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Welcome to the October edition of T.E.D. Times. The nights are really drawing in and there's a real nip in the air. As most of us start to switchup the heating, you might be interested in thearticle on ensuring you're getting the best deal on your energy bills!In this month's issue we also bring you news about our successful Lunch with T.E.D. that took place last week in Skegness.Also, if you have news about something that may be of interest to the over 50s in East Lindsey, please get in touch, and we'll do our best to include it.
T.E.D. Lunch: Real Food but Virtual Money
Celebrating the International Day for Older People (1st October each year), T.E.D. held a ‘Virtual Crowd Funding’ event.
The event involved voluntary and statutory sector partners discussing ideas with older people from across the District. Later in the day older people were given virtual money and asked to ‘invest’ in the ideas they thought would have the greatest impact on their lives.
Feedback received from the event was that attendees enjoyed the day and met new people. Amongst the positive comments one 74 year old said;
“we were well fed and watered, I found out about lots of other projects and services available.”
and another commented;
“Coming to the event on Monday made my day really special. I didn’t have to stare at the four walls all day. People smiled at me and it made me feel good”.
Read more ...
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Can You Spare an Hour?
Can you spare an hour a week to make a difference to someone’s life? We arerecruiting befrienders to meet with local people who are lonely or isolated for a cuppa and a chat. Just an hour a week can make such a difference to someone who perhaps spends over 10,000 minutes a week alone.
Our befriending volunteers (called T.E.D. Friends) meet with local people once a week, who have been referred to the project,to provide company and friendship. T.E.D. Friends can also provide support to local people who want to try something new but find the prospect daunting. Read more...
For more information about the volunteer opportunities with T.E.D. please get in touch with Rhiane Green, on 01529 301970 or you can visittheVolunteeringpages of ourwebsite.
Tea with T.E.D.
Dates ForOctober and November2016
· Tuesday 18th October,1pm to 3pm:Tea with T.E.D. at theTrinity Centre, Louth
· Thursday 20th October,1pm to 3pm:Tea with T.E.D.at the Coastal Centre, Mablethorpe
· Thursday 20th October, 1pm to 3pm:Coffee and Cake at Burgh Le Marsh Reading and Development Centre
· Tuesday 25th October,1pm to 3pm: Tea with T.E.D.at The Storehouse, Skegness
· Monday 7th and 14th November,10am to 12pm:Coffee Morning at Louth Library
· Tuesday 15th November, 1pm to 3pm: Tea with T.E.D. at the Trinity Centre, Louth
· Thursday 17th November,1pm to 3pm:Tea with T.E.D.at the Coastal Centre, Mablethorpe
· Thursday 17th November, 1pm to 3pm:Coffee and Cake at Burgh Le Marsh Reading and Development Centre
· Tuesday 22nd November, 1pm to 3pm:Tea with T.E.D.at The Storehouse, Skegness
Latest Updates to the T.E.D. Database
Would you like to know if you come from royal stock, or if your routes are connected to a less grandeause dynasty? If so, you may be interested to know that Burgh Le Marsh who have just launched a new Ancestory Group. Other groups and activities the T.E.D. Area Co-ordinators have found out about and addedto the T.E.D. Database this month include a Luncheon Club in Louth, Art Groups in Skegness and a Jive Class in Louth.
For more details about these groups, or to find out what activities and clubs areon in your area, click onto the T.E.D. Databasepage of our website or alternatively contact Tracy, Sue or Elisabeth and ask them to help you search.
· Skegness: Elisabeth Wright:07495 008730
· Louth: Sue White: 07495 008731
· Mablethorpe andAlford: Tracy Parr:07495 008732
Volunteering Update
This month we have delivering training to the next batch of our Age Friendly Business volunteers, with our Mystery Shopper training scheduled for early November.
T.E.D. Volunteer Co-ordinator, Rhiane has also been busy working on developing a handful of friendship groups in East Lindsey so local people can informally meet and chat and hopefully make new friends. The groups will be launched before Christmas so watch this space!
Sue White (Louth T.E.D. Area Co-ordinator) has been delivering dementia friends training sessions to our volunteers so they can better support those with dementia who attend our events. We are running a Dementia Friends training session, Tuesday 25th October 3.30pm to 4.40pm at The Storehouse. A fun, informal session to better understand what it’s like to live with dementia. If you would like to attend please contact Rhiane Green on 01529 301970.
For more information about the various volunteer roles we have,please get in touch with Rhiane Green, T.E.D. Volunteer Coordinator, on 01529 301970 or email:
Take Control of Your Energy Bills
Do you have problems understanding your energy bill?Do you want a better deal on your gas and electricity?
Would you like to know about grants and benefits that may be able to help ?
Help is at hand…… Advice to help you take action and save money on your energy bills is provided by the Big Energy Saving Network and we are currently arranging for Community Lincs trained advisors to come along to some of ourTea with T.E.D. events to deliver these excellent - and free -sessions.
You will receive impartial advice and support on suitable tariffs and the cheapest way to pay bills. Also tips on how to take control of your tariff and supplier and get the best deal to suit you and your needs. Hear about schemes offered by the Government and energy suppliers that could help with your energy costs. Read more...
So, What is a Men's Shed?
Tracy Parr, T.E.D. Area Co-ordinator went along to the Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea Men’s Shed meeting to find out what it was all about.
For many no-longer employed people, who need something to do, a Men's Shed, is in part a work substitution. It can also compensate for the loss of workmates and the kind of banter that took place on the workshop floor. Men are social beings and joining a Men’s Shed can be a lifesaver, or at least relieve the life-shortening stress of relative isolation.
The Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea Men’s Shed is a community-base group who are working towards setting up a committee and offering a project which is accessible to all men. A major objective is to advance the well-being and health of all members. You do not need to live in Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe or Sutton on Sea to be a member. Also 'Men's Shed' is just a name - ladies can join! The group are keen to provide a place where like people can get together to work on projects and share new skills and at the same time offer somewhere people can socialise and make new friends. Read more..
Newmarket Medical Practice,Louth
Afternoon Teas
The T.E.D. Team has arranged a programme of monthly afternoon teas to take place at the Newmarket Medical Practice in Louth.
The afternoon teas are for Newmarket Practice patients and are free to over 50s and offer an informal social gathering aimed at helping to combat isolation and loneliness. It’s also an opportunity to find out what’s available in the local area.
Practice staff can also mingle amongst guests, in a more informal way offering the opportunity to chat about things that might be bothering them. One lady who attended the first afternoon tea said:
“I spend most days on my own, I don’t have any family and coming here has given me something to look forward to.”
Service providers can also attend to give information on current and new services. There is no need to book, just call in and enjoy a free cuppa and chat.
Teas at the Newmarket Practiceare on the first Thursday of each month from 2pm – 4pm.
For more information contact Sue White 07495 008731
T.E.D. NETWORK NEWS
We'd like to welcome the latest groups and organisations to join our T.E.D. Network:
· Alford Dementia Support Group
· Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea Men's Shed Association
· The Stroke Association
· Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP)
· Station Sports Centre (Magna Vitae)
If you would like to find out more about the benefits of becoming a T.E.D. Network Member, please contact your Area Co-ordinator.
Funding Opportunities
Each month we'll provide information about fundingopportunities that maybe of interest to our Network Members.
· Community Support Grants – Masonic Charitable Foundation
These grants are available tocharities in England and Wales that have an annual income under £500,000.Charities which deliver community support are encouraged to apply for a Small Grant of £5,000 or less. The next deadline for small grant applications is 21 October 2016. More information is available from the website: https://mcf.org.uk/charities/
· Bright Ideas Fund – Locality
The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund has grants of up to £20,000available to develop your community business idea and provide thesupport and tools to start setting up your community business. This includesearly stage finance that you need to carry out consultation with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.
Bright Ideas is a rolling programme, open for applications until July 2018. The first round closes at the end of November 2016. There will be further rounds in February 2017, September 2017 and February 2018.
http://mycommunity.org.uk/funding-options/bright-ideas-fund/
New East Coast Community Fund to Launch
The East Coast Community Fund is being made possible by DONG Energy and relates to their Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm (located off the Lincolnshire and North Norfolk coast) and their Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm (located off the Yorkshire coast). For the next 20 years, approximately £465,000 will be available from the Fund as grants for community and environmental projects within the area of benefit. The Fund will be administered by GrantScape with key support from a local Advisory Group. Read more ...
SPOTLIGHT ON....
A T.E.D. NETWORK MEMBER
The Winthorpe Community Centre first opened in 2012 when it was re-developed from the Seathorne Methodist Church Hall. Jodi Bradbury, the centre manager, has a strong passion for bringing people from isolation to being a community. She believes strongly in people having the skills to do things for themselves.
In March 2016 Jodi was approached by Elisabeth, the T.E.D. Area Co-ordinator for Skegness, to discuss the project and how the community centre supported older people. AsWinthorpe Community Centre runs a variety of groups which are aimed at older people in the community, they were invited to join the the T.E.D Network. Read more...
AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS NEWS
T.E.D. Project Manager Neil Clurow, presenting
Lyndhurst Garden Centre Owner, Stephen Clow with their framed certificate
Three local businesses recently received the T.E.D. in East Lindsey Project Age Friendly Award. Lyndhurst Garden Centre, Skegness, The Crispy Biscuit, Louth and The LouthPub, Mablethorpe all passed the assessment with flying colours demonstrating :
· Age Friendly customer service
· Excellent Consumer comfort
· Clear Marketing and Communications
· Easy access
By participating in the award, businesses benefit from raising their profile amongst the older population in East Lindsey where 26% of the population are over 65. Read more
If your business is interested in applying for the free award please contact the T.E.D. Communications Officer, Claire Riley on 01529 301966 or email .
WHAT'SON:
Each month we’ll bring you a selection of the events, clubs and activities that are happening in East Lindsey.
LOUTH CRAFT MARKET:Saturday 15th October - and every third Saturday of the month.
2 O'CLOCK CLUB:Thursday 20th October, 2pm to 5pm at Carousel Bar, High Street, Mablethorpe. Every Thursday you are invited to enjoy the glories of the 40s and 50s music, dancing, a game or two of Sticky 13, and refreshments. For more information, call 01507 201363.
WYRD SISTERS:Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd October, curtains up at 7.30pm. Horncastle Up Stagers are proud to present Wyrd Sisters, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs from the novel by Terry Pratchett.The Lion Theatre, Bull Ring, Horncastle. Book on01507526 566.
FAMILY HISTORY GROUP:Monday 24th October, 3pm - and then every Monday at Mablethorpe Library.
ALFORD DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP:Thursday 27th October, 7pm atSt Andrews Church Utterby,LN11 0TH. An evening of spoken word and poetry with celebrated speaker, Geoff Wilson who is well known for his wonderful Lincolnshire dialect.
WINTER BEER FESTIVAL:Saturday 29th October, 11.30am to 11pm at Bateman's Visitor's Centre, Wainfleet. Evening entertainment, free admission all day. Please call 01754 882009 for more information.
ANCA SKEGNESS MOTOCROSS BEACH RACING:Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November, Skegness Beach, supported by Magna Vitae. This year competers include three time world champion David "Knighter" Knight, OBE. Please call 01543 466282for more information.
AUCTION:Friday 18thNovember, from 7pm at The Storehouse, North Parade, Skegness. Lots of super items and services to bid for.
Dementia Adventure Strolls
Network member Magna Vitae are currently looking for volunteers to assist or lead sensory strolls for adults. The Dementia Adventure strolls have been designed to support people living with dementia and family carers to enjoy a short sensory stroll in a local park or open space on a regular basis. Read more...
'A Day Out at Woodhall 40’s Festival'
The entries for the Community Lincs' Photographic Competition have now been judged, and the winner is Sean O’ Callaghan with his entry ‘A Day Out at Woodhall 40’s Festival’. On receiving the news he had won, Sean commented:
“I was absolutely amazed when I received your email saying that I had won first prize. You know how it is, you think to yourself I will send a photo never dreaming that I would win. Thank you all very much."
The competition is now closed for entries this year, but will open again on 1st March 2017 with a new entry theme.Please keep a look out for more details at www.communitylincs.com/photocompetition
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