The annual challenge for primary-aged children will be taking place this year as normal, but can be completed digitally. We will also be getting in several copies of the books that are promoted through the challenge, so we can offer a click and collect delivery service if you would prefer hard copies of books. […]
Summer Reading Challenge Starts Today! Read More »
Volunteers’ Week takes place 1 – 7 June every year. It’s a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. During the coronavirus pandemic, many are focusing on supporting volunteers to take on coronavirus-related volunteering roles to help communities cope with the many consequences of coronavirus.
Celebrating and Thanking All Our Marvellous Volunteers! Read More »
Do you want to become more confident using your computer, tablet or smartphone? Would you like to know how to video call your loved ones, do your shopping online or attend a virtual pub quiz or craft workshop? Rural Arts can offer you free support to help you stay connected during this difficult time through
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Now that Government is rolling out its Test and Trace programme, the Police has asked us to pass on the following information, as there are potentially fraudsters out there passing themselves off as people connected to the official government service who may attempt to get personal information out of people. The following information has been
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Post Office is making two of its products – ‘Payout Now’ and ‘Fast PACE’ (a pre-authorised cheque encashment service) available to all UK’s banks, building societies and credit unions so they can be offered to any of their customers who are most in need of access to cash simply and speedily during this national emergency.
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout is powered by a team of volunteers, who are at the heart of the service. The service takes people
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Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2020. The theme for 2020 is ‘kindness’. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all.
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Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and take questions from residents and businesses, in a live broadcast, tomorrow, Tuesday 19 May, at 1300.North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by: Chief
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A new free to use Buy Local On Line Directory enables North Yorkshire businesses and tradespeople who can work under Covid-19 restrictions to share what they offer with people who need their services. It can help you find businesses and tradespeople open for business during the COVID-19 restrictions. Click on the link below to search
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Do you know someone who suffers with dementia? Perhaps you are a carer for such a person or your role brings you into contact with sufferers? This week is Dementia Action Week and to raise awareness of their helpline local charity Dementia Forward have produced a video to get their message across about the work
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