Plan ahead for peace of mind
St Cuthbert’s Hospice
St Cuthbert’s Hospice offers free practical advice about your future care and explains why the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is so important when making decisions about the future.
We are delighted to deliver Our project in: Breathing Space Project, St Michael and All Angels Church
Join us for coffee and cake, and an informal discussion around end of life plans, while you are still fit and well!
Sessions will be Fortnightly
From 21st September 2017
10.00 to 12.00
For more information contact
Louise Johnson
Community Liaison Officer
St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Merryoaks
Durham
DH1 3QF
Tel: 0191 374 6196
Louise.johnson@stcuthbertshospice.com
Enjoy a warm welcome at our sessions.
Come along to find out about the importance of getting your paperwork in order while you still have full mental capacity, which can so easily be lost by illness or accident.
We understand this is not easy to think about, but we can support you to get Everything in Place and get on living your life to the full.
21 Sept 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
Where there’s a will there’s a way!
The importance of having a will, how to choose an Executor and explanation of some of the laws on inheritance.
5 October 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
Who would you trust?
Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney, the types of decision that can be made, and the process for getting the documents registered.
19 October 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
The care conundrum
Understanding and anticipating future care needs, available options, where to find information, care plans and refusing treatment.
2 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
Lifting the lid on funerals
Funeral planning and the importance of making your wishes known. Funeral poverty and how to know your funeral pre payment is safe.
16 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
Your heart and soul/memories
Would you leave your organs to a stranger or donate your body to medical science. How to keep/share your memories with family and friends.
30 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00
Difficult conversations/digital legacy
Discussion about challenging
conversations and how we support each other at difficult times. Closing Social Media accounts and storing digital information.
Mindfulness walk
Next walks: Fridays 10-11 am
25th August
29th September
Sensing the Seasons
A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through
Witton Dene,
suitable for most abilities
Whatever
the weather,
come prepared.
To find out more, contact Gillie breathingspacedurham@gmail.com
Tel: 0191 3711387 /07508 471522
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Woodland Wonders
Little Wonders Activities
Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
When?
Tuesday 29th August 10-12.0
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
The activities are led by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator
For further information or to book contact Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
The 6 week course starts in September at St. Michael & All Angels Church.
Sessions are 15 minutes long and start on the 6th September till 11th October.
For full details contact
Gillie Boggon on 07508471522 or 01913711387
or follow the link below
VILLAGE CENTRE PAGE UPDATED
Village Centre page has been updated with more information about the design concept and photographs.
Follow the link to the Village Centre page
Planning Application: New homes behind The Glendenning
A Planning application has been made by Punch Taverns Plc for 5 four bedroom houses to the rear of the Glendenning Pub.
If you wish to inspect the application in detail the application reference is
DM 17 01163 FPA
Link to planning portal search
Woodland Wonders
Witton Dene Holiday Club
Monday 14th –Friday 18th August 10 am -3 pm
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are aimed at 6-10 years Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer
Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife and creepy crawlies
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
The activities are led by a Level 3 Forest school qualified facilitator
For further information or to book contact Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please
Creative Writing Course
Starting 27th April 2017, Thursdays 10- 12 noon
Fun, friendly and informal sessions led by Steve Urwin for anyone who ever wanted to write creatively, but didn’t know where to start.
Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church, Coach Lane, Wit-ton Gilbert, Durham. DH7 6SX
Booking Essential
First 10 weeks are free subject to registration
To book a place contact:
Gillie on 07508471522 or 0191 3711387
Email: breathingspacedurham@gmail.com
Colour you Life provides access to activities for the improvement
of mental health and the development of emotional resilience.
Village Centre: work in progress
The project is progressing very well, with works currently slightly ahead of programme and within budget. This phase is due to be complete at the end of May. We hope that residents are not too inconvenienced by site operations.
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