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Time for Change

Time for Change Project  

We have received funding from the management committee of Royston Wardieburn community centre to offer some one to one activities to local folk in North West Edinburgh, who might be struggling a bit as we ease out of lockdown.  

The aim is to support people engage/re-engage with the many social and learning opportunities on offer in North Edinburgh.     

As you know, it’s not going to be easy for many people to take the first step – it never is.  However, the impact of lockdown is likely to have magnified people’s concerns and anxieties about getting involved in something new.   

Many people may be feeling a bit anxious about what life is going to look like in the coming months and the challenges that lie ahead. Some people may struggle physically due to the loss of mobility during last year and might need a bit of support to get out and about safely again.  

One to One Activities  

We’ve put together a programme of one to one activities which we hope will address these issues and we will adapt the programme to reflect people’s interests. The programme includes supported local walks, visits to places of interests such as community gardens and galleries and museums. 

We are also planning to offer individuals the opportunity to work on their digital, literacy or language skills in a local café once the restrictions are lifted.  For some people just meeting up with someone in a public space for a coffee and a chat will be sufficient.   

Working together 

We would be really grateful for your help and support with this project.    

1.      Can you send us information about any activities you are planning? 

2.      Can you could let us know if you have a space that we might be able to use for meet ups (inside and outside)? 

We would also be grateful if you could help to promote the project by displaying our leaflets (which will be dropped off next week) in a public space and if you could pass on the information to anyone you know who you think might benefit from the project. 

We are aiming to work with people who have been particularly badly affected by lockdown, particularly those who might have been shielding due to health conditions but also people from the BAME community and people who might be struggling with their mental health or finding it difficult to get out due to mobility issues.   

If you know someone who might be interested, please let us know how best to get in touch with them.  

Please get in touch if you want to know more about the Time for Change Project or if you would like to become involved in some way. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

With very best wishes 

Lynn, Lorrane and Neil.  

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Posted on 04/05/202104/05/2021Author davepickeringCategories Crewe, Drylaw Telford, Forth, Granton, Inverleith, Muirhouse, North Edinburgh News, NW Locality, Pennywell, Pilton, Royston/Wardieburn, Waterfront, West Granton, West PiltonTags activities, coronavirus, digital skills, improving your English, job search skills, lockdown easing, Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, small social gatheings, Time for Change project, trips, walks

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