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Christmas Concert 2026
Please save the date for our Christmas Concert taking place on Saturday 5th December 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall in Prestwich. More details to follow soon!
esmith611
Sep 211 min read


Bury 10K 2026
Jigsaw (Bury) is delighted to be a partner Charity for the Bury 10Kin 2026! The 2026 Bury 10k took place on Sunday 20th September. Jigsaw want to say a huge thank you to our team of runners who took part in the 2026 Bury 10k on Sunday 20th September. Our runners included: Ian Woodier Adam Taylor Stephen Johnson Helen Wilkinson Kate Metcalfe Emily Dunkerley The total amount raised is to be confirmed! Keep an eye on our social media for updates! A special thank you to all
esmith611
Sep 211 min read


Jigsaw (Bury) celebrates 20th Charity Anniversary
Jigsaw celebrated Jigsaw's 20th birthday by hosting a birthday party at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall in Prestwich on Saturday 1st August 2026. Jigsaw Link celebrated Jigsaws 20th birthday on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church in Radcliffe with food from The Sizzle Sisters, birthday cake, pass the parcel, a raffle and a sing song to some old classics! It has been wonderful to see so many members, volunteers, staff, parents and friends of the charity coming toge
esmith611
Aug 71 min read


Jigsaw (Bury) celebrates £20,000 of National Lottery funding
Jigsaw Bury's application to The National Lottery Community Fund has been successful! Jigsaw has been awarded £20,000 to support Jigsaw Link 'Have a Go' Sessions that provide a welcoming, relaxed space where members can try new activities, socialise, and enjoy a nutritious lunch together. 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 weekl
esmith611
Aug 71 min read


Trustee Recruitment
The Jigsaw (Bury) Board of Trustees are currently looking for applicants to join the Trustee Board. We are recruiting a Treasurer and General Board Members. If you are interested, please send a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role and your reasons for applying by: Post to Unit 28 Bury Business Centre, Kay Street, Bury, BL9 6BU E-mail to jigsaw@bury.gov.uk For more information call us on 0161 253 6853
esmith611
Jun 291 min read


The Mayor's Reception Invite
In June 2026, Jigsaw Link Volunteer, Judith, was delighted to attend the Mayor's Reception celebrating Volunteers’ Week earlier in the month and marking #SmallCharitiesWeek. The event began with a warm welcome from our Chief Officer Helen Tomlinson, followed by inspiring words from The Mayor, Councillor Mohammed Tahir Rafiq who recognised the incredible contributions that local groups and volunteers make across the borough.
esmith611
Jun 291 min read


Volunteers Week 2026
Volunteers Week takes place from Monday 1st June – Sunday 7th June 2026. On Tuesday 2nd June, Jigsaw hosted its very own 'Volunteers Week Celebration'. All Jigsaw Volunteers were invited along as we acknowledge the incredible contributions our volunteers make to Jigsaw. Ellen Smith (Coordinator) presented Volunteers Week Certificates and individual Thank You Cards to Volunteers. As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our volunteers again for all they do and
esmith611
Jun 51 min read


Team Strong Bury
Thank you to Team-Strong Bury for taking on Total Warrior Leeds on Saturday 27th June 2026 together as a gym to raise money for Jigsaw (Bury)! Please show your support by donating to Jigsaw (Bury) using the link below: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/total-warrior-12km-mud-run "Total Warrior is one of the UK’s hardest obstacle mud runs. Around 12km of brutal obstacles, deep mud, water challenges, and physical and mental tests designed to push us well outside our comfort zones
esmith611
May 61 min read


Special Olympics Bury Visit to Liverpool FC
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026, Special Olympics Bury had the privilege of being invited to Liverpool Football Club Women's Open Training at AXA Melwood Training Centre for a meet and greet with the Women's first team and opportunity to watch them train, followed by a tour of Anfield. Thank you Special Olympics Great Britain for inviting us along!
esmith611
Apr 241 min read


GM Live Well Spring Festival
Our Gardening Club was part of the GM Live Well Spring Festival on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at Bamford Road Allotments. Jigsaw hosted a 'pop up' with a Mother's Day theme where our members painted special pots for their loved ones & planted them with beautiful flowers from our allotment. Thank you to GM Live Well for funding our activity! #gmlivewell
esmith611
Mar 231 min read
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