Making a Difference (Especially at Christmas)
In the Pocklington community we are very lucky indeed to live in a nice town surrounded by nice, pretty villages. But we do have people within our community that need a little lift, a little care to help them along their path at Christmas, or at any other time.
Community heroes hailed at annual volunteer awards night
A celebration of all things altruistic was the focus of this year’s Pocklington Community Volunteers Awards ceremony.
The event celebrated the role of volunteers across Pocklington and the local area, was held at Pocklington Arts Centre (PAC).
Pocklington lucky to have more Mental Health first Aiders
In August, Pocklington Rugby in the Community, ran its second Mental Health First Aider Course.
By securing funding for this initiative, PRITC has enabled volunteers from many groups in Pocklington to gain the qualification free of charge. The course is intensive, and volunteers have each given up 14 hours of their time to gain the qualification.
3,000 people turn out to enjoy day of activities at PockDown
Pocklington's PockDown family funday was another big success as a record 3,000 people flocked to the town’s rugby club for a day packed with music, entertainment, stalls and activities.
There was a host of trade, food and craft stands, a charity village of local voluntary groups and loads of family activities and exhibitions, all provided for free by the hard working organisers from Pocklington Rugby In The Community, Pocklington Town Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Active Communities Team.
Chance to nominate your local heroes in this year's Pocklington Community Volunteer Awards 2023
Pocklington Rugby in the Community, in collaboration with Pocklington Town Council and East Riding Council, has launched this year’s search for the town’s community heroes.
Nominations are now open for the Pocklington Community Volunteer Awards 2023, which will be taking place at Pocklington Arts Centre on Friday, September 8.
Mission to attract more Pocklington volunteers
A co-ordinator looking to make a real difference in Pocklington is hoping people will come forward and volunteer at a number of groups in the town.
Community volunteer coordinator Louise Partridge has been working with the many organisations that are run by volunteers in Pocklington and the surrounding area.
Local groups come together for an afternoon at the cinema
An initiative by Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC) in collaboration with Pocklington Arts Centre brought together four of Pocklington’s “warm spaces” for a unique afternoon at the cinema.
PRITC’s regular guests were joined by people from Pocklington Methodist Church, All Saints Church and members of the Wolds WI.
Over 60 guests and 15 PRITC volunteers gathered at the Arts Centre for a showing of the Tom Hanks film “A Man Called Otto”. The film was also attended by members of the public.
Pocklington Community Volunteers Awards Ceremony 2022
A number of local volunteers were recognised at the second annual Pocklington Community Volunteer Awards.
The community was asked to nominate volunteers in five different categories and over 80 people came together for the celebration.
Fun day out provided for Ukrainian families.
The Ukrainian flag flew high last week as families from Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkow and Kherson enjoyed a fantastic, organised day trip to Bridlington made possible by Pocklington based charity, PRITC volunteers and donations. All the Children and Adult refugees are staying with host families in East Yorkshire.
PRITC gets free internet to help Ukraine refugees
Pocklington Rugby In The Community (PRITC) will be using free internet connectivity to help Ukrainian refugees in East Yorkshire tackle digital exclusion, via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative.
Burnby Hall Gardens Friday Social a big success
A magnificent afternoon was had by all when Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC) hosted their monthly social for our local elderly, lonely & isolated residents.
40 local residents enjoyed an afternoon at our beautiful Burnby Hall Gardens where they took a stroll in the sunshine before sitting down to afternoon tea and a glass of fizz to toast Her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee in the marquee of the Lilypad Café.
New volunteer coordinator role created in Pocklington to support area’s organisations
Louise Partridge, Pocklington’s Community Volunteer Coordinator would like to invite volunteer group leaders and trustees of volunteering groups to Pocklington Arts Centre on Wednesday 27th July, 6pm – 8pm
Pocklington residents in for a treat with the return of PockDown family fun day
PockDown returns to Pocklington for 2022 with a packed day of family activities and entertainment at the town’s rugby club on Saturday, July 30.
Ukrainian families and their hosts enjoy gathering as Pock Rugby Club hosts more than 80 people
Ukrainian families and their hosts from across East Yorkshire came together at Pocklington Rugby Club on Sunday for a social gathering.
New volunteer coordinator role created in Pocklington to support area’s organisations
A new role has been created to help further the good work implemented by the Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC) group over the past few years.
The newly-appointed volunteer coordinator will work with various organisations and encourage more people to give their time to local groups.
Sports Hall Athletics proving popular
PRITC have hailed the success of a series of ‘Sports Hall Athletics‘ session with 15 residents of Sherbutt House, assisted by 6 volunteers with a focus on increasing movement and activity.
We would like to say a big thanks to all the volunteers, including two new ones, Panathlon Challenge and ER Active Towns.
Greta grateful for new hearing aids following Pocklington community promotion
Ninety-nine year old Pocklington lady Greta Nelson can hear clearly for the first time in years thanks to receiving a free pair of advanced hearing aids courtesy of Pocklington Rugby In The Community charity (PRITC) and local firm Your Hearing Consultants.
Pocklington Rugby in the Community delivering festive spirit with meals
For the second year, Pocklington Rugby in the Community, the charity arm of Pocklington RUFC, has provided a three-course Christmas lunch to 55 residents and a free Christmas Dinner meals-on-wheels service to over 120 households across the local community.
Pocklington Rugby in the Community joins forces with Your Hearing Consultants to offer £3,500 hearing aid giveaway
A Pocklington hearing care company is giving away a pair of top-of-the-range hearing aids worth £3,500 to one deserving local resident – and they want to hear from you!
The People’s Pantry has a new home
The People’s Pantry has a new home - or rather it’s moved upstairs into new facilities at its present home at Pocklington rugby club.
Charity recognised for work over the last year
Pocklington Rugby in the Community has received an award for its service to the local community over the last 12 months.
PRITC Trustee receives deserved recognition
Trustee, Val French receives deserved recognition from British Cycling for her volunteering as the national Breeze programme provides over 320,000 women with a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment to get on their bikes.
Easter egg delivery a success
Pocklington Rugby In The Community followed up its successful Christmas lunch delivery programme by reaching out to even more people, young and old, over the Easter weekend - carrying out its own surprise 'Operation Easter Egg' that saw it give out more than three thousand chocolate eggs to the local community.
Pass IT On
Devices that were once thought to be a luxury are now essential to daily life, creating a severe disadvantage for those who are unable to access the internet for work, school or accessing essential services.
Charity brings Christmas cheer to local residents
More than two hundred isolated individuals enjoyed Christmas lunch delivered to their homes in and around Pocklington, thanks to Pocklington Rugby In The Community, the charity arm of Pocklington RUFC, and other local sports clubs
Charity received donation from KCOM
Public votes have helped the charity secure a £700 donation to support our Christmas Dinner meals-on-wheels project.
Charity to deliver Christmas dinner meals-on-wheels
On the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December, Pocklington Rugby in the Community will be running a Christmas Dinner Meals-on-Wheels service for vulnerable people in Pocklington and surrounding villages.
Active Town scheme launched
Active Towns is an exiting pilot scheme which aims to encourage and support communities and residents to be physically, mentally and socially active in Pocklington, Market Weighton, Goole and Howden.
Wolds Magazine article: New Pocklington Rugby Club based charity stands up to
coronavirus (COVID-19)
When the Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC) charity was launched in December 2019, no one involved could have foreseen how quickly they would find themselves involved in the ongoing effort to support its local community.
The Ivy Collection donate meals
to say thank you to key workers
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust has collaborated with The Caring Foundation to extend its regional outreach programme by donating thousands of The Ivy Collection meals to local community projects which support vulnerable and homeless people.
NFU Mutual supports Pocklington Rugby in the Community to help local relief efforts
NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Pocklington agency are delighted to have nominated local charity Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC) to receive a donation of more than £3,000 from a national £1m ‘Agency Giving Fund’ launched by NFU Mutual’s Head Office
Persimmon boss praises colleagues for 'outstanding' pandemic effort
The head of housebuilding giant Persimmon has praised colleagues for their "outstanding" work to help local communities get through the coronavirus pandemic.
Local and national businesses in thank you to key workers
Local and national businesses continue to show their generosity and support to the coronavirus (COVID-19) response through donations of food to the Pocklington COVID-19 Community Response Hub.
Community unites as COVID-19 Response Hub launches in Pocklington
The Response Hub will act as a point of contact for local community groups to coordinate ongoing assistance efforts whilst providing relevant advice and support during these unprecedented times.
New COVID-19 community Hub launched at rugby club
A new Community Hub has been launched at Pocklington Rugby Club to support the towns ongoing response to COVID-19.
Register ongoing community COVID-19 support
On behalf of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the HEY Smile Foundation are looking to register those local community groups who are supporting residents during these unprecedented times.
Charity launch postponed
Following the latest Government COVID-19 advice, Pocklington Rugby in the Community are postponing its official launch and proposed community activities until further notice.
Community Christmas lunch a big success
As a test event prior to the official launch of the charity in April 2020, Pocklington Rugby in the Community invited 20 local residents to join trustees for a three course Christmas lunch.
Those who attended were delighted with the opportunity to socialise with others and have a say on what they would like to be engaged in and how they would like the charity to develop services that meet their needs.
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RT @ValFrench56: A fabulous last session @Panathlon @pockritc with POCKLINGTON’s learning disabled adults today with 3 teams battli… https://t.co/ehrzZTP10F -
The Friday Social this month welcomed 49 local residents who enjoyed homemade cakes, coffee, tea and Easter crafts… https://t.co/BVU93Hc7hs
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RT @ValFrench56: Another fab inclusive sports session today with our learning disabled adults in Pocklington. Inclusive tennis start… https://t.co/TQapxtyMBI