Member’s Spotlight – Carer Support South Lakes

Today at the InGroup, Cheryl talked us through what Carer Support South Lakes is all about. This local charity is there for carers, young and old. They use various techniques to get carers chatting about their day-to-day feelings and challenges. Tracy, who not only helps out as a volunteer but also gets a lot of…

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Asics Windermere Marathon

What a Sunday it was! InGroup members volunteered at the ASICS Windermere Marathon by manning the first water stop. We distributed water, cheered on the runners, and tried to boost them for their hot run ahead. It was a great day at the marathon, creating memories, spreading motivation, and having a laugh together. Being part…

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Guest Speaker – Gillian Cowburn People’s Café and Lunch Bunch

Totally inspirational to have founder of Kendal’s award-winning People’s Café and Lunch Bunch, Gillian Cowburn, in our midst to talk us though the amazing work of these two lifeline projects. Since the café and subsequent lunch initiative started, around 5,000 meals have been prepared for people in need of hearty feeds and company. There’s no…

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Bendrigg Trust – Adventure For All

For todays 10 minute speaker slot we welcomed Nick who is the Centre Director of Bendrigg Trust. They’re an amazing centre close to us in Kendal who have 40 years experience providing outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds. With Nick’s 10 minute presentation, 19 members in attendance generating over £7000…

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Sight Advice South Lakes

We just received a lovely letter of thanks from Amy at Sight Advice South Lakes. I am writing to tell you how delighted we were to receive your kind donation to our charity of £200.00 and thank you for inviting us to speak to you about our work. On behalf of Sight Advice South Lakes…

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10-minute presentation by Amy Pearman

We are always inspired and impressed by the amazing local charities that come in and talk to us about their work. Today we were delighted to have Amy from Sight Advice South Lakes. Formed over 60 years ago and providing services to support visually impaired people in the South Lakes area of Cumbria.

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Carer Support South Lakes Autumn Ball

The InGroup were really pleased to attend the Carer Support South Lakes Autumn Ball yesterday evening. So many inspiration stories and people helping this great local charity. Also supported by many generous local businesses.

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Trekking China for Avril

Karen Barden, long standing member of  the InGroup has set off today on an amazing adventure to trek The Great Wall of China to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Please support Karen by donating to Karen’s Just Giving page here Here’s a message from Karen on why she’s tackling this huge challenge Alzheimer’s Society…

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