Aurora is a local cancer charity and community hub supporting people across Bassetlaw. They provide specialist support for people affected by cancer and long-term health conditions, alongside a range of wellbeing activities and community initiatives that help people connect, build confidence and improve their wellbeing.
Exciting news!
Aurora are trialling Saturday opening for a short period of time and would love to see you in the Old Library Building. Starting Saturday 25th July, the Centre will be open from 9.00am until 1.00pm on Saturdays until 5th September (excluding Saturday 29th August which is the Bank Holiday weekend).
The charity shop will be open and Valerie’s Tearooms will serving light bites. The beauty therapist will be available for treatments – please phone 07827 231001 to book your treatment – and the gym will be offering exercise classes. Please check Aurora’s website for up-to-date details.
Spotlight on… young people at Aurora
Junior volunteer helps raise almost £500 for Aurora. A huge thank you to amazing junior volunteer Poppy who, at just six-years-old, recently spent the day at Asda Worksop with her mum helping to sell tickets for Aurora’s Summer Raffle. With her friendly personality and a big smile that brightened everyone’s day, Poppy helped raise almost £500 in raffle ticket sales.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped to buy a ticket, have a chat and support Aurora!
Summer fun for young creatives
This summer Aurora are inviting young people to unleash their imagination by entering Aurora’s Summer Short Story Competition. Budding writers aged seven to 11 and 12 to 15 can submit a story of up to 500 words, inspired by history, heritage, time travel or the mysteries of the Old Library Building. Winners in each age category will receive a prize. Need some inspiration? Free Creative Writing Workshops take place on Tuesday11th August (ages seven to 11) and Tuesday 18th August (ages 12 to 15), from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Young writers can develop ideas and build confidence before entering. Families can also enjoy the refreshed Heritage Hub, featuring historical dress-up, fascinating artefacts, a drop-in craft station and free guided family craft sessions, from 10.00am to 11.00am on Saturdays 1st and 15th August.
To book a workshop or craft session, call 01909 470985 or email josie.reaney@aurorawellbeing.org.uk. Short stories can be submitted via email or drop them into the centre.
Gain experience with Aurora
Aurora are always delighted to welcome young people who want to gain valuable experience through volunteering. Recently, they hosted Elsie, a sixth form student, for a work placement with Aurora Heritage. During her week with the charity, she got hands-on with historical artefacts, curated a new display and explored local history through research.
If you’re aged 16 or over, they’d love to hear from you. There are opportunities to get involved across the Heritage Hub, tearooms, charity shop, fundraising events and more.
New classes in the Aurora gym
Enjoy two new classes with your little ones:
BabyBeats Mum and Baby is for age six-weeks to crawling and the class is on Tuesdays from 10.15am until 11.00am. Sessions are £9.50 each or £8.50 each if booking the full six-week course. Mindful Movers Toddler Yoga and Movement Class is designed for children aged 18 months to four years but babies are welcome, and the class is on Tuesdays from 9.15am until 10.00am! Sessions are £8.00, with additional children at only £4.00 and under 18 months go free!
Booking is advisable for both classes as limited spaces are available.
Forthcoming events
Say hello at the Aurora stand at the Bassetlaw Foodbank Open Day on Thursday 20th August, 11.00am to 2.30pm. For more information about Aurora, visit The Old Library Building, Memorial Avenue, Worksop S80 2BJ, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Alternatively, email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk, call 01909 470985, visit http://www.aurorawellbeing.org.ukor follow Aurora on social media.