New Brighton One Stop Shop
Open Monday to Friday from 11am till 3pm.This is a great service that provides invaluable help for local people right on their doorstep. It also includes a free phone facility and private rooms with a loop system for those that are hard of hearing. It provides assistance on all the Wirral Borough Council services including the Pension Service, Age Concern & the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) which also operates advice surgeries once a week for the Polish Community and offers them vital assistance.
Luncheon Club - Open to All
This is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Community centre. Served at 12:30 local pensioners, unemployed members of the community and people on low incomes can have a three-course meal and a cup of tea for just £3.
Credit Union
This offers people community loans which are a vital means of support in the present economic situation and are a very important helping hand for those people seeking work and on low incomes, particularly those struggling to survive financially. It meets every Tuesday 10am to 11am.
Active at 60
Activities & Courses for those who have just retired or are in their 60s including Art classes, Learning the computers, Digital camera course, Healthy meals and much more! Phone for details or visit the Centre website for updates!
For any further details on activities or just general information please phone the Centre Manager Pat Hackett on 07530 495 096.
Wirral Pathfinders – Mental Health/Self Help Support Group
This group was established in 1992 to support people, their family and carers, for whom depression, anxiety and mental health problems are part of everyday life. It has gone on to help hundreds learn to manage their problems, building up their self-esteem and confidence, helping them to remove their feelings of isolation. The club meets every Thursday – 7pm – 9pm and a very warm welcome awaits all those that come along (attendance 30).
Computer Suite
This service which started in 2002 offers local residents’ free internet and email addresses. It’s a valuable resource were residents can surf the web, search for jobs (see Bridge to Jobs description below) and relax in comfortable surroundings. They can also enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and seek the assistance of the ICT Facilitator should they have any problems or need advice. Residents can also scan documents, use the photocopier or fax.
Police Surgery
A local Neighbourhood Police Surgery is held every Tuesday morning 10-12pm for residents experiencing problems with anti social behaviour and other associated problems.
Reach Out
Provides engagement activity through door knocking, to identify and refer clients to both mainstream delivery organisations and to other relevant projects progressing clients into employment and training. The project goes onto develop action plans with clients through Employment Support Workers, progressing clients into employment and removing barriers through use of a discretionary fund.
Art Classes
Every Monday afternoon 2pm till 4pm.
Accent on enjoyment rather than talent.
Tuition at all levels.
All materials provided - 2 hour class.
For more details phone Iris on 0151 638 8472.
Yoga
Every Friday: 9.45am – 11.00am.
Spaces limited, ring Chelsea 0151 630 0864 to book.
www.ChrysalisYoga.co.uk
Mucky Pups
Every Monday 10.30am – 11.30am.
Art & Craft for Pre school Tots.
Come & join in all the fun!
Ring Philippa for details 0151 345 3490 or 07729 303 538.
(Classes start November 7th 2011).
