Epsom Community Matters

We have more dates and locations for this year's Death Cafés;

📌Farnham, 29th May; bit.ly/4diBvbb
📌West Horsley, 12th June; bit.ly/3Twba1v

Whether you would like to gain insight, ask questions, or simply listen to other's experiences, our Death Cafés offer a unique opportunity for everyone to come together and reflect. They are free to attend and open to anyone.
If you'd like to attend, please book through the link next to your preferred location.

Dont miss your opportunity to take part in the Coop quiz about food waste, and find out tips to help you.. it ends tomorrow!

Bonus- you could also win £50 on your Coop card!

Join in with Co-op Membership - This quiz is tasty! Co-op Members get exclusive offers, events and opportunities. Become a member or sign in to join us.

Job fair happening today!

Join us tomorrow for this years annual Nescot Jobs Fair. Connect with local employers, discuss open roles, and attend relevant workshops such as CV Workshops.

📅 Thursday 11th April 2024
🕑 10am - 3pm
📍 Nescot, Reigate Rd, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 3DS

FREE ATTENDANCE

Epsom & Ewell Hub Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Whats On in Epsom Go Epsom Epsom Jobs Stoneleigh Job Club

⭐️ MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ⭐️

A FREE service for young people aged 17-24 with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.

Step Forward is a project that offers one-to-one support and social group activities planned in consultation with attendees.

These could include anything from sport, fitness, creative projects and emotional wellbeing support and advice. We aim to reduce stigma around mental health, improve the emotional wellbeing of young people, help young people to feel happier, more confident and resilient, improve social networks, helping to combat loneliness and isolation, and provide access to volunteering and employment opportunities.

For more information on how to get involved and to self-refer, please email 📧[email protected]

Fancy a chance to win £500 for yourself and £5000 for your chosen Local Community Fund cause? Now's your chance!

Every time you pop into Coop, spend £5, and scan your membership card, you'll be automatically entered into the prize draw.. and there are 10 winners a month!

Make sure you're a member and have selected your cause on the app.

Happy shopping 🥳

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Starting again after the Easter break on Monday on Monday 22nd of April at Leatherhead Community Hub 🥰

Join us on Tuesday 21st May for an online workshop on Continuing Healthcare with Eldercare Consultant Claire Edwards.

Claire has over 11 years of hospital based experience, and over 20 years working as an independent care advisor and assessor in the community. In this session, she'll cover topics such as;
• What is NHS Continuing Healthcare
• How it can be accessed
• The challenges that present themselves during the assessment process

This workshop is free and open to all. If you are interested, visit bit.ly/3xrYRKZ

The Meeting Room are one of our fantastic Coop LCF causes this year.. and they need your help!

Check out their post below and contact them if you think you're able to help out with cooking or supporting at their drop ins!

St Barnabas Epsom are running a Make Lunch Club over the Easter holidays, providing a free meal for all the family alongside activities and support.
It's running today (4th) as well as the 9th and 11th April from 11.30 - 1.15.
You can sign up using the link below.
https://www.stbarnabas-epsom.org.uk/makelunch

Our next Bereavement Support Group this year will start on Wednesday 1st May 2024, and will take place in the Reigate/ Redhill area.

This free 8-week program will be led by a professional facilitator for adults in Surrey who are struggling with grief. It aims to provide a safe and supportive space for participants to explore emotions associated with their loss.

Sessions are limited to 12 people so pre-booking is essential.

To register your interest or for more information on future dates/venues, contact Sarah Pattenden at 07469 932192 or [email protected]

This Friday 5th April join Go Epsom and Epsom in Bloom for a Decorate A Flower Pot outside Epsom Library in Epsom Square. After you have decorated your biodegradable flower pot you can take it home with a plant and plant it as part of Epsom In Bloom 2024. It all starts at 11am till stocks last

AND WE'RE LIVE!

Check out all the prizes we have on offer. There is something for everyone and prizes start from just £2 so get bidding! We expect this year to be bigger than ever.

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/hblrdaeasterauction2024

Have a Happy Easter from everyone at My Time🐰 As you can see our wonderful young carers have been having some very yummy fun 🐣What to know more about how we help children impacted by the poor health of a family member? Please get in touch.

Look Good Feel Better UK is one of our fabulous LCF causes this year!
They are a cancer support charity that provide skincare and makeup workshops at the Royal Marsden in Sutton. These free sessions help people face cancer with confidence, to find their identity, and make friends. They share information, knowledge and advice in a safe and welcoming environment, helping people to regain a sense of normality and control over their lives, when cancer has taken this away.

They are running a sponsored walk in May to raise money for their wonderful sessions.

To find out more and sign yourself up, just click the link!

https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/events/swalk/

FREE COURSE – HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE ANXIETY

We are excited to be offering this course at Epsom Family Centre this Summer! The course will help parents and carers to understand their child’s anxiety, recognise the signs and help them manage it.

When? 3 x 2-hour sessions at 9:45-11:45am, on Wed 26th June, Wed 3rd July and Wed 10th July
Where? Epsom Family Centre, Pound Lane, Epsom, KT19 8RY

Use this form to book a place: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RbVh2UwQ0E6Fgh9XDwWVzXOPUTZNwFhNpk0lqO8zWONUMU5NNjNGN1lEM0E0UEZQTUhWOUdLVVQ3SSQlQCN0PWcu

Did you know that there are several group meetups for veterans in the local area?

These groups are fun, sociable, and stocked up with coop biscuits 😋 if you know anybody that might be interested in attending, please let them know!

Community Connections is a FREE service for adults (aged 16+) living in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley, in need of mental health and/or emotional wellbeing support.

✨ No diagnosis needed, no waiting list, no time limits – you can use the service for as long as you need and register again at any point.

The service offers individual goal setting sessions and unlimited access to online and face-to-face wellbeing activities, (including physical health, arts & crafts, self help courses, peer support, nature-based activities and interest groups).

Register on our website today ⬇️

https://lnkd.in/eSP3nHEh

Connect to Support Surrey Surrey Coalition of Disabled People Catalyst Support Time to Change Surrey Surrey Libraries UK What's on in Surrey

Join our travelling theatre for some fun-tastical events this Easter break from April in Crawley and Horsham in West Sussex and at our Hub in Oxted, Surrey.

🐟🌴Explore the hidden worlds of the Ocean or the Rainforest with our fun Immersive experiences
🎭🎨Play & Experience theatre & art at our inclusive Carnival themed workshops
📚👍Dive into the enchanting world of Grimm’s fairytales with our Sensory Show, Thumb Size Grimm.

Open to all abilities from age 4 to 19!

Tickets from £5

Book online now | Limited spaces 🔗
https://h2hsensorytheatre.com/shop/tickets/

LAST FEW SPACES AVAILABLE – Dealing with Difficult Emotions Workshop

Does your child get anxious and overwhelmed easily? Do they exhibit angry outbursts and meltdowns? Difficult behaviour is always led by difficult emotions. This workshop helps to address these emotions and teaches ways to manage and express emotions safely.

When? 10:00-12:00, Thursday 21st March
Where? Epsom Family Centre, Pound Lane, Epsom, KT19 8RY

To book a place call or email [email protected]

Help Your Child Manage Anxiety Course at Epsom Downs Family Centre starting on Wednesday 21st February.
Book your place: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RbVh2UwQ0E6Fgh9XDwWVzXOPUTZNwFhNpk0lqO8zWONUMTJXOTVGTjFaWkFTM09BNjVBNE1ROE1PWSQlQCN0PWcu

Applications are now open for a new and exciting opportunity for neurodivergent young people and young carers (aged 14-18, or up to 25 for those who are disabled or have an additional educational need) design and lead their own research project.

In Our Own Words is a research project that shall train young people with lived experiences to conduct research about other young people in their community. The projects will focus on understanding the experiences and perceptions of mental health, wellbeing and the associated services for young people in Surrey.

Taking place March-October 2024, youth researchers will be taught social research skills, receiving professional training from Surrey University. They will choose a topic that interests them, design and lead research projects and share their learnings across the council and organisations across Surrey to influence change and shape future service development.

No previous knowledge is required – just a desire to share the experiences of young people in Surrey!

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 5th March at 6pm.

Join this FREE family friendly event, which is part of the Surrey Wellbeing Festival with Mindworks Surrey
http://tinyurl.com/ycheep7j

NEW Peer Support "Meet Up" Group starting Thursday 15th February 6-8pm St Barnabas Church Epsom

A safe space to come along to if you are feeling alone, isolated, or struggling and you just need some company and a chat. All are welcome, and tea and coffee will be provided.

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It was a pleasure to provide cakes for the members of Epsom Pantry to enjoy whilst doing their shopping on Thursday.
It's so important to take some time for yourself and enjoy something that makes you smile!

🧡Time to Talk 🧡
Thank you to the for providing cake for our members on 'Time to talk ' day. We all need little treats and to be kind to ourselves and others throughout the year, not just for one day!

✨ We still have 1 space left for our First Jobs Fair of the year on Thursday, 8th February!🗓️

🚀 Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with local job seekers and expand your network with fellow businesses. If you're currently recruiting, this event is tailor-made for you!

👥 Meet potential candidates, showcase your company, and be part of a dynamic networking experience.

📧 Secure your spot now! Contact us at [email protected]



Whats On in Epsom Epsom & Ewell Hub Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

I've donated to the Co-op Local Community Fund and this Christmas, Co-op are matching donations to help causes across the UK 🎄💙
Find out how you can get involved too ➡️ coop.co.uk/givethegift

What a fantastic morning we had last monday celebrating the amazing amount of money that Coop members raised over the last year for some incredible local causes! Over £16,000 was raised by members of the Epsom Community so a huge THANK YOU to all of you! 🥳🎉

Head2Head Sensory Theatre
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead
Cruse Bereavement Support Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

We are excited to share our plans to bring a Pantry to Banstead with support from the local community and our partner Raven Housing Trust
You are warmly invited to join us for our Banstead Pantry information event on Wednesday 22nd November. Drop in anytime between 3:30-6pm at Chai Café on Banstead High Street.
Come along and find out about our plans for Banstead, how it fits into our mission of a poverty-free community in Surrey, and to show your support.
Pantries are made possible through local support, so we encourage you to invite your communities, colleagues, friends, and family to join us at this event.

Welcoming Epsom Pantry as one of our new Epsom LCF causes!

Signing up as Coop member and selecting your cause gives money straight back to local causes like Epsom Pantry every time you shop!

https://www.coop.co.uk/membership