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Communicare needs more drivers Have you had to undergo a course of radiotherapy or chemotherapy that requires attendance at Poole or Dorchester hospital every day for several weeks and with no means of getting there? Just for the cost of petrol, Communicare volunteers will drive you. Unfortunately there are now more people needing this service than people on the team to help. Would you be willing to help out either regularly or occasionally? It makes such a difference to cancer sufferers. This service is run in conjunction with Cancare which supports cancer sufferers in the community. Communicare is an outreach of churches in Swanage to provide support for people with specific needs. In addition to driving, volunteers help with shopping, sitting with sick people to give carers a break, helping write letters for people for whom this is difficult and other similar tasks. No charge is made, other than for petrol costs for longer journeys. Volunteers are drawn from all the churches, together with others of no religious affiliation. Last year Communicare, which is 27 years old, responded to more than 1300 calls. Dorset County Council has now withdrawn its grant due to funding restrictions so all money is raised locally, with Swanage Lions being a major sponsor. If you can help with driving or any other volunteer role, please contact Jenny on 288092. If you or a friend has a need that Communicare could possibly help with, call 422969 or 423747. …………………………………………….
Coastal Credit Union Unfortunately the Tuesday morning outreach at The Old Stable will be closing at the end of July. Over the last 15 months we have recruited a lot of people wanting to invest ethically, but not found much opportunity to support people with financial problems, which is our primary aim. Existing investors can continue using their accounts via Paypoint and a new banking system soon to be introduced. If you need advice on money matters, please consult Citizens Advice, available free at Swanage Town Hall every Tuesday and Friday morning 10.00-1.00. Our thanks go to the volunteer team who have maintained the service point.
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