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2 | Affinity Newsletter • Issue 005 - May 2013

Affinity Team

Introducon

Hi guys and welcome to the 5th edion of Affinity Magazine. It's been a busy couple of months since the last edion with lots going on in the recovery community and for the Affinity Team. We are pleased to announce that we will be expanding our team to cover the whole of Lancashire, so our September edion will include more stories, events, meengs and volunteering opportunies from East and Central Lancashire. It's a very excing me for the Affinity Team and great to be connecng with more of the recovery community.

Each issue is intended to help keep you connected with your community. We use something called the 5 ways to well being:well being:

The magazine focuses on celebrang recovery and making visible what supports the 5 ways to well being in Lancashire It connect individuals, adversies acvies, encourages reflecon, supports people in taking noce of the good things around them, encourages learning and provides opportunies for individuals to give back to there communies.

Affinity magazine is brought to you voluntarily by a diverse bunch of individuals from across the recovery community. It is edited, produced and distributed for free by people in recovery and there friends.

This Magazine is yours. It celebrates and supports all recovery and if you have anything you would like to be in the This Magazine is yours. It celebrates and supports all recovery and if you have anything you would like to be in the next edion of the magazine or if you would like to become part of our team then please get in contact us at [email protected]

We hope you enjoying reading it as much as we enjoyed making it!!

To be acve

To learn

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To give

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News

We have a barber that comes to The Well (someone in recovery) that will cut peoples hair for £2.50 and donate £1 for The Well.

We empower people to do things for themselves.

The Well is the foundaons where people obtain and sustain long term recovery.

By Dave Higham

Since the launch of The Well in November, we have gone from strength to strength. In the 5 months we have been open we have had over 1000 people come through our doors, no other community based project to our knowledge can show such figures.

The Well has been recognised on a naonal scale, as we were invited to the Recovery Fesval in London to do a workshop in how The Well has an impact on the community. The Fesval was about highlighng to the Work force, the Assets that lie within the recovering. We were alongside policians and public figures such as Ian Duncan Smith, David Burrows, David Blunket, Mitch n Jane Winehouse and Russell Brand. Duncan Smith, David Burrows, David Blunket, Mitch n Jane Winehouse and Russell Brand.

We (The Well) David Higham, Kerrie Hudson and Claire Richardson were invited to have tea on the terrace in the House of Commons, with other special guests and got the opportunity to talk about The Well with Mitch n Jane Winehouse and David Burrows. They were all impressed with the work we have done with The Well, that we are an indigenous self supporng community of families and people in recovery helping people to sustain long term recovery.

We have organised 3 Band nights, 2 of them have been at The Well, where we had over a 100 people turn up and the 2nd one we had over 150 people come from all over Lancashire and further afield. The 3rd band night was the 2nd one we had over 150 people come from all over Lancashire and further afield. The 3rd band night was done within HM Prison Kirkham. This was an amazing night where cons and people of the recovering community came together and shared a night of freedom singing, dancing and laughing within the fence of a prison, this was a real magical moment.

We have had pool, table tennis, volleyball, netball and football compe ons with people from all over Lancashire and Manchester coming to The Well connecng the community on a much bigger scale.

We have set up a social enterprises at The Well, we have The Wellgoodcause this is a clothes selling site where people can buy second hand clothes very cheap. We see the need to give back to the needing so people that comepeople can buy second hand clothes very cheap. We see the need to give back to the needing so people that comeout of prison or re-hab that can’t afford clothes or only have the clothes they come out with, then we will give them a set of clothes free.



JOIN US ON SEPT 22ND IN ONE BIG CELEBRATION OF RECOVERY

Stacey Smith@StaceInspire

Communicaons Lead – The 5th UK Recovery Walk

The planning group are working hard to make the event a success. The brand new website with all the informaon you will need to know will be launched soon www.ukrw2013.co.uk. You can also keep up to date on the UK Recovery Walk Birmingham Facebook Event page and on Twier @UKRW2013.

The Birmingham landmark the ‘Floozy in the Jacuzzi’ which is in Victoria Square where the walk will begin

On the 22nd September 2013 Birmingham is looking forward to welcoming recovery communies from across the UK for this year’s recovery walk. The two mile walk begins in Victoria Square in Birmingham City Centre and will culminate in a big celebratory event at Calthorpe Park with music, food, art, acvies for the kids and much more. It will be a celebraon of recovery in its widest sense including addicons, mental health and other related health condions.

Birmingham’s BIG Celebraon of Recovery

Birmingham

Walk UK Recovery

EVENTSOnwards Conscience Group NA Meeting » At: HMP KIRKHAM Freckleton Road, Kirkham Preston, Lancs, PR4 2RN.Newly set up NA meeting venue H.M.P Kirkham, onwards group conscience to vote in service positions, no clearance required.

16th Thursday 5:30pm

Lufstock Planning Meeting» At: Accrington CVS office, 21 Cannon StreetAccrington BB5 1NJMorning campers! We are holding a planning meeting to arrange our summer camp Lufstock!!!!! The camp is going to be at Charity Farm sheries, near Wigan on 9th-10th August. If you would like to get involved come along or email at: [email protected] come along or email at: [email protected].

17th Friday 3:30pm

The Lancashire Recovery Art Awards and Culture Night» At: UCLAN, Foster Building, Fylde Rd, Preston, PR1 2HE.Red Rose Recovery would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all the entrants.The talent you each display is inspiring. All entrants will receive an invite to the event in the post.

Restoring Woodland Paths» At: Alkincoats Park in ColneMeeting at 1pm at the bandstand. If any one is interested just get in touch with Jane Riley before the events, so that there will be enough equipment etc. Contact: [email protected] or 07885557699.

18th Saturday 1-4pm

23rd Thursday (pm)

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EVENTS

East Lancashire User Forum » At: Central Methodist Church, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, BB11 1DU. For more details contact: Chris Carlin (East LUF Chair) 07742551698or Jane Riley (RRR East Lancs) 07885557699 / [email protected].

10th Monday 10:30am

SO-BAR-BAR (SOBER BAR) ALCOHOL / DRUG FREE SOCIAL NIGHT» At: So-Bar-Bar (Sober Bar), The Hidden Gem, 134 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BT. Advance tickets (£5) / Tickets on door (£6) To get tickets call Brian on 01772 895283 or 01253 353700.

4th Saturday 6:30pm

Recovery Ramble » At: Botany Bay, Chorley.Starting from Botany Bay at Chorley - meeting at 9 am. Bring a drink, a snack and a friend! All ages welcome :)

1st Saturday 9am

June

Park and River Clean Up » At: Valley Gardens, Earby, Barnoldswick BB18 6QJ.Meeting at 1pm at the Gisburn Road entrance. If any one is interested get in touch with Jane Riley before the events, so that there will be enough equipment etc. Contact: 07885557699 or [email protected].

30th Thursday 1-4pm

May



EVENTS

Devon Recovery Walk» Starts At: Exeter City Football Ground, St James Park, Exeter. Join us for the walk, music, keynote speakers, stalls and more!

22nd Saturday 10am - 2.30pm

Recovery Evolution Festival 2013» At: Fritton Lake, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HA. Be part of the celebration! £25 per ticket under ves go free, two day camping included. Live music performances many briliant bands! Alsorecovery workshops, gatherings and events, multimedia geo dome, craft stalls, a huge organised swim, a Sunday morning spiritual service, recovery services, meditation, the list goes on. Advanced tickets (£5) recovery services, meditation, the list goes on. Advanced tickets (£5) Tickets on door (£6) To get tickets call Brian on 01772 895283.

21st-23rd Friday-Sunday

North Lancashire User Forum» At: Stanleys Youth & Community Centre, 79-83 Stanley Rd, Morecambe, LA3 1UT. For more information contact: Tracey Kennedy (RRR Worker) [email protected] / 01524 555900 ex30 or JustinRandles (North LUF Chair) 07709138059.

19th Wednesday 10am-2:30pm

Central Lancashire User Forum » At: Leyland Methodist Church, Turpin Green Ln, Leyland, PR25 3HA. For more information contact: Rose Latham (RRR Worker) 07935251579 [email protected] or Connor Peters (Central LUF Chair)[email protected] / 07753448749.

14th Friday 10am-2pm

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EVENTS

The Manchester Pride ParadeLooking for volunteers, clubs, groups, charities, venues, public sector bodies, housing authorities, political parties and commercial organisations. TO JOIN US ON THIS PARADE OR WANT MORE INFO ON THIS EMAIL ME ON: [email protected].

24th Saturday

Lufstock» At: Charity Farm Fisheries, near Wigan.Bring your family and friends on this fantastic weekend of family fun! If you would like to come, we need names and a deposit of £10 per tent to secure your booking. Contact Lisa for more information on: [email protected].

9th - 10th Friday-Sunday

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Becci O’Sullivan

Worker Update!Red Rose Recovery worker

Red Rose RecoveryGIVEKEEP LEARNINGTAKE NOTICEBE ACTIVECONNECT


Guitar lessons are being run from The Hub within the next few weeks, day and me TBC. Come along if you can play or want to learn how to play. We hope to see you there.

On the 14 April, few turned out for a walk in St Anne’s. Despite, the weather being terrible. These will take place in the future, next one 19th may at 11.30, meeng at the Pier, look forward to seeing you.

We have a PTLLS course, preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector starng May 7th in Fleetwood, with people coming from Lancaster and Morecambe to aend. Also some further courses due to start in the next few weeks, and these will adversed on the LUF page on Facebook, so keep a look out! weeks, and these will adversed on the LUF page on Facebook, so keep a look out!

Well that’s all for now Folks! If you would like to discuss volunteering opportunies with Red Rose Recovery, or just pop in for a brew and chat, I look forward to Hearing from you.

On the 6 April, volunteers from Fleetwood and surrounding areas contributed their me to a charity car wash at Fleetwood Fire Staon. This was in aid of The Fire fighters Charity, This was a huge success and everybody got wet in the process and everybody had fun. We raised in total £1073 on the day for a good cause. All those involved received a cerficate of recognion. Once again, thanks guys!

Also, at the Hub in Fleetwood, drop in is currently being run from the Also, at the Hub in Fleetwood, drop in is currently being run from the The Hub in Fleetwood. We hope to see everybody here in the future. This is alternate Fridays from 12-3pm, from May 10th. Look forward to seeing you there!

Here is a brief outline of some of the events and acvies Red Rose Recovery have been involved in within theFleetwood, St Anne’s and surrounding areas.

On the 22 April, volunteers from Red Rose Recovery and LUF helped volunteers from other organisaons, involved with The Marine Conservaon Society in Fleetwood, for a beach clean-up at Rossall Beach. The local media came to this event and the result was media exposure on Northwest Tonight. Many thanks to all involved.

Contact details: [email protected]

since the last edion of Affinity.I hope you are all doing wellHi guys!

Tracey Kennedy

Worker Update!Red Rose Recovery worker



Also there is a new group forming to learn to play guitar, it is hoped that a class in Morecambe will be set up in the West end. So if you have always wanted to be the next Bob Dylan or Chrissie Hind then this could be your moment!!! Finally would you want to aend a Tai Qi and QI Gong class in Lancaster and Morecambe? If so come to the LUF and find out more about these ancient healing and maral arts, and give the workers your details. If enough people want these classes they will be available in both areas.

Morecambe Fire Service are offering RRR the opportunity to develop the plot of land next to the fire staon, this could become a community garden, allotment and or quiet space to enjoy nature. What would you like to see happen? How would you want this land to be used? Get in touch or come to the LUF and have your say. Coming soon in the near future will be the opportunity to be involved in a river clean up along the Lune and the chance to do a clean-up on the beach at Morecambe. Let’s make these days to remember, and, combine giving back to our communies and having fun!!

On the 19th of June 10am-2.30 at Stanley Road Youth and Community Centre Morecambe, the second North Locality LUF will take place. The agenda is being put together as Affinity goes to press but if you would like to contribute anything to the day then please let one of the workers know. Also come along and bring your friends the day is for all members of the Recovery Community, family friends and workers. The day aims to provide informaon, smulate the imaginaon and celebrate individual provide informaon, smulate the imaginaon and celebrate individual and collecve journeys of healing. The event is free and lunch will be provided and it is the first me a LUF has ever been held in Morecambe, so support the day and come along and celebrate, discover something you could join in with and do and chat to friends and other people, it is your day!

...and there are some excing things beginning to happen in the North Locality area. Ludus Dance - a dance centre that offers all forms of dance to the locals of Lancaster and Morecambe are interested in running a dance project with the recovery community in the Locality. The project partly funded by Ludus will offer the experience of taking part forming a contempory dance piece that could lead to a qualificaon in the Arts for performers. It is early days yet but if you have any ideas that Ludus can use and you would like to be involved please get in touch with one of the Red Rose Locality workers.

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Contact details: [email protected] 555900 ex30

Finally coming soon a theme night meal in Central Lancaster. Come along and share Italian, Spanish, or Indian food at a city centre locaon. It is hoped that music, good food and a friendly atmosphere will be on offer to all who aend.

Also if you have some spare me on your hands and want to give something back to your community then why not volunteer with Red Rose Recovery. We will find you a place to volunteer to do something that interests you, or why not talk to the workers about something you have always wanted to study, or the business you want to make happen in your area.make happen in your area.


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Acng on an anonymous phone call, the police raid a house to arrest a suspected murderer. They don’t know what he looks like but they know his name is John and that he is inside the house. The police bust in on a carpenter, a lorry driver, a mechanic and a fireman all playing poker. Without hesitaon or communicaon of any kind, they immediately arrest the fireman. How do they know they’ve got their man?

There are six eggs in the basket. Six people each take one of the eggs. How can it be that one egg is le in the basket?

A man walks into a bar and asks for a drink of water. The bartender gives the man a drink of water, but A man walks into a bar and asks for a drink of water. The bartender gives the man a drink of water, but the man says that the water is no good. The bartender things for a minute, pulls out a gun and points it at him. The man says “Thank you” and walks out. What happened?

There was once a recluse who never le his home. The only me anyone ever visited him was when his food supplies were delivered, but they never came inside. Then, one storm winter night when an icy gale was blowing, he had a nervous breakdown. He went upstairs, turned off all the lights and went to bed. Next morning, he had caused the deaths of several hundred people. How?

A man fell off a smuggling boat into deep water. He could not swim and he was not wearing anything to A man fell off a smuggling boat into deep water. He could not swim and he was not wearing anything to keep him afloat. It took 30 minutes for the people on the boat to realise someone was missing. The missing man was rescued two hours later on the return trip. Why didn’t he drown?

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This means that trying harder in the same direcon may not be as useful as changing direcon. Effort in the same direcon (approach) will not necessarily succeed. (hp://edwdebono.com/lateral)

Lateral thinking can be applied to problem solving by thinking creavely, looking at problems from a variety of angles or simply just thinking ‘outside the box’. It involves generally disregarding the obvious preconcepons of what is presented before us and avoiding tradional thought paerns. Try unpicking these situaons using lateral thinking. Answers are on page 18.

The term ‘Lateral thinking’ was first coined by Dr Edward De Bono in 1933. It is about challenging the way think by looking at things from unexpected perspecves.

For example he said, "You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging the same hole deeper"

Lateral



Not far from Madrid, there is a large wooden barn. The barn is completely empty except for a dead man hanging from the central raer. The rope around his neck is ten feet long and his feet are three feet off the ground. The nearest wall is 20 feet away from the man. There is a puddle of water nearby. It is not possible to climb up the walls or along the raers. The man hanged himself. How did he do it?

Five pieces of coal, a carrot and a scarf are lying on a hill near a remote house. Nobody put them on the lawn but there is a perfectly logical reason why they should be there. What is it?

A man was driving alone in his car when he spun off the road at high speed. He crashed through a fence A man was driving alone in his car when he spun off the road at high speed. He crashed through a fence and bounced down a steep ravine before the car plunged into a fast flowing river. As the car slowly seled in the river, the man realised his arm was broken and that he could not release his seat belt and get out of the car. The car sank to the boom of the river. He was trapped in the car. Rescuers arrived two hours later, yet they found his sll in the river, but alive. How come?

A window cleaner is cleaning the windows on the 25th floor of a skyscraper, when he slips and falls. He is not wearing a safety harness and nothing slows his fall, yet he suffered no injuries. Explain.He is not wearing a safety harness and nothing slows his fall, yet he suffered no injuries. Explain.

You have to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires.The second is full of gers that haven’t eaten in 3 years. The third is full of assassins with loaded machine guns.Which room should you choose?

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I got involved and was inspired to set up an organisaon that would promote the recovery walks in the UK by two people in parcular. One was Bill White of whom this world wide movement owes a great depth of gratude and the other is Pat Taylor who heads up Faces and Voices of Recovery in America. Over the years working here in the UK I have been lucky enough not just to meet with them both and correspond over the last 6 or so years but also to tap into the wisdom and history of how the movement in the US parallels and differs with how we are growing here in the UK.

The core of my inspiraon comes from the central message of this new The core of my inspiraon comes from the central message of this new movement... “That permanent recovery from alcohol and other drug-related problems is not only possible but a reality in the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals and families”.

I know this to be true as I will celebrate 16 years of complete absnence from all mind and mood altering drugs on August 13th 2013.mind and mood altering drugs on August 13th 2013.

The recovery movement historically is an organised effort to, firstly, remove barriers to recovery for those sll suffering from alcohol and other drug problems, and, secondly, to improve the quality of life of those recovering from alcohol and other drug problems.

We are - as I see it - a policy advocacy movement that is taking on issues of discriminaon, social jusce and service access. It is important that we stand for our people to be treated within systems of compassion and care rather than within systems of punishment and control.

We are also a public and professional educaon movement, intent on challenging sgma. We are doing this in We are also a public and professional educaon movement, intent on challenging sgma. We are doing this in several ways, through more recovery research, more recovery celebraons and more outreach acvies, like The Well in Lancaster for instance, that deliver messages of hope to the cultures of addicon within our systems and treatment.

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by Annemarie Ward

CharityUK Recovery Walk



The Walks are an opportunity for us to announce our presence and, in me, mobilise and organise our community. It is me that our collecve silence was broken. Our hope is not that all or even a majority of persons will go public with their recovery story, but that a sufficient number will choose to do so and that this choice will widen the doorway of entry to recovery for those who are sll suffering.

What we hope to show via the walks and the new charity is 1) There is viable and varied recovery soluons for alcohol and other drug problems. 2) We are examples of real people that illustrate the diversity of those recovery soluons. 3) We can challenge any public aempt to dehumanise, objecfy and demonise those with alcohol and other drug problems. 4) Advocate for variety, availability, and quality of local/regional treatment and recovery support services. 5) Advocate for barriers to recovery, including the promoon of laws and social policies that reduce alcohol and other drug problems and support recovery for those suffering from alcohol and other drug problems.

The advocacy goals we are all highlighng are that we need to stop punishing and imprisoning people for having alcohol and other drug problems. We are unwell people trying to get well, not bad people trying to be good. We need to advocate to create physical and psychological space in communies where recovery can occur.

Over the last 5 years or so, I have been connually inspired by the men and women here in the UK and I have been privileged to witness the work of so many local recovery advocacy and recovery support organisaons around the country. You are my heroes and heroines and it is this work that keeps me going. around the country. You are my heroes and heroines and it is this work that keeps me going.

What we have here in the UK at the moment is a great opportunity.

What we do or fail to do in the next few years will shape the history of addicon recovery in UK. If there was ever a me for sustained recovery acvism, it is now.

As we all play our part in shaping that history, I hope we will hang on to one overriding vision for our movement: RECOVERY BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY, NO MATTER WHAT!

...ConnuedCharityUK Recovery Walk



The Regenda Group is a leading independent North West housing and regeneraon organisaon, with more than 13,000 properes for rent and sale across the region, providing homes to more than 25,000 people and their families.

Our mission is to make the North West a beer place to live by providing homes that people can afford in places where they want to live, but we are also commied to delivering regeneraon schemes in our communies to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of our residents.We work across the North West in areas ranging from Congleton in the south to Fleetwood in the north, Wirral in the west and Tameside in the east. We develop close Congleton in the south to Fleetwood in the north, Wirral in the west and Tameside in the east. We develop close partnerships with key authories so we can effecvely address the housing and related needs of the communies we work in.

Many of our residents need extra support or access to informaon to enable them to stay living independently in their homes. All members of our neighbourhood housing teams are able to offer support or referral advice to all residents. In addion to this, Regenda also has specialist advice officers who provide confidenal tenancy advice services free to all residents on a number of issues such as;

Money and debt advice Welfare and benefits advice Managing and maximising income Training and employment advice Referrals to agencies

Referrals can be made by anyone including agencies, support services or a Regenda resident themselves.

To get more informaon if you are an exisng resident or you wish to register on the waing list, you can contact Regenda a number of ways, by arranged visits, text, leer, phone and email.Regenda a number of ways, by arranged visits, text, leer, phone and email.

By phone contact: Regenda Shared Service Centre on 0344 736 0066 (local call rate)Fax: 0344 736 0068Text us: 0797 086 5865 The text message must start with a 5 or 6 character post code such as BL66PQ or L12EQ followed by a space and your house number and then the text message. Email us : [email protected]



Posive Futures North West, YMCA Building, Heart of the City, Fleet Square, Lancaster, LA1 1EZwww.myposivefuture.net CIC No:7829721

If you are interested in any of these courses, please call 01524 383394 or email [email protected]

Looking for a new challenge?Why not join our mentoring teamNew course starts May 2013

Our mentors offer support to people who are managinga mental health difficulty and may find certain aspects of life hard to manage. Suport varies according to the persons needs however could include:

* Suport to access social groups * Help with organisaon and planning * Somewhere to express your hopes, dreams, concerns, difficules and joys * Support with movaon and morale

Mentoring Course

Can’t control your anger? Let us help!

Our Anger Management sessions are run on a 1:1 basis with a qualified and experienced prac oner.

The sessions we run help you to uncover the reasons behind the anger and teach you mechanisms to

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Anger Management

Our new course is all about posive wellbeing and healthy living.

Learn about healthy eang, the importance of exercise and the relaonship between physical and mental health

and how to maintain a healthy wellbeing.

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Wednesday and Thursday 11.00-12.30 - YMCA Lancs

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Do you want to meet new people, build your confidence and have fun all at the

same me? Come and have a go!

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1A: The fireman was the only man in the room. The rest of the poker players were women. 2A: The last person took the basket with the last egg inside it. 3A: The man had hiccups; the bartender scares them away by pulling a gun. 4A: He was a lighthouse keeper who switched off the lighthouse. 5A: He fell into the Dead Sea, which lies between Israel and Jordan. The water is so salty and dense that anyone in it floats very easily. 6A: 6A: He climbed on a block of ice which has since melted. 7A: They were used by children who made a snowman. The snow has now melted. 8A: The water in the river only came up to the man’s chest. 9A: He was cleaning the inside of the windows.10A: The second room. Tigers that haven’t eaten in three years are dead!

Lateral Thinking Answers

by Robin Wilcock

Every day I hope and prayFor something good to come my wayThe waing is the worst of allJust feeling weak…and very small.

Now conversaons…in my head?As I spend many hours in bedIt’s just a process in my mind.Looking for answers, I may find.

And in the end, I hope to seeA resemblance of the old true meI try to explain… to no availIt must be a trait of the older male.

So I’ll just sit… and bide my meI think it’s OK…I’ll be fineJust take some me… and give some thoughtTo all the things that I’ve been taught

Nevertheless here I am!I feel like no-one gives a damnIt won’t be easy… this I knowBut sll not sure where I will go?

I wasn’t here… I’ve been away?Where I’ve been… I cannot sayAnd isolaon’s not the key.But that’s a choice made by me

INSANE

VOLUNTEERINGGIVEKEEP LEARNINGTAKE NOTICEBE ACTIVECONNECT


For a full list of volunteer opportunies visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/volunteer or contact [email protected] or www.facebook.com/ilovevolunteering

Wyre Volunteer Bureau - 01253 774125 or email [email protected] opportunies in Wyre can be viewed on www.do-it.org.uk

Vicm Support Community Volunteers - We are looking for volunteers to provide confidenal emoonal support and praccal help to vicms of crime and other people affected. Details about our opportunity along with applicaon forms can be found here: hp://www.vicmsupport.org.uk/Home/Get-involved/VolunteeringAlternavely, contact us on [email protected] or 01772 201142.

Vicm Support Community Volunteers - We are looking for volunteers to provide confidenal emoonal support and praccal help to vicms of crime and other people affected. Details about our opportunity along with applicaon forms can be found here: hp://www.vicmsupport.org.uk/Home/Get-involved/VolunteeringAlternavely, contact us on [email protected] or 01772 201142.

LESS: Promong sustainable living - For informaon on any projects, volunteering opportunies or general maers of sustainability please contact [email protected] or visit www.lessuk.org or tel: 01524 66100.

Leonard Cheshire - is looking for volunteers to link up with individuals with disabilies and to spend mewith them on a regular basis either in their own home or out in the community. For more informaon, contact: Natalie Searle, Volunteer Co-ordinator [email protected] or Joe Cobb, Sociability Co-ordinator ([email protected]).

Leonard Cheshire - is looking for volunteers to link up with individuals with disabilies and to spend mewith them on a regular basis either in their own home or out in the community. For more informaon, contact: Natalie Searle, Volunteer Co-ordinator [email protected] or Joe Cobb, Sociability Co-ordinator ([email protected]).

Lancaster District CVS - Trinity Community Centre, Middle Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JZ Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10.00am-4.00pm or telephone: (01524) 555900 followed by (ex 20).

Lancaster & District Conservaon Volunteers - For further informaon telephone David & Liz Alexander (Project Organisers) 01524 412938 (evenings 7-9 pm).

Homeless Acon - Edward Street, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 842008.Homeless Acon - Edward Street, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 842008.

Furniture Maers - Thornton Rd, Morecambe. Tel; 01524 427300 Recycles furniture, electrical appliances + bicycles for people on a low income. Need volunteers for driving, deliveries, admin + cleaning.

First responders - First responders are people who live in rural areas trained to give provide immediate and possibly life saving help in a medical emergency unl paramedics can get there and take over. Call 07843585102.

First responders - First responders are people who live in rural areas trained to give provide immediate and possibly life saving help in a medical emergency unl paramedics can get there and take over. Call 07843585102.

Cizens' Advice Bureau - [email protected]

Animal Care - If you'd like to volunteer to help in the sanctuary or the Morecambe charity shop, tel: 01524 65495 (11am-3pm) or email: [email protected]

Below are a few places that are looking for volunteers. If you are interested please contact them directly. If you know of any other voluntary or work opportunies then please let us know and we can print them.

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If people know of any other support out there in our community please let us know the details.

AA – Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step support groupNA – Narcocs Anonymous 12 step support groupSMART – Recovery Support group Celebrate Recovery – 12 step programme for all hurtsLGBT - We run a coffee aernoon every Friday Everyone iswelcome. Its a safe, friendly, non-judgemental environment. We offer one to one support for lgbt people outside of this groupWe offer one to one support for lgbt people outside of this groupand we offer volunteering opportunies to anyone. For more info call Tracie on 07449311406

At: 58 Regent Road, Morecambe6.30pmNA -

At: St. Marys Church Hall, Mahias St, Morecambe8pmAA -

At: Bapst Church, Nelson St, Lancaster8pm AA -Sunday:

At: St. Chads Church Hall, Torrisholme Rd, Lancaster7pm AA -Saturday:

LGBT Coffee Aernoon - Ground Floor, St Leonardsgate House, St Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NN

At: Homeless Centre, Edward St, Lancaster6.30pmSMART

7.30pm At: Friends Meeng House, Meeng House Lane, LancasterNA -

Friday:

At: St Peters Cathedral Social Centre, Lancaster8pm AA - Thursday:

At: Friends Meeng House, Meeng House Lane, Lancaster8pmAA - Wednesday:

Celebrate Recovery - Starts 9:30am Celebrate Recovery - Starts 7:30pm At: Lancaster Free Methodist Church, Queen Street, Lancaster

7.30pm At: Friends Meeng House, Meeng House Lane, LancasterNA - At: Methodist Church, The Mount, Fleetwood 7.30pm AA - Tuesday:

At: West View Community Centre, 2 Eden Avenue, Fleetwood6:30pmSMARTAt: Friends Meeng House, Meeng House Lane, Lancaster8pm AA - Monday:

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