Drop-in Sessions

Shirley Foulds 'In Stitches' Hand Sewing Class

Every Monday, 1.30 – 3.30pm

Photo courtesy of Scarborough Evening News

A hand sewing class for complete beginners to learn the basics – taking up hems, sewing on buttons, replacing zips and adding decorative features to clothes to give them a more unique look. Shirley Foulds (pictured) has many years experience of teaching needlework and welcomes you to her weekly class.

Shirley's email  sfoulds@ymail.com

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Carers Resource Every Tuesday 1 pm - 4 pm 

Are you looking after someone at home who needs your help because of disability, long-term illness, substance misuse or age?

Are you remembering to take care of yourself too?

Need advice about benefits, someone to talk to, information about services for you and the person you care for?

Maybe you’re looking to do something new yourself – A short course? Volunteering?  Meeting other carers?

Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource can help with all this and more and will be at Castle Community Office every Tuesday, 1-4pm.

No need to make an appointment just come along and staff from Carers Resource will be on hand to answer any queries you may have.

You can also contact Carers Resource on 01723 850155, or e-mail staff@carersresource.net  or go to their website www.carersresource.net

 Did you know?

Carers save the economy £119 billion a year

There are around 6 million carers in the UK

 Every day another 6,000 people become Carers

Carer’s Resource aims to help carers deal with difficulties and lead more fulfilling lives, by offering support in a number of ways,

including:

Advice and Information - Emotional Support - Welfare Benefits Advice - Advocacy - Full carers assessments on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council and much more...  For more details please contact Carer’s Resource

01723 850155 or email: staff@carersresource.net

 

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North Yorkshire Police

Safer Neighbourhood Team

 Covered by Castle Ward Police Community Support Officers

Last Friday of each month, 12.30 – 1.30pm
 

The Police provide a monthly drop-in at the Community Office with the aim of focusing on local priorities and reduce crime and disorder in Castle Ward by working with the community to address any issues that arise.  The Office also has forms to fill in to help identify any issues. These can be posted in a box at the Office entrance which is checked regularly by staff and police.

PCSO Pete Fewster - Photo courtesy of Scarborough Evening News

The following are examples of assistance available during drop-ins:

Anti-social behaviour issues that affect your quality of life including   nuisance neighbours, rowdy behaviour, vandalism, drug dealing and street drinking.  Please do not suffer in silence.

Personal crime reduction, including household and property - this can include a crime prevention check of your property if requested

Security marking such as UV pens and smart water

Bogus callers and travelling salesmen - how to determine if somebody is genuine and your rights when somebody calls at your door uninvited

Personal safety and identity theft

Vehicle crime prevention including arranging the post-coding of bicycles and a registration logbook to complete so that the bicycle is easier to identify if lost or stolen

Information on all Neighbourhood Watch schemes currently running in the area or assistance with how to set a Neighbourhood Watch scheme up.

For non-emergencies, please contact the Safer Neighbourhoods Team on:

Tel: 0845 6060247

or e-mail: scarboroughSNT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.ukq2

Friday Laptop Workshop drop-in 1 pm - 3 pm

Regular volunteers are happy to share their knowledge of computers during Open Sessions to help others to gain skills and confidence. Topics covered include basic mouse control and keyboard skills, word processing, accessing the Internet and using e-mail. This assistance is free, the only charge, 50p per hour for accessing the computers, goes towards our electricity, rent and stationary bills. 

 

Castle Community Office, 9 Market Vaults, St Helen's Square,
Scarborough YO11 1EU
E-mail: castlecommunityoffice@btinternet.com  

Telephone:  Christine 07724 311750