Albion Mill Community Hub is a fantastic community facility, we are developing a diverse activity programme for residents of Albion Mill and the wider community
Today we've had a group of volunteers led by Nick from @CanalRiverTrust doing a fantastic job of tidying up the canal next to Albion Mill,they have not only removed lots of rubbish,but have cut back bushes & trimmed foliage ๐ซถ๐ปA special thanks from all of us at Albion Mill โบ๏ธ
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Our new memory maker sessions start this week in Blackburn and Darwen. If you are struggling with memory loss these sessions are perfect for helping to maintain working memory and build self confidence. Call Mark on 01254 266620 #memoryloss
Happy New Year to our residents, staff, volunteers & all our partner organisations that help us to deliver our activity programme & support local residents each week ๐
We've had a great festive period here at the community hub and hope you have all enjoyed celebrating with us ๐
If you haven't been to our craft group come and give it a try! We make some fab jewellery and craft piecesโ๏ธ
Sessions take place every Wednesday 3pm-5pm ๐ฐ
There is a cost of ยฃ1 for non residents which includes a brew โ๏ธ #hobbies#wellbeing#socialinclusion
Yesterday was Albion Mill's Xmas party, residents,staff & volunteers enjoyed a performance by Paul Scholey as Elvis then a full Xmas meal!Later, Feniscowles &Cherry Tree singing group entertained us with carols & sing along songs!We hope our residents enjoyed it as much as usโบ๐ฅณ
Our lovely Resolve group have been busy getting out & about!
They recently met with the Mayor of @blackburndarwen, then last week they were joined by Leader of the Council Phil Riley,@AlbionMillCH. Phil kindly answered questions about community services in our local area ๐
Could you offer support for 1-2 days a week,or overnight stays to offer respite for family carers? Or do you have room in yourโค๏ธ&๐ for someone to move in for a few weeks,months or years?
Come down tonight between 5pm-7pm & find out about what it means to be a Shared Lives Carer.
If you are struggling with long covid symptoms there is a monthly peer support group @AlbionMillCH For details of the next meeting call 01254 682037 or scan the QR code
#LongCovid#supportgroup
Lots to get involved in next week here at the community hub! Come & join in one of our activities or find out what support is on offer for residents from our fantastic local organisations ๐
Come & join in our activities taking place this week at Albion Mill!
Don't forget we have a Shared Lives recruitment event taking place tonight,if you are interested in finding out more about what it means to be a Shared Lives Carer, come & speak with the team between 5pm-7pm ๐ฐ
Come along to Albion Mill next Monday 5pm-9pm to find out more about becoming a Shared Lives Carer.
Being a Shared Lives Carer is a bit like fosteringโfor adults. It feels like an ordinary life for someone who needs support & you get to see the positive difference youโve madeโค๏ธ
Yesterday was an emotional & extraordinary tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Staff & residents of Albion Mill came together to watch the funeral & pay our respects.
We send our deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III & the rest of The Royal Family.
Come down to Albion Mill on Fri 9th Sep, 1.30 โ 3.30pm to try out some fun games and activities like curling, botcha and skittles!
You can also find more information on our FREE 12 week weight loss programme.
For more info, call 01254 682037 or visit https://t.co/xcCkFuiE7e
Yesterday residents of Albion Mill enjoyed a Lancashire night โบ
Nick Burton a local historian & author entertained everyone with tales & photos of Lancashire including Albion Mills past. We also enjoed watching the clog dancing performance!
Thank you to all that attended๐
Take a look at our timetable for this week! We have a couple of new activities starting & Les' Dance-a-size class returns tomorrow night at 6pm! We hope to see you there!
#albionmill#healthandwellbeing#communityactivities