Lidl Pickering

More and more food waste is entering our landfill sites with much of it still being perfectly safe to eat. We are launching an exciting new project in Pickering, North Yorkshire. This is been taken on by members of our own community, to work in partnership with local retailers, with the aim towards reducing the amount of food waste from our town. This food is is made freely available for collection for anyone regardless of status or social standing and it is hoped that many residents from Pickering or surrounding areas will make use of the donated items. Could you help by donating items of food or goods?

Raising public awareness of Hidden Impairments & disabiities, H.I. examples are autism, epilepsy, anxiety, sensory issues, etc. providing workshops, forums, and general support . Recreational and leisure time activities for individuals, parents/carers and children with H.I. and disabilities.

Next Steps Resource Centre is a Charity that supports people with mental health issues, disabilities - including isolation and loneliness in Ryedale. Providing drop-in centres, pop up cafes, activities and outreach groups (satellites) in Ryedale. We provide a safe environment where people can use activities such as Art, massage, IT access, Out of hour’s club, Men in sheds group, Volunteer opportunities, crafts, baking, gardening, walking group etc. Our ultimate aim is to develop self-confidence for Members/volunteers, improve their work prospects and access to statutory services, help support positive family relationships and prevent isolation and loneliness. Our community café uses local produce from our allotments to make hot meals, cakes, takeaways, snacks and outside catering at very reasonable prices. We have just started delivering meals in the community, delivered by volunteers on a push bike with a basket, providing a service to the elderly in the community. The volunteer gaining exercise, integrating into the community, boost Esteem, confidence and also making friendships and networking into society. Next steps also offer welfare facilities such as a hot shower, washing /drying clothes and a discretion service, to offer a hot meal to those that are less fortunate (homeless etc.)