Below are some links you may find useful.
Non u3a Groups & Events within our area
Please note that all Groups, Activity and Events featured within Community Focus are regarded as 'NON u3a' and therefore operate outside our u3a Constitution & Guiding Principles and that your attendance of any Community Focus Groups, Activity or Events is NOT covered by u3a Public Liability insurance. Our u3a does not accept any responsibility re your membership of Community Focus Groups or for any Activity or Event that is featured within Community Focus.
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Greener Pocklington aims to combat the climate crisis and habitat loss through active projects in and around Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Learn more about our work, helping nature and how to get involved. For further Information, visit the website Greener Pocklington
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Cruse Bereavement Support Grief can be overwhelming, support is at hand when most needed, visit the website Cruse Bereavement Support for further information.
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Improve your balance and your focus by learning T’ai Chi. There are Beginners’ classes at 3-4 pm on Tuesday afternoons in the Scout Hut on Burnby Lane.
For further Information - Contact Janet Cross on 01482 492513
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Pocklington Chronic Fatigue Community is a support group for sufferers of chronic fatigue from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid or any other reason.
We have monthly social meetings at The Feathers Market Place, Pocklington YO42 2AH from 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month.
We also offer very gentle restorative yoga classes at a lovely venue just outside Pocklington on Friday mornings.
If you’d like to join us then please visit our website Pocklington Chronic Fatigue Community
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Pocklington Rugby in the Community is a newly established charity "working to strengthen the community through activities that promote health and well- being and enhance lives for all" and has also been heavily involved in the towns COVID support response.
For further Information, visit our website Pocklington Rugby in the Community
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My name is Libby Beadle and I am a Befriending Support Worker for Age UK Hull and East Riding. In this current climate we are a busy telephone befriending service trying to make a difference to lonely, isolated older people but we need help in recruiting new volunteers for the ever increasing demand. Many people have time on their hands right now and might like to join us. For further information or Tel Libby Beadle on 07519-121129 or 01482- 324644.
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Dogs for Good Since 1988, Dogs for Good has been making life-changing differences for people with disabilities. We support people with a range of needs including physical disabilities, autism, dementia and learning disabilities enabling them to lead more independent lives through the help of trained dogs.
Our assistance dogs support both children and adults to provide practical support, enrich daily life and overcome specific challenges. Our community dogs work alongside a specialist handler in schools and colleges, hospitals and in social care. Over their lifetime, a community dog helps dozens of people to overcome challenges, supporting them to achieve goals such as development of life-skills, overcoming anxiety or engaging with physiotherapy, using techniques known as animal assisted intervention (AAI). Our Family Dog service offers training, guidance and ongoing support to parents of children on the autism spectrum enabling the whole family to benefit from the unique support a well-trained dog can bring.
We believe dogs are good for us and through a deeper understanding about them we can improve and enhance the lives of both dog and owner.
To find out more about the work we do and how you can help us create more life changing partnerships you can do any of the following:
- Book one of our registered speakers to give a talk to your group – this can be delivered virtually or in person when the time is right and it is safe to do so
- Sponsor one of our puppies to follow their progress via regular updates from as little as £5 a month and you are also able to select a free gift - Sponsor a Puppy this could be a perfect gift for your loved ones
- Visit our website to find out how you can get involved in one of our fundraising events - Dogs for Good
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a National Charity that trains dogs to help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life. The dogs do this through constant companionship and emotional support, giving the deaf person the confidence to reconnect with their family, friends, and community around them.
Equally as importantly they help by alerting their deaf partner to important and lifesaving sounds like the smoke alarm, alarm clock, doorbell and oven timers.
Their burgundy coats also signal to the public that their partner is deaf making an invisible disability visible.
This combination of practical assistance and lifelong friendship can be completely life-changing.
To find out more about our life-changing work you may wish to:
- book one of our inspirational speakers to come and talk to your group, virtually or in person;
- or get involved by supporting Hearing Dogs through one of their fundraising activities.
For more details on any of the above please visit our website Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
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Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition.
Whether you attend a face-to-face Information Session or watch the online video, Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts. For further information visit our website Dementia Friends
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Hull & East Yorkshire Mind are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support, we currently support around 5000 people every year to achieve a range of outcomes that improve their mental health.
If you would like any further information or would like to volunteer to help, please contact us either by Tel 01482 240200 or visit our website Hull and East Yorkshire Mind
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Mires Beck Nursery is urgently looking for volunteers to help enhance the care given to their service users who are adults with learning difficulties. It doesn't matter how old you are, whether or not you have horticultural knowledge or experience of working with adults with learning difficulties. You just need a little patience and understanding. Please consider helping, even if it is just for half a day a week.
Mires Beck Nursery is a Registered Charity with the primary aim of providing horticultural training and work experience for people who have a learning difficulty or disability. It has been in operation since 1994. The nursery is on a 14 acre site just south of the village of North Cave.
Horticulture has long been recognised as an excellent form of activity for people with learning difficulties or other special needs. Experience has shown that people who are involved in the wide range of activities undertaken at Mires Beck Nursery develop practical and social skills and grow in confidence and self esteem. To volunteer or find out more information, please Tel 01430 421543 or visit our website Mires Beck Nursery
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York and Selby IAPT Service IAPT is a national NHS programme designed to increase the availability of talking therapy treatments recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Here at York & Selby IAPT we offer a range of talking therapies including one to one, group and online therapy. We treat common mental health problems such as anxiety / depression / stress / sleep disturbance / phobias and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. People from all backgrounds can struggle at times in their lives with issues such as bereavement, redundancy, retirement, relationships, abuse and low self-esteem and confidence etc, leading to depression/anxiety. As a service we aim to reach out to as many people as possible. Currently we are trying to reach out to those groups who have been identified as under-represented in accessing Psychological services. The older adult population is one such group, and we are reaching out to encourage people who may benefit from our service.
If you feel you are struggling from any of the above please contact us via the details below and we can arrange a routine assessment to see if we can offer you a service. You can call, write or self-refer direct through our website. Alternatively you can discuss your concerns with your GP who can also refer you to IAPT if appropriate.
Contact York & Selby IAPT Service, Huntington House, Jockey Lane, York YO32 9XW - Tel 01904 556820 or visit our website York and Selby IAPT Service.
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The Great Daffodil Appeal is the Marie Curie annual appeal where we ask for donations in exchange for a Daffodil Pin Badge. It is an opportunity for us to raise the profile of the charity and let the general public know about the different services we offer across the country to care and support people living with a terminal illness.
For further information visit our website Marie Curie Cancer Care or contact Katie Grinter Tel 07884180517.
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The Pocklington Repair Café is a non-profit series of events run in order to repair household items. This helps to reduce waste and resources.
We have a team of volunteers who between them can usually repair a wide variety of items including clothing and household fabrics, electrical items such as kettles and lamps, bigger things like lawnmowers and vacuum cleaners … all sorts. Electrical items are now PAT tested.
The enterprise is funded by donations for the repairs and for tea, coffee and cake which are available throughout the sessions. Events are held every other month on a Saturday afternoon at the Scout Hut on Burnby Lane in Pocklington
For further Information follow us on Facebook.
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Western Wolds Men in Sheds Our large friendly shed is a place where like-minded men from Market Weighton and surrounding villages can meet, chat and drink tea, share skills or learn new ones. It's an opportunity to get involved in your own or community projects. We have a range of activities on offer but are always open to suggestions! The shed is guided by its membership so come and join us and make things happen
Contact: Richard on 07958 556 888 or visit the website Western Wolds Men in Sheds
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Pocklington Group Practice’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) is made up of a group of volunteer patients, who work with key members of the Practice, on various projects including those relating to communications, patient self-care and promotion of the Practice.
Pocklington Group Practice’s vision is to provide high quality medical services for the care of its patients and the PPG supports this aim by acting as a critical friend to the Practice.
The PPG is always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the group and share their ideas on how services could be improved. If you are interested in joining or would like to know more, please visit the website Pocklington Group Practice
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Beverley Community Lift - Car Service We are a community transport charity, serving East Yorkshire for nearly 50 years. We offer a caring, voluntary service for people who cannot easily use other forms of transport, e.g. the elderly, people who have disabilities or anyone who in rural isolation. Our role is to help both individuals and community groups get out and about, improving their quality of life.
Our caring, volunteer drivers will take you where you want to go, look after you and bring you home again. Most people use this service for medical appointments but you could also use it to visit a friend. We can even fit your folding wheelchair into the boot if you need! We rely on volunteers and donations to keep us on the road. Can you help?
To book a car Tel 01482 868082. For further Information, visit our website Beverley Community Lift.
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