Claire Redford-Kerr

Volunteering Lead at Halton & St Helens VCA, Chair of Apex Trust, yarn crafter, silversmith and self professed all round crafter. All views are my own.

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#VolunteersWeek2024. Some of our amazing groups are at @Widnes_Market today looking for local heroes to help local people & projects. Our team will also be there to tell you about the hundreds of other ways you can support your local community. What inspires you?
#ThankYou

[Claire Redford-Kerr @ceejay_74]

Great to catch up with some of our fabulous organisations working in St Helens and their fabulous volunteers to celebrate #volweek2024 - where would we be without the dedication of volunteers in society.

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Our Volunteer Recruitment Event in full swing at @TheWorldofGlass in St Helens. Extra special treat to have Woofy Do’s & their gorgeous dogs down 🐶 Thanks for coming to support @DavidBainesStH 👏🏻

[Claire Redford-Kerr @ceejay_74]

Great to catch up with some if our fabulous organisations working in Halton and their fabulous volunteers to celebrate #volweek2024 - where would we be without the dedication of volunteers in our society.

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Our Volunteer Recruitment Event in full swing at @Widnes_Market in Halton. Great to see groups out in force and our Community Health Champions supporting the event, checking blood pressures 🩺❤️

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An honour to be able to pay our respects at the funeral of our former Chair & Freeman of St Helens Borough, Jean Mulford MBE. Thanks to @sthelenscouncil for lowering the Town Hall flag in Jean’s honour

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By sharing their skills, experiences and enthusiasm they are the dream team. Over 100 members of the public attend their sessions and they leave smiling thanks to our Wonderful Volunteers who use the Wonder-Drug “Walking” to support healthier happier lifestyles.” ☺️👌🏻👏🏻

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Paula Parle who nominated them said “They plan, promote & support; working as a team to promote healthier lifestyles, in turn saving the borough a great deal of money by reducing costly GP & hospital visits. What is also very special, is the support that they give to each other.

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Celebrating Halton’s Health Walks who picked up the Team of the Year award at our #Volawards2023. The team is dedicated and committed to promoting & supporting healthy and active lifestyles within their community and inspire others to look after their own health.

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Terry Maguire from Business for Youth, who nominated her said, “I cannot speak highly enough of her, our group is very fortunate to have her on board!” Well done Louisa, you’re a shining example for everyone ☺️🙌🏻👏🏻

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Today it’s all about the winner of our Young Volunteer category at our #Volawards2023 Young Volunteer Award 2023 Louisa from @BForYouth1 She has been involved with the group since childhood, and despite facing some personal difficulties, has flourished and bloomed

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Our brilliant Jess has put together the highlights of our #Volawards2023 💃🏼🙌🏻❤️ Visit our YouTube channel to watch https://t.co/defrHWuJaW

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“She is a phenomenal asset to Home-Start St Helens, a definite go getter who doesn’t just talk the talk, but most certainly walks the walk” 👌🏻❤️ Well done Sue 👏🏻👏🏻

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Kicking off the celebrations for the winners of our #Volawards2023 in #TrusteesWeek is Sue from @homestartsthele. Sue won our Trustee category for her using her personal & professional experience to help the group grow and thrive. Annmarie, who nominated her said,

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Privileged to attend Trinity asafw Spaces and A Better tomorrow's #VolunteerOfTheYear awards. Some amazing people making a huge difference in our Halton communities

[Claire Redford-Kerr @ceejay_74]

@o2 very disappointed that on choosing my upgrade the extra has been halved to what you originally advertised. Can't get through to talk to anyone considering cancelling completely and moving to another provider. Loyalty doesn't count

[Claire Redford-Kerr @ceejay_74]

We've been so overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone in Halton for our first pick a coat day. Thank you so much and share as much you can our events today and Monday at Murdishaw community centre and next Friday at Grangeway community centre

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All set up and ready for the 1st Pick a Coat Day supported by our Community Health Champions in Halton, tonnes of groups & partners and lots of lovely people who have made donations. Drop in today #wearehalton 🧥🥼

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St Marie’s is filling up ready for the launch of the Heritage group’s new Timeline #wearehalton @HHeritageHQ #haltonheritage

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A sneak peek of the St Marie’s Heritage Group new timeline booklet! It’s amazing 😍🙏🏻 looking forward to the launch tomorrow #haltonheritage #wearehalton

[Claire Redford-Kerr @ceejay_74]

@sarajcox In true Lancashire Leigh style they need to be soaked overnight and at a bit of vinegar in while they cook.. thanks for the reminder to get mine done too 😍😍😍