We've received an important message from Craig Woolf at the North Community Power CiC regarding gas and electricity during this time.

Many people are still unaware of the Priority Services Register which is a legal requirement put on all gas and electricity network operators. Any household with physical, medical or mental health vulnerabilities and all households with children under five or retirees are eligible to be on the register. If at any time your gas or electricity supply is cut off those on the register will get preferential support according to their needs. 

We have been running a pilot project on behalf of Northern Power Grid and Northern Gas Networks to increase awareness and the numbers of people on the register in North Tyneside. You can sign up to the register through your energy supplier or directly through Northern Power Grid and Northern Gas Networks here.

The register is free of charge and while some may already be signed up we know many who do qualify are not. 

As this is a time of some confusion and many vulnerable households are worried about the implications of isolation I’d be happy to provide any advice, guidance or assistance to sign up to the register if anybody thinks they might qualify. This again is free of charge and not just for those living in North Tyneside.

You can contact Craig at: craigwoolf64@gmail.com or 07739863603

Craig Woolf
Project manager- Northern Community Power CiC

​600 leaflets delivered to homes
30 meals cooked
8 wellbeing telephone calls
1 food bank referrals
3 online inquiries responded to
36 isolation meals delivered to homes

Thank you again to 8 volunteers, 2 of which are new to supporting the centre and are local residents and our 4 staff.

600 leaflets delivered to homes
74 meals cooked
8 wellbeing telephone calls
8 food bank referrals
7 food bank parcels delivered to homes
2 online inquiries responded to
12 isolation meals delivered to homes
1 winter warm pack delivered to home
4 food donations brought in

Thank you again to 8 volunteers, 2 of which are new to supporting the centre and are local residents and our 4 staff.
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We are continuing to enjoy the interaction (at a distance) that we are able to have with people and meeting new pets is always a bonus... Benji was very welcoming!!😊

During our centre closure, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers have been working hard to ensure those within the community are supported during this unprecedented time. Today we have achieved:

800 leaflets delivered to homes
77 meals cooked
6 wellbeing telephone calls
3 food bank parcels delivered to homes
9 online inquiries responded to
4 isolation meals delivered to homes
2 baby parcels delivered to homes
1 winter warm pack delivered to home
1 bedding delivered to home

Thank you too a the team of 4 volunteers and five staff today - we are here for the community.

It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close the centre in line with government advice to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable groups who access the centre during this unprecedented time.

Although these are difficult times the Cedarwood Trust is committed to supporting the local residents and we will still be providing outreach support using the centre as a base for activities including:

Free home meals delivered to those in need (first come basis)

Telephone support-contact us if you feel isolated, low, or need a good old natter.

We have a range of activities, jigsaws, dvds, books etc... Please ask if you would like to borrow these and we can deliver.

We have a limited number of winter warm packs which include a hot water bottle and thermal cup etc.

We will continue to interact with you all via telephone and social media so please keep an eye out for all updates and ideas of things to keep you entertained!

Again apologies from all of us at Cedarwood but remember to call 😊

We have a dedicated collection bin for baby food pouches at the centre for you to drop off. These pouches are not usually accepted in your recycling collections from home, but can be reused into other materials. We're accepting these pouches at the centre so please do help us avoid them going to landfill!

We're starting a new after school club at the Cedarwood Trust that will give you the opportunity to get creative,  by playing with different inventions using craft materials and the BBC micro:bit.

It's a FREE event and dinner is included!

The after school club will take place on the following dates:

7th November 2019
5th December 2019
9th January 2020
6th February 2020

The sessions are for kids aged 7-12 years old.
No experience is necessary.

​Please book by calling Cherri on 0191 2590245.
Emailing cherri@cedarwoodtrust.co.uk, or by popping into Cedarwood.
Parents will need to complete and hand-in a registration form before the event.

We're looking at ideas for building a structure for the Cedarwood Centre using EcoBricks. So we're gladly accepting your EcoBricks to get started. More info here.

A new drop-in service will be launching on Tuesday 3rd September offering information, guidance and advice relating to debt, benefits and welfare at the Cedarwood Trust.

It will be a weekly session each Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. It is FREE of charge and no appointment is necessary.

Please get in touch for more info.