We provide information and support for people with sight loss living in Shropshire as well as facilitating four Sight Loss Opportunity Groups (or 'SLOG's!) in Shropshire. The SLOGs offer all kinds of interesting and adventurous activities to encourage people who have sight loss to keep active, stay confident, meet and make new friends and have
Move to Thrive provides movement to music activity sessions especially for people with dementia and their carers. Led by a qualified instructor with refreshments before and after each session allowing time for social interaction, sessions are held weekly in a venue in Oakengates. Sessions are £5 per person with dementia per session (carers are free).
Community Resource hosts a number of Hearing Loss Support Hubs around the county. These hubs are staffed by Audiology-trained volunteers and are suitable for NHS hearing aid wearers who need: * Hearing aids retubed * Battery collection * Advice on hearing care Appointments for the hubs must be pre-booked - please contact us on 01743
The Musketeers and Maidens Friendship Group meets weekly and takes part in activities such as Extend, Boccia and arts and crafts. There is plenty of tea, the chance to chat and lots of laughter! To find out more, please call 01743 360641.
Healthy Eating Awareness 2 hours We all know that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy mind and body but what exactly is a healthy diet? Our Healthy Eating Awareness session can help! The event includes: * an overview of the Eatwell Plate Guide and How to read food labels * Ultra-processed foods, sugar
Move to Thrive provides movement to music activity sessions especially for people with dementia and their carers. Led by a qualified instructor with refreshments before and after each session allowing time for social interaction, sessions are held weekly in a venue in Oakengates. Sessions are £5 per person with dementia per session (carers are free).
Diabetes Awareness 2½ hours Have you recently been diagnosed with Diabetes? Our Diabetes Awareness is a free workshop to help you adjust to living with Diabetes or to learn more about the condition. The workshop includes: * What is Diabetes * Tips for effective management and treatment * What’s the difference between a hypo and
Community Resource hosts a number of Hearing Loss Support Hubs around the county. These hubs are staffed by Audiology-trained volunteers and are suitable for NHS hearing aid wearers who need: * Hearing aids retubed * Battery collection * Advice on hearing care Appointments for the hubs must be pre-booked - please contact us on 01743
Our Community Connectors meetings are held regularly across Shropshire. All community and voluntary organisations are welcome to join, come together and share what they do, with peers and colleagues from other sectors. We have guest speakers, and they’re a great place to share knowledge, discuss a project, or simply network and find out what’s happening
‘Mini’ Functional Fitness MOT The event includes: * One-to-one fitness tests measuring strength, balance, flexibility and stamina * Two methods of how to get up safely from the floor after a fall * Calling for help * Gentle Exercises – with our trained and qualified instructor, you will be guided in gentle exercise for 30
Move to Thrive provides movement to music activity sessions especially for people with dementia and their carers. Led by a qualified instructor with refreshments before and after each session allowing time for social interaction, sessions are held weekly in a venue in Oakengates. Sessions are £5 per person with dementia per session (carers are free).
Our Care and Share groups offer a friendly place to enjoy a fun afternoon and meet others. Open to everyone, including those with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers. There is a per person fee for attending the group which covers the costs of activities, refreshments, the venue and the facilitator. For more
