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Monday, 2 June 2014

Fw: CVS E Bulletin

Subject: CVS E Bulletin

Welcome to the latest edition of the CVS E Bulletin.
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E Bulletin Issue 21 Volume 2

Good Afternoon 

I am pleased to announce that the new issue has now been posted on our website.Please go to Issue 21 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…
Blackpool Community Heritage Co-ordinator 
YMCA - Young People/Family Scheme Manager
MASH is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator
Carers' Dementia Support Worker
 

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
 
Advice Link Training - Quick Benefit Calculator 
Advice Link would like to tell you about their forthcoming training course. Please see the course outline below. Quick Benefit Calculator Course -Wednesday, 25/06/14, full day.

Rossall Beach Residents and Community Group Meeting
Their next meeting will be held on 25th June and they will have Sergeant Daniel Whitaker of Fleetwood, Thornton & Cleveleys Neighbourhood team attending.

Group feature - Young at Heart
Young at Heart is a friendship group set up by the Reverend Augusta Gibrill in Ibbison Court on Central Drive, after noticing some people regularly hanging around outside where she lived. She could see they needed help and went to talk to them about their lives and needs.

Award winning children's theatre is coming to Fleetwood
Award winning theatre company Inspector Sands is bringing a delightful show 'Rock Pool' to Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Friday 6 June as part of their nationwide tour – perfect for little kids over the age of three. 

Brief reminders
Spring into Education, Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau May Newsletter, and items for sale at the Butterfly Group 

Age related funding applications now open
Grants are now available to help Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) and local NHS/social care organisations to develop innovative social action interventions that provide extra support to older people and help reduce pressure on hospitals this coming winter (2014/15).

n-compass Volunteer Open Day
We have volunteer vacancies within all of our projects and will do our best to find something to suit you.  All our volunteers receive training, mentoring, ongoing development, awards and recognition and reasonable expenses are covered

Kids Get Active Program Y-active
A free healthy lifestyle course for kids aged 5-7 from NHS Blackpool and the YMCA

Comas Training - Helping the helpers
We all know that staff and volunteers can get worn down with the day to day challenge of supporting vulnerable people, facing their difficult circumstances and chipping away relentlessly at meeting their needs. It's important work, so it's also important to ensure our teams don't burn out. 
 
Government Seeks VCSE Sector's Views on Sustainability Fund
The Office for Civil Society is consulting on a new £40 million fund to help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England become more sustainable. 

Arthritis Care Community Champion Scheme
The Arthritis Care Community Champion service aims to increase awareness and self-management of  arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Working alongside community groups and health and social care professionals

National Armed Forces Day 28th June
See upcoming events.

Briefing on TUPE Seminar at Bay Housing
Bay Housing Association in conjunction with Peninsula Business Services are holding an afternoon seminar on TUPE. This will be held on Tuesday 17th June at 2pm.

Managing out-of-hours social media
The problem with social media is it works anti-social hours - Twitter storms don't stick politely to 9am-5.30pm with a break for lunch. However, it can really pay to be alert to breaking events 
 
The Children and Young People's Plan 2014-17
The Children and Young People's Plan 2014-17 has now been agreed and is available to view on the Lancashire CYP Trust website. 

Memory corridor opens at the Vic
PATIENTS at Blackpool Victoria Hospital will now be cared for in a revolutionary way by being transported back in time after the official opening of the UK's largest hospital Memory Corridor. 

Google Global Impact Challenge to UK Charities
Google has brought its Global Impact Challenge back to the UK for a second year in a row with £3.2 million to be divided between four winners and six runners up. 
 
 

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

  • Group Feature - Young at Heart

     
     

Upcoming Events

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