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The Leonardo Trust is running a Carers’ Emergency First Aid Workshop on Friday 15th November,10am–12.15pm or 1pm–3.15pm. Specifically designed for carers supporting a loved one at home, this workshop will cover topics such as choking procedures, falls, wounds and basic life support. Those attending will receive a free first aid kit to take away with them. Carers can book by calling the Leonardo Trust: 01202 698325; or emailing info@leonardotrust.org Venue: Age UK, Units 1 & 2, 5 Crown Square, Dorchester, DT1 3EN
Dorchester Family Support has started to prepare for Christmas as they seek once again to help local families in need of practical support by distributing food hampers to those families entitled to free school meals in the area. They will need at least 200 bags so if you have any at home or are willing to buy a couple we would be very grateful. The large bags with a flat bottom and a Christmas scene are ideal but we will be happy to accept any contributions. Dorford Baptist Church will have a large box in their foyer to receive any donations. DFS is totally reliant on support from our community to enable this work to continue – financial donations can also be made on the DFS web site, or contact dorchesterfs@gmail.com for more details.
As winter approaches, Dorchester Poverty Action reports that many more people in DT1 and DT2 are struggling with their finances for a variety of different reasons - some work-related, others due to difficult family situations. Dorchester Poverty Action makes grants of up to £200 to local people who have hit a financial crisis and who need financial support to make their lives more bearable. Request for grants have recently increased hugely: over £60,000 was distributed in 2022/2023, and this level of demand is continuing. DPA depends on the generosity of local people: please consider if you are one of these good people and make a donation by visiting the website.
The Dorchester Town Chaplaincy team wants to recruit more people who can offer support and encouragement for shop workers, market traders, shoppers and anybody working in the town of Dorchester. The team is drawn from members of local churches. Each week chaplains visit the town centre. It is an initiative of Churches Together in Dorchester, backed by Dorchester BID and Dorchester Town Council. See the Dorchester Chaplains information sheet for more information, including the possibility of joining an introductory training session.
It is now some time since Traidcraft went into administration. However, a limited number of their own brand products have been re-launched by Transform Trade, including tea bags, greetings cards and toilet rolls. The United Church remains committed to Fair Trade, and we continue to use Fair Trade tea and coffee at church events. The Church shop stocks many Fair Trade items, including Divine chocolate, cocoa, coffee, peanut butter, honey, Fair Trade cards and gifts. Thank you for your support.
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