Welcome everyone to the latest edition of the South Forum Newsletter

Featured in this edition:

• South Forum January Monthly Meeting
• Job Start Mentoring Service incl CSCS Card/Work Clubs/Launch into Work
• Valuing Volunteers in the West Voluntary and Community Sector
• Any Age Music
• Feeling Fit Looking Fine
• Dragon Boat Race
• Stop Smoking Service
• Report Disability Hate to ARCH
• Craft Courses at The Jubilee Centre
• Volunteer Centre Sunderland - Information Event
• South Forum's next  meeting

Sunderland South Forum
next meeting is to be held on

Wednesday 25th January 2012

1.00pm Start (12.30pm light buffet)
at Lakeside Community Centre

Speaking at this months meeting is:

• Lisa Hunter - Job Start Mentoring Project
• Daniel Krzyszczak - ICOS
• Sara Woolley - Acute Peadiatric Services Consultation

If you wish to become a member of the South Forum please contact Lorna on 0191 522 8447 or via email lorna@southforum.org.uk

I am now booking presentation for the forthcoming year, if you wish to present at one of our meeting please contact Lorna on the details above.

Job Start Mentoring Project has a new opportunity for those looking for work.

If your in need of a CSCS card and looking for a career in construction industry then why not go along to the Farringdon Jubilee Centre and COMPLETE & PASS an accredited Literacy or Numeracy course in six weeks and they will pay for your Health & Safety test.

Not only that if you COMPLETE & PASS two courses then they will also pay for the card application for you.

For more information please call the Jubilee Centre on 0191 522 8447 and ask to speak to Margy or Lisa.

WORK CLUBS

Tuesday's & Thursday's between 1.30pm - 3.00pm @ Jubilee Centre

Tuesday at 10.00am - 12.00noon - Gentoo Housing Office, Silksworth

LAUNCH INTO WORK

A new project now running within the centre, aimed at helping 16-19 year olds to find training or work and it's based within the Launch Pad Youth Zone.

As weel as looking for a job and creating a great CV, young people can also access the following activities.......

Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, pool tournaments, air hockey, refreshments etc...... in a fab, fun and friendly atmosphere.....

The staff and the young people at the Launch Pad have created a safe and welcoming environment for young people to come and hang out with thier friends.

Valuing Volunteers in the West Voluntary and Community Sector

Last week the West Area Voluntary Network hosted an awards afternoon to celebrate the hard working Volunteers we have in the west. The Jubilee Centre nominated Dave Knox and Jerry Smyth for thier services, hard work, dedication and support to the Jubilee Centre. Both won thier category and were presented with a certificate by councillor Peter Gibson and councillor Michael Essl to recognise thier committment to the community.

Please see below  a selection of photos from the event along with our award winners.

Any Age Music

A new group has formed called any age music.

Every Thursday between 4.30pm - 6.30pm, Sandhill Youth Wing (Thorney Close entrance)

• Come along and learn to play music
• Share Skills
• Play along with other musicians
• Drums, Keyboard, Guitar and Bass
• Any age 7+ to 60+
• Bring your own instrument if possible
• £1 voluntary donation

Feeling Fit Looking Fine

A health project within the centre, FREE recipe book and recipes are available, FREE private weight, blood pressure, body mass and body fat checks.

A NEW vibroplate! First 5 sessions are FREE for users when signed up to Fit & Fine! £1 per session thereafter or 6 sessions for £5.

Dragon Boat Race- Planning

Planning is underway for the Dragon Boat Race to be held on Saturday 14th July, approx 9.30am to 4.00pm.

There is availability for any organisation to provide face painting, bouncy castles etc with money raised going to charity or towards your own organisation's acyivities. Any community cafe with outdoor catering facilities could provide refreshements/food also.

(please note there will be a fee for organisations to help with our own costs for the event)

For those organisations wishing to provide activities please contact:

Lauren Daglish-Smith

Project Co-ordinator

Sunderland Heritage Quarter

lauren.daglishsmith@gmail.com

07784 446787

www.sunderlandheritage.org.uk

Stop Smoking Service

Based at the Jubilee Centre are three fully qualified Stop Smoking Advisors who can give you all the help, advice and support you need to give up smoking.

Prescriptions are available for you to obtain NRT products from your local pharmacy such as patches, gum, inhalators etc.

Information and recommendations can also be given regarding Champix and Zioban products.

You can report disability hate to ARCH Sunderland

The hate reporting system, ARCH Sunderland, has worked with the Disability Independent Advisory Group (DIAG) and Sunderland People First to launch the new service supporting victims of, or witnesses to, acts of hate towards disabled people.

Many disabled people say that harassment is an everyday part of their life.

Councillor Tom Foster, Chair of the Safer Sunderland Partnership, said: “It’s a sad fact that people can show hatred towards people with a disability, but unfortunately it does happen. That is why I am delighted that people are now able to report such incidents to ARCH.’’

“The message is clear. If you are a victim or if you witness a hate incident, please tell us because we can help.”

‘Hidden in plain sight’, a recently published report into disability related harassment by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that disabled people often do not report harassment for a number of reasons. This may be because they find it unclear who to report to or they may fear the consequences of reporting. People in Sunderland will now be able to report incidents to ARCH where they will be believed and taken seriously.

Liz Highmore, Co-Chair of the DIAG, said: “There is a lack of reporting of disability hate. Disabled people can sometimes be more isolated and that is why this new service from ARCH is so vital. We need to get the message out to disabled people that they really need to report any incidents of hate towards them, whether it comes from a stranger, a family member, a carer, or anyone else. They no longer need to suffer in silence. There is support out there and they need to make use of it.”

Andrew Fox, Development Worker, Sunderland People First, said: "At times, we all need someone to stand up and support us. Disability hate crime can only be tackled by communities working together and supporting each other. If you see something that you are concerned about, as one of our self-advocates said ‘report it and stop it.“

You can report incidents of disability hate confidentially, day or night, by calling freephone 08000 778 378 or by emailing: sunderlandarch@sunderland.gov.uk. You can also report an incident in person by visiting a reporting centre, see the full list at: www.sunderland-arch.org.uk.

Victims or witnesses of hate incidents have a number of options when reporting an incident to ARCH. People can report it anonymously if they do not want to leave their contact details or if they need support can leave their name in confidence.

People can also report racist, religious, homophobic or transphobic hate incidents to ARCH.

Craft Courses

All craft Courses have been delayed and are now starting on the 23rd January 2012, so there is still time to enrol.

Sugar Craft, Pergamano, Egg Craft and Card Craft

(please note all courses are £35 per 10 week course. A £5 booking fee is required)

The Volunteer Centre Sunderland has an Information Event on Tuesday 14th February 2012 from 1.15pm to 3.30pm. This event will be held at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PP.

The event is for potential volunteers to attend to find out about the wide range of opportunities to volunteer in and around Sunderland. They are inviting organisations that require volunteers - to attend this event and to display information regarding their organisation and to chat to those interested in volunteering.

If you require more information please contact Jeff Coates - Project Development Worker

0191 567 8902 or via email sunderlandvc@aol.com

South Forum next monthly meeting is to be held on Wednesday 22nd February 2012

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