Preparing for Poppy Appeal 2023

Local volunteers, Janet and Chris, are getting ready for the launch of this years 2023 Poppy Appeal starting 26th October 2023.

2023 Volunteer Celebration

As a group our volunteers contribute in excess of 12,000 hours of free support, which if we had to pay for it would cost us well over £160,000.

Get Online Week Oct 2023

Are you resisting or avoiding ‘going online’? Is this something that you still find scary or unappealing?

A complete inspiration

A Complete Inspiration I was completely inspired and taken in by the project on my first visit. After being warmly welcomed on arrival it was the busyness of the place that struck me. A hive of activity. People quietly getting on with life’s tasks, enjoying each other’s company and seeking out much needed and valued …

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Better Password Security

and it could cost you dearly. We are all valuable to hackers, or scammers, who want to get access to our accounts. A near miss can often be a wake up call to make some simple changes that will protect our online logins. But don’t risk it, make those changes now. Research from the cyber …

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Warm Home Hacks

Warm Home Hacks – Energy Saving Trust Are you looking for ways to stay warm and save money on your energy bills this winter? With typical energy bills almost doubling since this time last year, the Energy Trust are here to help you stay warm, save energy and save money.*   Join millions of people …

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Wrap up Middleton

Calling for help to collect new or nearly new items of warm clothing Middleton Shopping centre have launched a new initiative to help people to keep warm this coming winter, it is called WRAP UP MIDDLETON! There are many things to support at this time of year, this one is aimed at helping homeless and …

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Support the Legion – Middleton

Royal British Legion – Middleton The Royal British Legion is working hard to support the most vulnerable in our society, be it older veterans that we care for, those who suffer from social isolation, or those who are simply overwhelmed by the challenges associated with the cost-of-living crisis. Please can you support them by making a …

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A heartwarming gesture

Thank you for touching our hearts with your gift Last year we were really touched to receive a completed book of Tesco saving stamps, worth £50, and a note from an anonymous pensioner saying that they’d been saving up to bless the Foodbank with a donation. Our hearts have been touched again this week when …

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200 weeks supporting families

200 weeks of providing family food support The Lighthouse Pantry has been supporting individuals and families since December 2018 when it first opened with just a handful of members. Now we’ve been celebrating the milestone of 200 weeks of support we have offered local people. The Pantry helps families make a real difference to their …

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Barclays – here to help

Barclays in the Community Since the local Barclays branch closed in Middleton town centre in August 2022 they have partnered with the Lighthouse Project to provide a ‘Community Space’ where you can still come and speak to a member of the Barclays team about money matters. The site is cashless, but there are still lots …

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