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Anlaby Community Care Centre – refreshes mind, body and soul

Posted in Civility, Health, Local news, tagged Anlaby Community Care Centre, elderly care, healthcare, volunteer care on June 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Anlaby Community Care is a registered charity and is unfortunately suffering from the financial downturn.

Day centre showing sensory garden

It first opened January 16^th 1987, providing a meeting place for the elderly from different walks of life to socialise, share experiences and reduce the feeling of isolation – especially for those without families or friends. This is the centre’s primary role.

The majority of those who do attend, live alone and rely on the centre for activities to link with the community. The centre aims to keep mind, body and soul occupied, providing entertainment and a sense of belonging. A two course meal plus other refreshments provide more material support.

“Pink Piggies” (from left to right) Molly Griffin, Ria Mould, Georgia Watson, Jessica Oliver and Amy Griffin.

Pupils from local schools and “Lifestyle groups” like the “Pink Piggies” participate, bringing a sense of vitality and purpose, while they themselves develop a greater understanding of the elderly. Unfortunately due to financial reasons, transport provided by the centre is now very limited, but a helper escorts the most elderly people to and from the centre. The Red Cross has also helped by sharing their vehicles. Families also ‘chip in’ by providing transport and shopping trips to local supermarkets help purchase essentials such as groceries.

Volunteers in the day centre kitchen

There are opportunities for volunteers and training is given for those interested in clerical, cooking, catering, general assistance, driving and escorting tasks. The centre provides 5 hours respite for carers and there are adult training opportunities, rooms and resources for individuals, groups, and colleges to gain experience in the caring profession. As a past chairman of the association, I know that every contributor is extremely devoted and feel very rewarded by the experience.

The centre is a major venue for locals wishing to organise get togethers and other events.

Donations of time or money are welcome.

Contact: Alan, chairman of the Anlaby Community Care Association (ACCA) on (01482) 651 232.

Address: Anlaby Community Centre, First Lane, Anlaby, East Yorkshire.

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Tales from the river bank

Posted in Nature, tagged Long tailed tits, Pulfin Bog, rambling, River Hull, Tickton on June 23, 2013| 1 Comment »

The River Hull, Tickton
(c) Image Copyright Ian Sykes (see below)

Last Tuesday’s hot sunny afternoon brought Nature out in all its glory. I just had to get out of the house and set off to Tickton for a ramble along the River Hull with friends.

It should have been a short journey, but the road works and delays on the A164 put paid to that. We arrived a little late, but everyone was in high spirits.

It was warm and humid. High-flying swifts darted through the azure skies. Only the huge roar of jet engines overhead could momentarily break the silence of this idyllic scene straight from a Constable masterpiece. You know, cattle munching grass in the meadow, oil seed rape and wheat struggling in the fields, having endured drought and a long hard winter. Yellow irises colouring the river bank were a sign of the regeneration taking place.

River Hull looking towards Pulfin Bog

Our arrival at Pulfin Bog further down the river bank was a sheer delight; lots of trees and wildflowers – but the decay of Ash trees set against green flashes of foliage was a sad sight to behold.

One highlight of the afternoon was observing a flotilla of geese led by a rogue swan! A surprising example of entrepreneurship perhaps, whilst his fellow swans were lazing in the warm afternoon sun.