Women of Worth group receives grant

 

A local community group has received funding for a day of rest and relaxation.

The Women of Worth (WOW) group recently received a grant through the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, run by CVO East Ayrshire, and plans to use it towards a relaxation day for its members.

Members of the Women of Worth group enjoying a card making session

 

The group was set up over ten years ago, with many of the founding members still in attendance. It welcomes anyone over the age of 16 and children are also welcome to attend with their parents.

Group chairperson, Clare Motherwell, told us more:

 

“The WOW group is a chance for us all to meet up and have a blether. We love catching up, supporting each other and having a laugh together. We’re so glad to have this great community space right on our doorstep as it means you never have far to go to meet friends and like-minded people.

We have regular activities, such as table-top games, crafts, bingo, exercise sessions and baking, to bring people together, encourage social connections and develop their interests and skills."

 

Some of the cards made by the women at the group

 

The group itself is a great way for members to take care of their mental health as it means nobody is lonely and they always have a space to share their worries, to de-stress and to have fun. It’s a place to meet people who are experiencing the same day-to-day difficulties as you are.

We’re over the moon with our grant from the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and are so looking forward to a well-deserved day out for all our group members.

We’re always looking for new people to join us and everyone is welcome.”

 

The Women of Worth group meets every Wednesday at Shortlees Community Centre, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

To find out more, contact group secretary, Joanne McCutcheon, at wowshortlees@gmail.com.