St Catherines Hospice are looking for fundraisers for a parachute jump at Grindale on Saturday 21st July. 

Here's organiser Louise to tell us more:

 
Contact Louise on (01723) 378406 or email louise.gravestock@st-catherineshospice.org.uk for a registration pack.

The Child Contact Centre at Pavilion Square in Scarborough offers children from separated families along the Yorkshire Coast, the chance to meet with an absent parent.

They need volunteers to help run contact sessions.

If you can spare some time, particularly on Saturdays, please call Helen Evans on 01723 377388.

No experience is necessary, training will be provided.

Here's Helen with the details:

Shane Green and Darren Anderson from Scarborough are rowing 60 miles through Scottish Lochs over 3 days this summer.

They're raising money for the children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent.

You can support them by emailing sagreen44@hotmail.com or by visiting

www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/deliverance

Here's Shane to tell us more:

Bridwatch helps tackle crime in Bridlington, providing advice and information to individuals and Neighbourhood Watch groups at their base at No1 Horsforth Avenue.

The organisation is funded by the shop at Horsforth Avenue. They're looking for volunteers to work a couple of hours a week and donations of stock including books, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and any other bric-a-brac. You can drop donations off any time or call 01262 409352 to arrange a collection.

Crime prevention advice is available on the same number.

Here's manager Glynnis Court to tell us more about Bridwatch:

Carol Johnson is a 57 year old school teacher from Danby.

She’ll be doing a 250 mile charity bike ride through India later this year.

It’s to raise money for three cancer charities: Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Trust and Ovarian Cancer Care.

www.justgiving.com/carol-johnson1

Here's Carole to tell us more:

Scarborough & District Dial-A-Ride provides transport for older people and people with disabilities in and around the Scarborough & Filey area.

They're looking for volunteer drivers and passenger escorts. Drivers need to be over 21, but passenger escorts need only to be over 18. Ideally, you'll be able to work at least one full day a week.

Full training and support is given.

If you enjoy getting out and meeting people and want to get involved call Julie or Tim on 01723 354434.

Here's Julie Banks to tell us about Dial-a-ride:

There are Sue Ryder Charity Shops raising money to provide care for people with life-limiting illnesses in Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and Filey.

They're always looking for stock donations.

Here's Fran, manager of the shop in Falsgrave Road, Scarborough to tell us more.

If you can help Fran collecting stock donations, call (01723) 503594.

To find out about volunteering opportunities, drop in at your local branch.

The Oxfam Shop at 67 Newborough, Scarborough is looking for stock and reliable team members to help run the shop.

Here's Terry, one of the current volunteers, to tell us more:

 
For more details, call Carol on (01723) 351488 or drop in at the shop.

Whitby's Cancer Research Shop on Baxtergate is appealing for stock.

You can drop off any unwanted clothes and goods or call 01947 820189 to have them picked up.

They also need volunteers. Phone or drop in for more information.

Here's Jackie the manager:

The Scope shop in Newborough, Scarborough are appealing for volunteers.

You could work on the shop floor using the till, or in the stock room preparing donations for sale.

You can find out more by dropping in at 22 Newborough or by calling (01723) 355402.

Here's Louise the Assistant Manager:

The Barnardo's shop on Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough are looking for donations of stock including clothing, books, small electrical goods and bric-a-brac.

The shop is open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 10-4 on Sundays.

You can call (01723) 371608 to arrange a collection.

Here's Jenny the manager:

St Catherine's Hospice are always looking for volunteers for their charity shops along the Yorkshire Coast.

Volunteers need to have customer service skills and if possible a basic computer knowledge.

There are also opportunties to undertake an NVQ in retail.

If you're interested, just call into the shops or phone Debbie Jewison on 01723 356029.

Here's Debbie to explain a little more:

Scarborough Blind & Partially Sighted Society Shop on Falsgrave Road, Scarborough are looking for volunteers to join their team.

The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9.45am - 4.45pm.

You can work hours to suit, sorting, ironing and cashiering.

Good customer service is a must.

Great for getting back into work and building confidence.

Please call Sue, Jane or Ellis on (01723) 378214.

PDSA based on Westborough, Scarborough are looking for stock.

You can drop off donations or arrange a collection on 01723 503310.

Whitby's Trinity Day Centre

The Trinity Day Centre offers crafts, quizzes, bingo, dominoes and many other social activities for older people in Whitby and the surrounding villages.

The Centre has its own minibus offering a door to door pick up/drop off service.

They're fundraising to keep it running. 

Anyone that would like to donate can call Shirley on (01947) 601548.

The British Heart Foundation shop at 69 Newborough, Scarborough are looking for donations of clothes, bags, shoes, books, CD's, DVD's and bric-a-brac. 

Drop off donations at the shop, or call 01723 503901to arrange a collection.

SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT TALKING NEWS AUDIO BOOK LIBRARY

Scarborough District Talking News Audio Book Library has a large selection of specially adapted Audio Books available for loan to visually impaired people. These books are available on cassette, CD and USB memory stick.

If any visually impaired people would like to take advantage of this free service please call 01723 377524.

Also if anyone has Audio books they no longer require and would like to donate them to us please call.