More to see @ Knaresborough Heritage Centre
Follow the Link for more information:
www.knaresboroughtownmuseum.org.uk
Drop the Choc this October!
Get Cooking….
Viva Espana
Successful Bike Recycling
Programme Under Threat
The Boston Spa, Wetherby and Villages Big Bike Fix is a successful bicycle recycling scheme run locally from Boston Spa. The scheme has been responsible for the repair and donation of over 700 second hand adult and children’s bicycles.
Bicycles are donated by members of the public and also by two local bicycle shops. A team of voluntary “fixerscontinues to grow.” repair and ensure the roadworthiness. The bicycles are then donated to families and individuals and individuals in need across Leeds.
We have links with a similar scheme run in South Leeds, surplus bicycles are donated on to “Upcycle” another recycling scheme in Shipley who run “Bike Repair” sessions in local prisons. The bikes are donated on to families in need in the UK and also to developing countries.
The scheme is run and coordinated on a voluntary basis. However, demand for this service continues to grow.
In order to continue to offer this service to our local communities and avoid unnecessary waste to landfill, we are in need of additional volunteers to continue with necessary administration as well as the bike fixing element.
In the future we are also looking to secure grant funding to develop a paid role (equivalent of 7 -8 hours per week) to take over the coordination and continue to develop the scheme. (This could possibly be a job share, We are flexible.
We are looking for people who have an interest in bikes and cycling and have some skills in repairing bicycles. (This is not essential, training can be offered.)
Good Communication Skills and Organisation Skills are essential as is flexibility.
We’ve started something amazing, that truly benefits the local community and puts to good use unused bicycles.
We don’t want to lose this valuable service. If YOU can make a difference (with admin. Fixing, Grant Application etc.) Contact:
adrian.balcombe@bostongreengroup.co.uk
@
Collingham Memorial Hall
10am until 12 noon.
Admission is free
Come along, meet new friends, enjoy the refreshments, look through the book stall.
Dates for Your Diary:
Thursday 14th. November
Thursday 12th. December
And into the New Year:
Thursday 9th January 2025
Thursday 6th February 2025
Thursday 6th March 2025
Mason House
Hallfield Lane
Wetherby
10 AM to 12 Noon
12th October
2nd November
23rd November
14th December
Windsor Court Care Home, Sandbeck Way, Wetherby LS22 7DN www.idealcarehomes.co.uk
The Welcome Café
(formally Pay As You Feel Cafe)
We are donation based cafe
Open to everyone, all ages
Every Tuesday from
11.30am-1.30pm
We serves hot drinks, soup, rolls and cakes
in a warm, safe environment at:
Wetherby Town Hall
An Appeal For Your HELP
Our foodbank urgently needs donations
The on-going Cost of Living Crisis means we are currently experiencing a huge increase in need at the same time as a drop in donations.
In the period January to June in 2021, we fed 320 people. By comparison in the first half of 2023 we fed 1,229 people, that’s a four-fold increase.
We really need to boost our warehouse stock to be able to help all the families and individuals who might be struggling to put food on the table.
If you can help to support the work of the Wetherby and District Foodbank why not follow the links below to find out the most up to date needs.
Thank you
Food donations: https://wetherbyanddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Financial Donations: https://wetherbyanddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
To Volunteer: https://wetherbyanddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Contact Telephone 07840 455725
Wetherby and District Foodbank
Toilet Twinning
TRY THIS OUT
“Just log on to www.toilettwinning.org and follow the instructions.”
You will receive a framed certificate which you can put on the back of your toilet door so that all users will be aware of your support for others less fortunate.
You will be sent a confirmation email with your order number on it. Please send the order number and whether the toilet is for an individual or family, or for an organisation to Heather:
so that we can count it against the number required to make Wetherby a Toilet Twinned Town.
KNIT, NATTER, CRAFT & CHATTER
@ Boston Spa Village Hall
Lantern Room
Every Thursday between 10.30 am -12.30pm, hosted by Wetherby in Support of the Elderly.
Contact Debbie on 01937 588994 for more information.
WISE CAFE BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL OPEN
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9am to 3pm
It needs your support but more importantly – it has the best baked cakes. Go and enjoy
