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Living Later Life Well – April 2022 Newsletter

The latest activities and events on offer at Trinity Methodist Church and around Barton Upon Humber, aimed at residents aged 60 yrs +. Key highlights this month include:

  • Trip to Sledmere House open for booking – 25th May 2022
  • Jubilee afternoon tea party with free tickets available – 3rd June 2022
  • Needle felted blue tit workshop – 16th May 2022
  • Fortnightly pottery classes – Starting fortnightly from 10th May 2022
  • New Chair Based Exercise group spaces – Tuesdays from 11:30am.

Booking is essential due to limited spaces, so please get in touch with Jo on 07821 900623 or email
jo.marwood.bartontrinity@outlook.com

North Lincolnshire Council Forthcoming Meetings – April 2022

All meetings are to be held in the Conference Room at Church Square House, 30-40 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL. Occasionally meeting arrangements may have to change.  Please check the North Lincolnshire Council website for up to date information. https://northlincolnshire.moderngov.co.uk/mgCalendarMonthView

For further information please contact: Lesley.barley@northlincs.gov.uk or Kathy.bright@northlincs.gov.uk

Tuesday 26 April 16:00 – Children and Education Scrutiny Panel

Wednesday 27 April 15:00 – Health Scrutiny Panel

Thursday 28 April 10am – Licensing (Miscellaneous) Sub-Committee

Seven easy steps to make your shed more secure and help prevent loss of valuable items.

It is a good time to check your shed security and if buying new locks or alarms for sheds or outbuilding to make the quality of the lock proportionate to the items inside and place advisory stickers of alarms and locks as a deterrent. Please have a read of the seven easy steps document to make your shed more secure and help prevent loss of valuable items.

Userful Contact Numbers:

Humberside Police: 101 / www.humberside.police.uk

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 / www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Fostering and Supported Lodgings Information Event

Barton Upon Humber Town Council are proud to support Fostering with North Lincolnshire Council.

Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts come from all walks of life and you don’t need any specific qualifications to help make a huge difference. All you need is the room in your home and the time and love to give.

Come join the friendly fostering team Wednesday 27th April from 6.30pm at Dunelm Café Pausa Scunthorpe where you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • have any questions answered
  • learn more about the application process and support network
  • hear personal experiences of from local foster carers and support lodgings hosts

Follow the link for more information: Fostering and Supported Lodgings Information Event Tickets, Wed 27 Apr 2022 at 18:30 | Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/324075808467

Wellbeing Walks Heritage Strolls

Join the Ramblers wellbeing 90 minute walks for free friendly strolls around the towns and villages of North Lincolnshire and learn about the heritage of the areas. No booking required, just turn up.

Tuesday 26 April, 10:30am – Scunthorpe

Tuesday 17 May, 10:30am – Crowle

Tuesday 21 June, 10:30am – Kirton in Lindsey

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear as there may be uneven ground. These new Interest walks are at a slower pace and involve stopping to look . For further information contact Christine 07717586380

Wellbeing Photography Walks

Join the Ramblers wellbeing 90 minute walks for free friendly photography walks in beautiful green
spaces, and be inspired by the nature around you. No booking required, just turn up.

Thursday 28 April, 10am – Twigmoor Woods

Thursday 26 May, 10am – Central Park, Scunthorpe

Thursday 30 June, 10am – Bottesford Beck

Thursday 14 July, 10am – Messingham Nature Reserve

Bring a camera or mobile phone to take photographs. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear
as there may be uneven ground. These walks will not take place during rain or bad weather. These new Interest walks are at a slower pace and involve stopping to look . For further information or to check if walk is taking place contact Simon 07746596338

BBC Radio Humberside Make a Difference Award

Local BBC Radio across England wants to award great neighbours, key workers, volunteers and more in Make A Difference Awards.

Community heroes who make a difference where they live will be recognised in a new award scheme being run by every local BBC radio station in England.  But they need your help to identify people who should be honoured. There are eight award categories, nominations are now open and will close on the 29th of April 2022 at 11:00pm. For a full list of categories – and details of how to nominate someone – go to www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

Annual Town Meeting 2022

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Town Meeting at the Assembly Rooms, Queen Street on
Thursday 14 April 2022 at 18:00. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your say, share ideas and listen to the developments within your community.

Easter Egg Hunt

Come to Barton Upon Humber from March 24th until April 19th 2022 and find the Easter Eggs in the shop windows. Prizes to be won. Download an entry form or come to the Assembly Rooms on Queen Street for a printed copy. Email info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.org.uk for more details.

WEA Yorkshire & Humber Green Branch Conference

Please find the online programme Mon 28th March to Weds 30th March 2022. Access the training via zoom: https://the-wea.zoom.us/j/96370331879?pwd=cnFYak83eWdreER5VzFRdnU5V3F6UT09

ID: 963 7033 1879 / Passcode: 585413