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The Churn Project Enjoys a Wonderful and Welcoming Cirencester History Festival
Participants from The Churn Project had a fantastic time at this year’s Cirencester History Festival, enjoying activities that celebrated local heritage and brought the community together. From the fascinating Old Station Experience to hands-on historical cooking sessions for families, Churn Project participants were able to experience events that sparked curiosity,…
Support The Churn Project for free through online Christmas shopping with easyfundraising
The Churn Project has joined easyfundraising, the UK’s biggest charity shopping site, making it simple for supporters to raise vital funds, at no extra cost, every time they shop online at Christmas and beyond. By signing up to support The Churn Project on easyfundraising.org.uk, anyone can help local people in…
Men’s Shed South Cerney and Ann Edwards Primary Pupils Build Bird Boxes for Forest School
Members of The Churn Project’s Men’s Shed in South Cerney have been busy crafting bird box kits for pupils at Ann Edwards C of E Primary School and recently joined the children to help assemble them. The Men’s Shed participants carefully prepared the wooden kits, which were then put together…
We welcome Crispin Dawe as Treasurer and Secretary of The Churn Project
Trustees' Week in the Spotlight 💡 As we celebrate Trustees’ Week, we’re delighted to introduce our new Treasurer and Secretary, Crispin Dawe. Crispin is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 40 years’ experience in finance, business development, and strategic leadership across both public and private sectors. He has held senior…
The Churn Project joins Digital Inclusion Project in The Cotswolds
The Churn Project is stepping up to help residents across the South Cotswolds to access free digital support by becoming part of the county-wide Gloucestershire DIGI (Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative) Partnership. Our work will give people access to local Digi Hubs. These are welcoming spaces where anyone can drop in…
Baking Brings Generations Together as the Churn Project Memory Café Welcomes Pupils from Stratton Primary School
A heart warming partnership between Stratton Primary School and The Churn Project Memory Café has brought generations together through baking. Year 6 pupils from Stratton Primary School joined Memory Café members for a session of friendly chatter and baking together. It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the connection between generations and…
The Churn Project Santa Fun Run is returning for its third year
The Churn Project Santa Fun Run Sunday 7th December, Abbey Grounds, Cirencester Join us for The Churn Project’s Santa Fun Run in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester, on Sunday 7th December and help raise money to support those most isolated, lonely or in need at Christmas. The Churn Project is inviting…
Cooking For One – A Fresh Start in the Kitchen
The Churn Project’s brand-new Cooking for One course has got off to a fantastic start, with eight participants joining the four-week programme. Designed especially for people aged 60 and over, the course provides guidance and inspiration for making enjoyable, smaller meals – perfect for those adjusting to living alone or…
Could You Be a Good Neighbour? Volunteers Needed for Befriending
Do you have a little time to spare and a big heart for helping others? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Good Neighbour Befriending Scheme, which pairs local people with residents who would benefit from companionship, conversation, and a friendly face. Loneliness and social isolation are real challenges in…
Welcome to Paul Stepney – Our New Shed Development Coordinator
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Stepney to The Churn Project team as our new Shed Development Coordinator. Paul will be leading the way in growing and supporting our Men’s Shed and Community Shed initiatives – spaces where people can come together to share skills, make and repair things, and,…