Charity News

Meet & 2 Veg is a charity who offers lunch to the seniors of Ellesmere Port, and makes an opportunity for them to make friends and create life-long relationships. The monthly occasion (which is supported by many volunteers, Humpty Dumpty's at Ellesmere Port Market, the Port Grocery, the PCSO, local councillor and ASDA community champion) is something that "brings the community together". They care for many who attend, like people with dementia and health issues. The diners discussed topics about the local area with me and were very welcoming. The volunteers sat with the many and had conversations; making them feel "good". The monthly get-together offers free food, but you can also donate at the end to help with the renting of the space and insurance.

An Ellesmere Port man, Chris, is doing a skydive for charity; in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice. The sky dive is on the 12th of April and they are also having a charity night in the Travellers Rest Pub on the 29th March to help him raise as much as possible. His daring challenge is supporting Claire House who help parents create wonderful experiences for their children and bring back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, Claire House helps families smile again when life couldn't get any tougher.