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The summer holidays are well underway, if you are looking for
something to do this August that won't break the bank then look at our action
packed activity guides for ideas:
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The Walking for Health programme in North Lincolnshire is proving more successful than ever. Led walks are regularly being held
around North Lincolnshire and are very popular. There are often between 30 and
60 people attending the walks, all of whom have a different reason to be there.
Most of the walks are about 3 miles and they take place whatever the weather!
Many of the people who take part do so, not only to improve their
health, but also to improve their social life.
It’s a great way to meet other people and make new friends.
Download the full list of walks taking place across the region up until the end of August.
For more information visit the North Lincolnshire Health Walks website or contact:
Christine Johnson - Health Walk Coordinator
Email: christine.johnson@northlincs.gov.uk or 01724 297631 / 07717 586380
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Nominate Your Champion Now!
The Community Champion Awards recognise truly inspirational achievements from people in North Lincolnshire communities. All too often, achievements are not highlighted but these awards make sure that people are rewarded for their amazing compassion and hard work.
Nominations for the 2018 Community Champion Awards are open until 30 September. You can nominate someone in your community for their outstanding work/achievements in one of four categories; Achievement, Community, Volunteering and Inspiration.
How to nominate
Use the online nomination form or contact the Community Recreation Team:
- email: community.recreation@northlincs.gov.uk or
- telephone 01724 297270 to request a hard copy nomination form
Further information relating to the 23 awards and the criteria can be found on the council website. Download the nomination form/criteria here.
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Endoscopy Garden Clean-up - 4 & 5 August - 10am to 4pm
CPTS in conjunction with the Health Tree Foundation require volunteers to help clear the Endoscopy gardens at Scunthorpe General Hospital for the benefit of patients and visitors.
Duties include manual weeding, sweeping and general tidying up.
Limited equipment is available so please bring your own if possible. No electrical or power tools allowed.
If you require further information, please contact cptsnorthlincs@gmail.com to register your interest and confirm which day/what hours you are available.
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Peggy's World are having an Open Day on Sunday 5 August between 12pm and 4pm. 145 Cherry Grove, Scunthorpe, DN16 2TH.
Peggy's World supports families living with dementia, older age and frailty and offer a flexible approach to care and support including care at home, community, day-time activity activity and in the near future; overnight accommodation. They are CQC registered for domiciliary care.
For further information tel: 01724 808108.
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Do you know where
your nearest Community Wellbeing Hub is? Hubs are available in
Scunthorpe, Barton, Brigg, Broughton, Crowle, Epworth and Winterton and are
there for:
- Adults over the age of 18 at
risk of social isolation due to physical or learning disability, mental
ill health, long term condition or are an older person
- Young people during
transition 16 to 19 years
- Carers
Many different services are available
at the Community Wellbeing Hubs such as:
- Craft, reminiscence, healthy
eating, chair based exercise, tabletop games, kurling and archery
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Information and signposting
to other services
- Meals can be pre booked
You are welcome to pop in to your local
hub and will always be made to feel welcome. Visit the Adult Information Hub website for more information about your nearest Wellbeing Hub, the opening times and activities available or give them a call:
- Barton & Winterton 01652 634554
- Brigg & Broughton 01652 653384
- Scunthorpe 01724 296759
- Epworth & Crowle 01724 297771
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The North Lincolnshire Council
Community Responder Service is available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, 365
days a year by a team of staff based across North Lincolnshire.
WHO can
access this service?
Any
person over 18, who have at least 3 of the following criteria -
- Living
Alone
- Socially
isolated
- Learning
disabilities
- Physical
disabilities
- Mental
Health difficulties
- Dementia
sufferer
- History
of falls
- Over
65
- Care
and support services in place
Every
case is considered on an individual basis.
An early
help and wellbeing check and a risk assessment are completed in the first instance
to gather sufficient details about an individual’s support needs.
To contact
the Community Responder Service: email: prevention.adults@northlincs.gov.uk (emails sent out of hours will be answered on the next working day) or call 01724 297212 during office hours (answerphone available out of hours).
This information is available to download in the Community Responder leaflet.
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NHS urgent dental care for patients across Yorkshire and the Humber may vary in different parts of the region. The NHS are working to make a fairer service for those who use it across our region. They are asking for your views and experiences which they will use to inform any service changes they make.
Take part in this short survey to have your say
Survey closes 17 August 2018
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Discover Local and Family History
Are you interested in the
history of the local area, or in tracing your ancestors? The Local Studies
Library can help you in your research.
Discovering Local and Family
History sessions available at Scunthorpe
Central 10am to 12 noon on Tuesdays: 21 Aug, 18 September, 16 October
No need to book. For more
details please contact: library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk
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Online Software Tutorials
Hoonuit is a new FREE on-demand
video based training tool for more than 500 software applications, available to
all customers of North Lincolnshire Library Service. It is available 24/7 to all library members.
Learn about Hoonuit here or email: library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk for more information.
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Relax in Ref!
Ease your way into the weekend
with our new sessions at Scunthorpe Central, on the last Friday of every
month. Come and browse a wider-than-normal range of our reference books in one
of our new activity rooms.
2pm to 5pm on Fridays: 31 August, 28 September, 26 October
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Rewild is a newly launched Big Lottery funded project providing
volunteer organised workshops and master classes in natural space around North
Lincolnshire. These workshops are provided to support anyone living in North
Lincolnshire affected by stress, anxiety or low mood caused by either a life
event, work situation or a medical condition.
The aim is to enable people to spend time in nature with good people and
get their 'mojo' back!
If you are struggling and need a no pressure, supportive group of people
who 'get it' come and join us, the workshops are open to anyone who feels that
access to some natural space will be of benefit to them.
August events:
5 August 2018 – Bushcraft Workshop with Trev Oades at Primrose Hill
Scout Camp
19 August 2018 – Alpaca care and walking with Mark Coulman at Hall Farm,
Eastoft
To book your free tickets please visit the website Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com (Once on the website, in city or location enter North Lincolnshire for
all the workshops.)
Natural Choice Group has
secured all the funding for these workshops for three years so there is no cost
to attend.
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The Carers' Support Centre offer a friendship service where trained
volunteers offer friendship and support to Carers.
At times you may feel isolated, or have no one to
talk to about day to day things. You may feel the need for some informal,
friendly and non-judgmental support from someone who understands. The Befriending Service may help. This service
is free and confidential.
For
more details call the Carers’ Support Centre on 01652 650585.
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If you have seen blood in your pee even
once, then you need to tell your doctor.
It might not be anything serious, but there is a chance it could be a
sign of bladder or kidney cancer.
Make sure you look before you flush to see
if there is any blood in your pee. The
blood might be bright red or it could be a pink or brown colour. There could be a lot or there could just be a
small amount.
If you are at all worried about any of this
information then contact your doctor.
More information can be found on the Be Clear On Cancer website.
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The Big Summer Get Together -
Saturday 4 August, 11am to 4pm, at the Engineering Northern Lincolnshire University Technical College, Carlton Street Scunthorpe.
This promises to be a fantastic day out for all the family and all ages! The fun and free event will celebrate the diverse nature of North Lincolnshire with live music, foods and activities from different cultures giving the chance for different generations and communities to get to know one another.
View the full leaflet for more details.
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Ongo Carnival - 8 August - 11am to 3pm
Starting at 11am until 3pm, the event, taking
place at Manor Park, Burringham Road in Scunthorpe will be free of charge for
all to attend.
There will be bouncy castles, trampolines, soft
play and stalls including a coconut shy and hook a duck. There will also be
demonstrations from local groups such as Martial Arts, Ruby Twirl Stars,
Cheerleading and the Scunthorpe & District Pipe Band. You will be able to
take part in a circus workshop, donkey rides and the space hopper grand prix.
You’ll also be able to chat to staff and
visit their various information stands, as well as other local organisations
including North Lincolnshire Council, North Lindsey College and Healthwatch.
Food vans will also be at the event where you
can purchase food and drinks, or you could bring along your own picnic'.
Look out for the Adult Information Service stand at this event.
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A Perfect Day
A festival specifically for people with disabilities and their friends and families is taking place at Cabourne Parva, Lincolnshire on Saturday 11 August.
Lots of great bands taking part. Well worth a visit.
See the flyer for more details and how to book.
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Hall Farm - Embroidery Workshop
Friday 31 August 2018 10am to 1pm
Join Hall Farm for an Alpaca themed
embroidery workshop, whether you are a total beginner or an expert sewer you
can follow or guide and create your own design.
The workshop costs £12 per person (carers
can attend for free) and includes use of material and equipment.
For more information or to book contact:
caitlin@hallmarkfarming.co.uk or 07715 215718
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Useful What's On information
Do you want to get out and meet people, join a group to improve your fitness or maybe there's an activity you've always wanted to try but never got round to it? Below are some ideas to get you started.
If you prefer to speak to someone, call the Adult Information Service (AIS), who can provide you with a list of activities in your area. Call 01724 296607. Friendly, helpful staff are waiting for your call.
- Community Wellbeing Hubs are a great place to meet people and socialise. Wellbeing Hub contact numbers.
- Foresight Limited operates throughout North and North East Lincolnshire to meet the needs and requirements of disabled people, their families and carers. For further information, contact them directly via their website or call 01724 271381.
- Check out the Carers’ Support Centre there is always lots of groups and activities for Carers in North Lincolnshire.
- North Lincolnshire Council – What’s On pages on the council website. Lots of information about upcoming events, exhibitions and places to visit.
- Visit the North Lincolnshire Children and Young People's Activity guide for information about lots of cheap and free activities throughout North Lincolnshire throughout the year.
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