Email: or telephone 01296 383804 Winslow Big Society now has a disabled community car scheme. Transports local disabled residents to Winslow Big Society events. For further information and to book or hire please contact Zoe Sutherland at Winslow Big Society – activities and events for the residents of Winslow New – on the fourth Tuesday of the month, afternoon tea at The Bell. Booking essential – free transport for Winslow residents. Cost £5. For further information or contact Vron Corben on 01296 712460 Aylesbury Vale Community Bank – Join from June 2018 to March 2019 and receive £25. The Community Bank is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. available to postcodes HP18, 19, 20 or 21. For further information or call 03030 300147. Connections Support Contracts Provides the following services: Building Resilience Service to prevent homelessness– countywide Rough Sleeper Outreach Contact: 484322 Email: Or visit their website for further information and to make a referral. Our Vale – a new crowdfunding initiative by AVDC For community projects to turn unique ideas into reality. Transform shared spaces, inspire visitors and enhance Aylesbury Vale. Access over £300,000 from grant funds. For more details visit or email info@spacehive.com Resources,reports and newsletters 1 in 5 people in the UK live with a disability. Scope has produced a report which highlights hidden costs for disabled people and makes business case for meeting disabled needs. The charity Scope promotes the value of the purple £ and is encouraging businesses and venues to ensure disabled people’s needs are catered for, which in turn will bring in more revenue. Chapter 4 explains what businesses can do to accommodate disabled customers. More information can be found at BOPAG - Bucks Older People’s Action Group – September newsletter out now. Provides an extensive roundup of county-wide news including: DtT Inclusive Transport Strategy Changes to Buckinghamshire bus services Click for the September Newsletter
Ways to bank at the Post Office. Diary Dates September 2018 Buckinghamshire’s Dementia Conference 28th September 2018 10am to 4 pm. The Oculus, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury. HP19 8FF An opportunity to hear from those living with dementia or memory concerns. Author Wendy Mitchell, will be speaking about living with dementia. Q&A session with professionals . Please book a place by emailing or calling Carers Bucks on 0300 777 2722. October Aylesbury Partners Meeting on Wednesday 3rd October at 10 am, Walton Hall. Everyone has a 1 minute slot to update on current activities in their area, followed by an informal time to network. Walton Hall is next door to the Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP21 7QX (opposite the Royal British Legion building). Hoarder Support Group Dates of future meetings. All held on a Thursday: 18th October 15th November 13th December All at 5.30-7.30 pm at Aylesbury Fire Station, Stocklake. Entrance Unit 7 This local peer support group will provide a safe place to speak to others with similar issues and get information and advice. The group meets monthly and light buffet refreshments are provided. No need to sign up, just arrive. Open to individuals, family members and carers in the community who are affected by hoarding. For more information contact email or contact 01296 585364. Need advice on driving safely, for longer? The Older Drivers Forum are holding a free event in Wendover on Thursday 4th October at Wyevale Garden Centre, Wendover. 9.30 am-6 pm. This is a drop in event for older drivers, family and friends to ask questions and address any concerns they have about their driving. Over 100,000 drivers in the UK who hold a driving licence are aged 90 and over. Further information can be found at Lindengate Open day – 6th October 2- 5pm Drop in sessions available on certain Lindengate provides social and therapeutic horticulture for those with mental health issues. For more information please visit.