General news

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Occupational Therapist. The role will initially be part-time, 22 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full-time. The start date is 1st April 2026. This person will play a vital role in developing an OT service at NMC, working closely with our Physiotherapy…

On Saturday 22nd November, we held our second annual Christmas Market at NMC, welcoming local businesses, independent makers, and members of the community for a festive day of stalls, treats, and seasonal cheer. Visitors enjoyed browsing a wonderful array of Christmas stands, meeting Father Christmas in his grotto, and warming up with mulled wine, hot…

We are delighted to announce that, from 1 January 2026, Sarah Lalieu will be stepping into the role of Head of Support. Sarah joined the team in 2019 as our Connect Up Coordinator, where she developed and delivered a vibrant programme of social activities and events designed to tackle social isolation and loneliness within our…

We are thrilled to announce that we have been honoured with a 2025 ‘It’s your Neighbourhood’ award, and received a Level 5 – Outstanding! This is testament to the incredibly hard work of Debbie Sherring and all the wonderful volunteers that have made our gardens look beautiful this year. We were delighted to attend the…

We’re proud to be taking part in Get Online Week; an annual campaign helping everyone make the most of the digital world. We have the following activities planned for the week.

Bill Stothart has attended his final trustee meeting at NMC, marking the end of nine years of dedicated service as both Trustee and Honorary Treasurer. To recognise his contribution, Bill Duckworth and the Trustee Board presented him with a plaque crafted by the NMC Makerspace. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Bill…

We had a record number of participants for our Fishing Season, with 110 taking part between May and September. Most of these were repeat attendees, with 13 being new. We held 5 accessible fishing days, with all the tackle and equipment provided, and had a wonderful team of 48 volunteers in total. Without volunteers, these…

Earlier this year, we were thrilled to have been named a 2025 Weston Charity Award winner, collecting a support package valued at over £22,000. We were one of 21 ambitious front-line charities working in the fields of community, environment, welfare and youth support that have been named 2025 winners, chosen from over 160 applicants. The…

Our very own Head of Operations featured in an episode all about us, what we offer & how you can be referred for our vital services.

We’ve been named a 2025 Weston Charity Award winner, collecting a support package valued at over £22,000.

Enormous thanks to all the teams and sponsors for making this event such a success.

We had a wonderful, sunny trip to RHS Bridgewater last week, with an informative and entertaining talk.