Older People – RRAVS | Rayleigh and Rochford District Association for Voluntary Service https://rravs.org.uk Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:20:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 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.

knit to nurture poster

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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.

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]]> 25288 Rayleigh Inclusive Dementia Community https://rravs.org.uk/2026/06/09/rayleigh-inclusive-dementia-community/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:23:08 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=27258 […]]]> IDC logo imageRRAVS is proud to support the Rayleigh Inclusive Dementia Community an Alzheimer’s Society accredited initiative for those living with dementia and their carers.  The initiative is supported by local councillor Elizabeth Brewer and colleagues who have been working closely with the national charity to promote a wide range of local resources.  From coffee mornings and social activities, to church services, exercise sessions, specialist holidays, transport and even music and singing, there is something for everyone.  Many opportunities are supported by our district’s amazing dedicated volunteers.
A full resource list may be downloaded below, please share this information and feel free to contact us should you need any further information.


Friends and Memories Café (at Trinity Church)
A warm, understanding space offers a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals living with dementia and their carers.  Connect with others walking a similar path, Share experiences and helpful resources, Relax with refreshments and friendly conversation.  Download the full list of dates below.  Free car parking available – Contact Elizabeth Brewer for more details cllrelizabeth.brewer@rayleightowncouncil.gov.uk Telephone: 07368 657397.

Dementia Devices – Tap your phone to get them home
Are you worried about a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia wandering?  If your loved one is a Rochford District resident and has
been diagnosed with a form of dementia, you are entitled to claim your free Dementia Buddy device.  For more information and to claim please email info@rravs.org.uk or telephone 01268 772796.  Download more information below.

If you need any further information about any of these resources please contact us info@rravs.org.uk or telephone 01268 772796.

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