About Time Bank
Time Banking is a way for people to come together and help each other by exchanging knowledge, help and skills.
By helping someone do some gardening, walk their dog, water their plants etc. etc. you get an hour’s time credit which you can then use to get something back. That may be help to write a CV, learning how to hem a skirt, someone picking up a loaf of bread, getting a haircut or gaining some computer skills.
Everyone’s time is equal, so one hour of my time is equal to one hour of your time, irrespective of whatever we choose to exchange. We are also partners with Cambridgeshire Time credits. Any time earn volunteering with our Timebank can be exchanged into Tempo Time credit vouchers and spent at a range of locations locally and nationally!
However it’s not just about giving and receiving. Time Banking is also about bringing people together to build a stronger, safer and happier community.
We have regular coffee mornings, crafts and workshops, knitting groups, gardening get togethers. We also provide digital help for those with less confidence in using their devices. We are open to suggestions for clubs or groups to set up.
If all this sounds like something you would be interested in participating in or you know of someone who may enjoy meeting new people, please contact us
timebank@somersham-pc.gov.uk
07599 628106
You can also stay up to date by following our newsletter.
Upcoming Events & Activities
OMG! If you thought last year’s Lake Fun Day was good, this years is going to be epic!
Just look at the line up below:
– The 1st Somersham Scouts are covering the BBQ, tea/coffee & cakes and will also be trying their hand at a bit of Face painting in a bid to raise funds towards replacing the Scout Hut.
– Franks Ices ice-cream truck will be in attendance and has offered to donate of 15% of their takings to the Scouts to go towards the hut fundraising efforts. How kind is that!
– Tom from the Centurion Club will be providing the bar.
– The Raptor Foundation will bring a static display of of beautiful birds of prey, many native to our local ecology.
– Everybody can fish, The Angling Trust and the Environment Agency are all coming along with their fabulous viewing tank, crafts and badge making machine.
– Family fishing sessions – over 80 hours of angling to book between 10am and 3pm (last slot) as well as the opportunity to fish an hour with a carp specialist.
– Trophies and Prizes for best catch, most fish caught etc.
Special Guest Anglers – Sophie ‘The Carp Catching Kid’ and dad David Williams, Simon Beckwith, James Furness and more!
– Active Lifestyles will be there doing Blood Pressure monitoring checks as part of a ‘Know your Numbers’ campaign.
‘Know your Numbers’ Campaign. As well as Healthy you, offering a swap to stop smoking Cessation table.
– All this alongside the usual fishing tackle sales stall, nature and bug hunting Walks, Pond dipping and Wild Play all hosted by the Somersham Angling Club, Somersham Nature Reserve Group and Somersham and Pidley Timebank.
Please see posters attached for more details or why not visit Somersham Lake Fun Day Facebook page for the most up to date information on this wonderful annual event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260492966709640/
