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Timebank have popped in to William Sutton Hubs Plymouth this morning to . We've been chatting to Chas about Ava, an organisation providing support for people affected by gambling related harm. And are about to watch the curling! 🤩

The latest Timebank Newsletter is now available! A gardening Special, so if you are someone with green fingers and would like to help others make their outside space Summer ready - look on!
https://mailchi.mp/3084444dab3b/seasons-greetings-16535028?e=4fced8af40
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We want to celebrate every aspect of volunteering, whatever you do, however big or small - Every act of giving your time, knowledge, skill, talent or know-how is valued and gratefully received.
So Thank You to all of our Timebank South West members who work together, across the city to lend a helping hand, who give an hour and make a day!

Have you seen the latest newsletter? It is all about how you 🫵🫵 can help others get involved in Timebanking. So go on, have a peak 👀 and get in touch 📞 if you want to have a chat about it. 🙂
Timebank South West The National Lottery Community Fund
https://mailchi.mp/91d3b93e9cbb/volunteer-buddy-special

Dates for your diary with Timebank South West

Efford C N Plymouth The Laira and Efford Notice Board.

❗️ UPDATE: due to unforeseen circumstances we have made the decision to POSTPONE this event till a later date.
Please check out our page for other dates and venues to be held over the coming months.

Time for you to dust off those dancing shoes! Join us for an afternoon of cream Tea's and music. Dance the day away or Tap you toes and Sing along..
Booking is essential. Call or leave a message to book your place. Don't forget to tell us your song request. 🎼

Elm Community Centre, Groups and Events Improving Lives Plymouth Wolseley Trust

Tell a story and it can be brought to life! From a haunted shipwreck to a litter monster. These wonderful creations were brought to life by High View pupils and all from listening to someone's story. What a wonderful idea. Gemma and Shelley came by to listen to our stories and memories and gave us a chance to talk about archives and what they mean to us. Take a Part have wonderful opportunities for residents of Efford, Whtleigh and Mount Gould to get involved in creating a new archive using peoples voices. If you want to get involved get in touch with Gemma: [email protected]

Take a Part have been fortunate enough to be awarded new funds from the The National Lottery Heritage Fund to run a second iteration of Travelling Museum with a more focussed look at community archives and how they can collect and represent community stories in the best way. We are pleased to say that Gem and Shelley will be visiting Efford Timebank this morning to sit and chat with us so we can share any of our stories with them. Timebank South West Timebank South West

This week we will be visiting The St Budeaux and Barne Barton Wellbeing Hub Join us and some of our Buddies and members 11-1pm. THURSDAY May 2nd.

Feel Good Friday: A Local Leap Toward Health Equity in Plymouth

Last month, Timebank South West joined a host of incredible health and well-being charities, alongside local GP surgeries, and NHS services at The Plot in Stonehouse, Plymouth for a one day event set to tackle health inequalities. The event, “Feel Good Friday”, was a vibrant health and well-being fair designed to knock down barriers to healthcare access, orchestrated by the Plymouth Deep End Practices, a network of GP surgeries providing healthcare in Plymouth’s most deprived areas.

The fair was a melting pot of incredible charities, support groups, health care initiatives and education programmes, from tackling mental health issues and promoting healthy eating, to encouraging exercise through cycling and support using the NHS app to book appointments. "Feel Good Friday" was all about showing locals the power of preventative care and the wealth of support available right in their neighbourhood.

“We have to do things very differently to be able to provide the level of health care that people truly need,” said one of the event organisers, Liz Brimacombe. “Going to the hospital is actually not the answer. The answer is for us to be here preventing it happening. That’s what we’re trying to do.”

Their goal was clear: help people take their health into their own hands, stop problems before they start, and reduce the strain on the NHS by working in collaboration with the fantastic resources already in our communities.

The team behind Feel Good Friday hope to see the event replicated across the country, providing education, empowerment, and support where it’s needed most.

Watch the video to find out more about how Plymouth is pioneering community health solutions. NHS Devon Argyle Community Trust Timebank South West

https://youtu.be/vS1c_pxdQR8

Video courtesy of Tin and Copper

In case you didn't know, Timebank were invited along to the Feel Good Friday event back in March.
Feel Good Friday: A Local Leap Toward Health Equity in Plymouth in association with NHS Devon and Argyle Community Trust.
What a wonderful day and you don't have to take our word for it, check out the amazing video of the event below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS1c_pxdQR8
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Feel Good Friday - Health Fair Tackling Health Inequalities in Plymouth.

As part of the second Travelling Museum Project Gem Smith of Take A Part is looking for 'community advocates' from each community to come along on a series of trips they are taking as well as have conversations with different community archives to help build knowledge and understanding for their project. (which will eventually lead to us making our own community archive)
⬇️⬇️Please see the flyer below ⬇️⬇️ They are starting with a trip to The Box archives on 29th May and have 20 spaces to fill for this. Email Gem if you are interested in taking part. Her details are on the flyer.

As part of our Miaow-athon Barne Barton group have made some scratchy posts and some mice to donate to the cause. How fab do these look? With thanks to Plymouth Play Scrapstore for the items used to make these.
Would you like to get involved? drop a message below or get in contact with an outreach worker for more info. Timebank South West

We are very sad to say ‘see you around’ to our Age Positive Project Coordinator - Kirsty.

Since joining the team in April 2022, Kirsty has been a key player in the Timebank Team. Her positive attitude and communication skills have created great opportunities for Timebank and it’s members through the Age Positive Project while her level-headed outlook has brought great balance to the team. Helping us to maintain focus through a difficult period and making herself available to go to for advice and guidance.

She will be missed by us all. Read more here:

News from Timebank South west Spring is the season for revival and reinvigoration after the colder winter months. Dormant plants begin to grow again, seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.

The Big Help Out is open to all, and any organisation or individual can join in with or register an event via the Big Help Out Platform that will be available on web browser and as a downloadable mobile app.

The objective of The Big Help Out is to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK and provide opportunities for people to experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities. This is not a profit making or fundraising initiative.

The Big Help Out 24 I’ve made the pledge to in , 7th June-9th of June, now it’s your turn!

Nostalgic golden years of Farley's Rusk factory . Do you remember the factory, or better still, the smell!? I do :-)
In 1931, the Farley Rusk Factory moved their production line to splendid new premises on what was then on edge of town, on the Torr Estate. Described as a ‘model factory in a garden location’, there was great interest even among former employees who were all warmly invited to tea and a tour of the new development.

Visitors view the rusks on their way to be baked (Image: The Box Plymouth)

Join Timebankers in Efford this morning for sewing tips and natty knits!
Whether you want to work on a personal project, but need a little advice, or you want to help out on a group project, we'd love to see you at he Youth Centre from 10am this morning :-)
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Next Thursday the Ernesettle Social are fundraising for Guide Dogs. Please pop along to St Aidan's Church between 1000 and 1230 to support this worthwhile cause.

Next Wednesday the Whitleigh Social are fundraising for Guide Dogs. Please pop in to Four Greens between 10 and 12.30 to show your support for this cause.

As Timebank members our aim is to help others using our skills, talent and abilities. After losing Liza - our Director and fellow Timebank member - last year, we wanted to do something in her memory. So, if you can use a needle and thread, knitting needles, a crochet hook or a pair of scissors - WE NEED YOU! Timebank South West

https://mailchi.mp/visitplymouth/half-term-12687812?e=31c9631e2e

Easter holiday fun in Plymouth 🐰 Heading into the Easter holidays, you won’t be short of things to do in Plymouth with family or friends. There’s plenty of Easter-themed activities, events and more to look forward to.

The great ❤️ 'Heart-Make'❤️. has begun! Thanks to Chiharu Cole, Roz, Mel, Rowena Smith and Gillian Derbyshire for getting creative with Timebank South West . These will be given out during Volunteers Week this year to share the love and joy that is found in volunteering and helping others 🥰🫶❤️😍 Timebank South West
Want to make hearts along with us? Comment below⬇️⬇️ for more information 😃👍🏻

On Sunday 28th April we'll be holding a Time for Tea event with our friends at Southway Community Cafe, Groups and Events. There will be tea, scones, laughter and maybe a little dancing!!

It's an over 65s event (because of the funding we have to make it happen). If you're interested in booking a place then pop into Southway Community Centre.

There are only a limited number of spaces available. Here's all in the info you need about the event....

(There will be others happening in the next few months in Estover, St Budeaux, Plymstock and the city centre. So watch this space...)👀👀👀👀

📣 Happening right now! 📣

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Go and get your Fix on!

https://www.theboxplymouth.com/health-and-wellbeing/craft-collective
This looks so good! An opportunity to share and learn traditional crafts.
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Craft Collective | Community | The Box Plymouth A safe-space for women of all ages and cultures who meet every Friday at The Box in Plymouth to share and learn traditional crafts.

If you are living with a long-term health condition Improving Lives Plymouth are here to help you achieve a better quality of life with there FREE 4 week course.