This Blog is all about Canal Street Day Services.

Our blog is written and designed in partnership with the service users and staff team here at Canal Street.

Our blog is about us, the things we get up to, the things that we like and what we have achieved









Tuesday 17 March 2015

Blackpool Conference

 
 

In February this  year we went to the  annual conference held in Blackpool. Along with staff, 4 service users attended from Canal Street along with 2 from Canal Street Hub and also 2 from Neston.

In order to make our attendance possible Canal Street worked very hard, by holding a variety of fundraising events throughout 2014. We had to find a total of £2300, so as you can imagine credit is due to everybody for such a fantastic effort.

Here is a breakdown of how we raised our funds.

February 2014 – Bingo and raffle - £65

                                 Sale of home made toy rabbit £50

                               Valentines meal and raffle £256.23

April 2014 -           Easter Meal and raffle £101

May 2014 -            Eye Opener Cushion Sale £15

June -                      Hate Crime Event, Raffle, Car Wash £531

July -                        Bingo and Raffle £124

Sept -                       Body Shop Squares £87

October -                Body Shop Event - £302.51

November -            Bonfire Meal, Bingo, Raffle £191.43

                                  Bread Sale @Wesley Church £170

December -              Body Shop Gift Set £88

December 2014 -      Body Shop Advent Calendar £173

                                     Donation from local Councillor £600

                                     Donation from Penny Scott £100

January 2015 -           Donation from private care co £ £100

 

We raised a grand total of £2954.67, of which £500 was spent on food and prizes. This left us with an amazing £2454.67.

We   are all very proud of everything we have achieved in 2014. We could not have done it, without the generosity and kind help from service users, families and carers, to whom we owe a massive debt of appreciation.

A special mention to Mrs Blinston, who not only donated many raffle prizes but also held garage sales and collected prizes and vouchers for our bingo and raffle events.

Also Margaret Hutcheson who has supported us very generously at each and every event.

A massive thank you to Dawn Marks, the bodyshop rep, who donated her commission to our cause, also her daughter and friend for carrying out a nail and makeup demonstration, free of charge.

Penny Scott and Vicky Povey deserve a huge well done for their homemade cards and lovely poems. Taylor Aherne and Ann Stamford for all their help throughout the year and Carol Maxwell who has photographed our events all year long.
In addition Karen, Wendy, Julie, Jan and Penny have recently taken a cheque for £150 kindly donated by the Wesley Church, to get the ball rolling for next years conference.

Tuesday 2 September 2014

ADVOCACY GROUP FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

ADVOCACY GROUP FUNDRAISING RAFFLE







CANAL STREET ADVOCACY GROUP ARE HOLDING A FUND RAISING RAFFLE IN AID OF NEXT YEARS BLACKPOOL CONFERENCE.

AT CANAL STREET HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH @2PM.

PRIZES INCLUDE @ SIGNED EVERTON PHOTO AND LIVERPOOL TOUR TICKETS.

£2 A TICKET
AVAILABLE FROM CANAL STREET.



Tuesday 26 August 2014

CHESTER TOWN CRIER COMPETITION

CHESTER TOWN CRIER COMPETITION




Chester held host to the world Town Crier tournament, last weekend.

We had a visitor from across the pond, Richard Riddell from Washington State, USA.

Richard entertained us with a few of his songs and a rendition of the famous town crier chant 
OYEZ OYEZ

David enjoyed the experience, we wish him the best of luck.



Tuesday 19 August 2014

Foxys Social Club

Foxys Social Club



We are a social Club We meet on Tuesday evenings From  6 til 9.
We enjoy crafts, walking, socialising and playing pool etc.

We meet @ Wesley Church, St john street, Chester



Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we meet @ the Watergate Inn, Chester.


Each session costs £2.50.

For more info contact Holly on 01244 880090



Wednesday 6 August 2014

Bingo Afternoon

Bingo Afternoon

WE ARE HOLDING A BINGO AFTERNOON, ON 12TH AUGUST @1.30PM TIL 3PM.

THE COST WILL BE £5 FOR 5 GAMES OF BINGO.

THERE WILL ALSO BE A NAME THE DOLL COMPETITION AND A BODY SHOP RAFFLE AT £1 EACH.

ANY MONIES RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS ATTENDING NEXT YEARS ADVOCACY CONFERENCE IN BLACKPOOL.

Tuesday 5 August 2014

HAWAIIAN PARTY NIGHT

HAWAIIAN PARTY NIGHT

We are holding a Hawaiian party Night at Groves Sports and social Club on 15th August from 730 till late.

Tickets cost £5 inclusive of a BBQ, all are welcome.
Please contact us here at Canal Street.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcvo4U33_L4

Tuesday 15 July 2014

MY BIRTHDAY BARGE TRIP

MY BiRTHDAY BARGE TRiP


IT WAS MY BiRTHDAY ON SUNDAY.

THE DAY AFTER I WENT ON A BOAT TRiP TO CELEBRATE.

WE SET SAIL FROM THE CHESHIRE CAT AND TRAVELLED THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE.

ON THE WAY WE ATE BIRTHDAY CAKE AND HAD A GOSSIP.

IT WAS A LOVELY DAY.