01 June 2020
A New Initiative this year in Tamworth has been the Hygiene Bank. This recognises that people who are struggling with debt-related issues might be given food but might not be able to access vital hygiene materials. We all know how important hygiene is at any time but in this pandemic it is more important then […]
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01 June 2020
Tamworth Working Together has been a theme running throughout all aspects of our response to the Covid 19 pandemic. One way it has taken off is by providing food and friendship for struggling people. Here are some stats: Running Totals: Incoming Calls – 1,473 Outgoing Calls – 2,440 Befriending Requests – 228 Emergency Food Supplies […]
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01 June 2020
The Tamworth Sewing Group is based at our town centre base. It was set up by Emma, who continues to manage it brilliantly. But it is supported by volunteers from our own community and across the town. They have made thousands of pieces of PPE equipment for hospitals and care homes. It is a tribute […]
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01 June 2020
St John’s hosted the winter night shelter for four months helping numerous people come off the streets for food and accommodation and most of them into permanent accommodation. It finished in March. A HoT team did the deep clean but the rooms also needed so redecoration. These are now nearly finished. Well done to all […]
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01 May 2020
HoT’s 7 P’s response to pandemic: Protect users by following government guidelines in all areas. This has led to groups being postponed for their protection. Partnership working to help those isolated. Sacred Heart is the base for food distribution and friendship support. PPE equipment is made and stored at St John’s centre with volunteers bringing […]
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24 April 2020
Tamworth Volunteer Sewing Group is a new initiative: Headed up by Emma, over 200 volunteers are sewing PPE for care homes and hospitals. We are pleased to say that they are now based at St John’s community rooms, a drop off and pickup point staffed Mon-Sat. It is also a platform for people to ask […]
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