| South Forum e-Newsletter 25th May 2007
 Hello everyone and welcome to our edition of South Forum e-newsletter.
What's featured in this edition.
- AGM for Doxford Park CA
- AGM for South Forum
- Learn Italian
- Massage Therapy Clinic
- Fourth Primary Care Centre in the South
- Environmental week
- Tyne and Wear Challenge
- Funding
- Volunteering
- Services
Regards Jackie Nixon South Forum Development Coordinator
If you would like to announce any thing or have a feature please contact me on 0191 5228447 or e-mail me on jackie.nixon@sunderlandcommunitynetwork.org.uk
WHAT'S ON IN THE COMMUNITY |
 Doxford C.A. AGM Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 6th June 2007 at 12pm in Doxford Park Community centre. All local people welcome.
 Sunderland South Forum's AGM, Annual General Meeting
Date:Friday 15th June 2007, Time: 12.30pm till 2pm (light buffet), Venue: St Chad's Church Hall, Herrington. Special guests Chris Mullin MP for the South Area and newly elected Mayor Leslie Scott. Musicmakers Ladies Choir will finish the meeting with a performance.
Click here for nomination form Everyone Welcome
 Learn Italian
Two four-week courses of basic Italian for your holidays are being held at Bethany Christian Centre, Houghton-le-Spring (on A182).
Thursdays – 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June 2007. Either
Mornings 9.30 – 11.30am or Evenings 6.30 – 8.30pm, Cost of the four sessions = £24
If you want more information please contact Pam Gregg on 0191 3887559 or email on pamjoygregg@gmail.com
 Massage Therapy Clinic
come along to receive a full treatment from a qualified therapist at the Jubilee Centre. Indian head massage, Reflexology, Aromatheraphy Massage and well being advice. £7.50 per 30mins treatment at Farringdon Jubilee Centre every Monday commencing 14th May 2007 9.30am till 3.30pm. Call to make an appointment to avoid disappointment 0191 5228447
 A FOURTH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE FOR SUNDERLAND - Public Consultation Events
Two primary care centres have been opened in Sunderland (Grindon Lane, November 2005 and Bunny Hill, June 2006) with the third planned to open in Washington next year. Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust is proposing to develop a fourth primary care centre marking another step to modernise and improve health facilities in Sunderland. Three public consultations will be held on a “drop in” basis on the following dates:
Date Time Venue
Wednesday 30th May 9:30am – 5:00pm The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland
Wednesday 6th June 2:30pm – 7:30pm St. David’s Church, Anthony Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3HG
Tuesday 12th June 3:30pm – 7:30pm Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RX
We would like your views on the services you would like to see in this proposed exciting new centre. This is your opportunity to influence the development of local health services in Sunderland. Presentations will be given at Ryhope Community Centre and St. David’s Community Centre. Members of staff will be available to listen to your views and answer your questions. You do not need to book a place – just come along.
Any queries please contact Ruth Frostwick on (0191) 5297303.
 CLIMATE CHALLENGE -Environment Week 2007
Sunderland’s Environment Week this year is based around the theme of climate change, in keeping with the theme of this year’s World Environment Day on 5th June. To mark the occasion, the Sustainability Team has developed a programme of events for the half-term week with events taking place from 26th May.
The programme below provides you with all the information for the week's free activities and information on how you can get involved.
Date Time Activity Where
Saturday 26th May 10am – 12pm Family printmaking workshop -
Print your own rainforest themed t-shirt. £3 per t-shirt. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Saturday 26th May – Sunday 3rd June Eco-trail -
Try a fun trial around the Museum and Winter Gardens to discover ways you can save the planet.
Collect your FREE trial from the Museum reception.
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Monday 28th May 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm Ice sculpture and sand sculpting workshops
Come and watch an ice sculptor at work sculpting one of our favourite arctic mammals. You can also learn sand building techniques and enter your sand castle in a competition! Roker Harbour, Marine Walk.
Tuesday 29th May 10am – 12pm Hendon Beach Walk and Talk -
Durham Heritage Coast will guide you along Hendon's coastline, demonstrating the effects climate change and a raising sea level will have on our local area.
Meet at the southern end of the promenade. Please wear sensible clothing and footwear. Meet at the southern end of Hendon Promenade.
Wednesday 30th May – Sunday 3rd June 10am – 6pm Climate Dome -
Visit the Climate Dome and learn how climate change had come about, the effects it's already having, what could happen in the future and what you can do now to help improve things.
For more information, visit www.climatedome.org Outside the Seaburn Centre
Thursday 31st May 7pm – 9.30pm
(please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time shown Environmental Cinema
Waterworld (12)
The polar ice caps have melted and the earth is covered by water. The remaining people travel the seas in search of survival.
No young people under the age of 12 permitted.
University of Sunderland, Media Centre, St Peters Campus, St Peters Way, Sunderland SR6 0DD
Friday 1st June 7pm – 9pm (please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time shown) Environmental Cinema
An Inconvenient Truth (U) An Inconvenient Truth tells Al Gore's argument that we can no longer afford to act on tackling climate change - rather, it is the biggest environmental challenge we're facing.
University of Sunderland, Media Centre, St Peters Campus, St Peters Way, Sunderland SR6 0DD
Friday 1st June 10.30am, 11,30am and 2.30pm Rainforest Fun
Make a bromeliad plant hat and meet some live creatures from the rainforest. Make a climate change pledge for our rainforest tree.
Collect your free tickets from the Museum reception at 10am and 1pm. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.
Friday 1st June 11am, 1pm and 2pm Rainforest guided tours
Find out about the special rainforest plants in the Winter Gardens and how plant habitats are threatened by climate change.
Meet at the Winter Gardens entrance, no tickets are needed for this FREE event. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.
Saturday 2nd June 3pm – 5pm (please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time) Environmental Cinema
Happy Feet (U)
Watch Mumble and his friends discover why the Emperor Penguins are facing a famine and enjoy his tap dancing antics as he sets out to save his people!
University of Sunderland, Media Centre, St Peters Campus, St Peters Way, Sunderland SR6 0DD
Saturday 2nd June 7pm – 9pm (please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time) Environmental Cinema
An Inconvenient Truth (U)
An Inconvenient Truth conveys Al Gore's argument that we can no longer afford to act on tackling climate change - rather, it is the biggest environmental challenge we're facing.
University of Sunderland, Media Centre, St Peters Campus, St Peters Way, Sunderland SR6 0DD
Booking is essential. Please contact the Sustainability Team to book your ticket on 0191 553 1535 or e-mail sustainability@sunderland.gov.uk
Tyne and Wear Challenge
Do you want to improve your career prospects? get a qualification? boost your confidence?
The National Qualifications in English and Maths are equivalent to the level of a GCSE. If you're over 16 call us 0191 290 0669 to find out more!!! www.challengeproject.org.uk
Opportunities for Volunteering
Description: Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV) is a Department of Health scheme which will distribute £6.7 million this year to 300 local health and social care projects in England. OFV aims to enable local voluntary sector health and social care organisations in England to involve volunteers in their work. Volunteering England (VE) is one of 16 national charities that distribute OFV grants on behalf of the Department of Health. In total VE distributes approximately £1.7 million a year, of which £500,000 is in grants to new projects. Each year around 400 organisations submit preliminary OFV applications forms to VE of which only 15-18 will receive funding.
View Scheme
 WearAble -
Disability Awareness Training
Friday 15th June 2007.
9.30 - 2.30
St Mary and St Peters community Project,
Springwell road, Sunderland,
SR3 4 DY
Why not join us to find out if your service, building or facility is accessible, also find out about the following aspects of disability awareness
• Facts and figures
• What is a disability?
• Disability Discrimination Act
• Barriers disabled people encounter
• Communication-signage, literature,
• Room Review – is your office or venue or workplace accessible
• Low cost solutions
For more information or to book a place contact
Rob Charlton on (0191) 565 1566
Places are available for a nominal fee of £5
Lunch and refreshments will be provided click here for booking form.
 Manual Handling Course
There are still limited spaces available for the above mentioned course.
The course will take place on Monday 4th June 2006 @ Sunderland CVS @ 9:30 – 12:30 (approx). Places are £5 (VCS), £10 (all others). If you are interested please feel free to contact me. Rob Charlton 0191 5651566 or email rob.charlton@sunderlandcvs.co.uk
WRVS are looking for volunteers who are required to help out in the shop in the main hospital. Volunteers are needed especially on evenings and weekends and will be required to help serve the public, handle cash, make tea, coffee etc and help with all other aspects of shop work in a busy environment. Volunteers don’t need any specific skills but do need to enjoy working with the general public and have a helpful friendly manner. Can you help to keep this very popular service by lending a helping hand? |
AGE CONCERN require volunteers to help with their advocacy project where volunteers will be placed within a residential home offering advocacy support to the residents on a weekly basis. This role may involve speaking on behalf of their client or accompanying the client to an appointment/review/GP or other professional setting. You may also be required to carry out a variety of other tasks such as negotiating or acting as a spokesperson. This may include writing letters, filling out forms and making telephone calls. This would suit anyone who has good communication skills and an interest in helping the elderly.
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THE SUE RYDER CARE CHARITY shop in fulwell are looking for volunteer shop assistants to help sort clothing and bric-a-brac, price and hang clothes, serve the public and handle cash. If you are friendly, trustworthy, reliable and able to work as part of a team they would love to hear from you.
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If you are interested in any of the above opportunities please contact the Volunteer Centre Sunderland on (0191) 567 8902 or call into 4 Toward Road, City Centre, Sunderland. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. A postal application service is also available. Alternatively email us at: sunderlandvc@aol.com or visit www.do-it.org.uk to view these volunteering opportunities plus many more.
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Health Development Unit - South Locality Team -Primary Care Centre Consultation
Whole Systems Event at
St. Mary and St. Peter’s Community Project,
Springwell Road,
Sunderland, SR3 4DY
11.30am to 3pm on Tuesday 26th June 2007
For representatives of all the groups that contributed to the Primary Care Consultation process,
people working in the area and other interested parties.
Groups are asked to limit their representation to a maximum of 6 people. Presentations - Lunch - Workshops
Please reply before Tuesday 12th June.
Email reply before 12th June to Alison Bransby Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust,
The Keelman's Centre, St. Luke's Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 0HD.
Fax: 0191 5536809 or Email: alison.bransby@suntpct.nhs.uk
Washington Pride launch their website
Their new website is now up and running www.washingtonpride.org.uk check it out!!!!
Please feel free to distribute to your friends, family and colleague with their permission.
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