Working in, with, and on behalf of our local community
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!
After nearly 18 months of inactivity, we are finally able to reopen. 8th September sees our first luncheon club meal together since March 2020 as we welcome back punters old and new! The team has not been totally inactive in the meantime – meals on special occasions (and “just because”!) were distributed to members’ homes – food parcels, treats, and …
After 18 months of inactivity, the Dementia Café is due to reopen again this week. Come and join us in a relaxed and fun meeting venue in the local community, for a cuppa, biscuit and a good old get together! Our Dementia Café provides a safe & friendly environment for people with dementia and their carers who live in the …
Our thanks go to each and every individual who has supported our work, and also to the grant-making bodies and foundations that have invested in our projects. In recognition of the contribution they have made to the work we do in our community, we are grateful to:
As you well know, there is no such thing as a magic money tree… We do not charge for our services and are grateful to our wonderful volunteers who offer their time, energy and resources freely in order to bless the community around us. So how do we do what we do? All the work we do at Community Lives …
Bikes! For asylum seekers, a bike is a huge asset. With limited resources, and with the scant public transport options between towns in West Lancashire, a bike enables them to get out and about. Although things have been different during lockdown, with Spring on its way and the vaccine rollout progressing well, it seems that we are slowly turning a …
Today we come out of national lockdown – back into Tier 3. Though really, I think it should be called Tier 3+ as regulations have changed since the previous iteration and tighter restrictions are now in place. This brings a note of disappointment to all those in our community who are struggling with loneliness. For many, a visit to a …