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Making an impression at Dementia Cafe! Special guest – Jon Culshaw
What an amazing afternoon of fun and laughter we had! We were delighted to welcome Jon to our wonderful monthly cafe where he entertained, chatted and took photos with all who were lucky enough to have attended. We really appreciated his generosity of time and spirit, it made the afternoon extra special. Special thanks go to Rob and Carol and …
Mental Health Awareness Week & Movement
‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ runs from 13th to 19th May 2024, and as we approach it, it makes us think, what can we do to help each other and ourselves to improve and maintain our positive mental health. The theme for this year is “Movement: Moving more for mental health”. Did you know one of the most important things you …
Happy New Year from all at Community Lives Matter!
Watch this space for our activities and events for 2024…
Exciting New Opportunity!
We are seeking a part-time chef! We are recruiting for a part-time chef to cater for our wonderful weekly Luncheon Club at Cottage Lane Mission, Ormskirk (term-time only), where a 3 course meal for 75 people is served. You will be required to work 10 hours per week, 4 hours for shopping and preparation on Tuesdays and 6 hours on …
New Beginnings…
In the month of December, here at Community Lives Matter, we took it upon ourselves to not only continue to provide the wonderful services people know and love, but to add in a few fun Christmas extras for good measure! Trips out, parties, bowling and sing along’s, meant that we were able to spread a little Christmas joy of our …
Trustee week 2022
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 …
A connected world
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 …
Wellbeing has never been so important!
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, …
Can loneliness really affect your health?
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 …