As individuals and as an organisation we have all been deeply moved by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – an outstanding, historic and much-loved monarch who has given so much public service to the nation over decades. It also brings into poignant focus how special it was to receive the Queen’s Award…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is calling on residents to nominate older people to benefit from a popular postal scheme designed to reduce social isolation. WiSE has already sent hundreds of pieces of handmade mail to ‘send a smile’ to over 60s in Wetherby and its surrounding villages. But now the charity is…
A vital support café for those living with dementia and their carers is to relaunch in Wetherby- and now Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is looking for the right person to lead its work. WiSE says it plans to open its dementia cafe in the coming months, but first needs a part-time dementia…
Wetherby runners inspired by England’s exploits at the Commonwealth Games are being urged to clock up funds for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) . WiSE wants last minute sign-ups for the town’s 10k race next month, in a bid to raise vital funds for older people in the area. Charity bosses say every…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) wants residents to ‘take a chance’ and book tickets for a musical fundraiser which aims to make ‘money, money, money’ to help isolated, older people across the district. ABBA tribute duo ‘Angel Eyes’ will perform the Swedish pop sensations’ hits including ‘Waterloo’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ at…
A major UK greetings card business has donated a bumper batch of products to aid Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’s (WiSE) loneliness busting postal scheme. WiSE has received more than 500 cards from UK Greetings after a Royal Mail employee read about the charity’s popular ‘Send a Smile’ initiative. The scheme aims to cut…
Two proud charity volunteers say a major royal honour has given them a big boost, as they continue their work helping isolated older people across the borough. Lindsey and Sue are just two of an army of 130 volunteers left stunned when Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) was named recipient of the Queen’s…
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…
Star bakers who know their choux buns from their soggy bottoms are being sought by Wetherby’s leading older persons charity. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) wants cake-loving volunteers to rustle up sweet treats alongside its regular cohort of bakers to boost the work of its popular community café in Boston Spa. The WiSE…
What a moment! When the incredible news landed that we’d been named recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service I smiled from ear to ear. It undoubtedly ranks as my proudest moment working for WiSE. My thoughts immediately turned though to our army of outstanding volunteers whose dedication, selflessness and energy this prestigious award…
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