Category: News

We remember, with grateful thanks,  the life of John Wells, who sadly passed away earlier this month.  John was a founder and then trustee of Westway Open Arms.  He led Sunday @ 4 and client support with his wife Jan for many years. He will be greatly missed.  Our hearts and prayers go to Jan…

Welcome to the Spring issue of our newsletter, which highlights new groups like Soup Social and Chair Yoga. A huge thanks goes to our volunteers, without whom Westway Open Arms would not be able to function. Be sure to look for posters about the upcoming Dragon Boat Race fundraiser. Food Bank Information: there are details on donation times, client support, and items…

On 16 June 2024 Westway Open Arms, very kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual, is entering a team into the Dragon Boat Races at the North Yorkshire Water Park at Wykeham Lakes. Sixteen courageous paddlers aim to test their strength and stamina against local opposition with the aim of raising money for Westway Open Arms.  If…

You are invited to SPRING TIDE 2024 in Scarborough.   Springtide is an initiative of  Churches in and around Scarborough.  We began in 2008 with a Prayer Meeting and then a Conference! Following an enforced break during Lockdown, we are now back and excited about this fresh season and vision to unite Christians in Worship, Teaching…

Happy New Year!!! Where did 2023 go, the year flew by. Thank you so much for all the donations we received over the festive season, food, toys, clothes, and money. The annual Christmas dinner was held 19th December 2023. A beautiful three course meal was prepared and cooked by Gary and his team. A BIG…

It is now a whole year since SENSES began their Tuesday sessions for preschool children with additional needs and their families. Since last February, they have welcomed more and more families and now also run a weekly coffee morning for parents and carers each Monday morning, during term time. These are for any parent or…

Westway Open Arms had a busy summer. During the school holidays we prepared and distributed 157 five-day snack packs. The gardening group produced some fabulous produce, and they are now preparing the garden for autumn. Thank you to everyone who donated and fundraised for Westway Open Arms through the summer it is much appreciated. All…