Distington Big Local

Making Distington a better place to live by working with Big Local to invest £1 million of Big Lottery Funding in Distington over a 10 year period.

[Distington Big Local @DBL06640684]

The DBL board is stepping down on 16th July 2021, from this date Ingrid will no longer be working for DBL. For further information please contact the Local Trust representative Simon Underwood at [email protected]. Wishing Distington Big Local all the best for the future.

[Distington Big Local @DBL06640684]

We are still looking for people to join our DBL Group, there is about £250,000 of Lottery money left. If you are interested in helping to continue this valuable project please contact [email protected] tel [phone] or [email protected] tel [phone]

[Distington Big Local @DBL06640684]

Please note, from 28th May 2021 our village handyman will no longer be in post, therefore DBL is currently unable to provide a gardening and handyman service to residents. Many thanks to Ronnie for all his hard work over the years and we wish him all the best in his new job.

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Please visit our website on https://t.co/rSR0n0XXb2 to see a statement on behalf of Distington Big Local.

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DBL have issued another statement. Visit our website at https://t.co/RU6E6WEiDc

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To see the statement issued by Distington Big Local on 16 April 2021 please visit our website https://t.co/pV8gn8TCXE

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Don't forget our AGM is on Monday 12 April 2021 via Zoom 😊
https://t.co/Nzk6YD3JjD...
Meeting ID: 977 6573 3954
Passcode: 739819
Visit our Website to see the Annual Report. If you have any questions for us please email [email protected] by 8am on Monday morning. 😊

[Distington Big Local @DBL06640684]

We have changed our company structure to a Community Benefit Society and are now registered as Distington Community Trust.
Interested in becoming a member? Contact Vic at [email protected] for more info. Our AGM will be held via Zoom on 12/04/21 at 6pm. Invite to follow.

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Be careful of Covid vaccines scams! See link below for information about one of the scams.

https://t.co/8LlVPXQi1D

[WED Credit Union @WEDCreditUnion]

If you're struggling during the lockdown, please contact us! We're here to help 🙂

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Thank you Bennett Brothers for planting/maintaining the flower tubs in the village (when Distington in Bloom couldn't due to Covid).

They are beautiful.

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[Women Out West @WomenOutWest2]

A great opportunity to access free courses delivered by "The Motivational Queen"! These are brought to you through @copelandbc "Work and Skills Programme" and could really help you build confidence and skills if out of work https://t.co/1SyJBxrDgM #confidence #cumbria

[CADAS @cadascumbria]

Here at CADAS we try and support anybody who needs support throughout the whole county. If you are concerned about substance use please call 0800 2 54 56 58 or email [email protected] to speak to a trained recovery worker.
Our helpline is open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm
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[JCP in Cumbria @JCPinCumbria]

📣 Welcome to #CumbriaReturns!

Follow the hashtag to find out what help and support is available for Job seekers across Cumbria. We will be sharing supportive information ALL DAY!

Join in! 😀

Any questions for us about your job search ? Just ask us using the hashtag!

[Distington Big Local @DBL06640684]

🥖🥖FareShare is back at the Community Centre this Tuesday at 2pm. Food will be distributed from the main doors (NOT the Library).🥦🥦

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The post van will be outside our village Community Centre this THURSDAY from 10 am (for 2 hours)

[Cumbria County Council @CumbriaCC]

Families already in receipt of free school meals will continue to receive provision over the summer break.
Some families are now eligible for the first time, as their financial circumstances have changed during the lockdown period. #Cumbria

More info: https://t.co/Bs9tGc9xRw

[Copeland Council @copelandbc]

Due to training, benefits staff availability this week is as follows:
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri - v limited phone access until after 12.15pm.
Wed - access after 12.15 only. For urgent matters call 01946 598300 for customer services.
All our offices are closed to in-person callers.