Debbie and Dex’s Wedding Fundraiser
11th July 2024
Photo credit: @nataliemartinezweddings
Debbie and Dex raised an incredible £2,148 for REMAP!
They explain how and why they created a REMAP fundraiser in lieu of gifts at their wedding.
“We have everything we need, so instead of wedding gifts we wanted to encourage those who were able to donate to a charity of our choice instead.
We wanted to nominate a smaller charity close to our hearts, as we felt not only could our donation make an impact, but it also might help raise awareness of the fantastic work that they do among our guests.
We chose REMAP because the charity does amazing work. We’re extremely passionate about disability advocacy, access, and inclusion, and also about finding joy in hobbies, interests, and in life. This is exactly what REMAP is all about – finding ways to support people to access the big and the small things that make all the difference.
We were so pleased we could raise this money for REMAP and want to thank all our guests for their generosity. We really hope that it can support REMAP with the amazing work they do.”
We want to say a ginormous thank you to Debbie and Dex, and We wish them every happiness as they embark on married life. 💖
Would you like to fundraise for us? Get in touch: fundraising@remap.org.uk
Join REMAP Essex Central at this year’s Volfest!
29th May 2024
Join us on Chelmsford High Street for this year’s VOLFEST!
Be it a day, a month or a lifetime commitment, whatever time and energy you can freely give has the potential to change someone’s life. Chelmsford CVS are thrilled to announce that on Thursday 6th June, we will again be celebrating #VolunteersWeek by taking over Chelmsford High Street for VOLFEST 2024.
Over 50 local charities will be coming together to showcase their efforts and promote their services in a festival of all the good that can come of our community working together. Come and join us for a day of feel-good activities, live music, food and fun!
You’ll be able to see first-hand some of the wonderful ways in which charities, like REMAP and volunteers support the community, and find out how you and your loved ones can access that help.
The last VOLFEST in 2023 was an incredible success. Lorraine Jarvis, Chief Officer at Chelmsford CVS said “There was the most amazing buzz in the High Street, people chatting to the stalls, to each other, and finding out how all the local organisations showcasing could benefit them. Volunteering really is life-enhancing, it was an amazing day!”
Do come down on the 6th June to find out more and help us celebrate all things community.
More information the event can be found here: http://chelmsfordcvs.org.uk/volfest
Recreating the outdoor experience
3rd March 2017
Remap is proud to be supporting the Countrymen’s Club – a service for men with long-term conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s and depression.
Men who have worked outside all their lives miss the sensory stimulation of being in the countryside, so the “Seasons in a Box” project aims to bring the sights, sounds, smells and activities of the great outdoors to those who can no longer go outside to enjoy the real thing.
Julie explains the tractor simulator
The project was conceived by Julie Plumley of Future Roots, the organisation behind the Countrymen’s Club. She asked Remap for help in making tactile simulations of experiences such as the feel of snow, rain and the warmth of sunshine, driving a tractor and other farming activities. Retired farmer Dan Hodgson demonstrated some of these on Tuesday 28 February when the items were handed over. For this project Remap had input from apprentices at both Jaguar Land Rover and British Gas – both companies being keen supporters of Remap.
Remap’s local group in this area is the Dorchester Panel, chaired by Mike Cowley. It has around twelve active volunteers and Mike is always keen to hear from potential new recruits. If you are good at making things and have a workshop or tools you can contact Mike at remapdorchester@gmail.com or ring him on 01305 267860.
Olympic torch holder
2nd September 2016
Adelaide at the torch relay
It’s not often Remap gets asked to make a holder for a “heritage flame”, but the challenge proved no problem for Roger Thorn of Remap South Bucks.
Adelaide has cerebral palsy and was selected to take part in a Paralympic Heritage Flame event at Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympics. She was devastated to then be told this could not happen as there was no way to attach the torch to her wheelchair. Roger heard about this and set to work. He has made a stylish torch holder enabling Adelaide to participate after all.
Adelaide’s carer Gail Beard said “Adelaide is so excited about taking part in an historic event which wouldn’t have been possible without Remap.”
Hackcess
10th November 2015
We are excited to be working with FabLab London and others at the upcoming Hackcess #Hackathon to design and make equipment for people with disabilities. 3D designers, product specialists, makers, coders, idea people, engineers and inventors are all invited to join the hackathon in London on the 21st and 22nd November.
