Links from my programme on the 13th May.

A wide variety of opportunities was on offer. Those wanting a ‘one off’ opportunity might like to try helping out at the Lord Mayor’s Street Possession on July 11^th. The Campaign to Protect Rural England are organising a ‘Clean up Norfolk’ event between the 1^st and 7^th of June. Helpers are required for the ‘Wymondham Fun Day’ on the 5^th July. This is a family day which is expected to attract 3000 people so helpers of all kinds will be required on the day.

 

For those looking for longer term commitments the Citizens Advice Bureau are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles including Receptionists. Hungate Medieval Art is based in the city and volunteers are being sought to help out on Wednesday afternoons. You need to be able to help people with dexterity problems and give general support. An awareness of the needs of those with a disability will be an advantage.

 

To find out more about these opportunities and to hear about the many others on offer contact Will Mills on 01603 883848 or email william.mills@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

 

http://www.vinspired.com and www.do-it.org.uk are national links.

Locally use http://www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

 

The national support site is www.fibromyalgia.co.uk

The local group has two helplines: Janette Cotgrove (0845 345 2637) Tues-Fri after 12noon

And Chris Brown 01953 604514 Mon-Sun (not Wednesdays)

The local website is http://www.fibrosupport-norfolk.co.uk

 

Thorpe and District Gardening Club are holding a plant sale on May 16 and 17^th at 37 Eastern Avenue, Thorpe between 10.00AM and 5.00PM. It’s a fund raising event and includes bedding, pot plants and vegetable plants. Admission is free. Contact 01603 438370. There is a 10% discount on all orders over £20.

Copies of this may be available at your local library or you can go to the County Council website http://www.norfolk.gov.uk and search ‘manage your finances’ for an on-line copy. You can also ring 0844 800 8020 for a copy. Note that the County Council also run a number of free courses to help people.

 

On next week’s show I will be talking to Michael Loveday of Norwich HEART and hearing about his six favourite dinner guests. Also I will be talking to a Foster Carer as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

 

Check out the podcasts on the Finances booklet and Fibromyalgia awareness.