The Zacchaeus Project

Supporting carers, older people and their families

Current Information

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 The team is available to offer advice and guidance over the phone and in-person
If you need us, please call us on 

020 8983 1568 or call or text the mobile: 07712 332324 or email:   zpinfo@mcth.org.uk.



Half term Bank Holiday week:
No classes 25-30th May

Weds 27th May; You are invited to join a Bethnal Green History Walk, with a Special Guide 
(supported by Mr Keith Jones)
Meet 10.00 by Salmon & Ball Pub

Friday 29th May; Fish & Chips lunch with Quiz (Mr Keith Jones again!)
Contact Office to book a place

Friday 14th August; Advance Notice of another Lunch and Quiz.  Pie and Mash this time!
Booking not yet open, but note the date

NB  The Centre will be closed completely during the summer break for the last two weeks of August 
when the Church will be undergoing some building work

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Starting 10th June
8-week course Wednesday 10th June - 29th July
The one you have been waiting for;
David's famous Diet and Exercise Club
for 50+ and Carers
promoting healthy lifestyles, improved wellbeing and long term wellness
See posters


Saturday 11th July - Jumble Sale

Advance notice of our next fund-raiser.  Start looking through your stuff for saleable items.
This is your chance to have a turn out
Help in advance and on the day welcome.  Volunteer via Lucca. 



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Lucca is running the Edinburgh half-marathon on 24th May
  He is running on behalf of Zacchaeus, so please support his Marathon Effort with sponsorship or donation


Cycle Group
Meets on Fridays for on-road ride. If you have not ridden for a while (for years!) but would like to have a go under supervision, come and have a chat about it.   Reticent and shy potential cyclists welcome!  Complete beginners welcome.  You will work off-road, at your own pace and in complete safety. (Training day is Tuesday).     More info....


GDPR means Security of your Personal Data held by Zacchaeus Project.
Thank you for returning the GDPR forms which allow us to keep your personal information (address and contact details) on file. You may not use email (regularly or at all!) or you have no mobile phone, or perhaps prefer the landline;  we want you to tell us that, on the form.   Leaving any box unticked stops us using that information. As long as you have all ways available and can access them, please tick all the boxes.
 If we have not heard from you with renewed permission, we are obliged by law not to continue contacting you, but to assume you do not wish to continue as members. 

 To renew your GDPR permission; ask Lucca for a form.



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HOW'S YOUR FEET?  Podiatry Service
Due to a huge increase in demand for our podiatry service,  we are now giving our highly-subsidised appointments only to Zacchaeus members who receive one or more of the following Means-Tested Benefits:


  • Council Tax Reduction
  • Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Job-Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit

If you receive one or more of the listed benefits and wish to book a (reduced rate) podiatry appointment, please drop into the Zacchaeus office with your benefit award letter.  For those for whom this does not apply, we are very sorry for the disappointment this will cause. You can still book to consult Joan Williams as she runs clinics elsewhere throughout the borough, and Sam Arthur works locally on Roman Road.  Their contact details are:

 

Joan Williams

Bluegreen Wellbeing Chiropody

Tel: 020 3070 3747 / 07932 382884

 

                                                                

 

Sam Arthur

120 Roman Road, E2 0RN

Tel: 020 8981 7226

 


ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Our therapies are subsidised at £20, and in great demand.  Missed appointments means a loss of revenue which can lead to our not being able to maintain the programme.  We are therefore asking for payment in advance, from April 2026.  We accept a minimum payment of £10 in advance - non refundable.


LIBRARY
We are always reviewing our lending library.  If you have any books to donate, which you think people will enjoy, please bring them along to the office. Jigsaws (complete please) also welcome.

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The Project runs as Members Only.  Apply any time; just fill in a form.  There is no charge!  



 Remember to let us know if your contact details have changed, or if you can give us any additional contact details e.g. your email address or mobile number. We are using email and text to communicate Zacchaeus Project updates to our members as much as we can.  We understand if you do not use these media!  

You will understand that the cost of sending out the Newsletter by post is now prohibitive, so we are delivering by email wherever possible   Please collect your copy of the Newsletter from the Centre if you are able.  

  You can follow us on Facebook: Zacchaeus Project @ZacchaeusMCTH

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Centre Manager: Deborah Brady 
Advice & Guidance Coordinator: David Calvin 
Admin Assistant: Lucca Samad   

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