Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours' Scheme CIO

Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours' Scheme CIO CDGNS works with and for
older people to:
• Reduce loneliness and isolation
• Support independence
• Promote healthy lifestyle
• Try new things

In our volunteers’ words we aim to be:
“An oasis in the desert that old age sometimes is.”
“A reason to go on getting out of bed in the morning.”
“A place of new beginnings.”

📍 Could What3Words Help You in an Emergency? 📍Our recent newsletter shared a real-life story from the Scheme’s Monday Wa...
22/06/2026

📍 Could What3Words Help You in an Emergency? 📍

Our recent newsletter shared a real-life story from the Scheme’s Monday Walking Group, where a member suffered a fall while out on a rural walk. With few landmarks nearby, it was difficult to explain their exact location to emergency services. Thankfully, the What3Words app enabled them to provide a precise location within seconds, helping emergency services reach them quickly.

What3Words is a free app that divides the world into 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. It can be invaluable if you:
✅ Need help while out walking
✅ Break down on a country road
✅ Feel unwell away from home
✅ Get lost or are unsure of your location

To help our members get set up and learn how to use this useful app, we will be holding What3Words drop-in sessions where we can help add the app to your phone and show you how it works.

📅 Friday 17th July
🕘 9.00am – 10.30am – The Newman Centre
🕚 11.00am – 12.30pm – St Mary's

📞 Please contact the office to book your place.

We look forward to helping you get connected and stay safe. 💙📱

22/06/2026

Our walk is on today, please bring a hat and plenty of water and sun cream

☀️ Stay Safe in the Heat! ☀️With the weather getting hotter this week, it's important to take care of yourself and stay ...
21/06/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Heat! ☀️

With the weather getting hotter this week, it's important to take care of yourself and stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, avoid spending too much time in the sun, and try to keep cool where you can.

💙 Our Cool Space is open to everyone. Why not come in, escape the heat, and enjoy:
🥤 A cold drink
🍪 A biscuit
❄️ A cool, welcoming place to relax

Our friendly staff are also available for a chat, and if you need any extra help or advice, we can provide information and signpost you to local support services.

There's no need to book—just pop in. Everyone is welcome. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and we'll look forward to seeing you! 💙

We're looking forward to seeing you all at our Summer Fayre in August. If you have any items you'd like to donate please...
19/06/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you all at our Summer Fayre in August. If you have any items you'd like to donate please drop them off at the office during our closure week of 10-14 August - thank you.

Leeds Community Foundation has published its report on the 2025 Lunch Clubs programme in partnership with Leeds City Cou...
19/06/2026

Leeds Community Foundation has published its report on the 2025 Lunch Clubs programme in partnership with Leeds City Council. We're featured on pages 12 and 21 if you want to take a look :)

https://crossgatesgns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lunch-Club-Outcomes-Report-2025-round-final.pdf

Today, our staff and volunteers took part in Dementia Awareness Training delivered by Elizabeth Griffin from Leeds Older...
15/06/2026

Today, our staff and volunteers took part in Dementia Awareness Training delivered by Elizabeth Griffin from Leeds Older People's Forum.

The training was informative, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended. Our team gained valuable knowledge and a greater understanding of how to support people living with dementia, which will help us continue providing the best possible support to our members.

A huge thank you to Elizabeth for delivering such an excellent session, and to all our staff and volunteers for their enthusiasm and participation.

08/06/2026

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Sponsored Walk – Monday 13th July 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

We are looking forward to our upcoming Sponsored Walk, taking place on Monday 13th July, starting at 10:00am from the office.
A number of our members will be taking part in the walk to help raise funds for the upkeep and maintenance of our minibuses, which play a vital role in helping us support older people in our community.

Among those taking part are two of our staff Charley and Sam, who will be joining fellow members in taking on the challenge and raising money for this worthwhile cause.

If you would like to sponsor any of our members or staff taking part in the walk and help us reach our fundraising goal, please contact the office for sponsorship forms and further information.
We would also love to welcome more people to take part. If you would like to join the sponsored walk, please get in touch with the office for details and registration information.
Every donation, and every step taken, will help make a real difference. Thank you for your continued support! 💙

A Big Thank you to Malcolm Michael's butchers in Crossgates Shopping Centre for supplying us with pork pies and scotch e...
05/06/2026

A Big Thank you to Malcolm Michael's butchers in Crossgates Shopping Centre for supplying us with pork pies and scotch eggs for all our volunteers to enjoy!

Two of our wonderful volunteers met unexpectedly today for the first time in over 50 years! They both work different d...
05/06/2026

Two of our wonderful volunteers met unexpectedly today for the first time in over 50 years! They both work different days and different roles so their paths hadn't crossed until today, after going to school together, all those years ago, what a wonderful surprise!

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