Neston Angels - looking to the future! Relaunching our services for older people

Following a review of our provisions for older people we want to introduce you to our 'new look' Neston Angels service!

Please join us at our relaunch event from 1pm on Tuesday 18th March at NCYC. You can find out more about the service, meet the service coordinator, sign up for activities or sign up as a volunteer to support us.

Why have we made these changes?

We reviewed the service and made changes for a variety of reasons.

Historically we have relied on securing funding via grants to fund Neston Angels, this funding covers overheads for the service such as staff time, volunteer expenses, room hire to run activities, refreshments, marketing, IT etc. Grants are often for a maximum of 12 months which results in instability of the service as we cannot guarantee the service can continue until we secure the next lot of funding. This creates instability for staff, service users and the reputation of the service. Including paid for aspects of the service will help the service become self funding which ensures the longevity of the service. As a non profit it also means the more people who attend the activities means the more activities we can provide and therefore the more people we can support!

We also felt that some of the activities were becoming stagnant and we know there are more people in CH64 who would benefit from Neston Angels' befriending and social activities. We decided to review our current activities and add in additional ones as suggested by our current service users, we hope that there is something for everyone now! As always, we are open to suggestions and feedback to improve our services so please get in touch if you feel there is something else we could offer.

What is Neston Angels

Loneliness affects lots of people.  Older people in particular can become more and more isolated as families move away and their mobility and confidence deteriorates.

​Neston Angels aims to improve the wellbeing of older people in CH64 through its various support services and activities. We provide a variety of affordable activities bringing people together who live alone through regular social events and one to one support from our team of local volunteers.

From a weekly social visit from a befriender, to shopping support, to social groups there is something for everyone and they can make a huge difference to someone who spends much of their time alone.

What will the new look service offer:

Phone befriending

Receive a weekly phone call from one of our brilliant volunteers, you will be matched with a volunteer with similar interests.

FREE to access however donations welcome to cover overheads

Face to face befriending

Receive a weekly home visit or meet your befriender somewhere locally for some company. You will be matched with a befriender with similar interests.

FREE however a suggested donation of £25 per month is encouraged to cover overheads.

Befriending with shopping support

Receive a weekly home visit from a befriender, every other visit will include the befriender doing your food shopping for you, delivering to your door and helping you to put it away.

£50 per month by direct debit.

Senior Social

Join us every month for a quiz, games, friendly chat and a cuppa and cake. Entertainment / guest speaker at each event.

£3 pay on the door

Supported Senior Social

Like our senior social but for those that need a carer to attend with them

£4 on the door (carer free)

Senior Matinee

join us every month at our cafe style cinema and watch a film in a relaxed atmosphere.

£5 on the door

Day Trips

Join us every month on a day trip, from canal boat trips to shopping, to visiting a place of interests, there's something for everyone. You will travel by minibus with others and be supported by NCYC volunteers.

Please bring your own refreshments.

Please note that we cannot provide care / mobility assistance

£15 - £30 per trip depending on activity / destination

Contact Maggie for schedule of trips

Art Club

Learn art techniques and styles with local artist, Sophie. Suitable for complete beginners to experienced artists.

Materials provided.

Check the activities page for info on start dates -

£55 for 11 week course / £5 per session

Crafting Together

Bring your craft project along or take part in mindful colouring in a relaxed atmosphere. Share your skills with others and make new friendships.

£3 per session

Silvermail Penpals

Help improve children's reading and writing by being a penpal to a local primary school child. Exchange letters every half term and meet your penpal at annual get-togethers

FREE to access however donations welcome to cover overheads

Full Circle Intergenerational Social

Held at Hallwood Court every Wednesday.

For parents with children under 3 and older people. Bringing 3 generations together to share knowledge, create friendships and connect with others

FREE to access however donations welcome to cover overheads

100 Club

Join our 100 club and be in with a chance of winning a monthly cash prize whilst also supporting to fund the Neston Angels service.

Where can i get more information

Come along to our relaunch at NCYC Tuesday 18th March from 1pm

Pick up a service brochure from NCYC

Call 0151 336 7805 to book place on activities / find out more

Email service coordinator Maggie at Maggie@nestoncyc.org.uk