SENIORS
The Shine Network
At the Lantern, our seniors' work comprises of the 'Shine Network'. The network is made up of different groups which run throughout the week. All of these groups are open and would love you to come and visit. Below you'll find a list of the different events that happen during the week and services offered by the network:
The Lantern Befriending Service:
One-to-one companionship and support for older people living alone in our local community. This is a free service for people over 60, living alone who have very few or no social visitors. A volunteer befriender will visit the person at home for about an hour each week or fortnight. The Lantern Befriending Service is operating for local residents in partnership with The Harvey Practice Doctors Surgery. A dedicated Lantern Befriending Service leaflet (which includes a referral form) is available in the Lantern Church or the Harvey Practice. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer befriender, please contact Tony or Roz Hanson via the button below or telephone: 07518120809
Fifty and Beyond:
Come along, bring your friends, relax and have fun together.
We usually meet on the 3rd Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm in The Lantern Hub (£1.50 per person),
and also for bi-monthly Sunday lunches in local pubs or restaurants
Contact Liz Barge (01202 062191) or Roz Hanson (07518 120809) for more details
Mixed Blessings:
All Mixed blessings activities are currently suspended
Mixed Blessings is a lively club for older people in the church and the community. There is always time for making friends and getting to know one another better, and also planned activities, including games, talks, recitals, short Bible spots, celebrations and outings. Mixed Blessings members also produce a termly magazine called the Mixed Blessings Times. During lock-down this magazine has been replaced by a fortnightly "Lite" version. Click the link below for the latest editions.
10:30- 12:00 Tuesdays
More information from Derek Baker Tel. 01202 888241