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Dear All,
I am pleased to confirm that the Thomas Parsons Charity have an Almshouse vacancy in Central Ely.
The Almshouse comprises a 1 bedroom, 1st floor, apartment. All queries should be directed to j.moore@thomasparsonscharity.org.uk or 07710933295.
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Active Bystander event for 13th June, a workshop that gives people the skills and confidence to - safely - intervene when they witness harassment or identity-based prejudice.
Active Bystander Workshop, Ely Tickets, Saturday 13 June • 2 PM - 4 PM | Eventbrite
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Car scheme stats for April:
6,040 miles driven
384 hours given
351 trips of which 81% were medical
55 cancelled
17 new members
@CUH_NHS @EastCambs @CambsPboroCA
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The Government has increased the HMRC mileage rates. Therefore the rates for volunteer drivers will be revised from 1 June '26:
Driver: 55p per mile (for the distance the driver travels from their home to yours).
Passenger: An additional 5p per mile once you're in the car.
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According to the Community Life Survey 2023/24:
Formal volunteering has plummeted from 27% to 17% in a decade, yet charities are more reliant on volunteers than ever.
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A huge thank you to the outgoing Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Banyard, for the generous cheque.
We're deeply grateful to the VCAEC volunteers who busied themselves behind the scenes & on the day; these mayors events wouldn't have been possible without your hard work & dedication.
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Attending the community transport and health meeting today.
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At the Ely job centre for their open morning today.
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March gardening scheme stats:
46 gardens tidied
204 hours gifted
Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate.
@EastCambs
@CambsPboroCA
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The March car scheme stats:
8,555 miles driven
552 hrs given
392 trips (85% medical journeys)
22 new members added
70 trips cancelled
Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist.
@EastCambs
@CUH_NHS
@CambsPboroCA
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All set up for the community careers day at Littleport Vista Academy.
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Older Drivers workshop
The sessions are designed for those over 65 and currently driving, to help you to keep driving safely for longer.
Venue: Centre E
Date: Tuesday 5 May
Time: 10 till 12.
Cost: FREE
To Book: info@vcaec.org.uk
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Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
which is a regulated qualification. It lasts for 3 years and comes with an e-certificate and a book amongst a few other handouts.
Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Venue: Centre E
Time: 9am til 4.30 pm
Cost: £49 per person
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The February car scheme stats:
6,725 miles driven
433 hrs given
343 trips (81% medical journeys)
15 new members added
31 trips cancelled
Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist.
@EastCambs
@CUH_NHS
@CambsPboroCA
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February gardening scheme stats:
13 gardens tidied
109 hours gifted
Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate.
@EastCambs
@CambsPboroCA
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Thanks to amazing graphics for wrapping our new van.
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2024-2025 Recap: Social Car Scheme
Over 2,000 journeys completed and numerous residents supported across East Cambs.
Thank you to our amazing volunteer drivers.
#vcaec #eastcambs #volunteerwithus
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2024-2025 Recap: Helping Hands Gardening Scheme
Over 300 gardens transformed and 2,000 volunteer hours given to support residents across East Cambs.
Thank you to every volunteer who keeps our community growing!
#vcaec #eastcamb #volunteerwithus
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