Jigsaw Link
About Jigsaw Link
Jigsaw Link provides a one to one befriending service for people over the age of 50 who are disabled, or have an age related condition, and live in the Borough of Bury. We also offer a weekly luncheon club and social outings throughout the year.
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Please watch our video below to find out more!
What we offer
One to One befriending service
This is available for those who are socially isolated and live alone. Each member is linked up with a volunteer who will usually visit each week for a couple of hours and also visit places of interest. Volunteers are there to provide company and companionship, with people of similar interests.
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A befriending visit is £5.00.
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Have A Go Sessions
The older people's Have A Go Sessions are held on a Tuesday from 12-2pm in a church hall where a hot lunch is provided followed by an activity, for example Chair-Based Exercises, quizzes, bingo, art & crafts and fun games.
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Have A Go Sessions are £20.
This includes transport to and from the venue from members home address (subject to volunteer drivers availability).
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Luncheon Club
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Jigsaw Link run a Lunch Club every week on a Tuesday from 12-2pm visiting local pubs and restaurants. It provides a great opportunity to develop new friendships and visit new places whilst enjoying lunch with a lovely group of people.
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Lunch Club is £10.
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This includes transport to and from the venue from members home address (subject to volunteer drivers availability).
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Social Outings
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Jigsaw Link arrange up to 10 social outings throughout the year.
The social outings provide an important opportunity to enjoy new surroundings and great company.
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​Jigsaw Link outings are priced on an individual basis.
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A member of the Jigsaw team will arrange a suitable time for a home visit, in order to come and meet the Jigsaw Link Member to discuss becoming a member of Jigsaw Link.
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We will send you an application pack to complete. However, if the Jigsaw Link member is unable to fill out the form themselves, then a member of the Jigsaw team will complete this at the home visit.
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The home visit will be attended by two members of the Jigsaw team at the potential new members home.In a small number of cases applications may be declined, however in most cases applicants are invited to join Jigsaw Link. Please note that we are a small charity and we do not employ specialist medical or support staff. Occasionally we may not be able to meet people’s needs.
