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| South Forum e-Newsletter 8th January 2009
Happy New Year and welcome everyone to the latest edition of the South Forum e-newsletter. Featured in this edition:
If you require any information to be shared or circulated to our members please contact me on lorna@southforum.org.uk or on 0191 522 8447 Sunderland South Forum Monthly Meeting
Is to be held on
Wednesday 21st January 2009
To be held at Farringdon Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AH
6.00pm start (5.30pm Buffet)
Guest speakers at the forthcoming meeting are:
Maureen Bell & Yusuf Meah Mohammed – Delivering Race Equality (DRE)
What is the Delivering Race Equality programme? Delivering Race Equality (DRE) is an action plan for achieving equality and tackling discrimination in mental health services in England for all people of black and minority ethnic (BME) status, including those of Irish or Mediterranean origin, and east European migrants.
Delivering Race Equality Team in Sunderland The Community Development Workers (CDW’s) work in partnership with communities and services to understand and improve access and capacity, leading to better health. Wendy Hadlington - Sunderland Centre for Voluntary Service South of Tyne & Wear Teaching Primary Care Trust has £50,000 to award in grants to support community and voluntary groups working at grass root level across Sunderland. Grants are decided at regular meetings and awards range from £250 to £2,500, this could to support a range of community activities that are aimed at reducing the related effects of alcohol problems. The small grant scheme will support a vast array of projects but we would like people to be innovating and deliver projects that can make a difference. The TPCT in conjunction with Sunderland CVS has recently recruited new panel members to become actively involved in local decision making. These are local people involved with the voluntary sector, who will meet to allocate the funds to areas of most need. The key to its success will be the committee's diverse representation of the communities they are active in. If you are unable to attend the meeting on the 21st January but would like to express an interest contact me via email lorna@southforum.org.uk or on 0191 522 8447. New to the South Forum Website this month is a ‘Our Monthly Meeting’ section where you can easily view the minutes of the monthly meetings, presentations from speakers and the members that attended the meeting. The meetings are listed in chronological order for ease of use.
Click on the ‘Our Monthly Meetings’ tab on the left-hand navigation menu to view or click here to view.
An Exciting new programme Starting January 2009. Do you need help finding the job of your dreams ?????? The Jubilee Centre has recently recruited a new member of staff to deliver a Job Start Mentoring service across Sunderland South. The mentor offers confidential friendly one-one advice, support and guidance in your progression into employment or training. The Job Start Mentor will be working in multiple venues across Sunderland South. Farringdon, Silksworth, Doxford Park, Moorside, Hall Farm, Herrington and Plains Farm.
What can the Job Start Mentor do for you ????
and much more.... so come along and make 2009 your best year yet.
The Job Start programme also offers FREE use of facilities such as telephone, fax, internet, scanner, photocopier, stationary etc. for more information contact Lisa Hunter on 0191 5228447 or e-mail lisa@jubileecentre.net
(the facilities above are FREE strictly for jobsearch only) Grassroots Grants Scheme
Grants of between £250 and £5000 are available to small community and voluntary organisations to support a wide range of activities which will build stronger communities and develop social capital including:
The purchase of Equipment Local community events and activities Small scale training and staffing costs Rent costs
The programme will run from 2008 to 2011. It is made up of two elements; an £80 million national grants programme and a £50 million endowments programme to help local funders build funds to provide continuous source of small grant funding.
For more information about the fund and the application process contact:
Anthony Gonzalez on 0191 522 8447 or email Anthony@southforum.org.uk
The Farringdon Jubilee Centre
What’s on offer in the New Year…….
The majority of courses run for 10 weeks and begin week commencing the 12th January – however there are some exceptions to this. Go along or ring (522 8447) the Jubilee Centre to enrol.
PLEASE NOTE: Some courses incur a charge. Please contact the centre for more information on the prices.
Computer Courses Internet for Beginners – Tuesdays 10 – 12pm Basic IT – Tuesdays 12.30 – 2.30pm Computers to Suit You – Wednesdays 6 – 8pm Digital Imagery & ICT – Thursdays 10 – 12pm Also a computer drop-in is also available at the Jubilee Centre to use in your own time.
Computer Courses in Outreach Centres PC fix it – Tuesdays 6 – 8pm – Plains Farm & Humbledon Community Initiative Switching on the Internet 1 -3pm – Plains Farm & Humbledon Community Initiative
Craft Courses Sugar Craft – Mondays 1 – 3pm Pergamano – Tuesdays 10 – 12pm Card Craft – Thursdays 10 – 12pm Ceramics – Thursdays 1 – 3pm Eggclusive Craft Club – Friday 10 – 12pm
Craft Courses at other Venues Basic Craft at Ryhope Library – Thursdays 10 – 12am Jewellery Making at Hendon Library – Fridays 10 – 12pm Art for All at Central Library Education Room – Fridays – 10 – 12pm
Other Activities at the Jubilee Centre Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy – Wednesdays 1 – 3pm
Lots of activities running all year round Jubilee Watercolours – Wednesday 1 – 3pm (£1 per session) Jubilee Babes Toddler Group – Wed & Fri – 9.30 – 11.30am (£2 per mother and toddler and £1 per additional child) Kids Club – Thursdays 4 – 5pm (children ages 6-11) Pilates/Yoga – Thursdays – 6 – 7pm (£2 per session)
Please note all courses incur a charge, please ring the centre for more information on prices on 0191 5228447 or email margy@jubileecentre.net Help to identify the Social & Economic Value of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Sunderland The South Forum would like to encourage members to get involved in an exercise that will promote the benefits and value of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Sunderland. The VCS has an invaluable role to play in the quality of life of Sunderland residents and we want to demonstrate the value of this role. You are invited to take part in the exercise via completing a comprehensive questionnaire and taking part in a series of area based focus groups The questionnaire is available electronically on the Sunderland CVS and Sunderland Community Network websites. You can download the questionnaire www.sunderlandcommunitynetwork.org.uk or www.sunderlandcvs.co.uk There are also paper copies available from Sunderland CVS The focus groups will last no longer than 2 hours. You can attend one or all five – the choice is yours You get paid £20 for your organisation for each one that you attend as a contribution towards the cost of you joining in with the focus group.
We hope that you are able to get involved and please contact Lorna or Anthony if you require and support or further information on 0191 5228447. St Cuthberts Care Enabling People ‘FREE CLOTHES BONANZA’ Drive On bus
The initiative involves the bus parking at suitable community venues and distributing quality clothes and toys. * For tax reasons a small fee of 5p (or less) will be charged for each item. The initiative has been very successful in Gateshead and Newcastle and St Cuthberts Care are looking to offer the service in Sunderland. Please let us know if you would be interested in arranging the bus to stop near your organisation’s premises or if you could recommend any suitable venues.
To find out more about the initiative you can contact the South Forum on 0191 522 8447 or email lorna@southforum.org.uk or St Cuthberts Care direct at: Ken Hitcham Business and Development Manager St Cuthberts House West Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7PY
Tel: 0191 228 0111 Fax 0191 228 0177 Mobile: 07866 548316 Digital Challenge
Free Equipment Loan Scheme
Are you a Voluntary or Community Sector organisation based in Sunderland?
Do you need free equipment on a short term basis, maybe for training purposes?
Do you need free ongoing support with the equipment that you have on loan?
If the answer is yes, then give us a call on 0191 5535000 or email helpdesk@sunderland.gov.uk to find out more.
Digital Challenge have an extensive range of equipment including:
Laptop Computers Scanners Digital Cameras & Camcorders Interactive Whiteboards Mobile Internet Connectivity Project & Screens E-Voting Kits Adaptive Technology And loads more….
If you would like to find out more information on the equipment available, then please call us on 0191 5535000 or email helpdesk@sunderland.gov.uk
Plan B Theatre Company Wants You!!!!
A free no cost experience. Runs once a week at Roker Avenue, Sunderland.
All workshops will be lead by a professionally trained team of actors and facilitators.
To find out the benefits of joining, call or text Amber on 07920 573 186 or Michelle on 07748 370 855.
South Forum Fantasy Football League November/December 2008 Manager of the Month It's not too late to join our fantasy Football League. We offer prizes on a monthly basis and always welcome new teams. To join or league please do not hesitate to conact us. The award goes to Jemma Cole, Project Manager of the Farringdon Jubilee Centre. The Jubilee Centre is a community facility that is the focus for key advice and learning services in the South Sunderland area. A one-stop information centre, established in September 2002 in response to the lack of community facilities available in the South area. The multi-purpose nature of the Jubilee Centre is designed to provide fun learning opportunities for local families and individuals of all ages. Our informal, relaxed atmosphere, welcomes you through the door to access advice and information about local services. The range of activities on offer includes:- Adult Learning, Family Learning, Career Advice, Children’s Activities, Parent and Toddlers Groups, Youth Activities, Cyber Café, WIFI access and not forgetting their new Job Start Mentoring Project. They also have a community base including meeting rooms and crèche facilities to enable community group to access provision. Rooms are also available to hire for local groups. For more information about the Jubilee Centre visit www.jubileecentre.net Please feel free to distribute to your friends, family and colleagues with their permission.
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