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Circles Connected Our journey
COVID-19 has caused every organisation to think differently about the way they work. Our work so often involves face to face engagement, so at the beginning it was difficult to see how we could continue as effectively. But our initial worried conversations led to new ideas, thinking about different ways of working and a big learning curve for all of us…
read moreHomestay on the Other Side of the World
The Circles team in New Zealand reflect on their time during the Coronavirus pandemic when they have been required to stay at home. If anything, they’ve seen an increase in their work during ‘homestay’.
read moreConnecting in Times of Lockdown
The lockdown has brought with it challenges for Circles, given the nature of the face-to-face connection that we normally seek to create. However, technology has paved the way for a different type of relationship…
read moreAdapting to Lock Down with Sight Impairment
Sight Advice normally supports people with sight impairments in the community but face to face activities are no longer possible. Nevertheless, they’ve been able to adapt and continue to support their members, both practically and emotionally…
read moreVolunteers Making an Enormous Difference
We have never underestimated the difference our volunteers make to people’s lives but now, more than ever, when feeling connected is vitally important, we are so very grateful that the kindness, care and reassurance they are giving to people is going such a very long way to help make these worrying and uncertain times a little to easier to endure.
read moreKnitting with Purpose and Good Company
The ‘Knit & Natter’ group started off with a few ladies having a chat in a cafe, before they knew it, it was a growing knitting group supporting local charities.
read moreMy Garden of Wonder and Light
Judy wanted to see the gardens come to life at the setting and for anyone and everyone there to be able to take advantage of them. Judy leaves behind that wonderful legacy…
read moreA Cake Story
Jenny’s health condition affected her eyesight and mobility so she struggled to see ingredients and to stand for extended periods but a ‘baking Circle’ helped her to integrate her love of baking back into her life.
read moreThe Chicken and the Egg
A story which shows the power of using animals to create connection for others. Through Harry’s Community Circle he realised his dream of having a shed and 4 hens.
read moreStepping Back in Time | A Magical History Lesson
Cath describes her experience of working Norley Hall Care Home in an intergenerational session which proved educational for the children and great fun for everyone!
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