Foster carers honoured – could you be one of them?
Bury people who have fostered scores of local youngsters were formally thanked by the Mayor of Bury.
Topics: Social issues
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Pop in at the drop-in if you are considering adoption
Local people considering adopting a child can find out more information at a special drop-in session on Tuesday 6 November.
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Angelbear – because sometimes you just need a hug
Two thousand angel bears will be winging their way to Bury police station on Wednesday 31 October at 11.30 ready to be given out to children who come in to the station’s child protection unit and front desk.
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Foster care heroes receive civic accolade
Foster carers who have looked after children for more than 15 years are to be formally thanked by the Mayor of Bury.
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Trading Standards warn residents of doorstep callers
Four incidents in six days have caused Bury Council’s Trading Standards team to urge local elderly residents to be on their guard against doorstep callers trying to gain access to their homes.
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Got an NHS Hearing Aid? Need some help?
If you feel your NHS hearing aid is not working as well as it used to or you know someone who would like some support with hearing and not sure what to do next then why not pop down to the Green Room, Adult Care Connect & Direct, Textile Hall (next toBury Library) Manchester Road, Bury BL9 0DG where regular sessions are held to help support people with a hearing difficulty.
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Council’s casual approach nets cash for charity
Staff at Bury Council dressed down last Friday (5 Oct) and donned their denims to raise cash for the Genetic Disorders UK charity.
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Red Bank extra care scheme opens its doors
Scores of local residents came to see the opening of the borough’s new £6 million Red Bank extra care scheme.
