Author: Rebecca Lea

A bit early this week, but please find a link to tomorrow’s edition of ‘Bridging Social Isolation’ to download from our website.
There is no escaping the fact that world events are currently very concerning. It can certainly be a difficult balance to keep ourselves informed with the news without becoming immersed in it.
With all this in mind, we have been discussing ways that we cope in times like these and have decided to dedicate this edition to relaxation and calm.
We hope you enjoy the newsletter and that we see you at the Bridgend for a cup of tea and a chat very soon.

You may be wondering how to support the Ukrainian people in this dreadful time of crisis. There are a number of ways you can do this:

Here in Bollington, there is a collection point at Knowles Green (114 Wellington Road). They are looking for specific items such as blankets, towels, sanitary products, nappies and certain toiletries. These items will be taken to Bury Polish Club, where they will be taken to the Polish-Ukrainian border (see poster for more details).

There is also a collection point in Macclesfield. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/Macclesfield-Ukrainian-aid-collection-point-101571875815519

Alternatively, organisations such as the British Red Cross, UNICEF and Doctors without Borders are working in the region and currently have appeals for donations on their websites.

We will keep you posted on our website and social media pages of any other initiatives in the local area as we become aware of them.

Unfortunately the Car Wash on the Rec will not be on tomorrow due to a shortage of available workers, but it will be on next week (8th Feb). Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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The Bridgend Centre is looking for someone to teach wood work and woodcraft to very small classes in our workshop on a self-employed basis. If you are interested or if you know someone who may be, please email info@bridgendcentre.org.uk for more information.

Did you know that the Bollington is a ‘Walkers are welcome’ town?

Walkers are welcome is a nationwide initiative launched in 2007 to be ‘welcoming to walkers’. They have enabled the development of over 100 accredited Towns and Villages members to assist with their communities’ economic, physical, health and mental well-being through walking. Bollington has had Walkers are Welcome accreditation since 2013 and the Bridgend Centre is now instrumental in its running.

If you are a local business and would like to promote this initiative, we have window stickers you can display at your premises. Please do drop us a line for yours.