Some of the advantages of using this service are that, wherever possible, you will be dealt with by one person at agreed times with no waiting room queues; after you have made initial contact, they will get in touch with you to make the experience as user friendly as possible.

Amongst the issues that they may be able to help with are:

• Basic learning skills
• Helping you stay in your home
• Motability aids and adaptations
• Physical health & exercise
• Getting into training or employment
• Drug/alchohol problems
• Finding social & leisure interests
• General wellbeing
• Practical homecare
• Claiming benefits, budgeting and managing finances

The service is for Aults over 18 years.

The DVD created in 2007 to accompany the Living History Mine Exhibition continues to be popular with copies still being sold.

By using old photographs, cine-film and extracts from recorded interviews, it celebrates the history of Huthwaite over the past century.

Copies are available from the Centre Reception.

With a wide variety of stalls, games and delicious food, there was something for all ages and tastes. Our thanks go out to all those who contributed including the local Scouting Groups, St. John’s Ambulance, Huthwaite Library, Sure Start and the many volunteers who devoted much appreciated time and effort.

The accompanying photographs help give a flavour of the event.

Take note - the date of the Christmas Fair is Saturday 21st November.

Features raffles, cake stall, toys, books and games for children, bric-a-brac, tombola, hot and cold food, mulled wine etc.