Author Archives: Gill Swash

Grand Christmas Draw

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Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for our 2019 Grand Christmas Draw. You have helped us raise an amazing £3,666 towards the running of OPAL services. The draw was made at the Malpas Club Christmas party and all the winners have been notified. We would also like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to


Annual General Meeting 2019

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Notice is hereby given that the 8th Annual General Meeting will be held on November 13th 2019 at 6.00 pm at Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7PT Light refreshment will be available at 6.45 pm. The event will conclude around 8.30 pm after a stimulating contribution from Tom and Kathy Barham who have developed an


Ladies Fundraising Fashion Show Friday 25th October

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Chameleon Style is to present a Ladies Fashion Show in aid of OPAL services, with clothing, jewellery and accessories from £6 to £40. The Fashion Show will take place on Friday 25th October at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Doors open at 7.30 and the show starts at 8pm. All are welcome. Tickets are £5


June Lottery Draw

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The Lottery Draw for the month of June took place on 27th June 2019. The lucky draw winners are: 1st – £125 – No 448 – Helen Whittle 2nd– £80 – No 304 – Karen Kinsey 3rd– £40 – No 457– Kelsall OPAL Club Congratulations to our winners.


May Lottery Draw

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The Lottery Draw for the month of May took place on 6th June 2019. The lucky draw winners are: 1st – £125 – No 382 – Ilene Hoyle 2nd– £80 – No 300 – Malpas OPAL Club 3rd– £40 – No 446 – Linda Middleton Congratulations to our winners and Good Luck to all entrants in the next


Invitation to afternoon tea for carers

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Carers week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.  We at Rural Community Services (West Cheshire), OPAL Breaktime and Carers Connect Services invite carers to an afternoon tea to celebrate the contribution you make. to


Trustee Skillshare runner-up Award for Jane Colville

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Another Skillshare runner-up award was announced today, this time for our OPAL Services Chair, Jane Colville. Jane works incredibly hard for OPAL Services and is thoroughly deserving of this recognition, if she’s not applying for funding, running Trustee meetings or giving staff much valued advice, she’s on the front line, volunteering at one of our


Skillshare runner-up award for Ceri George

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We are thrilled to announce that our Skillshare partner, Ceri George has received the ‘Skillshare Runner Up’ Award, awarded by Cheshire West Voluntary Action. Through Skillshare, Ceri was approached to support OPAL Services in a major initiative, to led us through an exercise that included re-branding along with the consolidation of statements about our key messages,


April Lottery Draw

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The Lottery draw for the month of April took place on 2nd May 2019. The lucky draw winners are: 1st – £125 – No 228 –Mrs D York 2nd – £80 – No 456 – Mrs B Platt 3rd – £40 – No 247 – Mr M Anderson Congratulations to all our winners! Don’t forget that you can


March Lottery Draw

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The Lottery draw for the month of March took place on 4th April 2019. The lucky draw winners are: 1st – £125 – No 122 –Sheelagh Jenkins 2nd – £80 – No 346 – Helsby OPAL Club 3rd – £40 – No 374– Helsby OPAL Club Congratulations to all our winners! Don’t forget that you can still participate