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Dear Carlbeck Users

We regret that the centre is closed until further notice. As soon as we have some positive news for you we will let you know.

In the meantime, please try to keep in touch with others, and if you have a mobile phone able to download WhatsApp,  Carlbeck has a group of over 30 members you are welcome to join – just let Margaret Dent know.

Very best wishes everyone

Carlbeck Management Committee

We hope this latest edition of the newsletter finds you well and getting out and about more and more. You will see that this crafty lot have continued to make lots more projects and keep up their phenomenal output.  Download a copy of our latest newsletter here

Dear Friends of Carlbeck

Re: Coronavirus
We take the health and safety and wellbeing of all our friends and visitors very seriously, and, as such, we want to reassure you that we are following the guidance from Public Health England. The risk is currently low in County Durham, however we are considering the position of the centre in relation to the likelihood of spread of infection. We have referred to available information including The Coronovirus Action Plan, produce by Gov.uk

The health and wellbeing of all our users is a priority and our main concern, as the committee, arises from the demographic of the vast majority of users of the facility. It has been widely reported from Public Health official documentation that those over the age of 60 with respiratory difficulties or other underlying health issues leading to a compromised immune system would be at greatest risk from the Covid19 virus.

Accordingly, the Committee has taken the very difficult decision to close the Carlbeck Centre to groups from 8am on Monday 16 March 2020. Whilst we appreciate that this may be a disappointing and upsetting decision, we do feel that it has been taken with the interests of all our friends, supporters and group members at its heart.

We very much hope that everyone can fully understand the reasons behind this decision and we will be back in touch with details of our re-opening date as soon as we feel it is in the best interests of all to do so.
Thank you for your continuing support,

Yours sincerely,

Jane Wilkinson, Chair of Carlbeck School-Lunedale Community Association

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

A message from Margaret Dent, Secretary:

We have set up a WhatsApp group called Carlbeck Community and we are inviting you all to join. We hope you will share your news, photos updates etc. with everyone in the group and support each other.

If you are not already on WhatsApp you will need to download the free app to get started.

• Because of GDPR legislation we need you to opt in to this group by sending me your mobile number and I will add you to the group. Contact me at:

margaretdent@uwclub.net
or by phone on: 01833 640763 and 07790824974

• This is a closed and encrypted group but I need to point out that everyone in it will be able to access your mobile phone number if they so choose.

• I hope it can be a fun group helping to keep up spirits as well as communicate other information or indeed ask for help if needed.

Other ways to communicate whether or not you join the group are by emailing or telephoning the following people who have offered to share their details;

Margaret Dent margaretdent@uwclub.net 01833 640763 and 07790824974

Helen Finnimore helenfinnimore@yahoo.com  01833 640471

Julia Nelson julia@boocock.net 01833 641392 and 07900 116438 

Bloomin’ Carlbeck is back!
Saturday 16 May 1.30pm
A return of the very popular flower demonstration session held last year. Followed by afternoon tea

Plant Swap and Coffee Morning
Bank Holiday Monday 25 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
A chance to share the fruits of your green-fingered expertise plus enjoy refreshments with home baking

Planned for later this year
Ruskin Lace
Wood carving
Calico Gardens

A massive thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to yet another successful Carlbeck Christmas Craft Fair.

We had a busy day with lots of visitors, many of whom are regular friends and some of whom were new, which always makes us happy. As usual there was a wide range of unique handmade items and many satisfied customers who stocked up on gifts, not only for those on their list, but also some treats for themselves. The kitchen team was kept very busy throughout the day serving up the mouth-watering cakes, scones, and savoury treats made by Carlbeck’s volunteers.
£662.25 was raised for Carlbeck funds.
Thank you all once more.
Margaret