Poochie Mamas

15/12/2024

Hello - So I’ve been busy behind the scenes building further collaborations to bring some new projects to our community hub.

As part of this, I’m looking for volunteers to work directly with me and support the following initiatives.

🪴 Gardening project volunteer.
We have been really lucky securing an allotment. And I’m looking to set up a gardening project working with Neurodivergent youngsters and adults. As well as their friends, carers and family members. A passion and understanding of Neurodivergent people would be beneficial.

💻Digital Tech Volunteers.
Launching a digital inclusion program, but also walk-in surgery and learning hub from the New Year. I want to empower as many people as possible to be able to access many free resources and support their development. No tech experience necessary as you will work through this amazing interactive program and hence become a champion able to support others. A desire to work with people from all backgrounds is important.

💛 Chai time chat Volunteer.
Do you enjoy socialising over a cup of tea? I’m looking for a couple of people to support sessions during the week so we can tackle isolation together. You will be providing a safe space for people to come together and just enjoy a bit of socialising.

🎲 Board Games Volunteer
How about enjoying a cup of coffee was playing a board game? If you enjoy gaming generally than this may be a good way for you.

and if you would like to volunteer in a different capacity or have an idea, then please feel free to reach out as well.

Whilst these are voluntary roles, they may lead to paid opportunities in time as I try to access funding.

But there will be treats for volunteers in the meantime.

So if you want to join the Cheerful Chai family email me and tell me a little about yourself and which role excites you most?
Please also mention if there are any days or times that do or don’t work specifically for you due to other commitments.

[email protected]

Myra

03/12/2024

Poor Colin, he could be anywhere. Please share and let’s get him home to his family for Christmas 🙏

COLIN NOW UPGRADED TO STOLEN: Missing since Wednesday, 20th November 2024 after escaping from home in Brynna, Pencoed, Bridgend area, CF35 Wales.

Colin’s AirTag has been found. It has been physically removed and why the Police are now involved.

Colin is a four year old St. Bernard. He is microchipped and marked as missing.

He is desperately missed by his family, please help to get him home by ringing these numbers with any information: 07791263240, 07958600602, 07767416679.

Or call the Police on 101 or Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800555111

Reward for safe return.

Colin’s Doglost website updates: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=195606

Colin in the newspaper: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/search-launched-st-bernard-dog-30454823

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UPZvEWdu/?mibextid=WC7FNe

27/11/2024

If you or anyone you know is looking to fill their spare time with a really worthwhile cause, how about this . . .

Hello - So I’ve been busy behind the scenes building further collaborations to bring some new projects to our community hub.

As part of this, I’m looking for volunteers to work directly with me and support the following initiatives.

🪴 Gardening project volunteer.
We have been really lucky securing an allotment. And I’m looking to set up a gardening project working with Neurodivergent youngsters and adults. As well as their friends, carers and family members. A passion and understanding of Neurodivergent people would be beneficial.

💻Digital Tech Volunteers.
Launching a digital inclusion program, but also walk-in surgery and learning hub from the New Year. I want to empower as many people as possible to be able to access many free resources and support their development. No tech experience necessary as you will work through this amazing interactive program and hence become a champion able to support others. A desire to work with people from all backgrounds is important.

💛 Chai time chat Volunteer.
Do you enjoy socialising over a cup of tea? I’m looking for a couple of people to support sessions during the week so we can tackle isolation together. You will be providing a safe space for people to come together and just enjoy a bit of socialising.

🎲 Board Games Volunteer
How about enjoying a cup of coffee was playing a board game? If you enjoy gaming generally than this may be a good way for you.

and if you would like to volunteer in a different capacity or have an idea, then please feel free to reach out as well.

Whilst these are voluntary roles, they may lead to paid opportunities in time as I try to access funding.

But there will be treats for volunteers in the meantime.

So if you want to join the Cheerful Chai family email me and tell me a little about yourself and which role excites you most?
Please also mention if there are any days or times that do or don’t work specifically for you due to other commitments.

[email protected]

Myra

24/11/2024

UPDATE . . . They are safe. They’re still looking for their forever home. There are some wonderful people out there 🙏

21/11/2024

This is a long story, but please take the time to read it. These 2 have got just 6 days (I think now) to be re-homed before the local council have them destroyed. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE share the heck out of this and let’s see if we can find them a rescue, a foster or best case scenario their forever home. This is so sad 😢

08/11/2024

Anyone recognise this sweet little soul? He was found on the 7th November, possibly spooked by fireworks

Have no idea at all why this one has not been claimed but if it is your dog you need to contact CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL to be reunited. FOUND in Galleywood Common, Chelmsford on 7th November.

20/10/2024

15/07/2024

Please be aware . . .

***Awareness Post***

We've had two requests to search for dogs recently. Sadly they've drowned and at this time of year they have resurfaced before we could get there, leaving their owners with a traumatic task of recovering them.

There are a number of breeds that CANT SWIM or are POOR SWIMMERS. They can sink very quickly and with best efforts to save them it is often not possible.

You rarely get a second chance with water.

Your dog may never have shown an interest in water, or may just paddle. But dogs are instinct reactive and it only takes one accident.

Please don't take the risk. Please keep breeds that are known to be poor swimmers on a lead near water. At least then you have a chance of saving them.

Some of the breeds most known that can't swim/poor swimmers and most at risk are...

• French Bulldogs
• English Bulldogs
• Pocket Bully's
• Pugs
• Dachshunds
• Boxers
• Shih Tzu's
• Basset Hounds
• Corgi's
• Maltese