Treasure Tree

24/03/2025

Join our next Cost of Living workshop in Edinburgh on Thu 27 March, 11am - 2pm
Find out about 2 non-means tested disability benefits - Adult Disability Payment & Attendance Allowance & what you may be entitled to.
MORE INFO/SIGN UP: https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/cost-of-living-workshops/

21/03/2025

Our newly launched Safe and Warm project has already started supporting carers with their energy use and home safety.

With the energy price cap set to rise 6.4% on Tuesday 1 April, now is the time to take steps to reduce your energy bills. Lyndsay, our Safe and Warm Practitioner, can provide targeted advice specific to your situation, but there is also some great general advice available on the Money Saving Expert website, including guidance on how to switch to a fixed tariff now to avoid the price cap: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/

If you are worried about your energy bills, you can find out more about the support we offer here: https://ow.ly/lGkr50Vah5x

11/02/2025

Sale Extended

Thank you for your patience while our Treasure Tree shop was temporarily closed last month. We are now back to normal and many items are on sale throughout January!

Visit us at Ocean Terminal to browse discounted mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or toileting aids. Or take a look at our eBay page for items up to 50% off: https://ow.ly/3rkI50UAZ40

11/02/2025

SALE Extended!!!

Thank you for your patience while our Treasure Tree shop was temporarily closed last month. We are now back to normal and many items are on sale throughout January!

Visit us at Ocean Terminal to browse discounted mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or toileting aids. Or take a look at our eBay page for items up to 50% off: https://ow.ly/3rkI50UAZ40

11/02/2025

Volunteers play an important role at VOCAL in helping us to support carers. We are currently looking for new volunteers for a few different roles. This is a great chance to join a welcoming community and learn new skills!

Each role would require a commitment of around 3 hours per week. This would be at a combination of venues, including online, at our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub or Midlothian Carer Centre, or our Treasure Tree shop in Ocean Terminal.

- Centre volunteers: Providing a friendly welcome for carers visiting or phoning VOCAL, performing basic admin tasks and supporting the smooth running of the carer centre.

- Volunteer facilitators: Supporting the facilitation of learning, peer support and leisure activities.

- Treasure Tree support volunteers: Supporting the sales of second-hand mobility items at our Treasure Tree shop.

- Volunteer counsellors: Providing counselling at VOCAL’s Carers Counselling Service. The VOCAL administrative team will schedule appointments between carers and Volunteer Counsellors. Please note, this role is only for qualified counsellors who have completed a postgraduate diploma, COSCA-validated course or equivalent.

We run a monthly induction session at our Edinburgh Carers' Centre for prospective volunteers, with the next session taking place on Thursday 30 January from 2pm to 4pm. This can help you to better understand what we do at VOCAL and whether a volunteering role would suit you.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Szilvia on [email protected] or visit our website: https://ow.ly/Kqhv50UKbSs

11/02/2025

SALE Extended!!!

We hope you have been enjoying the sale on our mobility items at Treasure Tree! Some items are still up to 50% off until the end of January.

Please note, our Treasure Tree shop will be closed for the next two Tuesdays: Tuesday 28 January and Tuesday 4 February.

Otherwise, we are open:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 3pm
- Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm

Or if you would like to book an appointment, contact [email protected].

11/11/2024

21/08/2024

There is still time to book your space for our upcoming event to celebrate 30 years of VOCAL! The event is free and will include:

• Carers' stories: Hear inspiring stories from fellow carers, sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and achievements.

• Wellbeing activities: Take part in fun activities designed to support your wellbeing and provide a break from caring.

• Past and future reflections: Hear from representatives from VOCAL and other organisations on the development of carer support over the past 30 years, and share your views on what carers need in the future.

• Meet and connect: Engage with other carers, build new friendships, and expand your support network.

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Norton Park Conference Centre, EH7 5QY
Book by: Friday 23 August 2024

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register please visit: https://ow.ly/ap5c50SOXxt

18/01/2024

It can be hard to find motivation in January as we settle back into our normal routines after Christmas. Join our lunchtime wellbeing check-in on Thursday 25 January from 1pm – 2pm to rest, relax and practise some mindfulness techniques.

Book your free space here: https://ow.ly/AqOC50QnpZK

18/01/2024

Edinburgh and Midlothian Carer Centres provide advice, emotional support, training, group activities, counselling, advocacy, legal surgeries for carers.

08/09/2023

⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW ⚠️

If you wake up today and your car looks like this. DO NOT try and rub it away with your hand or a cloth or anything contact based.

It is Saharan sand that has landed as part of this recent heat wave and is very abrasive and will scratch the life out of your paintwork.

Rinse off thoroughly before washing your car with any cloths or sponges

31/07/2023

Please note our Treasure Tree shop in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre in Leith will be closed on Tuesday 1st August and will reopen on Wednesday 2nd of August at 10am.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. To make a private appointment please email [email protected]
VOCAL Edinburgh