We have a number of events happening this December. On the 9th the local primary school, St Marys Burghfield Common, are performing their nativity play to Tim clients at 1-2 pm. On the 14th at Cafe B at 10am a Christmas carol service is being performed. On the 18th there will be a a Ukranian...
Tim Friends would like thank Chef Roots caterers, Emma and Marcus from the Newbury Corn Exchange Company and Philip from the Handybus. We would also like to thank our sponsors for raffle prizes. Cient comment, we all enjoyed the fantastic food and dances.
We are today announcing that we have secured a strategic grant from Benefact Trust to enable our work combating social isolation and loneliness among older people to continue expanding at this key time. We work with churches and Christian organisations to help set up local befriending schemes,...
32 attended a tea hosted by TiM Friends and Crossroads Church for Ukraine families in the village. It was a very enjoyable afternoon which was continued in the local Rec afterwards. Thank you to Raj from Nissa Burghfield for the supplies, Joy Davies for the delicious cakes and most of all TiM...
Tim Friends will be hosting a get together for Ukraine families who currently live in our local villages. Watch this space…
On June 15th 2022 we hosted a Jubilee themed Quiz and dance for our senior citizens. Great fun was had by all.
The Two’s Company Keswick Befriending Scheme hosted a tea party on 21 June to celebrate its first anniversary. Over 30 people enjoyed the opportunity to chat over afternoon tea and a cuppa and were greatly encouraged to hear about the first year’s achievements. The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Rev...
In their Client Report for 2022, ‘On the Edge’ *, published on 20th June, our friends at national debt charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) highlight a number of significant concerns currently facing many people in debt. Some of the primary reasons leading to debt remain mental ill health;...
Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-13th May) These next six weeks will see a renewed national focus on the subject of loneliness. The first will begin on 9th May as this years’ Mental Health Awareness Week has a specific focus on the issue of ‘loneliness’. Chief Executive, Mark...
We currently have a great opportunity for all donations (up to £250) to be matched pound for pound, thanks to National Emergencies Trust! This is for a limited time only and so we are doing what we can to ‘spread the word’! We are also raising funds specifically for our exciting work...