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Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre CVS E Bulletin

 

 
Welcome to the latest edition of the CVS E Bulletin.
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E Bulletin Issue 20 Volume 2

Good Morning 

I am pleased to announce that the new issue has now been posted on our website.Please go to Issue 20 2014 to view it. In the CVS update read about the Wyre Together Awards.
 
Healthwatch Blackpool in partnership with the CVS would like to invite you to Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) event for the Third Sector on Tuesday 10th June 2014, 10am-4pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool. Enclosed is a copy of the draft agenda. The afternoon session will consist of three workshops: Health and Wellbeing; Lifestyle; and Social Community and Environment.
If you would like to book a place or have any queries, please contact Helen Kay or Ruth Large on 01253 345445. Please also tell us which workshop you would like to participate in and if you have any dietary requirements.
 
Sector Vacancies this week include…
YMCA - Young People/Family Scheme Manager
HomeStart Wyre - Scheme Manager Post
Empowerment - Memory Assessors
Consultant Required for Digital Improvement Program
 

Save the Date!  -  Tuesday 16th September 2014
We are holding an anniversary celebration event to mark the work of the CVS in supporting Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde communities for the last 80 years. We will be releasing further information on the event shortly but we would love as many of you come and celebrate with us as possible.
 
A Brief Summary of Articles
 
Consultation on Adult, Family and Community Learning 
Blackpool Council runs a range of adult, community and family learning courses at venues across the town. They offer a wide range of courses, at times to suit you, ranging from IT to employability skills and life skills for people over 19. 

Dancing with Dementia Event
Dancing with Dementia Event at the Tower Ballroom a huge success, full article to follow shortly.

Community spirited citizens sought to support Memorial Park
Fleetwood's Memorial Park is hosting a community event for all the family on  Wednesday 28 May, 10am until 2pm. Spring Song is an invitation to get involved in Wyre Council's £2.4m project to restore the First World War memorial park and find out more about the plans.

Bids Selected to Lead Fair Chance Fund
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has selected the successful bids to be invited to submit a full application to the Fair Chance Fund. The £15 million Fair Chance Fund aims to move at least 2,500 homeless, young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) into sustainable accommodation and at least 1,000 of those into sustained employment, 

Brief Reminders
BLIBA Courses still available, Shaping your neighbourhood funding, and items remaining for sale at the Butterfly Group.

3rd Sector Support Fund-Application to Administer now open
Blackpool Council are calling for applications to administer the funding to deliver support to the third sector on their (in lieu of small grants programme). Following a review of grant funding, the Council has a funding pot of £5,000 which is to be used to support the voluntary, community and faith sector.

Hindu Culture Event in aid of Blackpool Boys & Girls Club
An event to support the charitable wing of Blackpool Sixth Form towards Blackpool Boys & Girls Club.

Kids Get Active Program Y-Active
See upcoming events poster

Volunteer Actors required for the Grundy Art Gallery
Grundy Art Gallery is looking for volunteers aged between 18-40 years to work with artist, Jennet Thomas and perform in her new film, The Unspeakable Freedom Device, which has been specially commissioned for Blackpool. Thomas is a highly experienced filmmaker with over 20 years of work, both in underground film making and as an artist showing in galleries.

NCVO calls for Centre to promote Social Value Act
NCVO, the umbrella body says this would help local authorities share best practice. The next government should create a centre for social value" to promote the  principles of the social value act legislation, according to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.

Free Workshop: Supporting Speech, Language and Communication
Workshop: Supporting Speech, Language and Communication in the Early Years (formerly known as Universal Training) When: Wednesday 25th June (9 am - 12 noon) Where: City Learning Centre, Dinmore Ave., Grange Park, Blackpool. 

Volunteers Week Event at Fleetwood Library
The Volunteer Centre are hosting an event to celebrate the work of volunteers in World War One at Fleetwood library this coming Saturday.

Where to go for advice Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Advice Link have now produced their guide on where to go for advice for 2014. There are lots of useful contact telephone numbers and online details. Topics range from local council information to Citizens Advice and Age UK.

Group Feature - Aztex Theatre School
Aztex Theatre School, based at Highfield Humanities College, on Highfield Road offers dance, drama and voice training classes for students aged 3 to 18 years. These classes run from 10am to 2pm and are designed to serve those who wish to take the first steps on the road toward a career in the theatre and television industry, improve skills already learned, or who simply want to have fun, communicate and gain a higher level of confidence. 
 
2030 Vision for Health and Care in Fylde and Wyre
Dr Tony Naughton, Clinical Chief Officer, would like to thank you for your contribution in helping to shape our 2030 Vision for Health and Care in Fylde and Wyre. Over the past six months they gathered feedback from thousands of local people, and he is very pleased to be able to share with you the final document which incorporates the  comments they received. 
 
SUBWAY Healthy Heart Grants (UK)
HRUK and SUBWAY® Healthy Heart Grants of up to £10,000 are available for new, original and innovative projects that actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease in specific groups or communities. 
 

Please remember, to get the most from the E Bulletin you should view the full issue which includes comprehensive details and further links to information such as applying for funding.
 

Enjoy!

 

Special Points of Interest:

  • Funding streams

  • Where to go for advice Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

     
     

Upcoming Events

YMCA in conjunction with NHS Blackpool are running a Free healthy lifestyle programme for 5-7 year olds and their parents or carers this summer.
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