Encompass
The purpose of the Encompass group is to create an opportunity for older people in the community to get together to consider issues around Health and Wellbeing. There are often speakers or events on specialist issues with discussion and questions afterwards.
There is no charge for this group, but we do ask for a contribution from each participant to help to cover expenses around the home-made tea or fees/donations towards the organisations who come to speak to us. This is a completely non-profit organisation; any excess funds are donated to local or national charities.
4th Wednesday of every month 2pm-4pm
All Saints Church Hall – Everyone welcome.
January 28th: The Revd. Anne Lindsay will draw on her experience as a hospital Chaplain to help us hone our listening skills.
February 25th: A welcome return visit from the local CAB representative Sacha Welsh, looking at protecting ourselves from falling prey to scammers!
March 25th: Ben will talk about the work of the Woodland Trust, and we will look at how nature and wildlife can benefit our mental health and wellbeing.
April 22nd: In older age we can get more anxious. How do we cope with and manage anxiety? Jeanette will share some insights from her time working in mental health.
May 27th: Encompass Garden Tea Party. A delicious home-made tea with entertainment. There will be a set charge for this event, in bad weather we will be in the hall.
June 24th: Dental Hygienist Ellie Ayling will be with us to help us with our dental care and hygiene.
July 22nd: George from The Horizon Centre is coming to talk to us about the importance of fitness, strength and balance in later life.
September 23rd: Katherine Stevenson is coming to talk to talk to us about the work of the Parkinson Society.
October 28th: A welcome return visit from Jess Sullings a local Podiatrist. She has more to share with us about the importance of foot care.
November 25th: Christmas Lunch at the White Hart. As always, the Church Hall will be unavailable this month because of the Marine’s Concert.
December 9th: Christmas Carol short service and singalong with members of the Church Choir. Followed by a Christmas tea. (Please note 2nd Weds not 4th this month)
Most sessions include a quiz of some sort and time for informal chat. We will also serve tea and home-made cake at the end of the session, please advise the volunteer helpers of any allergies.
For further information, please contact:
Jeanette Power, (Group Facilitator):
07877 138043 jeanettepower1@virginmedia.com
Or speak with Karen Rose, our Parish Administrator at the Church Office on Mon, Tue, Thu and Friday 9am – 1pm. (023 9226 8757)
Guidelines for Encompass
All information about members and discussions within the group are kept confidential.
The leader/facilitator will not disclose any details discussed to anyone unless they are seriously concerned about your safety or the safety of others.