Please note: The Youth Club will be closed on Tuesday 10th February but will re-open on the 17th February.

The Sedbergh Centre team would like to wish everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are very much looking forward to an exciting new year with lots of positive changes here at the centre as well as continuing to run our well-attended groups which are detailed on the activities page. 

Refurbishments have continued over the Christmas period and will do so over the next few weeks with plans for an open day in the first quarter of this year. We are also excited to announce two new groups starting this year: A fortnightly games afternoon and Mencap Carers’ sessions which you can read more about below. 

Monday Games Afternoon! Everyone Welcome

Come along to the Sedbergh Centre on a Monday afternoon (every fortnight) to  meet new people, have fun and enjoy friendly competition. The group led by Community Health Champions Pauline Taylor and Norma Peacock will provide refreshments and a lovely social atmosphere. For more information please call 01274 321911.

Free Training for Carers

Mencap is holding free training sessions for carers and will be presenting information on carers’ rights, benefits and looking after yourself. If you are interested just come along on the day or call Neil Elsom on 07984901500 or email neil.elsom@mencap.org.uk Please note: there are separate sessions for current carers and new carers. Please see the calendar for details.

Christmas Giving – Thank you

The Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre was fortunate enough to receive some lovely gifts from Provident Financial and Yorkshire Water in December. The over fifties, carers, youth club members and toddlers were delighted with their presents and would like to extend their thanks.

Don’t struggle with your engery bills as the colder weather hits home

Energy bills can soar during the winter months and it can be an expensive time. However, you may be eligible for a discount of £140 if your supplier is part of the Warm Home Discount Scheme or if you are on certain benefits. Call Colleen at the Sedbergh Centre on 01274 679843 or email sedberghcommunitycentre@yahoo.co.uk and she may be able to help reduce your bill. Colleen is our Advice and Information Worker as part of the See-SAW project, funded by the Big Lottery Fund and aims to provide the local community with information, advice and guidance about benefits, job search and form filling as well as sign-posting people to appropriate agencies and training organisations.