VCAEC (Voluntary Community Action East Cambs)

Attending the community transport and health meeting today.

At the Ely job centre for their open morning today.

March gardening scheme stats: 46 gardens tidied 204 hours gifted Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate. @EastCambs @CambsPboroCA

The March car scheme stats: 8,555 miles driven 552 hrs given 392 trips (85% medical journeys) 22 new members added 70 trips cancelled Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist. @EastCambs @CUH_NHS @CambsPboroCA

All set up for the community careers day at Littleport Vista Academy.

Older Drivers workshop The sessions are designed for those over 65 and currently driving, to help you to keep driving safely for longer. Venue: Centre E Date: Tuesday 5 May Time: 10 till 12. Cost: FREE To Book: info@vcaec.org.uk

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work which is a regulated qualification. It lasts for 3 years and comes with an e-certificate and a book amongst a few other handouts. Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 Venue: Centre E Time: 9am til 4.30 pm Cost: £49 per person

The February car scheme stats: 6,725 miles driven 433 hrs given 343 trips (81% medical journeys) 15 new members added 31 trips cancelled Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist. @EastCambs @CUH_NHS @CambsPboroCA

February gardening scheme stats: 13 gardens tidied 109 hours gifted Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate. @EastCambs @CambsPboroCA

Thanks to amazing graphics for wrapping our new van.

2024-2025 Recap: Social Car Scheme Over 2,000 journeys completed and numerous residents supported across East Cambs. Thank you to our amazing volunteer drivers. #vcaec #eastcambs #volunteerwithus

2024-2025 Recap: Helping Hands Gardening Scheme Over 300 gardens transformed and 2,000+ volunteer hours given to support residents across East Cambs. Thank you to every volunteer who keeps our community growing! #vcaec #eastcamb #volunteerwithus

January gardening scheme stats: 15 gardens tidied 219 hours gifted Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate. @EastCambs @CambsPboroCA

The January car scheme stats: 6,865 miles driven 419 hrs given 335 trips (83% medical) 23 new members 47 trips cancelled Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist. @EastCambs @CUH_NHS @CambsPboroCA

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I'm at The Beeches in Isleham at the @EastCambs Parish Council Conference

December gardening scheme stats: 14 gardens tidied 171 hours gifted Thanks to Adrian and his team of volunteers, without which the scheme would not be able to operate. @EastCambs @CambsPboroCA

The December car scheme stats: 5,968 miles driven 332 hrs given 280 trips (71% medical) 14 new members 38 trips cancelled Thanks to the volunteer drivers, without whom the scheme would not exist. @EastCambs @CUH_NHS @CambsPboroCA

We now have power. Please bear with us whilst we catch up on the three days backlog.

DAY 3: Apologies to anyone trying to contact the office this week. We still have no electricity which means our computers & phones are not working. car scheme use 07891 936357. office use 07770 364130. gardening use 07769 250220. I'll post an update when we're working.