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Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 15:58
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life
Cancer, we’re coming to get you!
Cornwall Race for Life events:
Penzance 29th May 2013
Wadebridge 23rd June 2013
Truro 14th July 2013
Come on ladies, play your part. Let’s hit cancer where it hurts. Enter Race for Life now.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only fundraising event, where thousands of women all round the country come together to share amazing moments and complete 5k to raise money to help beat cancer.
Let’s face it, cancer doesn’t care who it affects. It can ruin everything without a second thought. So let’s show cancer who’s boss. Let’s say enough’s enough. Let’s bring cancer to its knees at Race for Life 2013.
It doesn’t matter how you complete the course. You can run, walk, jog or even dance 5k. Or you can simply sponsor someone. As long as you’re on our side, raising money and fighting all the way. Every penny you raise will help us find cures for over 200 types of cancer. Thanks to our generous supporters and heroic researchers, childhood cancer is a success story in the UK. Back in the 1960s, only around a quarter of children with cancer survived. Today, three quarters are cured and our work has been at the heart of this amazing progress.
Although only ladies can enter the event, there will be plenty of on the day activities for men and boys too and we will also be looking for volunteers to help at events.
So gang up with us now. Run, walk, dance, enter at http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/index.html
Sensory Trust Community Events
Sensory Trust, in partnership with Arts for Health Cornwall, Alzheimer’s Society and Age UK Cornwall, are hosting three community events in June.
The aim of the events is to support people living with dementia at home, and their family members and carers who support them, by highlighting the benefits of making better use of outdoor spaces (including their own gardens) and nature-based activities in dementia care.
It is also an opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding with the general public who will benefit from getting advice, information and creative ideas in a fun and enjoyable community setting.
Each event will run from 10am – 4pm at the following venues:
• Heartlands Project, Pool – Wednesday 12th June
• Launceston Town Hall – Friday 14th June
• Eden Project – Saturday 15th June
Sensory Trust will be working with volunteers to create inspiring and welcoming spaces with garden themed decorations. An Arts for Health Cornwall creative practitioner will also be inviting everyone at the events to join in a creative activity.
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or practitioner please contact one of the team on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01326 377772.
Inclusion Strategy for Cornwall A series of solution focused workshops will be taking place across Cornwall to collect and take forward your views on what the Inclusion Strategy for Cornwall will say. The Strategy will be used to push for greater inclusion and understanding across Cornwall. Each session will identify our issues i.e. economy, demographic change, debt, communities …. and then look at opportunities and solutions. Working together to move inclusion forward. The events are for individuals, families, communities, partners and businesses Feel free to pass this email to other individuals, partners, groups and agencies Lemon Quay House, Lemon Quay, Truro, TR1 2PU 20th May 10.00 – 1.00 Camborne One Stop Shop, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne, TR14 8SX 22nd May 2.00 – 5.00 Penzance One Stop Shop, St Clare, Penzance, TR18 3QW 24th May 10.00 – 1.00 St Mary’s – to be confirmed Please join us by booking your place with Bev at
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or call 01872 355008 Light refreshments will be provided and please let us know if you have any special requirements that will make your attendance more comfortable.
Film and food this Saturday This Saturday at 7pm in St Just's Women's Institute Hall (near the Parish Church) we will be showing "Edible Cities: Grow the Revolution", a fun, fast-paced feature length documentary journey through the local food movement. Delicious veggie food will be served, using some farm produce, and there will be entertainment from the Bosavern Singers. A donation of £7 to cover the food and film is suggested, everybody welcome. For more information visit http://www.bosaverncommunityfarm.org.uk/
Computers for Oldies Market
Computers for Oldies is holding a market and cream tea on Saturday 27th July at Probus Village Hall from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. If you would like a stall and are able to bring your own 6ft table the cost will be £6.00, but if CfO provides a table the cost will be £8.00. Almost anything goes! It is hoped that you will support this event, and use it for fund-raising for your own organisation as well as raising its profile. If you wish, you could also have a collecting box on your table. Of course, individuals are welcome in their own right. For further information please contact Shirley Davis on 01872 – 270030 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Healthy Weight Programme Weight Matters Courses
July – September 2013
Free 12 week weight management course including healthy lifestyle information, low level, physical activity sessions (working at your own level), healthy, eating information and practical cooking ski.
Dates:
Wadebridge Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
Camborne Tuesday 3pm – 5pm
Callington Wednesday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Newquay Thursday 10am – 12pm
St Austell Thursdays 2pm - 4pm
Falmouth Friday 10am - 12pm
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
To book onto a course near you call us on 01209 310062
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www.facebook.com/HealthyWeightProgramme
www.cornwallhealthyweight.org.uk
Active Plus
Feeling isolated and not supported? if you are over 50 years of age and looking to gain new skills, meet new people and have some fun, then come along and join us for Active Plus
Veterans Inspiring People
Come and meet others with support from Injured Military Veterans
Starting 9th July 2013 09:30-12:30hrs in Redruth Location tbc
This unique programme is run one morning a week over a total of 6 weeks. There will be a wide range of topics covered including:
- Fire safety
- Home safety
- First aid and CPR
-Basic Computer Skills
- Personal Safety
This is a great opportunity to participate in group activities and Promote new friendship groups with likeminded people in your area.
Starting 9th July 2013 09:30-12:30hrs in Redruth Location TBC
During the 6 weeks, you will be supported by injured Military Veterans. Sharing their knowledge, experiences and skills with you as well as benefiting from your own experience.
Active Plus is a ground-breaking initiative funded by the Big Lottery Silver Dreams fund, which trains injured veterans to provide safety information, group activities and support to older people that have become socially isolated and lonely.
If you would like more information about this or if you have any questions, please contact 01326 567174 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Restorative Justice in Cornwall and Devon Thursday 30th May 9:30am - 1pm Devonport, Guildhall Cornwall VSF, Devon Reform and the Local Criminal Justice Board (LCJB) are hosting a Restorative Justice Event on Thursday 30th May. Taking place at Devonport Guildhall from 9:30am – 1pm, the event will include input from Tony Hogg (PCC), Ian Ansell (Assistant Chief Officer Probation) and PC Phil Skedgell (Force Strategic Restorative Justice Lead). The aim of the event is to: ‘Promote common understanding and ensure consistent delivery of RJ, the Devon and Cornwall LCJB is working with partners to develop a co-ordinated and effective approach. This innovative event will ensure an inclusive approach to involving partner organisations across the Peninsula. Our aim is to map current activity, provide opportunities for joint working and to discuss signing up to common standards across the two counties.’ For more information visit http://www.cornwallvsf.org/events/restorative-justice-in-cornwall-and-devon/
Cornwall Circus Camp An exciting new CIRCUS CAMP in the heart of Cornwall with big top, outdoor highwire rig, swinging trapeze rig and indoor training spaces, cafe and on site spring water! 31st July Arrival Day – 4th Aug The site of the Surya Yoga Camp for the last 3 years, this popular farm and environmental centre is an ideal spot for focussed training, fresh air and fun! We have professional tutors from the UK and abroad and offering a packed program of training from beginner to master class level. The camp includes camping space, breakfast and evening meals, solar heated showers, sauna, woodland walks, entertainments, off road unicycle track, high wire and swinging trapeze rigs, climbing and canoeing next door, nearby swimming and surfing. Families are welcome and non trainees can negotiate their fee with us, though we prioritise trainees first. The EARLY BIRD TICKET is £200 (£50 deposit) and is available until April 1st 2013. After this costs are £250. Day visitors are £55 (no meals will be provided.) There is a cafe and shop on site. Contact: 01326 377008 or Email:
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or visit http://www.swampcircus.com/
Caring for the Carer
Are you a carer?
Do you want to learn skills to help in your caring role?
Develop coping strategies
Understand co—dependency
How to nurture yourself
We are running a second round of the 3 day course in venues across Cornwall
Liskeard 16,17,18th of July 2013
This course is free
We will provide
Lunch
Travel costs
Small Contribution towards caring costs
Course handbook
Please phone for enquiries or to book your place; Tel - 07775756454 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
West Cornwall Motor Show 30th June 2013 Wendron Cricket Club, Carnkie, Helston TR13 0EH Vintage & Classic Cars and Bikes Displays ~ Entertainment ~ Car Dealers ~ Trade Stands ~ Stalls Amusements ~ Hot & Cold Food ~ Licensed Bar A complete family day out Now seeking enquiries from local charitable organisations The committee is offering a 5m x 5m pitch at this very popular show for only £10 (including VAT) For more info: Download an entry form :- www.westcornwallmotorshow.com Email :-
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Event Organiser:- Peter Thorne 07950 755213
