The past 18 months have been really hard, many of our lives have changed and we are still feeling isolated and have been unable to undertake the hobbies and activities that we previously enjoyed. We have previously advertised the online wellbeing cafe (which is still running), however this is a new group that is being held at the Cricket Club - it may be of interest to you, or someone you know. Please spread the word.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Appleby Emergency Response Group Registered Charity Number 1186650 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Appleby Emergency Response Group will be held on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 19:00 (7pm) via Microsoft Teams. The Agenda can be found here: <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://applebyerg.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/?fbclid=IwAR1-Ht8j13S1EfqlFLmNABMJuWBaQ6hNGObXi8m4TA4CFQrCRwmXXFjg5mg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://applebyerg.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/ To ensure that membership of the Management Committee is transparent please can you advise whether you wish to stand on the Management Committee for next year. Should we receive more than 10 nominations there will be a vote at the AGM . Anyone wishing to attend the AGM, please email me at applebyerg@hotmail.com no later than 5pm on Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021 so that I can provide you with the log on details.

info@applebyerg.co.uk – Appleby Emergency Response Group

Q: The High Sherriff of Cumbria Visit

On 15 th July we spent a lovely evening with The High Sheriff of Cumbria and Cumbria Community Foundation (CCF) . We talked about the work of AERG during flooding and the pandemic response and gave a guided tour of the town to show the Sheriff the areas which are impacted by flooding. We are extremely grateful to be recognised by him for our work and also to CCF for the vital funding we have received over the years, without which we would not be able to continue running. The High Sheriff commented as follows: Lovely to meet some of the team at Appleby Emergency Response Group. Founded to help deal with floods but also helping during COVID. A dedicated group of volunteers caring for the Appleby community. Prepare, Respond, Recover. Well done and thank you to you all

Q: Wellbeing Reading Group

Rev Clive Hicks from St Lawrences Church in Appleby is involved with an online reading group that is centred around Wellbeing - it will run for 6 weeks starting on 20th April. They also hope to open a cafe following the same principles in the summer. Please pass onto anyone who you think might be interested in joining in. You can find out more information on the attached link: SLOW DOWN Big Church Read 200421

Q: New Vaccination Centre opens in Penrith - Recruiting for Volunteers

We are so very proud of our very own AERG Volunteer Rebecca Page who has volunteered to work at the new vaccination site at Penrith Auction Mart which opened yesterday. She features in this video https://www.facebook.com/nhscumbriaccg/videos/280830323483235 Rebecca joined our group in March last year to help with our pandemic response and has been a crucial part of our team. Well done Rebecca!! The vaccination centre is still recruiting for volunteers - if you would like to know more then please register an interest in making an application to: nuth.penrithrecruitment@nhs.net The Penrith Auction Mart Vaccine Centre is managed by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The volunteering commitment is currently until September & for a minimum of x2 4 hour shifts (mornings/afternoons, but not evenings) Tues-Sat (inclusive), however it is anticipated this will be expanded to include Sundays & evenings too in the near future.

Q: Funding Award from Cumbria County Council

We are delighted to have been awarded a Community Grant from Cumbria County Council`s Eden Local Committee. The grant of £500 will be used for essential resources and equipment. We are extremely grateful for the County Councils continued support of our Group and this important contribution will enable us to purchase wheelbarrows, sack barrows, shovels and polypropylene sandbags which will be used to help prevent flooding in the town.

Q: Quick Guide to Getting Help

We have updated the Quick Guide to Getting Help. Please do not feel that you are alone - if you are struggling with your mental health or finances, please reach out to someone who can help.