admin – RRAVS | Rayleigh and Rochford District Association for Voluntary Service https://rravs.org.uk Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:02:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 163262376 New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group https://rravs.org.uk/2019/11/26/new-steps/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:09:30 +0000 http://www.rravs.org/?page_id=861 […]]]> New Steps leaflet image

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New Steps – Bereavement Friendship Group

Meet Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Rayleigh Baptist Church, High Road, Rayleigh SS6 7QA

This is a friendly group offering those who have been bereaved the chance to meet others who share and understand the experience of loss and are looking to make new friends, socialise and explore new interests together.

It takes just one new step to have a friendly chat over a cuppa and make new friends.

The Group meets every week in central Rayleigh so give the RRAVS team a call for the venue details and dates – our volunteers will be ready to greet you at the door and introduce you to everyone.

Please either contact us on 01268 772 796 or email us at: info@rravs.org.uk

 

]]> 861 RRAVS Community Directory https://rravs.org.uk/2021/02/06/rravs-community-directory/ Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:04:32 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=23892 […]]]> The RRAVS Community Directory gives information about the services and support that RRAVS members provide. Please click on the link to find out what services they can help you with: https://rravs.org.uk/community-directory/

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]]> 23892 Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh https://rravs.org.uk/2021/09/23/knit-to-nurture-network/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:03 +0000 http://www.rravs.org/?page_id=451 […]]]> Our Knit to Nurture Group are 10.30am-12.30pm at The Elim Church, 23 Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QD.

This is a friendly group of people who produce a wide variety of hand knitted items that are donated to local charities and voluntary organisations to either help with fund raising or to give to the people they support.

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For more information please either call RRAVS on 01268 772 796 or email info@rravs.org.uk

Here is a sample of some of the Projects supported each year:
• Twiddle muffs for people living with dementia – Read more about their health benefits here
• Trauma teddies for young victims of crime
• Knitted hats, mittens and bootees for premature babies
• Teddies and toys for fostered children and children in refuges from domestic violence
• Lap rugs and blankets for day centres / animal charities
• Hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to aid homeless people
• Dressing gowns for ladies in refuge fleeing domestic violence
• Dog coats
• Toys for the emergency services – Police, Fire Service and Air Ambulance
• Knitted poppies and daffodils for the Poppy and Marie Cure Appeals

Have a look at some of the pictures of items we have donated!

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For more information please contact us on 01268 772796.

We also have people who knit for our charitable causes at home. If you would like to help us and want details of the current projects please either call us on 01268 772796 or Email: info@rravs.org.uk

We are always grateful for donations of wool, please download and display our poster below.

]]> 451 Hockley Social Group https://rravs.org.uk/2022/03/11/hockley-friendship-group/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:11:20 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=24581 […]]]> Hockley Social Group Poster image

Starting Thursday 10 March 2022

A suggested donation of £2 is appreciated

Thursdays 11am – 1pm at Bramerton Church, Bramerton Rd, Hockley, SS5 4PJ

Come along and meet new friends & find new interests over a cuppa and have a good time.

There is no need to book, just pop in. A warm welcome awaits.

Please either contact us on 01268 772 796 or email us at: info@rravs.org.uk

]]> 24581 RRAVS Hockley Friendship Group Video https://rravs.org.uk/2023/06/30/rravs-hockley-friendship-group-video/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:31:48 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=25288 The Castle Point and Rochford Health & Wellbeing Board have made a video about the RRAVS Hockley Friendship Group.

]]> 25288 Update – Groups & Meetings for Those Living With Dementia & Their Carers https://rravs.org.uk/2024/07/24/groups-meetings-for-those-living-with-dementia-their-carers/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:04:04 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=25701 […]]]> MONDAYS – Summer Cafe 10am-12pm @ Holy Trinity Church
FREE incl.Car Park, entry from Rectory Garth, Rayleigh
2nd & 4th weeks of the month, except September.
May 12th, June 9th, July 14th & 28th, August 11th, Sept 22nd & 29th
Contact email as at end of listings or 07368657397
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1st Monday of the month Cafe at Rayleigh Library 10-12pm
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TUESDAY – 1st of each month. 2pm Methodist Church Rayleigh,Eastwood Rd.
Memory Worship,includes a short service followed by craft,
refreshments & chat. FREE including parking
Contact Naomi Young-Rhodas 07555 705530
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TUESDAY – Swimming -1pm -2pm -Weekly at Clements Hall Leisure centre
£1.90 per session, carers free 01702 207777
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WEDNESDAY – Carers & Cared for Support & Activity Cafe, 3rd week of the
month,12-2pm, FREE Waterside Farm Leisure Centre
Somnes ave, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
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THURSDAY. – Carers Relaxation Group, Trinity Church,Rectory Garth, Rayleigh
4th of each month 11-12pm. FREE, booking Essential,
03331503456 essexgroups@alzheimers.org.uk
If unable to leave the person you care for, you are welcome to
bring them along. They will be entertained, but no Personal care.
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THURSDAY – Seated Music & Movement Group. 2nd Thurs, each month.
11-12pm, Trinity Church, Rectory Garth,Rayleigh SS6 8BB
FREE Run by the Alzheimers Society
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FRIDAY – Forget Me Not Cafe – Todman Centre, Castle Rd, Rayleigh SS6 7QF
Fortnightly-May 9th,& 23rd, June 6th & 20th FREE
Contact hub@megacentrerayleigh.co.uk -01268 779999
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FRIDAY. – 3rd week Of each month 10.30-12.30. – Hullbridge Library
Sunflower Memory Cafe(not Aug) sianthomas055@gmail.com
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SATURDAY – Music for the Brainvv
3rd week of each month 2pm -4pm- Mill Hall Rayleigh
£12 Includes sandwiches, cake ,tea/coffee & singer
Next meetings – May 10th,June 21st
Contact :- Shelley Blackburn. 07980 113392
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SATURDAY – First of the month -Memory Lane Cafe, Hockley 2pm-4pm,
07804811954
SPECIALIST HOLIDAYS
Dementia Adventure – 01245 237548. info@dementiaadventure.co.uk
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Revitalise Respite Holidays – 0303 303 0145
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COMMUNITY DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES
DEMENTIA SUPPORT LINE – 0333 150 3456 – Dementia advisors to listen , support
& give advice for anyone living with dementia/their carers/people close to them
Mon.-Wed. 9am-8pm, Thurs. – Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat/Sun 10am-4pm
Email essex@alzheimers.org.uk
Website- www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-line
Adult Social Care www.essex.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/get-social-care-help
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DAY CARE
The Harbour Club. – Hullbridge – 01702 232068.
Peaceful place Basildon 01702 546476- ( dealing with Young onset dementia)
Careers choices – There are two Silver Birch Centres:

Benfleet: Open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Call us at 01268 881138.
Wickford: Known as the Poppy Pavilion, also open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Contact us at 01268 923909.
https://carerschoices.org/silver-birch-day-centre/

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TRANSPORT
Community Transport – ( incl wheelchairs) 01268 753513
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LIBRARY – issue a Memory Card ( allows for extra return time etc)
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DOCTORS SURGERY
Audley Mills Surgery Rayleigh, all staff have had Dementia training & the surgery
now has its Accreditation
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SAFETY
Guardian Angel – Buddy Wristbands, contains loved ones contact details, in case
those living with dementia become confused whilst out
www.rochford.gov.uk/other-health-support for the application form
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CITIZENS ADVICE SERVICES – Rochford District
Adviceline – 0808 2787877 Mon-Fri 9-5pm Wed open until 8pm
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RAYLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL
Go to website click communities on dropdown dementia friendly town
There is further info on the support services , events & copy of this activities letter
Please check you have your Council Tax reductions and blue badge entitlement.
All Information updated May 2025
cllrelizabeth.brewer@rayleightowncouncil.gov.uk
cllr.elizabeth.brewer@rochford.gov.uk
07368 657397

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]]> 25701 RRAVS Community Feedback https://rravs.org.uk/2024/09/13/rravs-community-feedback/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:14:10 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=26036 […]]]> As a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) it’s our role to support, promote and represent all of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the Rochford District. RRAVS are proud to support the Rochford District and would like to take this opportunity to reach out to our members, colleagues and contacts to find out more about what you think of the services we provide.  The survey looks at what is working well, where there are gaps, things that are missing, and any areas for improvement.

This will take about 10 minutes to complete and we appreciate you taking the time to do this.

CLICK HERE FOR the survey

If you have any queries, please email info@rravs.org.uk.

]]> 26036 FREE – Falls Management Exercise Sessions https://rravs.org.uk/2025/02/18/free-falls-management-exercise-sessions/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:54:46 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=26337 […]]]> You can reduce your risk of having a fall by making simple changes to your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance.   Everyone Health are offering FREE sessions to help for the following:

  • History of falls in the last 12 months
  • Fear of falling
  • Balance Problems/Feeling unsteady/any dizziness/passing out
  • 4 or more medications a day
  • Use of a walking Aid
  • Medical condition that affects balance like Parkinson’s, Stroke, Dementia or Osteoporosis
  • Medically Stable/any conditions under control

Essex County Council Rochford District Council Castlepoiny Council CAstle Point and Rochford CCG logos image

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]]> 26337 The Essex youth map- find a group/activity near you https://rravs.org.uk/2025/06/21/26590/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:08:58 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=26590 […]]]> There are over 7000 groups/activities in Essex, with over 290,000 places for young people to join in!
Find out about youth groups here https://ecvys.org.uk/youth-groups/ or search the map below.

]]> 26590 Carers Voices Newsletter https://rravs.org.uk/2025/07/02/carers-voices-newsletter/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:46:54 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=26610 Download the latest Carers Voices newsletter below and find further information here: https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/carers-voices/

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