Women urged not to suffer in silence during lockdown
Help is still available for women who may be struggling during the national lockdown.
Cumbria Womenâs Centre Network has reminded those who need help that it is still available, despite coronavirus restrictions.
The network is made up of specialist centres Women Community Matters in Barrow, Women Out West in Whitehaven and Gateway 4 Women in Carlisle.
The centres offer services tailored to supporting women and families including counselling, rehoming, and financial support.
Rebecca Robson, senior officer at Womenâs Community Matters, said: âThe centres across the county are all still open and working to offer support and care.
Barrow AFC fans are still helping various groups to raise funds this Christmas with the Bluebirds Trust s Festive Russ Raffle – and they hope to involve the wider community to ensure a bumper prize. Local groups and good causes were invited to join in and various local schools, community groups, charities and sport clubs answered the call. The prize money, for a small stake, will see a lucky winner scoop more than £450 already and the total is rising. When buying a ticket the preferred organisation can be selected and they receive the profits from that sale. “The causes being supported are really diverse” said Trust Barrow AFC director Steve Herbert.
THE HIGH Sheriff of Cumbria has been out in the community assisting a Barrow charity with festive drop-offs. High Sheriff Julie Barton met up with Women s Community Matters to assist with the delivery of Christmas parcels. Mrs Barton said: They are helping to ensure lots of people have a better Christmas, thanks to generous donations from local people. They are a one stop shop giving all sorts of support to all women of any age so they can move forward with their hopes and dreams. Thank you to their team for the fantastic difference they make to the lives of others and the kindnesses they share.