Fashion Show Invite!
You are invited to Warrington Youth Service’s LGBTQ youth group ‘TAGS’ (Teenagers, Gender & Sexuality) fashion show & celebration event. This event is being held in conjunction with Vintage Viola to showcase the fantastic work the TAGS young people have done over the past 12 months. To help support the young people to do this […]
Visit My Mosque Day 2019
White Ribbon
On Monday 26th November, from 10am – 2pm, Warrington Women’s Aid with be at the Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington raising awareness and taking part in the UN’s “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” And the White Ribbon Campaign We will have information about the campaigns and services available in Warrington for victims […]
Winter is coming…
Now the temperature is starting to drop – we will be spending a lot more time indoors, so in these winter months it’s important to make sure that your home is safe and warm. Here WHA’s Jeff gives his top tips for the chilly season: Be prepared – keep up to date with the local weather […]
War memorial preserved for future generations
WHA is delighted a local war memorial has been preserved for future generations after Warrington Armed Forces Community Support Hub worked to relocate it to the grounds of Heathside Care Home in Penketh. The memorial was located in the grounds of the Penketh and Great Sankey Royal British Legion Club, a site that is being […]
The Baltic Ballet by the late Harry Lonney
HARRY LONNEY – IN MEMORIAM The late Harry Lonney sadly passed away in 2014. He was the Chair of the residents group at Epsom Gardens, one of our Leasehold Schemes for elderly persons. Harry was a lovely, pleasant and modest man with whom I became friendly. He was a co-pilot and Flight Engineer for the […]
Team WHA take on the Warrington 10k to raise funds for Warrington Foodbank
A trio of WHA staff put their best foot forward to run in the Warrington 10K for our charity of the year, Warrington Foodbank. Chief Executive David Cummins, Finance Assistant Angela Butterworth and Money Advice Officer Steven Higham all took part, raising a total of £208 – and all finishing within 1hr 9 minutes. Angela said: “The atmosphere […]
Apply for Warm Home Discount Today
Our Money Advice Team is raising awareness of the Warm Home Discount scheme – which is now open for applications. The Scheme allows £140 credit onto your electricity account if your supplier is participating in the scheme and you meet their criteria. If you receive Guarantee Pension Credit, you don’t need to do anything, and […]
Mr G’s Story
Mr G contacted WHiA regarding a number of issues with his property. His combi boiler and gas fire which hadn’t been used in several years and he was unsure if it worked or if it was safe. There was an issue with his front door being difficult to open and close and the rear door […]
Mr & Mrs A’ Story
Mrs A rang WHiA after being given the telephone number by Age Concern. She had rung them for assistance to fill out an Attendance Allowance Form for her husband who is 15 years older than her and suffers from Dementia and additional health issues. Mrs A said that they were struggling financially and I advised […]
