Got some time free each week to make a friendly call to someone who is on their own during lockdown?
- We are looking for new volunteers to make a friendly telephone call to one of our members once a week.
Send OPAL e-greetings cards for birthdays and other occasions.
- During lockdown, you don't have to miss birthdays or other special occasions. You can send OPAL e-cards and at the same time, support OPAL and help save the planet!
Older People Active Lives
- We provide a range of services for older people in rural areas of West Cheshire. During this coronavirus crisis we invite you to support us with a valued donation. Please donate now using the button below.
Become a Volunteer – Do Something Great!
- “OPAL Services truly is a remarkable organisation which provides what I can only describe as a lifeline for older residents in rural villages throughout West Cheshire,” ... “Thanks to their team of very special volunteers it puts smiles on people’s faces and it brings happiness and purpose back into the lives of many.” David Briggs, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire.
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OPAL Services
Carers Connect
A service connecting carers aged 60 or over in the rural areas of west Cheshire.
OPAL Clubs
For older people who find it difficult to take part in community social activities.
Breaktime
A free respite service for carers of older people living in rural West Cheshire.
GoOnline
A service aimed at helping older people in rural areas access the internet.
Branching Out
Provides support to older people to take up or renew interests in hobbies and community activities
What’s Cooking
Provides support to older people to re-kindle an interest in cooking for themselves
Recent News
OPAL Matters – December 2020
To read the latest news from OPAL as 2020 draws to a close, download Issue 9 of our OPAL Matters newsletter.
Read MoreUnprecedented Times – Cheshire West launches a budget consultation in the face of unprecedented economic challenge – OPAL responds.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is asking for views on how the Council can set a balanced budget in these unprecedented times. Since March they have faced the biggest public health emergency in living memory and there is considerable uncertainty about future budgets. It is estimated that the Council faces a financial gap of between
Read MoreDavid Briggs, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, formally hands over Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to OPAL volunteers.
On Wednesday 11th November, David Briggs, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, formally handed over to OPAL volunteers the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The virtual event took place prior to OPAL’s Annual General Meeting andattended by over 60 guests. Jane Colville, Chair of Trustees, received the award on behalf of all OPAL’s volunteers. “We are delighted
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