We have received the following from Time Bank about what they are putting on in the next few months please feel free to take part.
Time Bank
First of all, thanks so much to all those who responded to requests in our last newsletter and who have offered help in many ways. We really appreciate the time, commitment and skills you contribute, which makes a real difference to the local community.
We have plenty of new opportunities and activities going on this month. If any of these are of interest, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If there is something else you’d like either to offer or to participate in, please let us know. As usual, everything we offer is FREE of charge to our members.
We are offering cookery sessions as from Monday 24th February, focussing on simple, affordable and healthy cooking for all the family. This will take place at St Michael’s Junior School, Newton Road, Twerton, on Monday afternoons from 3.30 – 5.30pm. Children are welcome but they need to be accompanied by a parent or carer who takes responsibility for their behaviour and safe participation.
Also at St Michael’s School, we are offering art and craft classes on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 8.30pm. This is a fantastic, creative group, led by Sophie and Lotte, both of whom have loads of ideas and enthusiasm as well as lots of artistic experience. This group is also open to all ages.
We are offering a short course in First Aid for Babies on Monday 3rd March from 10 – 12pm. This will take place at First Steps Children’s Centre, Dominion Road, Twerton. Please let us know if you would like a place.
We are holding a Fun Day at Pennyquick Park, Twerton on Saturday 5th April from 2 – 4pm. We will be offering a range of outdoor taster activities, some of which will continue on a weekly basis. These will include cycle maintenance, circus skills, nature walks & outdoor cooking, football, gardening and more. We would also welcome volunteers to help on the day. Please let us know if you can offer a couple of hours’ assistance.
Weston Children’s Centre have asked if we have any volunteers who would be interested in helping with toddler groups at the centre. Their role would be to work alongside parents, helping and encouraging play activities, and also offering general help with refreshments, etc. This would need to be a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for 6 months, and volunteers would need to attend an interview at the Children’s Centre and supply references. May suit a parent or older adult.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are leading regular weekly sessions on our allotment at Bath City Farm every Wednesday, starting at 12 midday. This is an opportunity to get out in the fresh air with a small group of volunteers and learn how to grow food in a wildlife friendly way.
We are helping to run a school gardening group at St Michael’s School, Twerton, growing vegetables, fruit and flowers in the school grounds. Weekly sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons as from 6th March, from 3 – 4pm, working alongside children and parents. Please let us know if you would like to come along.
We are able to take on small decorating and DIY jobs. Please let us know if you need help with a practical task in your home or if you are interested in helping.
Also, our gardening team is always keen to welcome new members and meets at 9.45am on Wednesday mornings, weather permitting. They are able to help with occasional work in your garden.
One of our volunteers is offering English tuition to foreign students and others, particularly anyone whose first language is Spanish, French, German or Italian.
One of our volunteers has asked if anyone is able to offer him tuition in Music Theory.
Energy advice sessions are being held at the Time Bank office on Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 10 - 12. Whether you own your home or are a private tenant, you may be entitled to free insulation or even a new boiler.
And finally…. football coaching will be starting in early April at Pennyquick Park. This will take place on a Tuesday from 4.30 to 6.30pm. This will be available to young people (both male and female) between the ages of 12 and 18. Contact us for further details.
Time Bank Plus
86 High Street
Twerton
Bath
BA2 1DE
tel. 01225 442813
timebankplus@googlemail.com
www.timebankplus.co.uk
