Spreading Rural Wisdom in Wales

By OTBOctober 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Flintshire, Wales age-friendly community, Ageing Well, dementia-friendly Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine – working with communities in rural Flintshire Over the last couple of months, I have had the opportunity to get out and about to spread the word of Rural Wisdom to other communities across Wales. Here in Wales, we are fortunate to have an Older People’s Commissioner. Helena and her team do…

Small Acts of Kindness – Flintshire July Blog

By OTBAugust 8, 2019August 9, 2019 Flintshire, Wales act of kindness, Age friendly communities, dementia friends, dementia-friendly, Flintshire, Leeswood Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine Last month, I told you about bus ride to promote a coffee morning. Well the morning was successful; some people in attendance had been encouraged to attend by the bus driver. I think the bus is going to be a great way to connect with people. We talked about what is and…

Leeswood Sunshine Cafe Celebrates its 1st Birthday

By OTBJuly 16, 2019July 17, 2019 Events, Flintshire, Holywell and the Dale Peninsula, Holywell and the Dale Peninsula, Wales community cafe, Leeswood, sunshine cafe, Volunteers, Wales Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine, When I talk about Leeswood, I often refer to Sunshine Café, and I wonder if I do this too much; however, it is a big part of the community and the Rural Wisdom project. On the 9th May, the Café celebrated its 1st birthday, and I feel it could not go by…

Flintshire June Blog

By OTBJune 30, 2019August 8, 2019 Flintshire, Wales Ageing Well, Book Group, CIC, Leeswood, sunshine cafe, Warmer Wales Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine June has been such a busy month in both my regions; I will begin with Leeswood. We welcomed Karis from Warmer Wales to Sunshine Café; Karis set up a stand and stayed with us throughout the morning. Warmer Wales is a fantastic Community Interest Company group set up in 2004 by the…

March and April update from Flintshire by Shereen Devine

By OTBMay 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Flintshire, Rural News, Wales Leave a comment

I thought I would tell you a little about my new region. Holywell is the 5th largest Town in Flintshire with a population of around 15000, including surrounding villages. The Centre of Holywell is divided into 5 areas, Pen y Mas, The Strand, The Holway, The Town Centre and Greenfield Valley. I will be working…

Flintshire March Blog

By OTBMarch 26, 2019March 26, 2019 Flintshire, Wales Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine You might remember, last year the Steering group were lucky enough to receive a grant of £150 from Age – Cymru. The award was to hold a winter celebration event, which wwould benefit older people within the community. The event had to be held before the end of March. We wanted to…

Relationships are what make the world go round – Milford Haven Blog

By OTBFebruary 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Milford Haven, Wales mental health, Milford Haven, MIND, Pembrokeshire, Rural Wisdom Leave a comment

Let’s face it, the more people you can work with and get to know, the more people there are to have a few laughs with in the week. Relationships are what make the world go round.

An Inspiring Visit: sharing ideas of care and support in rural Wales and Scotland

By OTBFebruary 14, 2019February 21, 2019 Events, Scotland, Wales Care, Libraries, older people, Pembrokeshire, Support Leave a comment

There are so many inspiring things happening in Wales to keep people connected with their communities and keep well – and people in Scotland can learn from their experiences.

A January Update From Rural Wisdom, Flintshire

By OTBFebruary 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Flintshire, Wales community centre, dementia, dementia-friendly, Holywell, Leeswood, Pontlbyddyn Age Friendly Steering Group, Time Credits Leave a comment

by Shereen Devine I am wondering if the end of the month it is far too late to wish people a happy New year; however as it is my first Blog of the year, I do feel it is appropriate, so Happy New Year. The Leeswood & Pontlbyddyn Age – Friendly Steering group have recently…

Sheeren’s December Blog – Flintshire

By OTBDecember 20, 2018February 7, 2019 Flintshire, Wales Leave a comment

by Sheeren Devine It has been a festive few weeks here in Leeswood and Pontblyddyn, the countdown to Christmas is often a busy time for people. However, the Torrential rain has not stopped customers from supporting our little Community Cafe. We opened today (20th December) for the last time this year, the Volunteers will be…