Author Archives: Caring Together

‘Every Bit Helps’

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Every bit does help for sure. For the last 20 or so years Caring Together members, volunteers and supporters have been donating loose change to Caring Together in gift boxes.  We have a small team of volunteers behind the scenes ensuring we have a steady supply of decorated boxes, and who also count the money once it comes in. With everyone getting a note of thanks thereafter. We just felt this seemingly small gesture for some, needed a large shout out with it’s own post, as it is a HUGE gesture to us!

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Kindness within the community such as this is amazing

 Thank you to Caring Together, members, volunteers, supporters, and staff for your continued support.

‘Are We There Yet?’

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Well I think we nearly are…. Caring Together members had a final review session last week on what they had been working on for their part in the Skippko ‘Are We There Yet, Women Reflecting on Women’ project with artists Van and Rozi. There was lots discussed and we have our fingers crossed it will all come together for the final unveiling in May 2020. We can’t wait to see everyone’s input all in one place.

Gertrude Maretta Paul was just one of the local, and inspirational women we took time to reflect upon

Community Christmas Tree Festival

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Caring Together were delighted to be part of the Community Christmas Tree Festival at All Soul’s Church. We got to decorate two of their Christmas Trees. We did consider the minimalist look, yet we could not leave any of the lovely hand made items off. We hope you like them, we just hope the trees manage to stay up.
Our humble thanks to the creative energies of the Caring Together staff, volunteers, members and everyone who got involved prior to, and with making the items and decorating. And to All Soul’s for making us welcome on the day; it was a true community team effort.

‘Repurpose, Reuse and Up cycling of Old Unused Things’  

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Our positive impact on the planet holds no bounds. At Caring Together; staff, members and volunteer continuously reuse as much as we can in creative and fun ways by converting what we have been donated, or have in the cupboard into other wonderful things such as our ‘Crafty Cuppa’ session in December. In this way we help to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators whilst also having fun.

‘Festive Skills Sharing Session’

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Our creative and imaginative team and members have come together to share with others in making some wonderful decorations by hosting three ‘Festive Skills Sharing Sessions’ in December. watching on, guiding, supporting, making, or writing a little something, it was a pleasure to be amongst friends.
 

Shining a Light on the Nocturnal

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What a enlightening afternoon, early evening event we had at the launch of ‘Making the Invisible Visible’ at Lower Derwent Valley.  We got to learn more about the nature reserve itself and the nocturnal birds that migrate there, live by, or make it their home. We also got to see our own lanterns alongside the school children’s.

       

     

    

Such a spectacular evening display, thank you to everyone for their creative creations, and braving the British Weather. And for everyone who is part of this project.

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We look forward to 2020 for more interesting adventures

 

 

Winter Weather Ready

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Annual Met Office (national) campaign around being Weather Ready is about promoting winter preparedness around the steps to take to prepare for and cope with severe weather. The campaign is about encouraging individuals, families and communities to think about winter preparations we can all make to stay warm, healthy and safe this time of year.
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