Short term volunteer animal fosterers needed

RSPCA Tameside and Glossop Branch (Registered Charity Number 232260), has been supporting animals and addressing welfare concerns in the area for 108 years. The branch, which is run and operated entirely by volunteers, has to raise its own funds to meet ever spiralling costs.  A very big thank you is due to everyone who has supported us over the years.

The Branch's priority is to rehome animals brought to us by RSPCA Inspectors, the majority of whom have been terribly mistreated or neglected by their previous owners, but if we have room we will accept animals from individuals who, for whatever reason, cannot care for their pets any longer.

At the moment we are full to overflowing with cats and kittens who are desperately seeking families to call their own. The branch is keen to recruit more families who are prepared to take in very young puppies and kittens, or injured cats and dogs until new homes are found or they are fit enough to go into boarding.  Short Term Fosterers (5 days) are also needed for dogs undergoing their isolation period after their Kennel Cough vaccination after which they will go into private boarding whilst waiting for their new families to choose them.

If you could offer a caring new home, foster a litter of kittens or puppies or nurse an injured dog or cat, help with fundraising or would like to donate to the branch,  please contact us, email office@rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk or leave a message on our answerphone 07050 264 531. 
Further information: www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk

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Tameside Elders Association is expanding

Tameside Elders Association (TEA) has now branched out with an extra day at Holy Trinity Church on Dean Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.

TEA are a group of men who are over 55 and currently meet Mondays and Tuesday, 10am-2pm at Albion Church, Ashton, for socialising and lunch. TEA will now also provide a service to the older community in the area around Holy Trinty by holding their lunch every Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church.

TEA are hoping to attract a lot of new members who currently can’t travel to the Albion Church and who they would not have space for.

If you are interested in joining the group turn up at Holy Trinity on Wednesday’s between 10am-2pm. There will be a £1 fee, refreshments and a lunch will be provided.

For more information contact Mohammed Masud on Tel: 0161 343 4681 or email darwish60_uk@yahoo.co.uk

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SPECTRUM are campaigning to stop the banning of incandescent bulbs. The government plan to ban incandescent bulbs in favour of low energy and fluorescent tubes from 2011.

SPECTRUM represent various charities and are campaigning on behalf of people with light sensitivity who have problems when the come into contact with fluorescent tubes and low energy bulbs. Problems arising can range from rashes to memory loss and genetic damage. Unfortunately currently there is no alternative light which is safe and energy efficient. Greenpeace have suggested obtaining the bulbs by prescription but this would cost £6 per item. If no alternative is found sufferers will be living with no lighting and will not be able to visit their friends and relatives so will be confined to their homes.

If you would like more details: Contact David Price, Tel: 0161 320 9484, email: david.price23@ntlworld.com, Website: www.spectrumalliance.org.uk

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