A new posting on the Stories and Reflections Blog

This reflection based on experiences in "The Comfort Zone" in Blackpool was first published by Rev. Sally Coleman on her personal blog

http://tlstoriesandreflections.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/a-post-election-reflection-what-are-we.html

and a reminder that we are still keen to find other writers who will share their stories and reflections..

One month on... event at Lancaster Methodist Church 5 - 6 June

https://www.facebook.com/events/988855501125104/

 

An opportunity to gather with other members of the community to
- reflect upon the outcome of the UK general election and to begin to form responses
- identify ways to diminish the impact / damage of austerity policies upon individuals in our community
- seek ways to build community resilience
- support and encourage one another to continue working for the values we hold

We welcome those who are seeking to build communities which are fairer, more just and offering a particular concern for the poor, the marginalised and the vulnerable.

 

contact Rev Steve Charman  01524 594073

GOOD NEIGHBOURS - CHURCH IN ACTION conference May 28th 2015

Just a reminder

 

Together Lancashire invites you to a special
conference with

Paul Hackwood
Chair of Church Urban Fund
And
Lord Maurice Glasman
Director of Faith and Citizenship
Programme at City University London

GOOD NEIGHBOURS – CHURCH IN ACTION

Thursday May 28th 2015
10.00 am – 4.00 pm (lunch provided)
Archbishop Temple School
St. Vincent's Road
Fulwood Preston
PR2 8RA

To book please go to:
http://togetherlancashire.eventbrite.co.uk
Tickets are FREE!! (and so is lunch)

Some funding opportunities

 

Grant	Scottish Power - Energy People Trust http://www.energypeopletrust.com/content/default.asp?page=s4 Max. Value: £ 50,000 Deadline: 19 May 2015 Grants are available for registered charities to carry out projects that help to tackle fuel poverty in Great Britain.
Grant	ASDA Foundation Community Grants Programme http://www.asdafoundation.org/applying-for-funding Max. Value: £ 10,000 Deadline: 20 May 2015 Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to develop stronger better connected communities across the UK by targeting the key social issues that are affecting local communities.

 

 

BBC Children in Need - Main Grants Programme

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3XW7FvN20PD3xr2c1T62Xly/main-grants

Max. Value: Discretionary

Deadline: 15 May 2015

Grants for not-for-profit organisations that are working with disadvantaged children and young people who are 18 years old and younger living in the UK.

New project tackling the problem of loneliness

Blackpool Council and Joseph Rowntree Foundation is working together with Grange Park residents and local partners – to explore what causes loneliness, how community activities could play a central role, and how involvement in these could enhance community well-being

 

More here

http://www.cvsbwf.org/6937-new-project-tackling-the-problem-of-loneliness/