The Rainbow Foundation

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Here at The Rainbow Foundation we get to know our clients. Their personalities, their likes and their dislikes. This gives us so many opportunities to make every day count and create magic for them where we can.

In return for helping us create a little magic in our clients lives, you can expect:
👫A supportive team who care about you as well as the people we support
💰up to £13 per hour (changing to £14.05 per hour in April 2024)
🕒Paid contracted hours, including between home visits
🏖️Paid holidays & DBS
🏠No rushed visits
🏦Workplace pension
🚗40p paid per mile and NO reduced pay rate for travel
👩‍⚕️Role variation between services across South Wrexham
📙Training, support & opportunity to progress
📱Uniform & mobile phone provided

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!
Email your CV and covering letter to us at [email protected] for an IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW.

Find out more at: www.therainbowfoundation.org.uk/rainbow-support-worker

Rainbow Support Worker – The Rainbow Foundation We are looking for motivated, caring and enthusiastic people to join our team of Rainbow Support Workers

Our 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 will next be meeting this Thursday 7th December and on the menu we have: Christmas dinner and sherry trifle for dessert to kick start the festive season.

If you think this sounds as delicious as we do, then we still have spaces for you to join us on Thursday from 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺.

If you can't make this Thursday then you could still join us at our Marchwiel lunch club which will be meeting on Thursday 21st December at Piercy Hall.

Costing just £10 for two courses, come and enjoy some great food in some great company. Booking is essential so please call us on 01948 830730 or email us at [email protected] to book your place.

https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/rainbow-groups/rainbow-lunch-club/

Do you have an old artificial tree that you no longer need that we could use to decorate the front of the Rainbow Centre?

If so, we would gratefully take it off your hands and give it a new lease of life here at The Rainbow Foundation.

Can you help? It our Rainbow Day Opportunities Christmas Party in a few weeks and we are looking for raffle and hamper donations suitable for older men and women.

Piercy Hall is open on Mondays or Wednesdays for drop off, or the Rainbow Centre in Penley is open Monday to Friday. Alternatively please reach out to us on this page if you would like us to arrange collection.

All donations would be gratefully received and will go a long way to making this time of year special for our Rainbow family.

Thank you.

We believe we all need to look after our wellbeing, especially as we age, which is why we provide our Day Opportunities service.

The service helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, enabling you to connect with others and build meaningful friendships in a warm and welcoming environment. Transport is also available to our three wellbeing hubs in Penley, Marchwiel and Chirk (depending on location.)

Contact us on 01948 830730 to have a chat to someone about the service. You can also find out more on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/day-opportunities/

We have a date for your diary! In the New Year we have two information sharing sessions planned and we would love for anyone who would like more information or would like to get involved in the project to come along. Everyone is welcome.

The Heritage Project will be celebrating the unique history of village and how its heritage can be permanently commemorated.

For more information please contact Project Officer Rebecca at [email protected]

THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our Christmas Fair at Piercy Hall on Friday. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
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We have ONE HOUR TO GO until our Marchwiel Christmas Fair at Piercy Hall starts. Our stalls are starting to set up and they look amazing already.

Open from 3pm until 7pm we have stalls, refreshments and crafts all afternoon and our choir will be performing at 4pm.

With free drinks and mince pies we hope you can pop down and say hello.

Yesterday our clients at Marchwiel enjoyed their monthly visit from choir master Derek who delivers our Rainbow Reminiscence Choir.

Our FREE Rainbow Reminiscence Choir welcomes people living with dementia and other life limiting conditions and their carers to join us each month to share the joy of singing in a warm and welcoming environment.

The choir will next been meeting:
• at the Penley Rainbow Centre on Thursday 7th December
• at Chirk Parish Hall on Tuesday 19th December
• at Piercy Hall in Marchwiel on Wednesday 3rd January

All sessions are 1 hour from 1:30pm - 2:30pm and are completely FREE for both participants and their carers. Call us on 01948 830730 to book.

Find out more at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/rainbow-groups/rainbow-reminiscence-choir/

Our Marchwiel Christmas Fair at Piercy Hall is TOMORROW - Friday 1st December from 3pm to 7pm.

It will be more than just a fair though. We have Shared Prosperity Funding to upgrade the facilities at Piercy Hall including works to the garden and can't wait to share the initial plans tomorrow.

There will also be a packed afternoon of festive cheer including music, crafts and stalls. The Rainbow Choir will be giving a Christmas sing-a-long performance at 4pm and free refreshments including tea, coffee, mince pies and mulled wine will also be available to enjoy during the afternoon.

Confirmed stalls include:
🎁 gifts
🎂 cakes
🕯️ candles and melts
🍯 honey
🎴 cards
🖍️ crafts
🧶 knitted items
🖼️ artwork
➕ plus more.

A chip van will also be outside Piercy Hall from 5pm to 6:45pm for you to pick up your dinner on the way home.

We hope to see you there.

Today is the final day of our 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 campaign - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

We hope that you are still with us and by now, taking a few moments each day to consider what you need for your own wellbeing has become a habit which will stay with you for life.

So for our last prompt, why not remind yourself of the things you have achieved. They don’t have to be grand, the smallest things can often have the biggest impact. For instance, acts of kindness like saying ‘hello’ to your colleagues or making someone a cup of tea make us ALL feel connected and less alone.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

A great way to be more mindful is to revive your touch by touching your thumb to each of your fingers while counting forwards and backwards.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

We are pleased to confirm that we have a hairdresser who will be at our Penley Hub from 9am - 1pm on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 and 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. Just in time for a Christmas trim!!

To book an appointment, please call 07803 169777.

✂️ Ladies Trim - £12.00
✂️ Man's Trim - £10.00
✂️ Blow Dry - £12.00
✂️ Shampoo & set - £12.00
✂️ Cut & blow dry - £20.00
✂️ Cut & set - £20.00
✂️ Perms - £40.00
✂️ Colour from £40.00

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Maybe not one for two minutes at midday, but why not try active relaxation by taking a gentle exercise class such as yoga or pilates? Our Pilates class takes place on a Thursday each week from 6pm - 7pm at Piercy Hall in Marchwiel and helps to strengthen both your mind and body

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

Only three more sleeps until our Marchwiel Christmas Fair which is taking place this Friday 1st December from 3pm to 7pm at Piercy Hall.

Join us for an afternoon of festive cheer including music, crafts and stalls. The Rainbow Choir will be giving a Christmas sing-a-long performance at 4pm and free refreshments including tea, coffee, mince pies and mulled wine will also be available to enjoy during the afternoon.

Confirmed stalls include:
🎁 gifts
🎂 cakes
🕯️ candles and melts
🍯 honey
🎴 cards
🖍️ crafts
🧶 knitted items
🖼️ artwork
➕ plus more.

A chip van will also be outside Piercy Hall from 5pm to 6:45pm for you to pick up your dinner on the way home.

We hope to see you there.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Remember some of your favourite places, this could be a holiday, throwing the ball for the dog or simply relaxing at home. Sometimes we can dial up the emotions associated with that situation. The brain can create emotional reactions based entirely off our thoughts – use this to your advantage!

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

This is a project has been in the making since The Rainbow Centre was formed 30 years ago and we are thrilled that we have finally secured funding via the UK Levelling Up Fund to be able to start work on it.

We will be entering discussions with the local communities in the New Year when we will start collecting stories, information, and ideas for the project. This will include the Polish Hospital, the evacuees’ stories, the three hospitals established by the US Army, and the Polish community as a whole.

There will be a public meeting held in January – details and invitations to follow in the coming weeks – where anyone will be welcome to come along and learn more about the project, it's aims and to share ideas.

This is a community project and therefore the more people willing to get involved the better. Therefore, if you would like to join us, please feel free to email Rebecca our Project Officer at [email protected]

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𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Remember to hydrate to keep your energy levels up. Staying hydrated is crucial to promoting our overall holistic wellbeing. Try placing fruit in water to stimulate our desire to drink more water.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Take a few moments to think about all the things you are grateful for. Building in a gratitude exercise into your can make a real impact on how positive you feel.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

It's Friday so why not reward yourself with a new book? It doesn't have to cost a lot. In fact our care hub in Penley has a second hand book sale where you can take a book in exchange for a small donation.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at:
https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

Things are really coming together for our Marchwiel Christmas Fair will be taking place in one week on Friday 1st December from 3pm to 7pm.

Join us for an afternoon of festive cheer including music, crafts and stalls. The Rainbow Choir will be giving a Christmas sing-a-long performance at 4pm and free refreshments including tea, coffee, mince pies and mulled wine will also be available to enjoy during the afternoon.

Confirmed stalls include:
• gifts
• cakes
• candles and melts
• honey
• cards
• crafts
• knitted items
• artwork
• plus more.

A chip van will also be outside Piercy Hall from 5pm to 6:45pm for you to pick up your dinner on the way home.

We hope to see you there.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Today's suggestion is to consider making a different meal and reviving your taste.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

Our scarecrow will be getting a makeover for Christmas and to help set up the display, we are looking for a Santa outfit and an outdoor garden chair with arms that we could use.

If you have something at home that we could use, it would be very gratefully received.

Our new 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 cohort began earlier this month and a small number of places have become available.
• 2 spaces available at Chirk Parish Hall
• 1 space available at the Penley Rainbow Centre
• 1 space available at Action Community Resource Centre

Please note that FREE transport can be provided for those unable to make their way to the centre themselves.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
Active Futures is a fully funded 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 physiotherapist led strength and balance class promoting independence in later life. Meeting twice a week for 12 weeks, the Active Futures programme is designed to enable participants to remain active and independent in their homes.

Are you - or someone you know - aged 65 and over, and are:
• Assessed as being at risk of falls or who have fallen in the past. This includes patients with: a history of falls, use of 4 or more medications, have a diagnosis of Stroke or Parkinson’s and / or have balance issues
• Awaiting an operation / procedure who want to boost their fitness and reduce post operation recovery time
• Wanting support with pain management and MSK conditions

The results have been incredible and for many people who complete the programme, it has been life changing. Don’t just take our word for it though. This is Julia’s story: https://youtu.be/Dnqj0W_63Ho

The deadline for referrals for this cohort is this 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥. Therefore, if you have any patients who you think would benefit from the programme then please email us at 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀@𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘂𝗸 as soon as possible or call us on 𝟬𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟴 𝟴𝟯𝟬𝟳𝟯𝟬.

2023 GSK IMPACT Award Winner – The Rainbow Foundation – Service User Story An active ageing charity delivering outstanding services to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Why not find some time to get creative today? Painting, drawing, making crafts, playing a musical instrument, or even just colouring can help you feel more calm and relaxed.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Let's work our memory with our two minutes today and try to remember as many items as possible. For instance, as many countries, movies, biscuits or cars! We'd love to know how many you can think of.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Did you know that when you work for our care team we pay you for your entire shift? Regardless of whether you are in one of our care hubs, supporting a client at home or travelling between calls. You will be paid for all hours worked and no split shifts.

We know that our staff is what makes us special. Not only do our award-winning team deliver our high standards of service, but they actually CARE. about people. Which is why we care and look after our employees so that they can care and look after our clients.

So, in return for bringing some rainbow colour into someone's life, you can expect:
👫A supportive team who care about you as well as the people we support
💰£10.95 - £13 per hour (depending on service)
🕒Paid contracted hours, including between home visits
🏖️Paid holidays & DBS
🏠No rushed visits
🏦Workplace pension
🚗40p paid per mile and NO reduced pay rate for travel
👩‍⚕️Role variation between services across South Wrexham
📙Training, support & opportunity to progress
📱Uniform & mobile phone provided

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!
Email your CV and covering letter to us at [email protected] for an IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW.
Find out more at: www.therainbowfoundation.org.uk/rainbow-support-worker

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

It's Monday so let's get moving to music!! Music can stimulate our thoughts and feeling promoting energy. If we play or even listen to stimulating upbeat music this can increase our desire to move more stimulating serotonin levels producing positive results.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

It's Sunday so it's the perfect day to rest. So why not use your two minutes to sit down with a cuppa and read a few pages of a book that you enjoy.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Take a walk in nature and feel the fresh air. Reflection is best in a calm environment.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of the charities supported by this year's Brian Jones' Christmas Tractor Run. If you've never seen it before, it's a spectacular festive display and well worth coming out to see.

Thank you for your support. Every penny raised will go a long way to supporting older people in our local communities.

Yesterday our Marchwiel Lunch Club enjoyed a rather special Armistice themed lunch. Delicious food, in some wonderful company while we enjoyed some great entertainment from Stanley on the ukulele. What a wonderful way to end the week.

Our Marchwiel Lunch Club takes place on the third Thursday of each month. If you would like to join us next month for a festive treat, then please contact us on 01948 830730 to book your place.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Why not pause and take your two minutes today to think about what you're going to do at the weekend. Don't have plans? Then think about what you would like to do.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Take a deep breath and focus on your breathing. Taking regular cognitive breaths will also assist in promoting calm thoughts to reduce stress and increase focus.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Let's be a little mindful today and remember an object and draw it in your minds eye, with your finger in the air or on a table - any clean surface will do!

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Today, why not work on revive by going for a short walk? It doesn't have to be far as a two minute walk around your office, garden, kitchen or even on the spot will work to boost your energy levels.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

We are expanding our services and therefore are looking for Rainbow Support Workers to join our award-winning team, working both within our Day Opportunities and Home Care services.

• Full training and support will be provided.
• £10.95 - £13.00 per hour
• Various hours available
• 31 days holiday per year
• Paid travel between
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Supportive team environment where you can make a real difference and support the community

For more information and to download an application form, please visit our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/rainbow-support-worker/
𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱@𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 - taking two minutes every day during November to prioritise your wellbeing.

Perhaps not one for midday but at some point today, why not take a nice long relaxing bath and try to unwind.

Find out more about our Mind@Midday campaign on our website at: https://therainbowfoundation.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-service/social-prescribing/mind-midday/

If you are looking for something to do this morning then why not join us on our Stan's trip from Hanmer, Penley and Overton?

Leaving at 11:15am from Hanmer, the bus will collect from the Rainbow Centre and Cocoa Rooms in Overton before making it's way to Stan's for to you enjoy a few hours enjoying some lunch or browsing the store.