Activities, Funding, Support Services, Volunteers

Good news! Funding support received for our Chairobics session

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We’ve been awarded the sum of £1247 by Involving Medway, via the Kent Community Foundation, to continue our Chairobics session on Monday afternoons.

This activity is funded by Involving Medway, an initiative run by Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, designed to encourage people to get involved with and help make decisions about health provision in the area. It aims to help residents lead healthier, happier lives through improved participation in community groups and activities.

Having been instigating new activities to the Hub since her appointment last year, manager Jaye says:

“Chairobics is a seated exercise session we introduced to help people maintain a certain level of movement, without it being too strenuous or too difficult for those with mobility issues. Add to that the social factor and it’s of double benefit to our local community. We’re very grateful for the support of Involving Medway in allowing us to keep this activity running for another year.” The session runs between 1.30 and 3pm.

This funding isn’t the only good news at the hub recently – the Rotary Club of Medway has also awarded us a £250 grant towards practical improvements at the space, located in Silverweed Road shops, and we’ve also partnered with Medway Time Credits, a voucher based reward system for volunteers.

Medway Time Credits are a ‘thank you’ for getting involved in your local community and giving your time in a voluntary way to help others. You can earn Time Credits for all kinds of activities, such as helping run our open cafe or assisting with the activities we organise. You might even have an idea of an activity you can run yourself, with which we can help you. Time Credits can then be spent with many different organisations, including trips to London.

Get in touch on 01634 319633 or email community@waldersladehub if you’d like to chat with Jaye about the volunteering opportunities, or to find out more about booking the space for activities.

Volunteers

The Net Community Hub signs up to Time Credits

We couldn’t operate without a crew of volunteers helping us out – but we always need more!

With that in mind, we’ve joined the great team at Medway Time Credits, so the lovely folk who volunteer with us are rewarded for their efforts.

A Time Credit is a ‘thank you’ for getting involved in your local community and giving your time in a voluntary way to help others. You can earn Time Credits for all kinds of activities, such as helping run our open cafe or assisting with the activities the hub organises. You might even have an idea of an activity you can run yourself, with which we can help you.

For every hour you give to your community, you can earn one Time Credit, which is worth one hour of an activity with any of the Time Credits partners across Medway, London or beyond. Gyms, museums, tourist attractions, art classes – you could access interesting and rewarding opportunities for getting involved with your community.

You can donate Time Credits to someone in your family or your neighbourhood who may benefit from them. You can also spend Time Credits as a group of volunteers or friends. Have a look at www.timecredits.com for places to spend Time Credits and follow Medway Time Credits on FB @KentMedwayTimeCredits and Twitter @MedwayTC.

You can visit our profiles on timecredits.com and take a look at how our earn offer and spend offers. We’d love to see you, so don’t be shy, come in and start earning today.

Activities, fundraising

Cupcake Day for Alzheimer’s

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We’re delighted to invite you to a Cupcake Day for Alzheimer’s at the Hub on Thursday, June 14.

It will run from 1-4pm and all profits will go to the charity. If you’d like to donate cakes, please just bring them along on the day. Alternatively, just donate cash in exchange for the lovely cakes we know will be on offer, and settle down for a chat over a plateful and a cuppa while we raise money for this fantastic cause.

No need to book, just turn up! We look forward to seeing you 🙂

During the final hour, from 3.15pm, we will be hosting a free Dementia Friends session – just email us to book in at community@waldersladehub.org.

Activities, Resources, Support Services

Dementia Friends Session at the Hub

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We’re delighted to be welcoming John Portman of the Alzheimer’s Association to the hub on Thursday, June 14 for a Dementia Friends session.

This is not a training session for carers but an awareness raising chat for those (shopkeepers, other shoppers, for example) who may come into contact with someone living with one of the conditions, and how to spot the signs and allow for them (i.e. not being impatient in a queue, for example).

Perception can be an issue for people with dementia, so this informal chat highlights a few areas where patience and understanding is all that’s required by others to support those living with the condition when out and about.

The session will start at 3.15pm and run for around 45 minutes. All are welcome, but we would be grateful if you could advise your attendance to Jaye at community@waldersladehub.org so we can set up in advance.

The session will take place in the final hour of our Cupcake Day for Alzheimer’s.

Activities, fundraising

Fundraising Talk: Places of Entertainment in the Medway Towns

PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Join us for a journey through Medway, with a ‘then’ and ‘now’ look at the entertainment venues across the towns.

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Starting from Cliffe and moving right across through to Rainham, our host Ian will fascinate us with the history of these iconic venues.

Ticket price includes refreshments of wine, hot drinks, soft drinks and snacks, although you’re more than welcome to bring your own.

The talk will take place on Tuesday, July 17 from 7pm-8pm, with time to enjoy some more refreshments and a chat afterwards. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are £5.50 including booking fee.

To book, please click here for our TicketSource page.

We do hope you’ll join us 🙂

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Activities

Calling quiz fiends!

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Following the success of our first fundraising quiz night (we raised £168, yay!) we’ve decided to run a fun quiz during the day.

Not everyone finds an evening fundraiser accessible, so on the third Wednesday in the month, we’re going to have a drop in quiz for individuals.

Entrance will be just £2 per person which will include refreshments, and you can either play as an individual or form teams with others on arrival.

The first one is on Wednesday, April 18 at 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you then!

Activities

We’ve extended our Thursday openings!

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Due to popular demand, we’re opening up on the first and second Thursdays in the month.

The visitors to our D.I.Y Arts and Crafts Cafe enjoyed it so much, we’ve instigated an Open Cafe and Colouring on the first and second Thursdays from 1.30-3.30pm, with adult colouring books and anything else participants would like to bring along with them.

Or simply enjoy the company and have a cup of tea and chat – it’s entirely up to you!

Activities

Get your brains into gear – we’re holding a Quiz Night Fundraiser

The aim is to have fun as well as raise vital funds to keep the hub open – so we’re having a Quiz Night!

All budding Masterminds are welcome to take on all the wannabe Eggheads, and there will be no Pointless answers as we enter The Chase for the top prize! #sorrynotsorry

The Quiz is on Thursday, March 1, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £12 per team, with a maximum of 4 people to a team (£3 each) – there are 9 tables available, so don’t delay!

There will be 5 rounds of our favourite general knowledge categories, with a break after Round 3.

You can bring your own drinks and nibbles although teas and coffees will also be available for a small donation.

Book your tickets here – and start revising!


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Activities

The D.I.Y Arts & Crafts Cafe opens for business

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Some of our regulars have been desperate to get arty and crafty for a while now, so we’re opening up the cafe on the 4th Thursday in the month for a skill sharing bonanza!

You can bring along your own activity (knitting, colouring books, crochet, drawing pad?) – or even your favourite book. We’ll supply materials for collage and other activities, plus each month, one of our regular customers will demonstrate their own skill, giving you the opportunity to join in too.

The first session (February 22) will see Vicki showcase cake decorations for Easter and all are welcome to work with her. Or as advised above, simply bring along your own activity to share with others, or just enjoy the company.

The session will run from 1.30-3.30pm and there will be a small fee of £2 to cover materials, but tea and coffee is included.

We look forward to seeing you.

Activities

Take your seats – it’s time to exercise!

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Our newest session brings gentle exercise to the hub, with Chairobics happening here on Monday afternoons from 1.30-2.30pm.

Designed for all abilities, it’s a happy mixture of dancing and aerobics that can be done whilst sitting down. But if you’re feeling fitter, by all means stand up and move those feet!

Our lovely volunteer Theresa is a dance teacher by trade and she’s dedicated to making exercise a pleasure rather than a pain 🙂

All are welcome and we just ask a £1 donation to cover our costs. No booking required, just turn up! We look forward to seeing you.