Taking the welcome further
Not everyone can get to a shop or a workshop. Some communities are miles from the nearest town. Some people do not have transport, or the confidence to walk into an unfamiliar building. So we go to them.
Community beyond the shop door
Restore on the Road takes the work beyond our fixed sites and out into the villages and communities around Penrith and wider Cumbria. The idea is simple: load up the van, turn up somewhere, and create a space where people can connect.
That might look like a wellbeing group in a village hall. A creative activity in a community centre. A conversation over coffee in a place that does not usually have anything like this. The format changes depending on where we are and who we are with, but the principle stays the same: meet people where they are.
It started because we kept hearing the same thing. People in smaller communities wanted what Restore offers, but distance and transport made it difficult. The van was the answer.
Three ways we show up
Wellbeing Groups
New groups in villages and rural communities, built around connection, conversation and simple activities. Open to anyone.
Creative Spaces
Hands-on sessions that give people something to do together. Crafts, making, practical skills. The activity is the excuse. The company is the point.
Being There
Sometimes it is just about turning up. Parking the van, opening the door, putting the kettle on. Letting people know that someone thought their community was worth visiting.
Follow the journey
Restore on the Road is growing. We are building new partnerships and reaching new communities as the programme grows.
If you live in a community that could use something like this, or if you would like to be part of making it happen, we want to hear from you. The best way to stay up to date is through our social media channels and website.
Want to be part of it?
Whether you want to volunteer, suggest a community we should visit, or just follow along as the programme grows, get in touch. There is always room for more people.