W/C 31.3.2025

Hello Everyone

How are you.  Can you believe we are here in April, tomorrow on the 2nd April it is World Autism Awareness Day as part of Autism Acceptance Month so I have shared the link to the National Autisic Society (NAS) to learn more National Autistic Society 

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

• East Cheshire Eye Society – have shared with us not only what is coming up for the month of April but they have an event taking place in Knutsford for you to learn more about things like assisted technology and support services and groups and lots more which I have attached the flyer for and they are also getting involved with the Silk Museum and are hosting workshops where all ages can get involved so this has been included too.
• Her Place Charitable Trust – Motherwell has relaunched and now changed it’s name to ‘Her Place’ and with this they have a new website which showcases all the services and support to help women of all ages across the Cheshire East footprint.  The new website address is www.her-place.co.uk
• Disley Friends Social Group – please see the latest poster with the dates of this monthly social group taking place open to everyone to go along and join in with lots of different activities.
• Care Found Complimentary Lunch, The Guild, Wilmslow – please see the attached information shared the the Carefound team are inviting people to join them for a lunch, live music and some easter activities, you need to RSVP if you are planning to go along.
• Gawsworth Hub – Easter fun and bingo and lots more going on at the hub that people can get involved with see the attached information for more details.
• Just Drop In – have shared with us their newsletter for April which details support and help including groups and activities for children and young people aged 11-25 but also information and help for parent carers please see the details attached.
• Holmes Chapel Community News – please follow the link to their latest newsletter which shares community events and activities but also the regular groups including singing, dancing and lots more. Community Newsletter | Holmes Chapel Partnership | Holmes Chapel
• Dabbers Dash, Nantwich – do you want to get involved in an event taking place on the 19th April, everyone is welcome please see the poster with all the details.
• Knutsford Grow – do you want to help and volunteer with the team that help those who need support with their gardens or do you need help with your garden and live in the Knutsford area.  Please follow the link for more information Gardening help | Knutsford Grow | Knutsford spring is in the air, and they are recruiting.
• Growzone, Northwich – have volunteering opportunities something for all they are open Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays from 10am – 3pm follow the link for more details Volunteer | Grozone
• Hopes and Beams – are hosting another Open Mic Night which I have attached the details for, first timers who want to get involved very welcome.  But don’t forget the regular social groups and activities the team offer at Hopes and Beams please follow the link for more details www.hopesandbeams.org/activities/
• Coffee and Company, Nantwich Buddies – The team are offering weekly coffee and company meet ups at various location in Nantwich and rural, which includes Mill House, Wrenbury and at the Civic Centre please follow the link for all the posters and more details. Social Groups — Nantwich Buddies everyone is welcome to go along.
• Being True to You, Nantwich -please see the attached poster with the social group for neurodivergent woment 18+ each Wednesday evening.
• Green Angels, Volunteer Morning – taking place at the Hassall Green nature reserve on the 8th April, open to everyone please see the attached information for more details.
• Deafness Support Network, Cameo Group – please see the attached poster with the fortnightly social group taking place at their hub in Northwich for those with deafness or hearing loss to go along and join in with activities and meet others, free group to attend for adults 18+.
• Talking Therapies Courses – please see the information shared with us for the up and coming courses for people registered in East Cheshire with a GP to access including Skills for Wellbeing, Overcoming Worry and Anxiety and Long Term Health Conditions.
• What’s on Agricultural Chaplaincy – please follow the link for the latest ‘Meet and Eat’, the Retro Disco and lots more coming up over the next month including all the support and help they can offer to those from the whole farming community current and retired and their family memebers. Home | agchap
• Cheshire Cheese April Newsletter – please follow the link for the news and information for the LGBTQ+ people, all the Pride events and dates are available to see, and lots of activities and other events to look forward to including the regular meet ups and support.  Cheshire Cheese

Regular updates included.

• Wishing Well – I have included their Let’s Get Social Thursday Evening activities for April and there Wellbeing Wednesday information which is for adults 18+ to drop in with their PA’s /Carers and get involved with various activities that will be going on during the day.
• Time out Group – have shared with us this week’s activities which I have included.  Also, as it is the start of the month I have included the TOG trips coming up in April and they have also shared the new dates for the Media group taking place in Poynton and their drama group sessions in Sandbach. Finally, Time out Group are excited to announce that they are planning a weekend away for the members in August! They will be returning to the Doric Hotel in Blackpool on Friday 15th August, returning home on Sunday 17th August. At this stage, they are just looking at interest in this Trip so please email them directly. They will have the full costings of the holiday in the next few days. admin@timeoutgroup.org.uk
• Space4autism – What’s on Guides, please follow the link for all the guides for young people, parents/carers and for adults there is lots going on that the team wish to share with you What's on at Space4Autism in April 2025?
• Partridges Day Service – please see the latest calendar with  all the activities going on that you can get involved with.

Cost of living help and support

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

• Household Support Fund – for your information the support has relaunched today 1st April and is available for requests via your social worker or other professional that may be involved with supporting you as an individual or families so please get in touch if you do need the help.  This is running from today through to the end of March 2026.
• Holiday Activities and Food Programme – please follow the link which shares with you how to book activities and what taking pace over the Easter holidays. Holiday activities and food programme (HAF)

Have a good week take care and stay safe.

Kind Regards

Sarah

Sarah Jacklin | Local Area Co-Ordinator | Adult Social Care Learning Disability and Preparing for Adulthood Team

Cheshire East Council | Adults, Health and Integration Directorate

Floor 2, Macclesfield Town Hall, Macclesfield, SK10 1EA