This Volunteer’s Week (1st to 7th June 2021) we asked our Volunteers to write a limerick involving volunteering and Somerset! Some are very funny, some are very poignant Here are just a few of the entries we’ve received so far!
We thought it would make our statistics more interesting if we illustrated some of our achievements over the last year using examples from our county to put them in perspective. Despite the lockdowns the Toenail Cutting service has continued, working … Continued
To join email alison.hayward@mindinsomerset.org.uk
Because numbers have dropped North Somerset is moving down from Tier 3 to Tier from Saturday 19th December. This puts it in the same tier as Somerset and means that pubs can open and people can mix with up to … Continued
We’ve just added the first two weeks worth of online exercise sessions restarting in the New Year. So you can kick off your New Years resolution to get fit by booking ahead. The classes are open to anyone over 60 … Continued
If you are a co-op member, when you buy selected products or services, 2p for every £1 spent goes into your membership account. Co-op splits the same amount and donates it to local causes through the Co-op Local Community Fund. … Continued
Brigstowe have extended their Peer Mentoring service to now include North Somerset. They offer this service to anyone in North Somerset who has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, or needs help managing it. They match clients up a … Continued
Today an announcement was made putting Somerset into Tier 2 restrictions and North Somerset into Tier 3. Here are some diagrams from the Covid 19 Winter plan (version up to date on 26th November) to show you what you can … Continued
Mrs D OF Taunton WON! Because she bought a ticket WE WON too! Next time IT COULD BE YOU! Mrs D of Taunton (a real person) won £250 through the Somerset West Lottery last weekend! She said “I signed up … Continued
Volunteer-led scheme providing support for local people who are shielding, by doing shopping, collecting prescriptions and offering a top-up food bank. Tel: 01460 77489 Crewkerne Community Church, Barn St, Crewkerne TA18 8BP
Are you aged over 50? Do you need help to set up Zoom so you can stay in touch with family and friends? Are you struggling with online shopping? The highly experienced and skilled team at Bridgwater’s Engine Room are … Continued
In store: Some stores have introduced a ‘Silver hour’ each morning for older people to shop. Store locator: https://www.iceland.co.uk/store-finder Online: Working to add more delivery slots
In store: Most stores have reserved the first hour of opening for older and vulnerable customers. Store locator: https://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/bf_home/bf.html Online: In the process of increasing online delivery slots for older and vulnerable customers. They have introduced a volunteer shopping card: … Continued
In store: Monday – Saturday open 30 mins early for over 70’s (browsing only). Store locator: https://www.aldi.co.uk/store-finder Busiest hours are between 11am – 3pm. Find your local store: https://www.aldi.co.uk/store-finder Online: Due to high demand, their full range is not available … Continued
Meat boxes available for collection on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for £25. Reserve through Facebook messenger. https://www.facebook.com/TimPotterButchers/
In store: First hour of trading on Mondays and Thursdays reserved for older and vulnerable people. Store locator: https://www.marksandspencer.com/MSResStoreFinderGlobalBaseCmd?langId=-24&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051 Online: The cut off for next day delivery is 8pm for their food to order service. We’re all in this together … Continued
With services opening up slowly across the UK we wanted to keep you updated on where we are with regards to our services and our office opening. Currently we are all working from home and our Taunton office will remain … Continued
We’ve now sent over 200 balls of wool out to over 60’s across Somerset and North Somerset as part of our Balls for Boredom scheme. The wool, which is new, has been donated by various kind businesses and individuals, and … Continued
This information has been taken from a Somerset West and Taunton Council update. Phased re-opening of Somerset Libraries with new order-and-collect service “We are very pleased to announce that as part of the phased reopening of library buildings, the order-and-collect … Continued
If you are at home and isolated and love a good old fashioned singalong you should join a sofa sing-a-long from Goldies Live! The GOLDIES charity used to have 200 daytime groups meeting up to sing. These are closed for … Continued
The Somerset West Lottery was set up to help charities working across the Somerset West area (previously Taunton Deane and West Somerset). When you buy a ticket you have the chance to win prizes including a £25,000 jackpot but at … Continued
Shape Mendip Lottery was set up to help charities working across Mendip. When you buy a ticket you have the chance to win prizes including a £25,000 jackpot but at the same time 60% of the ticket price is donated … Continued
Our team of staff and volunteer delivery drivers were out again yesterday (30th June) to give a friendly hello and bags of food essentials to older people in need across Somerset and North Somerset. We have now completed 150 food … Continued
Somerset Day 365 have put together a website, ‘Shop Somerset’, of local produce suppliers. There is a useful search function where you can pop in your postcode and then a map with links to the local suppliers appears like so:
Or perhaps you have friends, family or neighbours that might be interested? The sessions will run for 30 mins on ZOOM, dates to be confirmed. (don’t let ZOOM put you off, you will be offered support to use it) Just … Continued
As Age UK Somerset is a Somerset charity, and as one of the most well known things in Somerset is the Glastonbury Festival, and as it is Glastonbury Festival time, we thought we could have a little fun and also … Continued
Do you know anyone over 70 in Portishead, Easton-In-Gordano, Nailsea, Clevedon or Long Ashton, perhaps living alone or a couple, who are isolating, missing people and could do with cheering up? A very kind hospitality professional called Lisa has come … Continued
As of yesterday (Monday 25 May 2020) at 8am Weston General Hospital temporarily stopped accepting new patients, including into its A&E department. This is a precautionary measure in order to maintain the safety of staff and patients in response to … Continued
Community Connect is a service for people over 50 living in North Somerset who would like information to help them stay living independently at home. We are working with communities to enable people to access help and support to reduce … Continued
Serving food from 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8:30pm, Monday – Saturday. Carvery Sundays from 12pm – 3pm. Call 01984 639200 www.themasonsarms.com
Providing takeaway food from 10am until 2:30pm Monday – Saturday Call 01643 708946
Delivering takeaway Indian food. Open every day 5:30pm-10:30pm. https://tajmahalminehead.co.uk/ Call: 01643 704857
Open for takeaways and deliveries only. Delivery on Friday and Saturday nights of takeaway food and pasta sauces. Call 01643 706372 https://faustos.co.uk/
Providing a takeaway food service and open for dining in. Call: 01643 831229 www.exmoor-whitehorse.co.uk
In this useful article from the MoneySavingExpert website they cover: – Registering as ‘extremely vulnerable’ on Gov.uk to receive help including: Free deliveries of food parcels. Your local authority will deliver a box with basic supplies such as pasta, cornflakes, tea … Continued
Two Trees catering have set up a new Home delivery service covering the BS40 area (some parts of North Somerset and Mendip). “Delicious, healthy meals.” With prices on a sliding scale depending on what you can afford. FROM FARM TO … Continued
Community group providing support for residents of Langport and Huish Episcopi: Contact Jess Pitman, call: 01458 251881 or email: jessicapitman@aol.com Organising delivery of food donations locally.
Community group providing practical support for residents of Curry Rivel: https://www.curryrivel.org.uk/news/latest-news/community-support-group-latest.html To request or offer help, email: help@curryrivel.org.uk, call: 07716792760, or complete the form on the website: https://www.curryrivel.org.uk/help-form.html
For anyone who needs coronavirus related support from their councils. Call 0300 790 6275
Village Agents connect people living in rural areas with advice and support services for independent living. For the next few weeks, they will be focusing on keeping in contact with those who are very isolated. If you live alone in … Continued
To make a referral or request help for someone in Backwell email: clerk@backwell-pc.gov.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Banwell email: clerk@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Bleadon email: ihepp@hotmail.com
To make a referral or request help for someone in Hutton email: clerk@huttonsomerset.org.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Nailsea email: Ian@nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Portishead email: office@portishead.gov.uk and cc in clerk@portishead.gov.uk and comm@portishead.gov.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Wraxhall or Failand email: clerk@wraxallandfailand-pc.gov.uk
To make a referral or request help for someone in Wrington email: Commresns.wrn@gmail.com