Good Neighbours
The Good Neighbour Project began in 1989, and was
designed to help people discover their gifts and talents, and then use
them in a voluntary capacity to benefit the local community.
Good Neighbours is based at St.
Christopher's Church.
The Co-ordinator of the project is Elaine O'Connell, and her assistant
is Diane Berry. They can be contacted during normal office hours
on 01274 689898. A range of activities are available there - including
the following:
'Home from Home'. The 'Home from Home'
is a centre for people aged 55+, where all are made welcome. Members
enjoy games, quizzes, bingo, videos - or you can just sit and have a
chat!
Each day there is a 2 course lunch available at a cost of only
£1.90
- including tea and coffee morning, lunchtime and afternoon. In
addition
we offer a return door to door minibus service for only 70p.
Good News Shop: The
shop is located
in the entrance lobby at St. Christophers. It is open every
morning
and has a wide selection of good quality second-hand clothes, household
items and occasional craft items made by Home from Home members.
Come along, and pick up a bargain.
Community Cafe: Our cafe is open at
St. Christopher's on Monday and Thursday lunchtimes from 11 am, and
serves
home cooked food at very reasonable prices. We receive help from
students
from local schools who come along and help to serve our customers.
We much appreciate their help - and in return they catch a glimpse of
the
value of church based community projects.
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Community Furniture Store:The store
is located at 13/14 The Parade, and sells good quality used furniture
at really
good prices. The store also sells lots of household items and is open
Monday
to Friday from 10 am - 1 pm and from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. Contact Mike
on 01274 680997 if you have any queries, or goods to dispose of.
Hairdressing: Hairdressing by Julie
happens on Thursdays from 9.30 - 1 pm and on Fridays from 10 am to 3
pm.
Appointments are not always necessary, and the service has extremely
competitive
prices.
Fresh and Fruity Food: Fresh
fruit
and vegetables are available for sale on Thursdays and Fridays (and on
other days as well sometimes) from 10 am to 1 pm, at very good prices.
Line Dancing: Line dancing
takes place
in the Church Hall from 2 pm every Thursday during term time. Sessions
are led by John Barker, and cost only £1 including refreshments.
Indoor Bowls: We have
two indoor bowls
mats avalable every Tuesday from 1 pm to 3.30 pm - so, if you would
like
to try your hand at bowls, just come along and ask for Elaine or
Diane.
You'll need to wear soft shoes so as not to damage the mats. Each
session costs just 60p and includes refreshments.
Healthwise: Would you like
to have
more energy, improve your fitness, learn to control stress, learn about
health issues, discover how to control your weight?; Then Healthwise
is for you. For a free 10 week course ring Elaine on 01274 689898.
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