Valley React started in February 2013 with 5 members, we now have over 400 regular members and 1,000 people on our data base. We have had such a positive reaction to the setting up of this group that we now lowering our age range to 19+ as we find people want to volunteer to help us in our cause to break the loneliness and depression cycle.
We do plenty of organised events and go out for meals and trips away for the day. We are a very friendly lot and chatty is the name of the game.
Valley React has two new projects coming out this year, The Open Door, more afternoon sessions and possibly a night session where everyone is welcome and Life is
the Name of the Game – Weekly Chairobics, Tai Chi, Computers and Art at Balfour House, Horner Close, Stocksbridge, see the pink leaflet.
Sheffield City Council Housing Services have given us the room for free so we can keep our costs as low as possible. We have just become their new poster group on the front page of ‘The In Touch Magazine’ going out to all of Sheffield Housing Council Tenants with a page of what goes on at Valley React, so our fame is spreading through Sheffield and is being
used as a flagship project. Society can unintentionally isolate
people who find it difficult to get out and about. It can be great for older people to explore new things they haven’t done before. Sometimes it is not just physical, but it can be more deep rooted in our heads and our hearts when we come out. Part of being young is getting out and about on our own and when we can no longer do this we feel our independence has been taken away, and that can leave a terrible deficit in our lives. We have been walkers, dancers, explorers, and have been really active, and now live a totally different sense of a life. Our head says we can but our physical body says we cannot, which
can be mentally depressing. What Valley React members see, is people having a laugh and joining in the fun, going home with something different to think about and good memories. Don’t let the four walls of
Chairobics
1100—1300
Tai Chi
1330—1430 Balfour
Computers 1000—1200 Balfour
Crafts 11.00 Balfour
Line
Dancing 1300-1500
Inman
Pavilion
Art 11.00 Balfour
Enquiries: Kath 07596 130043 Balfour House, Horner Close, Stocksbridge. S36 1LQ
www.valleyreact.co.uk
A Valley React Project 2015
23rd April Kelham Island All Day
8th May 4.00 p.m. V.E. Celebration Balfour House
13th May 2.00-3.00 V.E. Day Belmont
15th July 2.00 One Fine Day The Venue
14th August 4.00 p.m. V.J.Celebration Balfour
House
23rd April Kelham Island All Day
8th May 4.00 p.m. V.E. Celebration Balfour House
13th May 2.00-3.00 V.E. Day Belmont
15th July 2.00 One Fine Day The Venue
14th August 4.00 p.m. V.J.Celebration Balfour
House
Enquiries: Kath 07596 130043 Balfour House, Horner Close, Stocksbridge. S36 1LQ
www.valleyreact.co.uk
A Valley React Project 2015
Chairobics
1100—1300
Tai Chi
1330—1430 Balfour
Computers 1000—1200 Balfour
Crafts 11.00 Balfour
Line
Dancing 1300-1500
Inman
Pavilion
Art 11.00 Balfour
living
Active Lifean
in Stocksbridge
A Valley React Project 2016
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Enquiries: Kath 07596 130043Balfour House, Horner Close, Stocksbridge. S36 1LQ
www.valleyreact.co.uk
SPECIAL EVENTSThursday 6th October at Silver FoxHELLO SAILOR CRUISE SHOW Saturday 29th October BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & MEALSaturday 26th November YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET COACH TRIP Thursday 1st December at Silver Fox CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday 9th December at Silver FoxBOLSTERSTONE MALE VOICE CHOIR
Hello Sailor
Cruise Party AfternoonThursday 6th October - 3pm
at The Silver Fox, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge
If you are looking for value for money, this is the party for you!
Kath: 075 96 130 043Money with booking – no refundsFirst come basis - places limited
2 Course MealHomemade Meat Pie - Mash - Peas - Lashings of GravyHomemade Sticky Toffee Pudding/Custard
Vegetarian Alternative
£6.50 To book, ring
Prize for best fancy dress
PROFESSIONAL SINGER
Ricky Grahamdoing all the old favourites.
Come & dance the afternoon away. Foot tapping, Hand Jiving,
Dancing welcomed. Sing along to the 1950s-1980s tunes
Valley React goes from strength to strength
your home get you down, come and join us and find a new lease of life. Accessing our group can break barriers – physical, social, emotional, and financial, as we take all these things into account when we are in groups or go out. Look below at our pink leaflet and pick something to come to, a warm welcome awaits at whatever you want to do.
September is the start of our new Taster Sessions, Rock & Roll at the Silver Fox, October- Cook & Eat Sessions at Balfour House, November- Confidence & Motivation Sessions, January
- Fun French Lessons, learning the basics and tasting the food, ooh lovely jubbly, March- Resilience Sessions and finally Food to uplift your mood. There is something for everyone.
There is talk of a holiday together as a group, keep looking on our advertising features, for further information.
Come to our ‘Hello Sailor’ Cruise Ship afternoon show at the Silver Fox, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge and strut your stuff. Thursday 6th October, 3pm 2 Course Meal and excellent singer all for the price of £6.50.
Valley React would like to thank Kathy Marwick, Community Development Officer, Home Instead Senior Care, who has helped us in the last three years with information and places where we can take our members at very little cost, also
Kyra Travis, Operational Support Manager of Belmont Care Home has also given lots of inspiration in our cause.
Valley React has previously been supported by Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Council Housing, South Yorkshire Community Foundation, Sheffield Town Trust, The Bridge Charity Shop, Stocksbridge, Stocksbridge and Upper Don Tara, Joseph Sheldon Trust. Stocksbridge Town Council, and The Big Lottery Fund. Donations are always welcome to further our work of bringing joy into other people’s lives
Come on your own, with a partner or your friends and a warm welcome is guaranteed from the members of Valley React Community Group, the door is always open.
Red, White & Blue Show 2016
BP Travis, our little mascot
There is always a welcoming atmosphere
“It can be great for older people to explore new
things they haven’t done
before”