Last week we held a very special event – our 20th Anniversary Strawberry Tea Party! This was an opportunity for over 100 of our volunteers, members and supporters to meet up over afternoon tea, fizz and of course a slice of birthday cake! Everyone agreed what a lovely celebration it was – so thank you to those who helped to make the day such a success, especially our hard working volunteers and trustees.

Join Careline plus many other local community groups including Holly Rd Supportive Care Centre, SSAFA, Uttoxeter Knights, Age UK , Autism Pyramid Group and Scropton Riding School on Sat 1st July from 10am at Uttoxeter Town Hall for the Uttoxeter Together Day – a family fun day which aims to bring townsfolk together. There will be games, stalls and a children’s Fancy Dress Competition at 1pm, with some  exciting prizes and which will be judged by Andrew Griffiths MP. Tesco’s Community Team will be on hand to feed your family lunch for just £4 and the Uttoxeter Friendship Group will be providing delicious homemade cakes! There will be something for everyone and if you have ever considered volunteering for a local cause, you’ll have the opportunity to find out just what’s available, whatever your age or whether you have just a few hours to spare each month or more….

We’re thrilled and ever so grateful to the staff of Sainsbury’s Ashbourne who have chosen Careline as their potential charity of the year. But we now need you all to vote for us please! Follow this link:

https://www.sainsburyslocalcharity.co.uk/

and when prompted type in ‘Ashbourne’, click on the store name and then select ‘Careline’. Or if you’re in the store, you can vote for us near the entrance. It’s very quick and easy but would make a huge difference to us, as we continue to seek longer term funding. Many thanks in advance!

Would you like  to join our friendly team? Do you have experience working in a charity or with volunteers, or are you looking for a career move? Please see the attached job specification and details on how to apply:

Careline Befriending Co-ordinators Job Description – new June 17

If you have any queries about this role  contact the Careline Manager, Jane Fulham on tel: 01335 210353

To celebrate our 20th Anniversary we’re holding a summer draw with 20 fantastic prizes on offer – from a luxury summer hamper, tickets to Derby Theatre and Derby County Football Club to £50 cash, plus many more exciting prizes for all the family. Tickets cost £1 each and are available from Reception in St Oswald’s Hospital, Clifton Rd, Ashbourne, by calling Jo or Jane in the Careline office on 01335 210353 or by  e-mailing jo@carelinecalling.org.uk.  The draw will be taking place on 20th June 2017.