Summer Newsletter 2023

Nantwich Buddies

Summer Newsletter  
Welcome to our Summer Newsletter which begins with some very exciting news about us being chosen as the beneficiary of a charity dinner in October. We're always grateful for funding and we've included a thank you to some of our supporters below.
 
We have a fabulous new Community Garden in Nantwich which is now 'open for business' and welcoming people through the gate for wellbeing and gardening sessions. Also new is a monthly support group for those experiencing anticipatory grief. Read more below.
 
Camera, lights, action...we've made our first short film about Nantwich Buddies that we will use in recruiting new volunteers, funders and generally to show people what we do. Please take a look if you haven't already, and help us to spread the word.
 
Happy reading! 

It's a Fair Cop!

Every year the Cheshire Police Federation and Chief Constable's Charity Dinner raises money for charities within Cheshire. 
 
At this year's dinner in October, Nantwich Buddies will be the sole beneficiary of the evening.  This is an incredible opportunity for us to secure funding which will enable us to continue and extend our work in providing a helping hand to those in need.
 
To maximise our success, we are asking our local community and businesses for donations towards a silent auction on the night. If you can help or have any contacts who we might approach - please let us know!

Thank You for the Funding

Talking of money...we would like to thank Nantwich Town Council and the Nantwich Churchwarden's Merged Charity for the funding they have both provided this year.  Without these donations we simply could not continue to run Nantwich Buddies.
 
The Nantwich Churchwarden's Merged Charity (NCMC) deed states its purpose to be "to use its income for the relief of persons resident in the administrative area of Nantwich Town Council who are in need, hardship or distress'. A perfect fit with Buddies. 

Read more about the NCMC here

Blooming Marvellous - The Community Garden

Nantwich’s Growing Health Community Garden is a fully accessible wellbeing garden based in the heart of the town, on the Brookfield Allotments site.  
 
It offers a range of events and activities to the community aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing, reducing social isolation, increasing levels of self esteem and confidence and providing learning and education opportunities.  Visit the website to read more about their wellbeing and gardening sessions and special events.

New Group for Carers 

 Our friends at Insights Bereavement will be starting a new monthly Anticipatory Grief Group at Barony Lodge Residential Care Home later this month.
 
Anticipatory grief is most commonly experienced by those caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with a condition such as dementia or a terminal disease. This group aims to support those who have been bereaved or who are experiencing anticipatory grief.
 
Insights offer a free and confidential service for people in and around Nantwich, find out more on the link below.

Read more about Insights here

The Nantwich Show - Calling Volunteers!

The Nantwich Show is nearly here again, taking place at  Reaseheath College on Wednesday 26th July. Lots of volunteers have already signed up but the organisers are still searching for more.
 
If you want to find out more, please call Liz on 07886 633370 or complete the volunteer recruitment form on the Show's website (link below).
 
It was a great event last year and promises to be again - get involved and have some fun!

Volunteer for the Nantwich Show

The Buddies' Story

We've made a short film about Buddies, how we began and what we do. If you haven't seen it yet, you can click on the link below to hear our story. 
 
We hope the film will help us to recruit new volunteers, attract funders and generally spread the word about us.
 
Thanks to all those who agreed to be in the film and talk about their experiences. 

Visit our website to watch our film

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