. Peter was part of the Weston Centre from its beginning. He served as Vice Chairman of Trustees, was a true, loyal, honourable and generous friend with a huge amount of local knowledge. He was a tremendous asset, always quietly available to help in any way. He had the ability to recognise and correct everyday problems and his influence and straight-talking helped the charity move beyond challenging times. We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Peter’s widow Janet and his children Penny and David. He will be greatly missed by us all.
