News & Events

Roland is taking on a sponsored bike ride in support of our Greening Evergreen project!  

This year, he’s raising funds to help us install solar panels at the Evergreen office — a change that will lower our energy bills and allow even more of our resources to go directly into supporting older people in our community. You can follow his journey and support his fundraiser over on JustGiving. 

Every donation helps us create a greener, more sustainable Evergreen. 

https://www.justgiving.com/page/roland-higgins-1

 Join Stamford Stitchers for an inspiring celebration of creativity at their embroidery, craft, and textile exhibition, running from Tuesday 10th March to Saturday 21st March. This vibrant showcase brings together beautiful handmade pieces, intricate needlework, and imaginative textile art from talented local makers. Whether you’re passionate about crafting, curious to learn more, or simply love discovering unique artistry, it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the skill, colour, and creativity of our community. 

Over December 2025, our volunteers hosted a warm and welcoming Christmas craft and coffee morning at Stamford’s Methodist Church, creating a festive space for people to gather, browse, and connect. The event featured a beautiful selection of Christmas cards, handmade textile throws, and unique prints crafted by talented local makers and artists, all of which added to the charm of the day. 

Thanks to the generosity of those who attended and supported the event, we were able to raise valuable funds for the Evergreen Care Trust, contributing to their ongoing mission to care for and advocate on behalf of older residents across Stamford, Bourne, Market Deeping, and the surrounding villages. 

Every year, Evergreen proudly takes part in the Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s Church, an event that brings the community together in a spirit of generosity, celebration, and shared purpose. It’s a chance for local charities, groups, and residents to connect, support one another, and showcase the work they do throughout the year. This year, our tree highlighted the Evergreen newsletter, decorated with thoughtful winter‑themed ornaments offering practical tips on staying warm, safe, and well during the colder months. We’re grateful to the Stamford Lions for organising such a joyful and meaningful festival, and we were delighted to help raise funds for Men’s Shed, the chosen charity for 2025, whose work continues to make a positive impact in our local area. 

One A'Chord held a Summer Concert in June in aid of Evergreen Care Trust and Burghley Park and Peterborough Ladies for Cancer Research UK.

The concert was, as usual, very well attended and the audience was treated to a selection of modern, and not so modern, popular music. There was no admission charge, but with raffle sales and donations on the night together with a topup from the group's funds, they were delighted to be able to donate £800 each to the charities.

At a recent meeting, Linda Smith of One A'Chord handed cheques over to Louise Marsh, Founder of Evergreen Care Trust and Jo Keogh, Treasurer of Burghley Park and Peterborough Ladies for Cancer Research UK.

One A'Chord have two charity concerts a year and have already started rehearsing for their Winter Concert on 30 November.

Energy and water companies offer a free Priority Services Register that can help lots of different people by providing additional practical help when needed.

Who?

They support people with sight or hearing difficulties, someone with poor mobility, someone with a serious or long-term illness or someone who is of pensionable age.

How?

Your utility company will proactively contact you and provide additional support if your water, gas or electric supply is interrupted.

Your utility company can set up a password which acts as an added layer of protection to your account and helps you identify bogus callers.

Knock and wait service means the engineer will be patient and allow you more time to get to the door after knocking.

To sign up:

 Anglian Water Priority Services Register : 0800 232 1951.

 Energy Priority Services Register : 0800 389 8000.

For more information: Evergreen Advocacy 01780 765900

They said "Evergreen Care Trust run a twice weekly Friendship Group at Stamford Free Church, and twice a month they have a Move It or Lose It session.

This is seated exercise for seniors and is fun for all. This exercise is beneficial not only for the body but also the mind, stimulating blood circulation and co-ordination as well as concentrating on the legs, hands, and arms. 

“Many of our members have some mobility impairment and even if they don’t feel up to exercising, they always say they feel much better after the session. It really is a mood lifter” Jenny Weston, Move it or Lose it coach."

Active Lincs News: https://www.activelincolnshire.com/news

Move It or Lose It: https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk

Evergreen Friends Together Group: https://evergreencare.org.uk/friends-together-group

On Thursday 16th February the first Evergreen & Birch Tree Friendship Lunch was held – it was a lovely event, a great time was had by everybody and the food was delicious!

It is a unique social and friendship event in a separate reception room which enables older people to enjoy either a soup / roll or sandwich – followed by tea / cake and then cards / games or a chat.  All for £5.

The young adults with Down’s Syndrome prepare the food, set up the table and serve and it provides an opportunity to build their skills and confidence as they socialise with guests.

 Every third Thursday of the month 12:00pm - 2:30pm

The Friendship Group is aimed at older socially isolated people in Easton on the Hill, Stamford and surrounding villages and is held in a private room located on the site of the www.birchtreecafe.co.uk Evergreen can potentially help with transport for people to attend.

 If you would like to attend or require further information contact Ed Bailey Volunteer Services Manager on 01780 765900 or volunteer@evergreencare.org.uk