EDCCA new Chief Officer – end of an era and new beginnings
2026 sees the retirement of Di Watkins after over 7 years in the role. Under her leadership, the charity has gone from strength to strength with the introduction of a Men’s Shed, Charity Boutique, Hub Club for people living with Dementia alongside all the other activities that EDCCA provides like meals on wheels, car scheme and the collection of prescriptions and shopping.
To keep the momentum going, we are delighted to introduce Becky Guy as the new Chief Officer. She has a background in working in charitable organisations and will be an asset to EDCCA.
Di, although sad to leave EDCCA, is more than happy to leave the charity in Becky’s safe hands, she said: “Taking on the role is a going to be exciting, fulfilling and rewarding and I know that Becky will be enthusiastic, dedicated and capable. I wish her every success”
Tea and Tarts Dates
Our monthly Tea and Tarts event dates for 2026 are:
Tuesday 10th February
Tuesday 10th March
Tuesday 14th April
Tuesday 12th May
Tuesday 9th June
Tuesday 14th July
Tuesday 11th August
Tuesday 8th September
Tuesday 13th October
Tuesday 10th November
Tuesday 8th December
Co-op Funding
From now until next October we have been lucky enough to be one of the local good causes for the Co-op Community Fund. Please support us. Thank you
AGM
Easingwold District Community Care Association (EDCCA) Charity Number 1172534
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the above charity will be held on the 21st October 2025 in the lounge at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold at 9.30am
Copies of the Agenda and Annual Report will be available at the meeting or in advance by request from di.watkins@edcca.org.uk
Dementia Awareness
Tea and Tarts Dates
Our monthly Tea and Tarts event dates for 2026 are:
Tuesday 10th February
Tuesday 10th March
Tuesday 14th April
Tuesday 12th May
Tuesday 9th June
Tuesday 14th July
Tuesday 11th August
Tuesday 8th September
Tuesday 13th October
Tuesday 10th November
Tuesday 8th December
Joint newsletter
We are delighted to have worked with FOSMH to produce a joint newsletter which has been tucked inside some copies of the Easingwold Advertiser and is being hand delivered to homes in Easingwold.
Meals on Wheels
Tell a neighbour, friend or relative
We have recently discovered that there are a lot of people who have never heard of EDCCA even though we have been in existence since 1987. So, please tell a neighbour, friend or relative about us. Let’s spread the word!
Our Main activities are:
A Community Car Scheme
Minibus trips
Meals on Wheels
Carers Sitting Service
Befriending Service
Men’s Shed
Prescription collection and delivery
Shopping collection and delivery
Food Bank and Food Share
Hub Club for people living with Dementia
Charity Boutique
Poppets pre-school group
In addition to these key services, EDCCA co-ordinates ad hoc peer support groups such as Knit and Natter, Crossword Club, run monthly social get-togethers with our Tea and Tarts events and hire wheelchairs for short term use.
Contact us for more details on any of the above. 01347 822875 or email info@edcca.org.uk
AGM
Easingwold District Community Care Association (EDCCA) Charity Number 1172534
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the above charity will be held on the 21st October 2025 in the lounge at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold at 9.30am
Copies of the Agenda and Annual Report will be available at the meeting or in advance by request from di.watkins@edcca.org.uk
North Yorkshire Care Services Directory – Your Guide to Adult Social Care and Support,
Looking for Care in the North Yorkshire Area?
Follow this link to the e-book version.
https://www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/north-yorkshire-care-services-directory/
or contact EDCCA for a hard copy.
Small Society Lottery
It’s a simple and fun way to support EDCCA — with the added bonus of a chance to win each month!
How it works:
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Complete and sign a membership form.
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Pay £12 per year, either by standing order, cash, or cheque.
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You’ll be allocated one membership number, which automatically enters you into our monthly draw.
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All participants must be aged 16 or over.
The draw:
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Takes place on the 15th of each month.
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Winners will be notified directly, and prizes are paid preferably by BACS or in cash.
The prizes:
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30% of the membership fees collected each month make up the prize fund.
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The remaining 70% goes directly to EDCCA, helping to fund our services and community projects.
Our lottery operates as a registered Small Society Lottery with North Yorkshire Council
Registration number: 1142
If you have any questions, please contact EDCCA on 01347 822875 or email info@edcca.org.uk.
Join our 100 Club Small Society Lottery today — and you could be our next winner!