In the Health & beauty section:
Age Concern, South Gloucestershire
We provide direct help to older people, offering advice, practical services and home visits. Age Concern has developed travel insurance with no upper age limit. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, please call in at the Age Concern Office, 67 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AT, email us using the link below or phone 01454 411707 or 01454 423810 (benefits).
www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/...Email:
April House Support Services
8 Parnall Crescent, Yate BS37 5XT
01454 325158
01454 325158
Avon-North Mencap
We are a local charity working in South Gloucestershire and Bristol with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. We run a volunteer programme where volunteers are matched one-to-one with adults with learning disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers (who are given training and their expenses are paid) and for people who would benefit from the service.
www.avonnorthmencap.org.ukEmail:
Bristol Diabetes Support Group
We are a small group of volunteers who seek to provide support, information and education for those living with, or caring for someone with diabetes. Regular meetings are held in Kingswood with Speakers giving talks and answering questions on topics of particular interest. Open to all – no membership is required.
www.diabetesbristol.org.ukBristol Pituitary Support Group
The group aims to provide support for patients with pituitary disorders, their families and carers. We include South Gloucestershire, and meet on the third Wednesday of every month, except July and August at The Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, at 7.30pm.
We are a friendly open group who have all had experience of these problems and will make new members feel very welcome.
For more information please contact our Chairman Jenny West, 3 Chipping Close, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, Glos. GL12 7BB, 01454 843497 (home) or 07919 620498.
For publicity, please contact Jenny Fumpson, Tanglewood, 4B Highfield Drive, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead, N. Somerset, BS20 8JG, 01275 847286.
We are a friendly open group who have all had experience of these problems and will make new members feel very welcome.
For more information please contact our Chairman Jenny West, 3 Chipping Close, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, Glos. GL12 7BB, 01454 843497 (home) or 07919 620498.
For publicity, please contact Jenny Fumpson, Tanglewood, 4B Highfield Drive, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead, N. Somerset, BS20 8JG, 01275 847286.
BUST - Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust
We are an independent charity that raises funds to support the work of the Breast Care Centre at Frenchay Hospital. We are also representing the interests of South Gloucestershire people in a review of Breast Care Services for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. For more information, please contact Secretary and Trustee Daphne Havercroft using the links below.
www.bustbristol.co.ukEmail:
Carers' Groups
Carers' groups take place across South Gloucestershire. They are open to all carers so that they can:
- Meet other carers
- Have a cup of tea and chat
- Pick up information
Some groups are open to all carers and some are for specific carers.
If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Why not try and come along?
www.mythornbury.co.uk/obj/sgcarer...- Meet other carers
- Have a cup of tea and chat
- Pick up information
Some groups are open to all carers and some are for specific carers.
If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Why not try and come along?
Exercise on Prescription Stroke Scheme
There is an increasing need for individuals who have suffered a stroke to engage in an exercise and activity regime. The Exercise on Prescription Stroke Scheme run by South Gloucestershire Council, offers 12 weeks of one to one exercise based rehab. These sessions can help to increase strength, balance and fitness levels. Sessions take place at Yate, Longwell Green and Bradley Stoke Leisure centres on a weekly basis.
Email: For more information please contact Ross Evans, Project Officer on 01454 864005 or by e-mail.
Family Centre Deaf Children (FCDC)
We bring together families living with deafness through organised children’s activities and family sessions. We encourage all of the family to become involved in our activities and welcome deaf parents and their children, hearing parents, their deaf children and siblings, children’s friends, grandparents, relatives, carers and family friends.
www.fcdc.org.ukFibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families, and promotes awareness in the local community. Members receive a regular newsletter about activities. We have a comprehensive lending library of books, journals and videos relating to Fibromyalgia. Group meetings are at Alveston Methodist Church, Greenhill, Alveston, 7-9pm, on the 4th Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Elaine on 01454 415374.
www.southglosfibro.btik.com/Email:
GRANTnet - searching for grants
Are you looking for funding for your organisation?
GRANTnet is a service which can help to identify suitable funding and grants for activities or projects. It allows community and voluntary groups, social enterprises and small businesses to search across a huge range of funding sources.
www.southglos.gov.uk/BusinessMatt...GRANTnet is a service which can help to identify suitable funding and grants for activities or projects. It allows community and voluntary groups, social enterprises and small businesses to search across a huge range of funding sources.
Kennedy Way Surgery Patient Participation Group
The committee has friendly meetings about four times a year and welcomes new members. You don't have to be an expert - what matters is your willingness to help patients by supporting the two surgeries (Kennedy Way and Badminton), especially with fundraising. If you would like to join, please leave a message at reception including your name, address and contact number.
www.kennedywaysurgery.co.uk/ppg.phpKennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4AA
MAMA: Meet A Mum Association
For most of us, the prospect of having a baby is exciting, absorbing and maybe just a bit frightening. Afterwards, when the excitement is over, mums react, quite naturally, in lots of different ways.
The lucky ones are bubbling over with happiness. Others feel lonely, exhausted and sometimes deeply depressed. Only other mothers with toddlers or new babies understand how you feel, which is why we started MAMA. Join our group and you can meet new friends, share your feelings openly and both give and get a lot of real help.
If you're interested, contact Denise Beddow on 01454 324654. Yate MAMA meets Tuesdays 10am-12noon, term time, in the Main Hall, Shireway Community Centre.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...The lucky ones are bubbling over with happiness. Others feel lonely, exhausted and sometimes deeply depressed. Only other mothers with toddlers or new babies understand how you feel, which is why we started MAMA. Join our group and you can meet new friends, share your feelings openly and both give and get a lot of real help.
If you're interested, contact Denise Beddow on 01454 324654. Yate MAMA meets Tuesdays 10am-12noon, term time, in the Main Hall, Shireway Community Centre.
NHS
NHS information, advice and a guide to services.
www.nhs.ukPenny Brohn Cancer Care
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) provides complementary care, the Bristol Approach, to people living with cancer, and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.
www.pennybrohncancercare.orgEmail:
Photographers With Disabilities
PWD is a Yate-based group supporting those with disabilities who are interested in photography. We meet on Tuesday afternoons in Room 4 at Ridgewood Community Centre where we have an accessible studio. We run regular photoshoots, Photoshop tutorials and lessons on basic camera operations. If you would like to come along, please click below or phone Shirley Britton on 01454 317754.
www.photographerswithdisabilities...Email:
Shopmobility
Shopmobility offers scooter and wheelchair (powered and manual) hire to anyone with limited mobility, to give them the freedom to visit shops and leisure facilities in Yate.
Anyone is welcome: young and old, with temporary or permanent disabilities or injuries. You do not need to be registered disabled to use Shopmobility.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...Anyone is welcome: young and old, with temporary or permanent disabilities or injuries. You do not need to be registered disabled to use Shopmobility.
Email:
South Glos LINk - Local Involvement Networks for South Gloucestershire
Have a say in local health and social care.
The LINk will be a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make health and social care services better.
The LINk’s membership is small at the moment and urgently needs people from the local community who feel strongly about local health and social care services.
For more information, please click below.
www.linksouthglos.org.ukThe LINk will be a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make health and social care services better.
The LINk’s membership is small at the moment and urgently needs people from the local community who feel strongly about local health and social care services.
For more information, please click below.
Email:
The Candle and Signpost Information Point
The Candle and Signpost Information Point are run by Christ the Rock Christian fellowship. It's a place in the community, for the community and it's here just for you.
A range of activities during the week for all ages. Something for everyone including Bread Making, Coffee Drop In, Information Point, Toddlers, Over 50's Group.
Signpost Community Drop In and Information Point is open on a Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm at the Candle. We offer access to information, support and encouragement. If we can't help you we will find someone who can.
www.christtherock.org.ukA range of activities during the week for all ages. Something for everyone including Bread Making, Coffee Drop In, Information Point, Toddlers, Over 50's Group.
Signpost Community Drop In and Information Point is open on a Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm at the Candle. We offer access to information, support and encouragement. If we can't help you we will find someone who can.
88 Station Road, Yate BS37 4PH
Tel: 01454 273560
Email:
West Walk Surgery PIG
IF you are a patient of West Walk Surgery
IF you think the doctors in West Walk Surgery are fantastic, or not...
IF you think the receptionists are the most efficient and kindest you have ever known, or not...
Then you could be the very person we are looking for to join us in the PIG (Patients’ Involvement Group).
We work with the Surgery, representing patients and discussing ideas, many of which have been implemented.
We need new blood (not literally - our meetings are usually quite painless). We meet just 6 times a year Would you like to join us? If you would, please contact John below.
Email: IF you think the doctors in West Walk Surgery are fantastic, or not...
IF you think the receptionists are the most efficient and kindest you have ever known, or not...
Then you could be the very person we are looking for to join us in the PIG (Patients’ Involvement Group).
We work with the Surgery, representing patients and discussing ideas, many of which have been implemented.
We need new blood (not literally - our meetings are usually quite painless). We meet just 6 times a year Would you like to join us? If you would, please contact John below.
Willow Tree Centre
We offer free, unbiased support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or needing help after a miscarriage, still birth or abortion. We support women and their partners as well as other family members.
We are based in Yate, but arrange appointments for people in different locations, including Thornbury. Please call our 7 day a week helpline for confidential support: 01454 324080, or click below to visit our website.
www.thewillowtreecentre.org.ukWe are based in Yate, but arrange appointments for people in different locations, including Thornbury. Please call our 7 day a week helpline for confidential support: 01454 324080, or click below to visit our website.
Yate and Chipping Sodbury Foodbank
The foodbank aims to help people through short term crisis by providing emergency food parcels, as well as support and signposting to help combat the long term problem. It opens
Tuesdays 2-4pm and Fridays 10am-12noon to issue food parcels to clients who have a foodbank voucher.
Based at The Candle and Signpost Information Point, 88 Station Road, Yate BS37 4PH
www.yatechippingsodbury.foodbank....Tuesdays 2-4pm and Fridays 10am-12noon to issue food parcels to clients who have a foodbank voucher.
Based at The Candle and Signpost Information Point, 88 Station Road, Yate BS37 4PH
Email:
Yate and District Group for the Visually Impaired
Meetings are on alternate Tuesdays at Yate Fire Station 2.30pm. Easy access. Carers and guide dogs welcome. For further information call Mrs Gay Williams on 01454 321749.
Yate, Sodbury and District Community Transport
We provide accessible transport free to bus pass holders!
We manage Ring and Ride, which is available 9am-10.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Other services include transport to medical appointments, day trips and group travel.
Please click below or call 01454 228706 for a registration form and further information.
www.yate-ct.org.ukWe manage Ring and Ride, which is available 9am-10.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Other services include transport to medical appointments, day trips and group travel.
Please click below or call 01454 228706 for a registration form and further information.
The Yard, 390 North Road, Yate, BS37 7LW
Email:
Tuesday 7th February 2012
• Yate Carers' Group
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
Open to all carers. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group
2.30pm, Boswells Cafe, Broad Walk, Yate
2.30pm, Boswells Cafe, Broad Walk, Yate
Our next get together for a chat and a cuppa.
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families in South Gloucestershire. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Elaine on 01454 415374.
www.southglosfibro.btik.com
Monday 20th February 2012
• Camers Snowdrop Week
Mon 20th-Sat 25th February, 9.30am-12.30pm daily, Camers, Badminton Road, Old Sodbury BS37 6RG
Mon 20th-Sat 25th February, 9.30am-12.30pm daily, Camers, Badminton Road, Old Sodbury BS37 6RG
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Suggested donation £2.50 per adult. Cakes, coffees and teas on sale. For more info please follow the links below.
www.camers.org
Email:
Saturday 3rd March 2012
• Cancer Research UK Craft Fair
10am-4pm, Charfield Village Hall
10am-4pm, Charfield Village Hall
A variety of wonderful local crafts will be on sale. Lots of lovely gift ideas for Mothering Sunday, birthdays, anniversaries and many other occasions! Delicious home made cakes and refreshments will be available all day. We now also have a children's face painter and The Therapy Station for hand, foot and Indian Head Massages! Free Entry. Do come along on the day to support us and to help raise much needed funds for Cancer Research UK.
For further information or to book a table please click below.
Email:
Tuesday 6th March 2012
• Yate Carers' Group
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
Open to all carers. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
• Yate Carers' Group
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
Open to all carers. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
Tuesday 1st May 2012
• Yate Carers' Group
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
10am–12noon, Yate Library (large meeting room), 44 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX
Open to all carers. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
In the Health & beauty section:
