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South Forum e-Newsletter September 2010
Welcome everyone to the latest edition of the South Forum Newsletter
Featured in this edition:
If you require any information to be shared or circulated to our members please contact me on 0191 522 8447 or via email lorna@southforum.org.uk
Sunderland South Forum Next Monthly Meeting The Next Monthly Meeting will be held at 1.00pm Wednesday 20th October 2010 at Farringdon Jubilee Centre, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL. A light buffet lunch will be available from 12.30pm. Speakers & Presentation:
If you require any further information please contact Steph Leung direct on 0191 522 8447.
Thursday 30th September 2010 9:30am - 4:00pm Banqueting Suite, Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU Sunderland is changing, with older people forming an ever increasing proportion of our population. Demographic predictions suggest that by 2029 almost half the population of Sunderland will be aged 50+. The Strategy for the 50+ Population of Sunderland sets out and ambitious vision that will be achieved over the next 15 years. By 2025 Sunderland will be an age friendly city where all people aged 50+ are valued, respected and enpowered. For more information please email directspa@ageuksunderland.org.uk
Does your caring role leave you feeling stressed? A complementary therapist will be attending Drop-In-Session, Wednesday 29th September 2010, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Hudson House, 1 Moor Terrace, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2JH During this session you can receive a hand, arm or shoulder massage or perhaps all three. Refreshments available throughout the session. Free Goodie Bags. People Into Employment (P.I.E) supports unemployed carers and ex-carers back into training and work. For further information please call P.I.E on 0191 5146150
Sunderland Carers Centre
West VCS Network Make a Difference Day 2010 - Events organised by the West VCS Network
Date and venue: Wed 27th October 10-12pm at St Mary & St Peter's Community Project Theme: Environment & Health Activities include: Bulb Planting Wellness tasters - keeping fit, using Easyline equipment, Pilates and Fencing Health information- Stop smoking, Food Chain, Smoothie making Gentoo Green - being Eco friendly plus Volunteering opportunities in the Area
For more information contact Anne Morrison Tel: 5228979 email annemorrisonattheproject@hotmail.com
Date and venue: Thursday 28th October 1-3pm at Thorney Close Action & Enterprise Centre Theme: Family Activities Activities include: Making a family tree Seasonal crafts EXPO Chef Activity Smoothie Making Pilates taster sessions plus Volunteering opportunities in Children's Centres including Bosom Buddies, Toddler groups, Health
For more information contact Estelle Brown Tel: 5287623 email estellebrown@communityoportunites.co.uk
Date and venue: Thursday 28th October 4-9pm with A690 Youth Project at Sandhill Centre (outdoors on the old tennis courts next to Primary Care Centre) Theme: Young People Activities include: Setting up a Mini Motors course outdoors 4-6pm 6pm onwards Mini Motors session Volunteer to be a mini motors Marshall (training provided) plus volunteering opportunities in the area Other activities throughout the week include Dreamscheme - volunteer to clean up local gardens
For more information contact Jim Ferry Tel 5227925 email jimferrya690@yahoo.co.uk
Sunderland CVS Do you work with disadvantaged children and young people who are 18 years old and under? Want to find out if your organisation is eligible to apply for a BBC Children in Need Grant and how to successfully complete the application form? Come along to the BBC Children in Need Grant Application Workshop Workshop is by appointment only with Janet Strong from BBC Children in Need On Firday 1st October 2010, 10:00am - 2:00pm at Sunderland CVS, Riverview House, West Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD To book a place please contact Mary Pattison on 0191 565 1566 or email mary.pattison@sunderlandcvs.co.uk Sunderland Community Network Sunderland Community Network Assembly The Sundrland Community Network represents the community & voluntary sector across our city and is already making a real difference at a local level. To promote this valuable work, the network are holding an assembly and all are welcome. It will be held at: Swan Street Centre, Swan Street, Sunderland, SR5 1EB Tuesday 28th September 2010, 9:30am - 2:00pm Refreshments & buffet lunch provided. Please contact Steve Young to confirm your attendance and advise of any dietary requirements on 0191 565 1566 or email stephen.young@sunderlandcvs.co.uk Please feel free to distribute to your friends, family and colleagues with their permission.
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