The Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) are pleased to announce three new warm spaces drop-in dates and venues, from November through to January 2025, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Partnerships.
- 13 November, Onchan Pensioners Social Club, 11am to 1pm
- 13 December, St Paul’s Church, Ramsey, 11am to 1pm
- 14 January 2025, Port Erin Royal British Legion, 1pm to 3:30pm
Warm spaces encourage people to come together, and you are invited to come along for tea, toast and games (including bingo) with prizes to be won. The team will also be on-hand to discuss any queries or concerns you may have regarding health and social care services.
Furthermore, MCALS are collecting new toys and toiletries gift sets for children aged 0-16, in aid of The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
The collection will run from 8 November to 6 December and there will be boxes at the following locations:
- Noble’s Hospital Foyer
- Garaghyn Glass, Noble’s Hospital Site
- Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
- Western Wellbeing Centre, Peel
- Southern Wellbeing Centre, Port Erin
Rachel Douglas, MCALS Lead, commented:
'Everyone is invited to join us at our warm space drop-ins – it is an opportunity to come in from the cold, socialise and have a bit of fun. There will be light refreshments and games provided, along with the opportunity to talk to us about things such as health and social care waiting lists and referrals.
'We’re also collecting new toys and toiletries towards The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Previous years’ donation drives have been extremely successful, and we are really grateful to those who contribute, please consider popping something into one of the dedicated collection boxes if you can, and help brighten a young one’s Christmas.'
