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Welcome to the Christmas edition of the North Local Area Coordinator team newsletter, If you would like to write an article to be included in future newsletter’s please send it to localareacoordinator@cheshireeast.gov.uk please send as a word document and pictures always make an article more interesting. We cannot guarantee all information sent to us will be included but we will try our best to include as much information as possible …

WHAT’S ON IN THE NORTH OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD

CHESHIRESTREETWISE

Will be providing a Christmas Day Lunch for people who are alone, homeless, lonely and isolated.

25th Dec 12.30 – 15.00pm, Elim Church, Parsonage Street, Macclesfield.

The Silk Life food bank will be closed for two weeks over Christmas. Streetwise will take on the role to cover the closure.

Collect from our shop on 72, Mill Street during opening hours 10-4, or by arrangement with myself. The people collecting will need a password if calling at the shop. The number to call to arrange for one is: 07469176811.

This is all being run by volunteers, so your patience is appreciated. Streetwise have a selection of sofas that they want to give to people in need, so if you

know of anyone, please get in touch to discuss and arrange delivery for them. 07719509061

Chiryoku Ryu - Macclesfield Dojo

2 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFUELDOn Boxing Day Chiryoku Ryu will be opening its doors to the homeless.

We are hoping to provide a safe and warm environment so that people can come and have a hot festive meal, warm drinks, a shower, haircut, change of clothes, Internet access and listening ear to provide advice on housing, drug

and alcohol use, domestic violence, etc. We will also be doing a short self defence session in the hope that it will help these people keep themselves

safe.If anyone could donate warm clothing, non-perishable foods, footwear,

toiletries, sleeping bags, blankets or anything else you would like to donate to a great cause please get in touch with Jodie Cooke Also if anyone would like to get involved and volunteer their trade or time that would be much

appreciated. 07783145364.

Treehouse Food Kitchen

Providing hot meals to the homeless and socially isolated in Macclesfield. Elim Christian Life Centre, Parsonage Street.

Birthday party – Treehouse will be celebrating a fabulous four years providing hot meals to the homeless and socially isolated in Macclesfield, the

event will be held on Sat 16th Dec, 5-7.30pm

CHRISTMAS PARTY – We will be serving a traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings on 23rd December between 5-7.30pm

Just Drop-In is a free, friendly, walk-in support service for 12 – 25 year olds, no referral or appointment necessary.

Christmas & New Year Celebrations

Will be open up to Saturday 23rd Dec 2-5pmWe will be holding our Foundations Christmas party at JDI on Sat 23rd Dec and

New Year’s Party on Sat 30th Dec both 11-1pm

For more information and/or to refer a young person please contactAmy Morgan, amy.morgan@justdropin.co.uk

or Helen Mackay helenmackay@justdropin.co.uk

Dropper –Inner Xmas Meal 20th December 1pm Society Rooms, Park Green£8 Christmas Turkey £7 Christmas Burger

Phone 01625 424717

Or speak to Noor & Alison

Meal Delivery Services

Provide hot meals or frozen meals delivered to the door. Soft texture pureed, vegetarian, gluten free, halal, kosher meals. Also provide additional 15

minute support service (tidying up, cleaning dishes). Can deliver these hot meals, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.Call: 0845 604 1125 or visit www.icarecuisine.co.uk

Variety of Christmas meals available, pureed, soft texture meals and specific dietary requirements catered for. These are Frozen meals therefore would

be delivered before Christmas. Call 0800 077 3100 – 24 hour helpline

Befriending and support services during Christmas:

Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call: 0800

4708090

Good company and conversation is enjoyable and important for our wellbeing, Independent Age will try and arrange a regular telephone call or

visit from one of their friendly volunteers, to refer please contact 0800 3196789

MEMORIES TIME NEW GROUPOPEN THE DOOR to…Memories Time!

Tuesdays fortnightly10.00am-11.30am

Tytherington Family Worship Community Hall£2 per person

Ruth: 07553566070www.openthedoor.org.uk

Open The Door is an exciting new activity programme using music, singing, & movement to engage community groups in physical & social activity,

encouraging participation, communication & connection.All our Open The Door sessions are carefully designed to stimulate many areas of the brain, making them a ‘unique adventure’ & ‘a delight to the

senses’.

Free legal workshop for Carers

…..do you think of the future and worry?

Carers are invited to come and meet other Carers and learn about care funding, mental capacity, and estate planning. This session

is being delivered by

Venue: Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, Congleton, CW12 1HJ

Monday 12th Feb 2018, 10.30-12.30.

Please pre book your place by calling 01270 257331

Email: Lisa@cheshireandwarringtoncarers.org

www.cheshireandwarringtoncarers.org

PRINCES TRUST COURSES The next Prince's Trust Course begins on Monday 5th February 2018, running

from Macclesfield Fire Station. It is a 12 week personal development course for Young People (NEET) aged between 16 and 25 (they must have turned 25 by 31.08.17).

We also have some ‘Winter Warmth’ supplies, such as gloves, socks,

blankets, slow cookersShould you need any of these then please do not hesitate to contact your Local Area Co-Ordinators;

Jayne Varley 07970 859563 Sandra Bell 07826 902227