Dalton Together will aim to support local groups and volunteers around; attracting volunteers, developing volunteering opportunities, training courses, public liability insurance, governance requirements eg safeguarding and H&S policies, DBS checks etc as well as assisting groups with funding support/advice.
Community News
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Local Business Man Ben Supporting Our Local Community
A huge thank you to Ben Morris owner of Ben’s Bargains and Lumos, for his continued support of Dalton Together and community initiatives. He is pictured here alongside Penny Smith… Read more -
BRASS – Your money matters.
BRASS is a financial wellbeing initiative. It has been designed to help people maximise what money they do have, earning the most they can, spending and borrowing money in the… Read more -
Community Midwives and Knit and Natter Groups Support Local Baby Boutiques
Dalton Council Ward knit and natter groups have been busy throughout the winter months, creating a beautiful collection of hand-knitted items to support our local baby boutiques. From cosy cardigans… Read more -
Community Food Sharing Cupboards
Locations There are currently 3 sites where food can be accessed – ‘share what you can, take what you need’ Location 1 – Greenfields Family Centre outside the portacabin, Monday… Read more
Community Events
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HD5 waterloo coffee friends coffee morning
We hold a coffee morning and lunch club for people aged 55 and over every Thursday in the community rooms at the rear of cottage homes in waterloo we start at 10.30 and finish around 2.30 we charge £1 for coffee and biscuit’s we also run a lunch club where we charge £4 for lunch with coffee we play games , bingo and have a quiz we currently have 21 members and would welcome any new ones.
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Together – Living Well with Dementia Support Group
The Living well with Dementia Support group has reopened at Moldgreen United Reformed Church, they are also seeking willing volunteers. Details below!
Volunteers Needed
Could you make a difference in the life of people living with dementia?
Hours: Fridays 10 – 3
Venue: United Reformed Church Moldgreen
Roles
Are you interested in people, friendly and wanting to make a difference? A group support role may suit you.
Do you enjoy cooking then perhaps you could be a catering assistant. We provide a hot two course lunch for group members and volunteers.
No experience with dementia necessary as training will be offered.
All volunteers will have a DBS check.
If you are interested or would like to discuss the opportunities further please contact
Jo Mawdsley 01484 305133/07949235778
Volunteer Expression of Interest Form
Let us know what you’re interested in and we will try and connect you to local opportunities. If you are looking for specific volunteering opportunities available in the Dalton ward please check out our volunteering brochure located here