Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR)

Voluntary Action Rutland, registered charity (1123653) serving the rural community for over 40 years, specialising in community transport

[Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) @VARutland]

A Monday morning fun fact.... 😮

[NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland @NHS_LLR]

If you’re in an eligible group there are lots of ways to get vaccinated to protect yourself against flu this winter.

To find out more info visit our website: https://t.co/9PgYdUZZ0x
#HelpingToBuildImmunityInOurCommunities

[Royal British Legion Rutland Branch @RBLRutland]

This wonderful new Coffee Morning; see below for details…

[Royal British Legion Rutland Branch @RBLRutland]

On Wednesday October 15th, The Rutland Veterans Wellbeing Hub will take place, as it usually does, in the Oakham Baptist Church.

During this session, we will be joined by the RAFA ‘Casework & Connections for Life’ team.

https://t.co/Urtl3s0YRB

[Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) @VARutland]

VAR is carrying out a Transport Survey and we really want to know what you think! What have we got right, where could we do better? Scan the QR code, follow this link https://t.co/HPvO04EuxJ or collect a paper copy at Tesco Oakham, Falcon Hotel U/ham and Ketton Village Store.

[Live Well Leicester @LiveWellLeics]

BEAT THE HEAT: Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Avoid excessive sunlight, especially during peak hours (11 am to 3 pm) https://t.co/2Hdg6u35dG #WeatherReady

[Violence Reduction Network LLR @VR_Network]

⭐Parents/Carers FREE Workshop⭐

Keeping Young People Safe from Knife-related harm

8th July 2025
6pm - 7pm
MS Teams

This workshop gives parents/carers awareness around knife-related harm and how to keep children and young people safe

To book: https://t.co/CGK0wX70sS

[RutlandLordLieutenant @RutlandLL]

Great showcase for organisations providing help to people in #Rutland & region ⁦@Tesco⁩ #Oakham their wonderful #community support officer arranged an open day. ⁦@hopeagnstcancer⁩ ⁦@dying_matters⁩ ⁦@rutlandcouncil⁩ ⁦@VARutland⁩ #RutlandGrants & more

[RutlandLordLieutenant @RutlandLL]

encouraging to meet #primary #school #children #volunteers - proud of all particularly Theo Layla Jack & Callum thanks to the primary schools #Langham #EdithWeston ⁦@BrookeHill ⁦@CottesmoreAcad1⁩ ⁦@leighfield_acad⁩ ⁦@CatmosePrimary⁩ thanks ⁦@VARutland⁩

[Rutland High Sheriff @RutlandHS]

Rutland Young Volunteer Awards @VARutland and @OakhamSch. Great participation by Brooke Hill, Catmose, Cottesmore, Langham, Edith Weston, and Leighfield schools and congratulations to Theo, Layla, Jack and Callum for winning prizes for their excellent work. Wonderful young people

[Rutland High Sheriff @RutlandHS]

With Voluntary Action Rutland who do fantastic work in the community. @VAR do lots of things; combating loneliness and isolation as well as providing patient transport across our area. A big thank you to Jim, Julie and Melinda who organise the transport team.

[Rupert Matthews 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @Rupert_Matthews]

It was an honour to attend the #VEDay80 flag raising ceremony at #Oakham Castle today. With thanks to @RutlandLL. @RutlandHS @RutStamSound @Oakham_Rut_News @oafvbc @oakhamnubnews @RBLOakham

[Rutland High Sheriff @RutlandHS]

VE Day celbrations at Uppingham. The Mayor, Vice Lord Lieutenant and Gabriela who sang beautifully. The happy gathering were issued Ration Cards and delicious chips. Pipe Major Hildreth closed the event with a moving pibroch.

[Violence Reduction Network LLR @VR_Network]

⭐Online Training⭐

Substance Misuse Awareness for Professionals

28th May 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Teams

This webinar will be delivered by @TP_LLR and @leicspolice

Click here for more info: https://t.co/ktS36Ycway

[Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) @VARutland]

Our Youth Opportunity Fund for music, sports, inclusion and opportunity is up and running... Huge thanks to @TescoOakham for their support.
#Community

[Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) @VARutland]

If you live in our county, please take this opportunity to have a voice and shape Rutland's health care offering https://t.co/R0FDnYYjLL

[Oakham Nub News @oakhamnubnews]

A lot of people struggle this time of year with their mental health as the nights get darker and Christmas stresses set in. Join Pepper's A Safe Place in Oakham for their brilliant courses, events and drop-ins this December!
https://t.co/mBg4fnYZ4x

[YEP @YouthEdProject]

At YEP!, we’re here to empower young people with skills, creativity and confidence 🌟💪 Want to learn more?

Contact us!
📞 0116 3196585
📧 [email protected]

#YouthCareers #SkillBuilding #CareerGrowth #YoungTalent #LeicesterYouth #YouthEducation

[Leics Lieutenancy @LeicsLieutenant]

Time to nominate a Voluntary Group for the #KAVS! The nominations for 2024 close on 1st December, so if you know an outstanding voluntary group, nominate them today using the @kingsawardvs website- https://t.co/WNQZWdrjnX

[StMatthews Big Local @StMatthewsBL]

The closing date for Winter HAF 2024 is Tuesday 3rd DECEMBER 2024.

If your children would like to join us and are on benefit related free school meals then sign up below.
Please do not wait until the last minute as spaces are limited.
https://t.co/pW1dYjeZIg

[WesleyHall @WesleyHallCC]

🎄 Join us for our Christmas Party! 🎶

📅 20th Dec | 11 AM - 2:30 PM
🎟 £5 Ticket (Lunch Included) | Free for 65+
📍 Wesley Hall, Leicester
🎵 Music, Carolling & Festive Fun!

Call 0116 262 6000 to book 🎅

#ChristmasParty #LeicesterEvents #FestiveFun #CommunityCelebration