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NewThe Mobiloo, a portable accessible toilet, is going to be travelling around Cornwall over the summer, being set up at various public events and attractions across the county, arranged by Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme, at disAbility Cornwall & IoS. The Mobiloo features an electric hoist, an adult-sized changing bench, a toilet and washbasin, and is designed to ensure that people Read more...
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New5 Degrees West are holding FREE training courses for people who work as Personal Care Assistants for people in receipt of a Personal Budget for social care Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 25 July, from 10-2.30, at Callywith College, Bodmin. Makaton 19 & 20 August, 9am-4pm, at disAbility Cornwall & IoS, Hayle. To book on either course, contact 5 Degrees West on Read more...
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NewCornwall Council’s Wellbeing and Public Health team is launching a new year long physical activity campaign in the coming weeks called “How Do You Get Yours”, and would really welcome your help. They are trying to signpost people to easy to access, free or low cost physical activities in their local area. If you’re aware of any regular or one Read more...
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NewThere are two transport related projects that could help you, based in the Camborne area: Cornwall Wheels to Work Cornwall Wheels to Work can assist people who are unable to work due to the lack of transport. They offer a moped or an electric bicycle at a realistic weekly hire rate, to those who couldn’t afford to purchase them, and Read more...
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NewIf your organisation supports homeless people by providing food services, please can you check the attached list, to ensure that it is complete and accurate. IF YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES OR ARE ABLE TO CONFIRM THE ACCURACY OF AN ENTRY PLEASE RETURN BY HIGHLIGHTING SECTION IN COLOUR SO THE ORGANISERS KNOW IT IS NOW CORRECT AS AT JULY 2019 Read more...
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NewThere are more summer events organised across Cornwall: Fun days Sunday 21 July – Family Funday, Trelander, Truro, 12-3, with barbecue, face painting, bouncy castle, etc. On the field outside Trelander Children’s Centre. Organised by Three Rivers Vineyard Church. Monday 29 July – family Funday, Camborne Rugby Club, 12-4pm, dancing, face paint, raffle, mobiloo on site, organised by CAAP. Holiday Read more...
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NewBF Adventure will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on Friday 26 July, from 2-4pm. There will be site tours and a short presentation of their journey so far. Plus tea and cake! You can let them know that you’re intending to be there via Eventbrite. After that, there will be a Barbecue and evening activities, where you will get a Read more...
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NewThe next Tinnitus Support Group will be taking place in Truro on 23 July. The group meets between 2 and 4pm, at Cornwall Mobility, North Buildings, RCHT. For more information, and to let them know you’re coming, please email arbookings@btinternet.com Read more...
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NewdisAbility Cornwall is running free employment workshops for people who use their Personal Budgets to employ Personal (care) Assistants, in partnership with Mark Bates Ltd, specialist insurers for over 50s and disabled people. The workshops will cover: employers’ legal obligations employment status statutory employment rights what ro so when things go wrong. The workshops will take place at venues across Read more...
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NewThere will be a Work Routes Employability Fair on July 17 at Heartlands, Pool. It will be a smaller than usual mini fair with local businesses who are hiring as well as some local partners who can help with developing general employability. There will be interview practice, one-to-one support, current vacancies, CV-help, and more. Read more...
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NewThere is a new menopause support group just starting in Torpoint called Rame Menopause Meetup, on Friday 19 July at 6.30pm at CHATLINK in Torpoint. This group will give women the vital opportunity to talk about how the menopause is affecting them and get support and advice from other women who understand. Read more...
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NewVolunteer Cornwall is running a free Find Volunteers workshop to help organisations with their volunteer recruitment. 13 August – 1.30 pm, Cornwall Council Offices, Camborne. It is a free workshop to share ideas, best practice and how to get the best out of your recruitment advertising and/or campaigns. Do you have challenges finding volunteers for your organisation? Do you struggle Read more...
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NewThis three day course in childhood grief and loss takes place at the Penhaligon’s Friends office, in Redruth. Course aims: Provide knowledge, skills and tools to facilitate childhood loss. Create personal resources to use with a bereaved young person. Learning Outcomes: An understanding of the responses children and their families may have when bereaved. A basic knowledge of theories relating Read more...
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NewJam First is an exciting new community group for adults who want to get together and play music in a safe and supportive environment. The group will meet in Penzance, and shy or unsure musicians aged 18+ are invited to come along. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 1-3pm, at the YMCA in Penzance. Jam First is organised by Read more...
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NewCitizens Advice Cornwall are carrying out research into the extent of, and attitudes to, the use of zero hours contracts in the county. If you know of any clients, friends or family who are on zero hours contracts or similar types of contract, please encourage them to fill out their short, confidential survey. The information from this survey will Read more...
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NewLittle Kitchen Magicians and Transformation CPR are working together again to provide a FREE cookery workshops to families in the Camborne & Redruth area (and surrounding villages) over the summer. Families whose children receive free school meals, and those who are Pupil Premium, and/or families who would find this support valuable over the summer, are eligible to apply for spaces. Read more...
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NewPCDT (Penwith Community Development Trust – now part of CRCC) have launched their summer programme, for young people living in West Cornwall. Booking forms to be completed and returned by 15 July please, to kate.macarthur@pcdt.org.uk. These are the activities planned – booking is essential: 29 July – Paddleboarding 10-4pm – Young people will be split into two groups: The first Read more...
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NewCornwall Food Foundation ‘FoodWorks’ free community cooking course FoodWorks is a community cooking course teaching people how to cook fresh, affordable and nutritious dishes. Each workshop includes a free lunch and the chance to socialise with other people on the programme. If you’d like to improve your confidence in the kitchen, learn cooking techniques and eat more healthily, then FoodWorks Read more...
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NewThere will be a day of rest and relaxation for unpaid carers on 10 July from 10am-4pm, at St Mark’s Hall, Chapel Hill, Sticker. Indian head massage, reflexology, reiki, reflexology and other tasters are available, for free, to unpaid carers. They may bring a guest with them. To book, contact Sue Gill on 07875 090 578 or email ennis_sticker@yahoo.co.uk Read more...
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NewPeople who work with children, young people and families are invited to GwealanTops Adventure Playground for a tour on 18 July from 11-12.30. Gwealan Tops is at School Lane, Redruth. Gwealan Tops Adventure Playground is Cornwall’s only staffed, free adventure playground—a space dedicated to children’s play which also offers community days for the whole family. There will be a guided Read more...
