By Janet | April 5, 2020 | Category advice, volunteer
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who completed or phoned with their contact details offering to help other residents during this crisis. We have already received several requests from vulnerable or isolated residents asking for help collecting shopping, etc. which have been done. As time goes on we expect more people to ask for […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 5, 2020 | Category advice
Lancaster City Museum has found some interesting stay-at-home history, arts & culture alternatives, such as: Virtual tours of world famous museums https://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/13-museums-you-can-visit-online Free online history lessons suitable for kids, and adults, courtesy of the Liverpool War Museum https://liverpoolwarmuseum.co.uk/visiting/isolation-lessons An Ultimate Lancashire Quiz from Visit Lancashire https://www.visitlancashire.com/blog/read/2020/03/the-ultimate-lancashire-quiz Online access to the nation’s art collection: https://artuk.org Discover […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 5, 2020 | Category advice
Local, national and NHS information Changes to Lancaster City Council services: http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/news/2020/mar/changes-to-city-council-services-following-further-coronavirus-restrictions New Government guidance – if your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT due date was on or after 30 March 2020: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020#keep-your-vehicle-safe-to-drive National Advice Coronavirus (What you need to do): For information about the virus and how to protect yourself: https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus Use the 111 online coronavirus […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 25, 2020 | Category advice
This is to confirm that The Centre is closed, Coffee Shop is closed and no activities are taking place until further notice. The telephone is being monitored, please bear with us for a response to any queries. Some useful websites Advice from the NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Information and advice from the World Health organisation about Covid […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 21, 2020 | Category advice, community, volunteer
These are copies of the Covid-19 flyer for Halton-With-Aughton that has been delivered around the village. Below is a pdf version. Online copy of COVID-19 Halton flyer To keep in touch, get updates by signing up for the Centre’s newsletter to receive the latest news. You can either sign up on the website at the end […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 18, 2020 | Category Classes, Groups
Due to the Coronavirus situation many activity groups have stopped running for the time being. These include Luncheon Club Outdoor Circuits Memory Cafe Walking Netball Walking Football Board Games Kate’s Pilates Gardening Group Valley Church Samba Espirito Weightwatchers Zumbini Other groups may decide to stop running shortly but check with the group organiser if you have […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 18, 2020 | Category Events
Sadly due to the Coronavirus situation, the Lancaster Millennium Choir’s Swing evening has been cancelled. It was due to take place on Saturday 21st March. They hope to come and entertain us at a later date. For more information contact them direct lancsmillchoir.org.uk/events We have decided to cancel the Children’s Nearly New Sale on Saturday 28th […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 2, 2020 | Category children, Events, fundraising, volunteer
Our next popular Children’s Nearly New Sale on Saturday, 28th March 2020 from 10am to 12 noon – all tables are sold out. The Children’s Nearly New Sale is one of the Centre’s fundraising events. We want to raise much needed funds to refurbish our redundant toilets and changing rooms by creating a Changing Places toilet […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 2, 2020 | Category Events
Did you see the Millennium Choir here last year? It was very enjoyable. This year they are here on Saturday 21 March at 8pm. Come and dip into the 1930s and 40s with us! You’ll soon be tapping your toes to Choirmaster Andy Whitfield’s fun, upbeat arrangements of American-style Swing pieces. Joining us are Lancaster Lindy Hop […]
Read MoreBy Janet | February 27, 2020 | Category Events
Roller Disco There’s just one ticket left for the first session at 1.30pm, the second session is sold out. Still space on the 3rd session at 5.30pm and the 4th session at 7.30pm. The 4th session is for age 14 and upwards only. Tickets are £6 for sessions 1, and 3, for all ages (children under […]
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