Helen Flynn

Carer’s Time Off is just one of the many projects within local charity Carers Resource. Carers Time Off has continued to operate throughout the pandemic with volunteers giving vital support to those caring for loved ones at home. There are around 7 million carers in the country – around 1 in 10 people, half of […]

Monday 19 July saw step 4 of the Roadmap to Recovery being activated which means many of the established restrictions have been lifted. However the government is still urging people to use caution and maintain a number of key protections Additionally the government has issued a new guide on protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from

It finally feels like things are returning to normal, with a further easing of measures happening on 19 July. To coincide with this great moment, we are re-starting many of our library activities. Story-time for under-5s We are holding our first Story-time for under-5s for over 17 months on Monday 19th July in our library

Extra financial help is available if you are on a low income, cannot work from home and are required to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus test result, or, because you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.Help is also available if you are on a low income and are having to

Litter may not always be at the forefront of people’s minds in our busy modern world, however statistics – and sometimes a quick glance at the area around you – show that we really do need to act on this growing problem in the UK. And PPE, used since the COVID crisis started, has really

The government is providing help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas. As part of the UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher scheme, grants of up to £1,500 for households and up to £3,500 for businesses, are available for some of the hardest to reach rural areas to support the cost of installing a new

Why not experience the buzz of your local outdoor market, now that COVID restrictions are easing and the weather is good, and buy from local independent traders? From gifts, household items, fashion and food, there’s plenty of high quality products and produce at great prices. And don’t forget, we can take you there in our

The Forestry Commission has opened a new multimillion tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) – to provide greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees. With £15.9 million available in its first year, the grant scheme, now open to applications, will provide enhanced payments rates. It

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) funds insulation for households who own or rent their homes from a private landlord (subject to landlord permission). The following types of insulation are available: Loft Insulation and Draft Proofing Cavity Wall Insulation  To be eligible ALL of the following criteria apply: the total household income must be less than £30,000*

Online gaming has seen a massive increase in popularity with children over the COVID-19 pandemic, as result of more time spent at home and restrictions on physical social contact. As grandparents, parents or guardians of children under the age of 18, your parenting community is very welcome to join one of these free Gaming4Good webinars where they