Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’s crafty club has come up with an innovative way to curb loneliness- creating boxes filled with time. Visitors to the WiSE’s craft session have developed ‘gift of time’ boxes as a way of encouraging loved ones to spend valuable time with an older relative or friend. The ornately decorated…
Knit, Natter, Craft & Chatter is a social group for people who love crafts. People are invited to bring along their current projects, or learn something completely new! Where – Boston Spa Village Hall – Meeting RoomWhen – Every Thursday at 10.30am-12.30pmPrice – £3 inc refreshments. For further information, contact Debbie on debbie@w-ise.org.uk / 01937…
At least 500 older people in Wetherby have raised a smile thanks to a charity postal project designed to cut feelings of isolation and loneliness. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’s (WiSE) ‘Send A Smile’ scheme launched just four months ago, but has already received 500 pieces of handmade post sent in by everyone from…
SUPPORT US How We Use Your Donations Any amount of money you raise and donate can go a long way to supporting our work with some of the most isolated older people in our communities. To give you an idea of what your money could do: Our Fundraising Promise Our donors are everything to us….
Crafty kids are encouraged to cut, paint and draw in a jubilee themed contest to help older people in Wetherby. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) has launched the card making competition to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this summer – and to ‘send a smile’ to isolated older people across its…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) wants people to knit or crochet cute Easter chicks and sheep as part of its drive to raise vital spring cash. WiSE wants folk to pick up their needles and knit or crochet the woolly covers, which will be used to cover Crème Egg and Chocolate Orange treats…
Kind-hearted crafters are being asked to whip out their pens and seal some envelopes as part of a charity plan to cut loneliness in Wetherby. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’s (WiSE) ‘Send A Smile’ scheme aims to cut feelings of isolation and loneliness by asking people to spare 10 minutes to send an older…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is a small local charity which aims to improve quality of life for the over 60s by providing community based activities, information, help and support. In a completely unprecedented time for everybody, WISE had to quickly step forward to deliver a whole range of new services to support…
Goats in Christmas jumpers and complimentary therapy will form part of two family fun afternoons, which are also doubling up as consultation events for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE). WiSE is staging the free afternoon sessions this winter as part of a major drive to find out more about what residents need support…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’s (WiSE) has unveiled the staggering statistics behind the restoration of its best loved activities- helping to cut social isolation after almost two years of lockdowns and shielding. The figures include 900 coffees, 768 cups of tea and 432 scones served to 1,629 visitors to the charity’s popular WiSE Owl…
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