GOWNS

Gotherington Oxenton Woolstone Neighbour Scheme 

Gowns Helpline 07752 152485. Help is available.

Our phone is monitored daily – just leave a message and a GOWNS volunteer will call you back to discuss the issue and offer help if they can.

Do you need help with:

– transport to the shops, doctor, hospital or to local social events
– small DIY tasks, internet usage, help with minor household problems
– official form filling
– recuperation after illness or treatment
or just simply a chat, in fact, anything of an occasional or  non-emergency nature?

Or do you know someone who does?

GOWNS is a voluntary good neighbour initiative run by residents of the three villages with financial backing from the Parish Council and the Parish Church. Its aim is to provide help to any resident of the three villages, whatever their age and circumstances and particularly those who are older or disabled.

This is not an exhaustive list, tell us your need and we will try to fulfil it!
Please note that GOWNS is not intended to replace Social Services or provide long term care or assistance.

The scheme is operated by a team of volunteers who take requests for assistance on the scheme’s mobile phone and arrange for the task to be done by a volunteer with the necessary skills. There is no charge for this service, but clients can be asked to cover expenses incurred and pay for such things as car parking, shopping, etc. Fuel costs are currently charged at 45p/mile.

More volunteers are always needed to extend the range and number of tasks that can be taken on. If you feel you can help, please telephone the Duty Co-ordinator on 07752 152485.

If you need assistance or just want to know more about GOWNS, please telephone the Duty Co-ordinator:  07752 152485

All volunteers are Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checked and fully insured

Download and keep the GOWNS help card, which contains lots of useful numbers and more information about GOWNS.

We have been running in the village since 2009.

Pictures below are from our 10th Anniversary party.