Annette recently had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Standards of Wrexham Services (SWS) Group. This dedicated group of volunteers living with a disability work closely with the person-centred planning team on a variety of projects.

January is not a big event month, but a great time to look and plan for the better weather when everyone can more easily get out and about. Tripadvisor can be a fantastic resource for finding activities.

Residents in Cumberland who are looking for somewhere to warm up, as well as have a hot drink and a chat, will be able to choose from a number of ‘warm spots’ this winter. 

Carers Rights Day is taking place on 21st November and is all about raising awareness of unpaid carers’ rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need.

As the colder weather draws in, Communities Together East Anglia have put together this helpful information about the location of warm spaces throughout the county.

Mind over Mountains are offering free introductory half-day wellbeing walks for residents of Maryport, Cockermouth, Keswick, and Solway.

Central Bedfordshire Council are hosting an online carers workshop on Monday 11th November for carers to connect, share their experiences, and learn from one another in a supportive environment.

Memory Support Hertfordshire work in partnership with the council, and are currently launching support for places in Herts to become Dementia Friendly Communities.

BIPC (Business & IP Centre) Cumbria is part of a national network of centres by the British Library, located in Carlisle Library, and provides advice and support to business owners.

Did you know that today is World Entrepreneurs Day? It is the perfect occasion to celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and at Community Catalysts we are excited to invite you to join our Development Programme.

At Community Catalysts, we are deeply committed to inclusivity, anti-discrimination, and equality. In line with this commitment, we wanted to share some valuable resources from Mind that focus on the impact of racism on mental health.

Cumbria CVS’ Bedrock Basics Project offers various different types of support for third sector and not-for-profit organisations.