Drop-in and see us at Merland Rise Church, Tuesday 6 March 0930-1230.
The local carers’ charity welcomed by our Banstead volunteers.
Too many problems are caused or made worse by social isolation. Local actions are vital but national government can help.
At this time of year most of us think about those who are without family or friends. Research shows 9 million say they are always or often lonely. Happily however many people are now asking about the causes of loneliness and how everyone can help reduce it permanently. The Jo Cox Commission chaired by Seema Kennedy MP and Rachel […]
At Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead we serve at the heart of a network of community and public service organisations throughout East Surrey and beyond. Without their support, commitment and friendship, we couldn’t help solve the problems of so many local people. So at the end of a very busy community year, we say to all of them: thank you very much! And […]
Merland Rise Church, Tuesday 5 December, 0930-1230. It’s the first Tuesday of the month so we’re bringing our service to Tadworth. Citizens Advice exists to help everyone in the community, whoever they are, whatever their problem. The service runs alongside the food bank which is also hosted at Merland Rise Church.
The aim was to find ways of reducing social isolation by encouraging involvement in community activities and providing access to transport.
Drop-in makes a good start. Our newest Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead outreach opened in Tadworth today. The weather was drizzly but Merland Rise Church couldn’t have been more welcoming or friendly. Volunteer advisers Helen and Kathryn were ready to begin at 0930. Their first client was waiting when they arrived! Merland Rise Church administrator Ruth was on hand to […]
Outreach begins Tuesday 7 November. When our newest service opens at Merland Rise Church for the first time a warm welcome is guaranteed. Both the church and the Epsom & Ewell Foodbank (which has a centre there) recognise the value of a partnership with Citizens Advice. Senior Pastor Richard said: “I’m delighted that CAB is bringing extra support to the Merland Rise […]