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Making a difference in our Community   

A Good Neighbour Scheme is a community led project that links neighbours who need some support, with local volunteers willing to help.  Not only is it a great way of meeting new people in our community, but also helps everyone to feel more connected with their neighbours.

 

Established in December 2019

How does it work?

People who contact the scheme for support and requests will be assessed before being allocated to a suitable volunteer.

Types of support will be available?

Befriending – a home visit, a walk or a telephone call
Transport –  a trip to the doctors or the hospital, or to the local hairdressers
Household tasks  – we can help to collect a prescription, or a little shopping, or a bit of gardening
IT Support – using the internet, help with a new phone

Who can use the Scheme

Support will be available to all residents of Barrow upon Soar; the only qualification is that you must be over 18 years of age.

What our members say

	"It was a great help.  I have made new friends" SB
	"We were struggling to get out" SK
	"Cheering me up by their friendliness" FL
	"Turned my life around.  Makes me feel happy"  JW
	"Kept my independence" AP

What does it cost?

The service will be free to use apart from some transport costs and parking expenses.  Lifts within the village will be free.

Will I be safe?

The scheme will be fully insured and all of our volunteers will have a DBS check at the enhanced level and will be wearing an ID badge giving you peace of mind that you are always receiving a safe service.

How do I get in touch?

Simply call out Telephone Coordinator on  07771 625 591 or email us on Telco4bgns@gmail.com

• Monday to Friday - 10am and 3pm
• Please leave a message if we are unable to answer your call.
• We will reply to your message as soon as possible

 

Useful Links to other groups within our Village

Group	Website
Church
Baptist Church	http://www.barrowbaptist.org.uk
Holy Trinity Church	http://www.barrowandwoldsgroup.com/
Methodist Church	http://www.barrowuponsoarmethodistchurch.co.uk/
St. Gregory's Catholic Church - Sileby	https://www.saintgregorysileby.org/
Social Groups
Bishop Beveridge Club	https://bishopbeveridgeclub.co.uk/
Bishop Beveridge painting group	http://charnwooddrawingpaintingclub.com/activities/
Humphrey Perkins Senior Citizen Lunch Club	https://barrowuponsoar.org.uk/community-groups/adult-groups/humphrey-perkins-senior-citizen-lunch-club.html
Barrow upon Soar WI	https://leicestershire-and-rutland.thewi.org.uk/find-wi/barrow-on-soar
Walking for Health	https://barrowuponsoar.org.uk/recreation-leisure/walking-for-health.html
New Horizons - a friendship group for those who have been bereaved	https://barrowuponsoar.org.uk/community-groups/adult-groups/new-horizons-a-friendship-group-for-those-who-have-been-bereaved.html
Twinning Association	https://barrowuponsoar.org.uk/community-groups/adult-groups/twinning-association.html
Other
Barrow Health Centre	https://www.barrowhealthcentre.co.uk/
Community Library	https://www.barrowcommunitylibrary.org.uk/

 

 

Our privacy statement. Under the Data Protection Act 2018, we have a legal duty to protect any personal information we collect from you. We will not pass on your details to any third party or government department unless you give us permission to do so or the law requires/permits it. BGNS is committed to respecting your privacy. Once you choose to provide us with any information by which you can be identified, you can be assured that it will only be used for the purpose for which it was originally collected.

 

Last Updated. 20-February-2023 By Barrow Footpaths Group