May has been so busy I am not sure where to begin; I will start with the Cafe that I have been talking about for some time. I am delighted to inform that you that the cafe is now open, only once a week, however, it is a start for now. We have had 3…
Access to digital technology – tackling the barriers for older people living in rural areas.
The Centre for Ageing Better and the Good Things Foundation have published a new report on digital access. It shows that we need to think differently about digital inclusion policy and practise if we are going to reach those older people who most need practical help and encouragement around digital access. Across the UK there…
Communities working together- a March update from Shereen!
The development of the Community cafe continues here in Leeswood, these things often take longer than planned; however, I am confident that we are making progress. The Public Protection Team, have been out to give us some advice, so we now have a clear understanding of what we need to do to become an operational…
Snow and scrabble in Milford Haven- a March update from Rachel!
March was a busy month in Milford. I had spent some of February preparing for an important and much-needed event and wanted to be sure that as many people as possible had a chance to come. The purpose of this Community Planning Meeting was to give me a steer for this current 12 month period…
Getting the right support – social care for people living in rural areas
People living in rural areas need social care and other support to let them have a good life, just as people living in towns do. The arrangements are not perfect for people living in towns, but people living in rural areas often have a lot less choice and sometimes find it hard to get any…
Boosting the health of our highstreets
We’re pleased to see the Institute of Health Equity and PHE’s new report examining how high streets are used to improve the overall health of local communities. The report focuses on reviewing the evidence on healthy high streets in urban settings, saying that “good quality design and furniture in local high streets that provide accessible, safe,…
Looking ahead to 2018 in Leeswood
A festive update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine Last month the steering group met for the second time, it was a small yet productive gathering, which has enabled me to make a plan to move forward. Plans are now underway to convert an unused part of the Community Centre into…
Seasons Greetings & News from Rural Wisdom in Pembrokeshire
A November / Decemeber update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Milford Haven – Rachel Evans This is what has been happening in Pembrokeshire’s part of Rural Wisdom in November and December – by the time January arrives there will be even more going on! The new luncheon club The luncheon club entertained guests for…
Rural Wisdom on the move in Leeswood & Pontblyddyn
An October update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine It has been a busy October in Leeswood & Pontblyddyn; the talented patchwork and craft groups are busy making wonderful gifts to sell in their craft fayre in December. As I have been privileged to a sneak preview, I am really looking…
Getting started in North Wales
An August / September update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine I have been working with the community of Leeswood & Pontblyddyn for two months. These are two small rural villages in Flintshire nestled between Wrexham, the largest town in North Wales, and the smaller market town of Mold. Although…