W/C 8.1.2026

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well and warm.  Happy New Year to you all .  This year I will be sending out my bulletin two weekly with lots of useful information and activities that I hope you continue to find useful.

As it is cold and snowy outdoors and some of you may be staying inside keeping warm and safe, I thought I would share with you some things you could do at home to keep busy.  I also know that some of our community hubs are closed due to this cold weather so remember to please check with them before setting off to your usual groups and meet ups.

The Royal Voluntary Service Virtual Village Hall – is free to use and has lots of interactive and live sessions that take place that you can get involved with something for everyone please follow the link https://virtualvillagehall.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/flex-page/about

Indoor Scavenger Hunt – I have attached a document that you may want to have a go at.

Care to Cook Recipes – please follow the link to accessible recipes that are affordable, simple and healthy Accessible Recipes and Easy Read Recipes for Learning Disabilities & Social Care - Care To Cook – Community Integrated Care

Here is the rest of my bulletin I wish to share with you.

• Mencap, I’m In Campaign – please see the attached PDF they have shared this campaign tells people about the Learning Disability Register and why it is important.
• Springboard Courses for 2026 – please see the attached details shared for all the courses being provided by the team which includes functional skills and digital skills and lots more taking place in Congleton , Macclesfield and Crewe.
• Jigsaw Send Youth Forum Group – takes place both in Macclesfield and Crewe for more information and how to get involved please see the attached poster.
• Mentell – supporting men’s mental health have plenty of circles taking place around the Cheshire East footprint but also have online support groups so there is something to support those who may need help please follow the link for more details  Mentell – Member Sign Up
• Alsager Community Support Centre – have a new website link which is more accessible for all and explains all the help they can offer to people locally in their community including voluntary support, befriending and shopping support and lots more please follow the link for all the details Alsager Community Support | Free Local Help & Advice
• Citizens Advice Energy Advice – please see the attached leaflet with information of the support and help they can offer to you if you need it.
• Free Adult ADHD Self Support Course – taking place in Crewe and Macclesfield I have attached the information with all the details and how to sign up.
• Creative Connections, Crewe Lyceum – have some places still left for our young people aged 12-16 please see all the details I have attached.
• Lyceum Lites, Crewe Lyceum – Please follow the link for this adult theatre project, if it is the first time you are attending the first session is a free taster Get Involved | Lyceum Theatre Crewe
• FREE wellbeing and life coaching programmes – please follow the link to find out how you can improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing being offered by Be Well, Stay Well at the YMCA Crewe Home - Be Well Stay Well
• Silk Museum, Macclesfield – lots of events and activities coming up for everyone of all abilities including the Lantern Workshop, have a dabble art group and lots more including some of the details of the exhibitions coming up too What's on — Silk Museum
• Bridgend Centre, Bollington – have lots of support and groups taking place including walking groups and they have a walking with guys group which I have attached the poster for along with the link for more details on what the centre is offering. Activities, groups and events – Bridgend Centre
• Poynton Baptist Church, Craft and Create – please see the attached poster with the two monthly sessions taking place open to all.
• Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy – have lots of events and meet ups coming up to support our farmers including those retired and their families please follow the link to see the dates for meet and eat lunches a skittles and carvery night and quiz and lots more Events | agchap
• Holmes Chapel Community Newsletter – has shared with us what is happening including events and activities coming up in January follow the link to access their latest newsletter including a new youth group, ability for all sessions for ages 12- 18, tree planting for all ages and even a music marathon coming up Community Newsletter | Holmes Chapel Partnership | Holmes Chapel
• Silky Sundays – please see the attached information about the next disco taking place on the 18th January at the Packhorse off Westminster Road, Macclesfield.
• RSPCA Poynton – are looking for help with walking dogs can you help and volunteer please see the attached information which details the days they need the help and support .
• Cheshire Wildlife Trust– the team offer lots of community opportunities that everybody of all abilities can get involved if they like to be outdoors and are interested in conservation.  You can volunteer in tree planting and lots of other opportunities or you can learn about conservation by joining their Cheshire Wild Network where they host free events some online and in person please follow the link for all the details  Create wilder neighbourhoods and communities | Cheshire Wildlife Trust
• Hope Centre, Macclesfield – have a look at their poster for what’s on they have lots available open to everyone of all abilities and coming soon they have a got also a Digital Skills Course.
• Sandbach Morris – do you want to try something new and learn how to Morris Dance, please see the poster with all the information they also would like musicians.
• Friends For Leisure – have shared with us what is going on in your area with them from January to March 2026 including their 15 and up groups 1 to 1 Friendship and bowling groups, drama sessions and lots more across the Cheshire East footprint please follow the link for all the details and the main FFL Flyer What’s going on in your area
• Self-Advocates Group, Wilmslow – our next self-advocates meet up is taking place on the 15thJanuary from 6.30pm I have attached the flyer with the information everyone is welcome if you would like to get involved share your views and make new friends.  Before the meeting we are hoping to meet at Hickory’s in Wilmslow and have something to eat which you are also welcome to come along to.

Regular updates included.

• Time out Group – have shared with us this week’s activities and next weeks too .
• Space4autism – What’s on Guides, please see their new details shared as to what is coming up for January, lots of support help and activities for everyone to get involved What's on Guide | Autism Awareness Charity | Space 4 Autism  and don’t forget why not visit their new charity shop Launchpad in the centre of Macclesfield and if you are a member you can get involved and learn new skills to gain confidence and get work experience please follow this link to learn more  After School Club | Autism Charity Cheshire | Space 4 Autism
• Choice Support – please see the attached calendar for January for the Partridges Day Service and I have included their monthly meet up sessions for your diary.

I thought I would share with everyone the information we have about keeping your home warm and what help is available please follow the link Keeping your home warm

Don’t forget we also have our Warm Spaces please click the link for more information on this too Warm Places – Keeping Cheshire East Warm

Cost of living help and support

IMPORTANT LINK Cost of living (cheshireeast.gov.uk)

I hope you enjoy and find useful my first bulletin of the year.  Take care and stay safe and keep warm.

Kind regards
Sarah

Sarah Jacklin

Local Area Coordinator | Adult Social Care Learning Disability and Preparing for Adulthood Team | Cheshire East Council |Macclesfield Town Hall, Market Place Macclesfield, SK10 1EA