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Pocklington Rugby in the Community Honoured with the Prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service

Pocklington Rugby in the Community (PRITC), an East Yorkshire charity dedicated to strengthening Pocklington and surrounding areas through activities that promote health, wellness, and community spirit, has been awarded a major national accolade in recognition of its outstanding voluntary service efforts - the distinguished King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Supporting Parkinson’s

PRITC was asked to work in partnership with Parkinson’s UK and East Riding’s Active Communities Team, to address the lack of support for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the area.

Pocklington Community Volunteers Awards Ceremony 2024

The fourth Community Volunteer Awards Ceremony was held on Friday 18th October, at Pocklington Arts Centre, to thank and celebrate the amazing work volunteers do in our community. The roles that these incredible volunteers fulfil varies tremendously, and many of the activities and events that take place in our community would not be available if it wasn’t for these amazing people freely giving up their time and energy.

Congratulations Val

Val French, a dedicated member and trustee of the PRITC, has been honoured with the Mayor's Award for outstanding long-term achievements in the community.

Val's efforts with Pocklington Rugby in the Community, alongside other charities and organisations have transformed many lives, promoting physical and mental well-being. Her initiatives, including the annual Ladies Sportive and holiday meal programs for the vulnerable, highlight her tireless dedication and impact on the community.

Well done Val!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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WhatsApp Image 2021-06-25 at 16.30.31.jpeg — 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.

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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.

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PRITC eggs.jpg — 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.

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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.

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WhatsApp Image 2020-12-23 at 19.01.10.jpeg — 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

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Charity received donation from KCOM

Public votes have helped the charity secure a £700 donation to support our Christmas Dinner meals-on-wheels project.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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WhatsApp Image 2020-07-22 at 12.33.26 (2).jpeg — 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.

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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

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Aro+Ha_0387.jpg — 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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