A Scarborough Disability Charity is hoping to secure funds for its ‘Treats’ Project by bidding for a significant cash boost from Tesco.
Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, the Bags of Help initiative, which sees grants of up to £1,500 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community groups.
Scarborough Disability Action Group is one of three groups shortlisted to receive the cash award, which they hope will fund an exciting programme of Treats Activities.
With the funding they will create an expanding range of activities which will help the local community with issues of isolation and loneliness.
Ian Whitfield, DAG Chair said:
“It’s an exciting time for DAG and this grant would go a long way in improving people’s lives and supporting the community.
“We now need your help to make it happen. Please ask for a token and consider voting for us.”
Shoppers are being invited to head along to Scarborough Tesco stores to vote which are
- Scarborough Westwood Superstore
- Tesco Express store Castle Road
- Tesco Express store Burniston Road
Scarborough DAG has recently extended it's Treats project and is now able to offer Table Tennis as part of the scheme.
Dates and times for these events are posted online and you can also contact DAG for details, the sessions are held 1st Monday and 1st Friday of the month at the Street.
Ian Whitfield said:
“The aim of table tennis sessions is to encourage more people into the ever-growing sport of table tennis.
“We want everyone to have the opportunity to try new things and keep fit, it is also to introduce and widen options to make it easier for everybody to try new things and participate in activities of their choice.
Equipment will be provided and there will be refreshments as well"
Scarborough Disability Action Group has also set the date for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday 20th January 2023, It will be held at The Street centre between 1.30pm to 3pm.
The AGM provides an opportunity to find out more about DAG while reviewing some highlights from the last 12 months.
The meeting will include a talk from Barowcliff Sparks Project and it will be followed by light refreshments.
The AGM will be hybrid on zoom, please email for zoom details. If you would like to join this year’s AGM please register your attendance by emailing DAG at scarboroughdagoffice@gmail.com or call 01723 480029
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