Thanks to a grant by the WG Edwards foundation and fundraising by our dedicated staff a retractable awning has been installed above our decking so that our residents can enjoy being outside, whatever the weather. So far, we’ve used it every single day that the sun has made an appearance, for dominoes afternoons, tapas and sangria, coffee and chatting and listening to music. It’s made a big difference to our outside area – thank you to the WG Edwards foundation and all those who helped fundraise for this new installation
Thank you to the ladies from the Hex Pistols capella group who visited us for an afternoon of heavenly harmonies! They sang songs from the 1930s up to the present day, putting their own twist on all the music and inspiring our residents to clap, sing and even dance along. Thank you to Ali, Elisabeth, Kate and Lesley for performing for us all – it was a wonderfully entertaining afternoon.
We had a lovely peaceful walk along the river at Prudhoe this month, enjoying the warm weather and the occasional glimpse of the sun! The path beside the river is very straight and flat, perfect for wheelchairs and is a favourite of our residents. Christine said “I’ve really enjoyed this afternoon” and Margaret added “it’s nice to get out after all the torrential rain”. Afterwards everyone enjoyed lunch at the Riverside Café – a special shout out for their homemade coleslaw – Christine said it was the best she’s ever tasted!
A date for your diary! Our annual Charity Cricket Match and Family Fun Day will be held at the Corbridge Cricket Club on Sunday 25th August from 1pm til late.
There’ll be a full bar, afternoon tea, BBQ, live music, quoits match, childrens’ games, stalls, bouncy castle and a hotly contested village cricket match!
Completely free entry and all proceeds are split between ourselves, the Corbridge Youth-Initiative and the Corbridge Cricket Club.
REQUEST FOR HELP
We rely on volunteers to run this amazing event –can you spare us a couple of hours on the day to help on a stall, with the BBQ etc or even just setting up/taking down gazebos etc?
We also need tombola items, plus bottles and cakes and bakes on the day! All these can be dropped off at the Corbridge Cricket Club.
If you would like to help in any way just drop an email on sally.urwin@charlottestraker.org.uk – thank you!
We’re over the moon to announce that thanks to all the staff that took part in last year’s sponsored walk, we’ve been able to install a beautiful new stone fountain in our garden!
We’ve installed the sandstone fountain next to our decking area and our residents are already enjoying sitting in the sunshine and listening to the sound of the trickling water. They’ve told us that they find it really relaxing and very pretty to look at. We’re hoping for more sunshine so that we can sit outside and enjoy it again!
We’re so grateful to everyone who did the sponsored walk and to those who donated.
The photo shows Gill, Alice, Jayne, Karen and Angela – who all took part in last year’s sponsored walk
The Charlotte Straker Project
Charlotte Straker, Cookson Close
Corbridge, NE45 5HB
01434 633999
office@charlottestraker.org.uk
