Thirsk CCA

Thirsk Community Care believes all individuals in the community of Thirsk and surrounding area should live independent, active and fulfilled lives.

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Do you know an older person living in the area who'd like to get out and meet people? Our Food & Friendship sessions run every Wednesday afternoon, alternating between The pantry Thirsk and The Gavel Cafe & Bar. To find out more, call the office on 01845 523 115.

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While it's not strictly 'goodbye' to Jane, she is moving on from her role as Children's Projects Coordinator. Learn more about her time in this rewarding position in our latest blog: https://t.co/VtHGp60lCs

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Huge thanks to @AskNationwide in #thirsk for making us their Charity of The Year! https://t.co/usPCV6Isc6

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June Northridge, one of our befriending volunteers, is rollerblading 90 miles with her husband to raise money for @PoppyLegion so that four representatives from our town can go to #GP90 in Belgium. If you'd like to support June, we have a sponsor form in the office.

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This week we have a guest blogger! Meet Nathan, who's been getting an insider view on what happens here at Thirsk Community Care HQ: https://t.co/RteFKt6U3j

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At next week's Memory Cafe, we're enjoying a seaside theme. If you know someone local living with dementia, they might like to join us on Thursday 19th July from 12noon to 2pm at East Thirsk Community Hall. Call our office to book - 01845 523 115.

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Inspired by his wife's dementia diagnosis at just 57, Alan has raised £1000 for our Memory Cafe by taking to the skies. Read his story here: https://t.co/syFwkugqNd

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A huge thank you to @thirskpicnic for supporting us with this donation. You are helping us to deliver vital services to the local community. We wish everyone who's going along on Saturday a fantastic evening. https://t.co/cOYoANuooq

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This year we’re donating to these 2 fantastic, worthy groups! Thanks for all tweets & retweets. @Girlguiding @thirskhour @Thirskinfo @HazelDalgleishB @ThirskBusiness @WhiteRoseBooks @SuAlderson @ThirskWeeklyNew @EasingwoldAdver @ProportionM @Hippo_Rugby @StrayFM @NickHancock

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Hear how we celebrated Carers Week this year with our latest blog, featuring an exclusive interview with comedian and poet @robgeepoetry : https://t.co/AW1t5EiCwR

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We're so grateful to The Gavel Cafe in Thirsk for helping us to keep this important service running - learn more about our Meals on Wheels here: https://t.co/0R3YbGwr6Y

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To celebrate Carer's Week, we've arranged for this brilliant show to be performed at RURAL ARTS on 12th June at 10.30 and 2pm - get your tickets now! https://t.co/1xQNao3vLU

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This month's #MemoryCafe will have a special theme of 'Songs to Remember', along with a special carer support session from @alzheimerssoc. If you know someone living with dementia who'd like to come along on Thursday 17th May, please contact Mandy at the office on 01845 523 115.

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Did you know that older residents in Thirsk and Sowerby can receive a two course hot meal delivered to their door for just £6, five days a week? Contact Alison on 01845 523115 or [email protected] for more information.

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We were thrilled to receive this support from the girls at @QueenMarysSch - thank you so much! https://t.co/cNXU3Ttox7

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Queen Mary’s School Community Service Group is a voluntary group that meets after school on a Wednesday from 4.45-5.45. The girls in the group want to do something to help people in the local community. #localcommunity #communitycare #community @ThirskWeeklyNew @ThirskCCA

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Grace has volunteered with us for over 20 years. She tells it like it is: "Give volunteering a try - it gets you out of the house, you meet people and you're in the community". If you're inspired by Grace, learn more: https://t.co/ELpFvavAYr

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We're in the news! Big thanks to @minsterfm for sharing our story about the new Thirsk Memory Cafe: https://t.co/EhXL9KuVAe

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It may be cold outside, but we're staying toasty thanks to this fantastic knitwear, donated by the kind folks at @BBCYork to older people here in Thirsk. Thank you very much! Learn more about how we're helping older people in our community: https://t.co/XUobqI1x7h

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We've got that #FridayFeeling seeing this story in the @TheNorthernEcho : https://t.co/urjcR18AKv

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The 2018 100 club is open for new members. For £12 a year there are 4 chances a year to win cash prizes. Please email [email protected] if you wish to take part. The odds are much better than the lottery and this is a great way to help Thirsk Community Care.

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Watch this space, where we'll launch our #LocalCharitiesDay campaign tomorrow.