Who cares? The Wheel does!
Meeting the needs of local residents of all ages, enabling
them to lead independent, fuller and richer lives
and preventing social isolation
NEWS FROM THE WHEEL OF CARE
THE WHEEL'S CLUBS
SEATED EXERCISE (formerly Seated Dance) RESTARTED ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2021
We are pleased to announce that Seated Exercise (formerly Seated Dance) re-started on Wednesday 19th May at West Horsley Village Hall, 10:30am – 11:15am. Strict safety measures are in place and places limited to a maximum of 8 people, in line with social distancing guidelines. Don’t forget to bring a mask and as we will not be able to provide refreshments, please bring your own.
Places must be booked in advance. To book your place, please call the Duty Officer on 01483 281703 (10am – noon, Mon-Fri) up to a week before each Wednesday class.
SCRABBLE, FILM CLUB and MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
At the moment (May 2021) we do not know when we can re-start these clubs but be assured that as soon as we know, we will let you know. We know many of you have really missed the clubs, as have we. We will do our best to get them up and running as soon as possible but yours, and our volunteers, safety and wellbeing is paramount and must come first. Thank you for your understanding.
21st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
We were planning a celebratory tea party in 2020 to mark our 20th year but this had to be postponed. We do still hope to mark this milestone in the future.
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COVID-19 & WHEEL OF CARE SERVICES
The purpose of this update is not to repeat Public Heath England information but rather how the PHE / Government contingencies and advice applies to the service West Horsley Wheel of Care provides, and also to respond to a report on the BBC about volunteer groups helping those self-isolating.
Are you happy to help?
With good practice there is no reason why the Wheel of Care should not continue to provide help including offering to go shopping for clients or collecting prescriptions and deliver goods to their front door.
Opting back in
We completely understand if you felt that the sensible option for you was to opt out of volunteering for the time being. When you are ready to come back to volunteering you can notify the WoC by phoning the DO on 01483 281703 (Mon – Fri 10am – 12noon) or emailing info@westhorsleywheelofcare.co.uk and we will update our files.
Self-isolating
As a Wheel of Care volunteer we need you to keep us informed of any notifiable / related health issues and if you are self-isolating now, or if your situation changes and you need to self-isolate. Again, please contact the Wheel of Care (details above) and we will update our files.
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MESSAGE FROM A CLIENT
It is always lovely to hear from our clients! We recently received the following message from a client whom we have been helping for the past year or so:
"Many, many thanks to West Horsley Wheel of Care for organising so efficiently my car lifts to the Scrabble sessions and Film Club. It has made such a difference to my life this year when I have been unable to drive and enabling me to meet people and start a new pastime. Also, thanks for the cups of tea and delicious cake. Everything much appreciated."
THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
It was announced on 2nd June 2015 that the Wheel of Care had been honoured with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary groups. Please click on the link immediately below The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service logo to the right for a copy of the press release regarding this prestigious award.
SNOW & ICE and OUR CLUBS
If there is snow / ice on the ground, it is highly likely that all Wheel of Care clubs will be cancelled. If you are unsure whether a club is going ahead, please ring the Duty Officer on 01483 281703 (Monday-Friday 10am-noon). We will also post an update on this page if any club is cancelled due to the weather.
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