Willingham Parish Council have been asked to share the following information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Fenland, which covers Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
If not familiar with AA, you may find the following of interest:
1. Over 4,800 AA meetings nationally, weekly.
2. Free to attend, no waiting lists.
3. All inclusive, AA welcomes everyone, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
4. A safe, confidential space. Where a warm welcome awaits.
5. Non religious, a spiritual program.
6. Available 24/7, along with Zoom meetings, and a free 24 hour confidential helpline.
7. 280,000 estimated admissions to hospitals 2019/2020. A 2% increase over the previous year.
South Cambs have put together a video championing the work that has been done in the region with regards to biodiversity and reduction of community carbon footprints. Willingham are included in the video and it can be watched via the link below:
We have just been notified by Earith Parish Council that the river road will be closing today. The Highways Department will monitor it and re-open as soon as possible but probably not today.
Please find attached the Highway Events diary for December 2023. The diary shows all known events and their highway restrictions. The diary includes links to one.network where further details, such as the specific road closure timings of each traffic management plan, can be viewed.
December Highlights
There are a number of Christmas Events taking place aross the county.
Support for Ukraine community update for hosts in South Cambridgeshire, as well as District Councillors, community coordinators and parish council colleagues.
We recognise what a huge task it is to become a host and welcome a new family into your own home. Although we have tried to provide as much support as possible to our hosts and guests, we are pleased to be able to announce that we have launched a new service so you can get additional help.
We have partnered with Refugee Host Support to provide you with a free service that can give you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The service includes:
24/7 assistance with unlimited access to accredited and qualified counsellors or psychotherapists.
Cognitive Behavioural therapy to help overcome common mental health problems.
Advice lines, including financial, legal, consumer and career advice.
Discounts at applicable brands.
Please look at this video tour to view the full package of support that this service offers.
To sign up to the service, complete the online form. In the reference box, please use the word Anglesey
You will then receive a welcome email giving you all the information you need.
If you have questions before signing up, you can join Nicole Berry from Refugee Host Support on Tuesday 28 November at noon for a Zoom tutorial and question session. Use the details below to access the event.
Thank you once again for your on-going support. We hope this additional service will help provide you with further help. Please also be aware that Homes for Ukraine guests have access to a dedicated service tailored towards them, and we would encourage you to let your guest know about this. They will be able to access 24/7 advice lines with Ukrainian speakers, online Ukrainian support groups, and have access to online therapy should it be needed. Details have been sent directly to all Ukrainian guests via email.
We recognise that some guests may need to be absent from their host accommodation from time to time, such as for travel back to see family in Ukraine. However, hosts should please be aware that guest parents or legal guardians of a child(ren) under the age of 18 must always be responsible for their own children. Guests should not expect a sponsor/host to take responsibility.
In very exceptional circumstances, where the absence of a guest parent or legal guardian from their family cannot be avoided, then there are certain steps which must be taken. It is very important that should this be the case then they must contact us at hfuliaison@scambs.gov.uk, or call us on 01954 713411, so we can help initiate the correct process in collaboration with you as their host, and help them come to the right decision. Longer absences require a different process involving the County Council so bear this in mind too.
The Government has given guidance for exceptional circumstances. There is more information here .
English Lessons in Histon: Free weekly English lessons are available in Histon on Tuesday evenings. For more information, contact Angela Young on a.young690@gmail.com
ESOL Classes for Ukrainians in Cambridge: Pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate level English language classes are organised by CamRuSS Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) with the support of the council. Classes are held during the day (11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm) on Mondays and Thursdays at St. Andrews Street Baptist Church. To join, please fill out the form.
Support for Families with Young ChildrenLeaflets in English and Ukrainian are available for Ukrainian families with younger children to understand more about childcare choices in Cambridgeshire.
Free clothes at Sawston pop-up clothes shop: A pop-up shop at Sawston Free Church, High Street CB22 3BG, provides donated good quality clothing for Ukrainian guests and is open 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 4pm-6pm.
Cambridge Online Job Skills Club: Cambridge Online aims to help Ukrainian refugees learn new skills and how to apply for employment in the UK. Email help@cambridgeonline.org.uk or call 01223 300407.
Free courses from WEA: The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) runs courses which Ukrainian guests can join for free if they meet the criteria. See wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 34 64.
Free digital help sessions:Bar Hall Library offers free drop-in digital help sessions on Mondays from 10am-12noon. No need to book.
Community Forum Offering Help:Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum gives advice and support to Ukrainians on housing issues, finding a job, ESOL classes, education, access to public services and benefits. Email alla@cecf.co.uk or call 01223 655241.
Support for those struggling to live independently:The charity and social enterprise P3 (People Potential Possibilities) is commissioned by Cambridgeshire County Council to help 18+ up to under 65s who need support with issues such as managing a tenancy, mental health support, housing advice, budgeting and tackling debt, accessing financial support, social and community groups, employment, education and training opportunities, or signposting you to other services. Please note, the council’s own visiting support service supports the over 65s in our district.
A range of free or special offers are also available for Ukrainian guests:
Please see the attached Newsletter from the Road Safety Education Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. If you would like more information please contact Cambridgeshire County Council on 0345 045 5212.
South Cambs Mobile Food Hub which is supporting communities during the cost of living crisis will now be stopping in Willingham!
Starting from: 1 December
When: Every Friday, 1pm to 2pm
Where: Parking area in front of Willingham Sports Pavilion, West Fen Road, CB24 5LP
There will be a mix of fresh and long-life food on offer as well as essential items, some of which will be free and others at below retail price. Anyone can access this Mobile Food Hub, just turn up on the day.
Willingham Parish Council have been advised of street works to the footpath between Fen End and Church Street to be carried out between 4th December and 15th December 2023, see attached Order.
If you have any questions, please contact Street works, Highways Service at Cambridgeshire County Council on 01480 372444.
We’ll be at Orchard Park Sports Centre on Friday 17th November between 4pm and 7pm marking bikes for free.
The process takes about 10 minutes and follows the below steps: 1. Add your bike details to the National Police-approved database 2. Mark and protect your bike with a security marking kit 3. Reduce the risk of theft by warning thieves that your bike is marked and increase the chances of you being reunited with it, if it happens to get stolen.
You’ll need to bring your bike and frame number with you (this can normally be found on the bottom bracket of the bike. We also ask that you register with BikeRegister before you arrive.
We look forward to seeing you there.
PC Christopher Smits South Cambs Neighbourhood Policing Team
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