Melbourn Timebank & Melbourn Action Community Support

What to expect

Melbourn Timebank enables local people to volunteer their time, knowledge and skills to help each other and support the local community.

If you are interested in volunteering then take a look at this webpage for current opportunities and to register your interest. Or you can call or email Stephanie Trayhurn (Timebank & Community Coordinator) using the contact information provided.

If you become a member you share hobbies, skills and knowledge and earn time credits in return. Time credits can be ‘spent’ on yourself or donated to a community pot to help others. Everyone’s time is equal: one hour of help earns one time credit to spend when you need it. For example, an hour spent painting the garden fence of someone living with dementia, or mowing their lawn, is equal to offering a room for a support group to meet in.

Timebank members can either volunteer for or attend Melbourn Action Community Support (MACS) activities and groups, including:

Melbourn ‘MACS Cozy Corner’ Community Hub
Hot drinks, biscuits, chat, indoor bowls, New Age Kurling, crafts and other activities at Vicarage Close Community Hall, Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DY. Open Monday and Thursday, 12pm – 3pm (except the fourth Thurdsay of the month). Two course home-cooked hot lunch every Monday on a 'pay what you can afford' basis - booking essential, please contact Stephanie by email or telephone.

Melbourn Digital Hub
Offering free Wi‑Fi, access to devices, and friendly support to help you get online. Drop in to learn digital skills, access essential services, or get help using your phone, laptop or tablet at at Vicarage Close Community Hall, Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DY. Open Monday and Thursday, 12pm – 3pm (except the fourth Thurdsay of the month).

Melbourn Foodbank
Free food and essentials for low income households - no foodbank voucher required. Located at the Sports Pavilion on the Moor (what 3 words swing.that.putts) on Mondays & Thursdays 9.30-11.30am. For more information please contact Stephanie by email or telephone.

Wellbeing Walks
A variety of easy local walks for all ages and abilities led by experienced walk leaders so no-one gets left behind. Setting off every Wednesday at 10.30am. For more information please contact Stephanie by email or telephone.

Memory Café & Dementia Sing-Along Group
Monthly activities for those living with dementia or memory loss (and their loved ones and carers) to get together and socialise, as well as seeking support and signposting from volunteers from Community Support for Dementia. Held in Meldreth Village Hall, find out more here.

There are also regular Games Nights, bingo and yoga sessions. For more information please contact Stephanie by email or telephone or visit the Melbourn Timebank webpage.

Joining Melbourn Timebank is free but members pay for their own refreshments at coffee mornings and lunches on a 'pay what you can afford basis'. Recommended donation for lunch is £2.