Working in, with, and on behalf of our local community
This week is trustee week, a time for charities to celebrate and thank their trustees. At Community Lives Matter, we would like to do just that, acknowledging the vital role that our trustees play in maintaining the overall health of our charity, keeping us focused on delivering our aims for the benefit of our community, and ensuring the well-being of …
The Mayor & Mayoress joined us for our popular weekly luncheon club, and a truly memorable visit was had by all! Everyone enjoyed the excitement, and the Mayor and Mayoress who were equally impressed by not only the fantastic quality of the food, but the wonderful friendship and bond between the volunteers and members. Following a guided tour and whistle-stop …
You are warmly invited to join us at our weekly luncheon club, where you can enjoy a wonderful three course meal for just £5. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and next Wednesday, you can not only enjoy delicious food, make new friends, but you can also catch up with the Mayor and the Mayoress, who have kindly agreed …
You are invited to the launch of our NEW luncheon club menu! After the summer break, our luncheon club starts up again this Wednesday, 7 September, with a brand new menu. Why not spoil yourself with this week’s super pud – sticky toffee pudding with custard?! And if you want to see what delights are in store for you over …
The heatwave that has gripped Europe – including the UK where temperatures went over 40c for the first time in recorded history – has been a tangible sign for many of the global climate crisis. Add to this the ongoing war in Ukraine and rapidly rising food and fuel prices, or the deepening staff shortage in the NHS, and it’s …
This week is World Wellbeing Week, and is a great opportunity for people to celebrate the many aspects of wellbeing. The term can mean different things to different people, but generally speaking, it refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy. Looking after your own wellbeing can mean making time for leisure pursuits such as gardening or golf, …
Every action makes a difference, and when we come together, we are powerful! #RefugeeWeek2022 Refugee Week is almost upon us, beginning next week – 20 – 27th June. It is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. The aim is for it to be a celebration of community, care, and the human …
As we begin Loneliness Awareness Week, 13 – 17th June, we ask the question, can loneliness really affect your health? Feeling lonely from time to time is normal, but research shows that long-term loneliness is associated with both poor physical and mental health. The mental health charity Mind explains that loneliness is not necessarily about being alone, but about what …
Celebrated 1-7 June, Volunteers Week overlapped with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and it just did not seem right to allow this recognition of all that volunteers bring to the work of so many charities, our own included, to be lost amidst all those celebrations. So, with just a couple of days left, we want to honour all the amazing volunteers …
The luncheon club team went to town this Wednesday as we joined in the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Superb food, live piano music, servers in festive dress, and the usual friendly welcome – what’s not to like! The kitchen team pulled out all the stops to create a wonderful culinary experience. After a soup starter, the main course …