Working in, with, and on behalf of our local community
Last week’s dementia café turned into a gardening session as Donna, a horticultural therapist who works with Alzheimer’s Society, led participants in planting bulbs and seeds – all without making too much of a mess! Horticultural therapy – or therapeutic horticulture – involves working with plants and people to bring positive improvements to people’s lives. This applies to people in …
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Jo Anne McGonigal as Community Lives Matter new Project Manager and Developer. Jo brings with her considerable experience in the charitable and commercial sectors and is passionate about seeing good things happen for people and communities. We anticipate her bringing a valuable contribution to our existing work as well as helping develop …
Melling Community Gospel Choir at Community Lives Matter, Saturday 23 April
Easter celebration comes early with hot chocolate and Easter cakes
UPDATE 4 APRIL – we are delighted to have appointed someone to the role of Project Manager and Developer, subject to DBS and legal checks. Due to start next month, watch this space for an introduction to this new member of staff! We are excited to announce that we are looking to recruit a Project Manager and Developer to help …
Asylum seekers volunteering help in gardening
A big thank you to everyone who has supported our work over the last months. We really are grateful for everyone who has contributed to the work we do, in whatever way. Many have asked about how Lynn got on at the London marathon – well, she smashed it! She finished in the amazing time of 3 hours and 40 …
On Saturday 25 September at 3pm we will be holding a memorial service at CLM church for families of members of the luncheon club who sadly passed away during the 18 month period when we were unable to run the luncheon club due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Family members and friends will be attending but there are some who would …
On Sunday 3 October Lynn Rees is running the London marathon to raise money for Community Lives Matter. Lynn is an accomplished athlete who was born and brought up in Ormskirk. She is delighted to be able to run to raise money for the work that Community Lives Matter does to invest in the lives of vulnerable people in our …
Make some noise for our fantastic volunteers!