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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Community Partnerships is part of the Directorate for Commissioning, Public Health and Adult Social Care
Contact us on 01484 225142 or [email protected]
E-Bulletin August 2016
GOOD NEWS STORIES
Raising Funds for Tandem Trekkers Visually impaired 19 year old Brighouse High School student Brittany Stead will be cycling tandem from London to Paris to raise funds for KVIN (Kirklees Visual Impaired Network’s Tandem Trekkers Cycling Project. She is pictured with her sighted steerperson Jeannie Gough-Daniel. It is the latest challenge for Brittany, of Cleckheaton who also enjoys running and swimming as well as being a member of Great Britain Women’s Goalball team. She is one of dozens of people from the area who enjoy Tandem Trekkers’ weekly rides at either the Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield or on local cycle routes. The club was started by Kirklees Visual Impairment Network in 2014. The charity is unique as it enables blind and partially sighted people to cycle, whatever their abilities. For many visually impaired or blind people, riding a bike is very daunting, especially if they have been through sight loss. Tandem Trekkers provides an opportunity to ride and train on different cycle trails, track sessions and take part in exciting activities such as attending a velodrome session.
For more information, pictures and the full article visit the Examiner website.
Kirklees Learning Disability Week A message from those involved in the Learning Disability Week events to say a huge thank you to everyone who was involved this year. They had a film crew following them around who have produced a marvellous film of the week – see link.
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MONTHLY HEALTH TIP NHS – Be Clear on Cancer - Respiratory Symptoms Campaign Been coughing for 3 weeks or more?... Or do you get out of breath doing things you used to be able to do? The Be Clear on Cancer respiratory symptoms campaign was launched on 14 July and runs until 16 October. Coughing or breathlessness could be a sign of lung disease, including lung cancer. Getting out of breath doing things you used to be able to do could be a sign of heart disease, lung disease or even cancer. Finding it early makes it more treatable so don’t ignore it… tell your Doctor. For more information visit http://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer
NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
The Curtain Up Players The Curtain Up Players are looking for new members to join their exciting company for the over 50's. They create all of their own plays which they then take out to Community Centres, Care Homes, Luncheon Clubs and so on. Among their ongoing plays are 'Looking for Joan' (a play about Dementia commissioned by the University, Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance and the Police) and 'The Dinner Party' (where a plan to bring two singles together ends in chaos). They meet at the Brian Jackson Centre by Huddersfield Railway Station on Thursday mornings from 10.30-12.30. They start again on September 8th after their summer break. If you are interested in joining please contact either Ron Wiener, the Director on 0113 2667722 or Linda Jones on 01274 883252.
S2R (Support to Recovery) – New Premises S2R and all of its projects will be moving to one new site in central Huddersfield this summer. By September 2016 the Charity will be fully resituated and services up and running. The change of site allows them to deliver all their core projects from under one roof and will make the breadth of their services more accessible and allow them to have:
More opening hours (evenings and weekends) A refreshment area Larger workshop facilities More exciting and innovative workshops More exhibition opportunities More Artist in Residence opportunities An outdoor space Community Events New services to promote positive mental health Rooms with beautiful views throughout the community
New contact details are Tel: 01484 539531 Email: [email protected] Address: 5-7 Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1EB.
Children and Young People’s Health in Kirklees Kirklees Council wanted to know what young people from across Kirklees felt about their health and well-being to make sure their services were meeting their needs… they asked over 5000 young people from across Kirklees and this is what they said.
‘Call-in-time’ Telephone Befriending from Age UK This is a free friendship and wellbeing programme providing older people with a friendly voice and a safe and comfortable environment to chat, and for many it is a real lifeline. Age UK has volunteers ready and waiting to take calls, so if you would like to find out more, or if someone you know could benefit please contact them on 0800 434 6105 or visit their website
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Birstall Library & Information Centre Still some places left on their Summer Walk event this Friday. Meet in the library for a story, a short walk around the village, including a treasure hunt and then return to the library for craft activities and a picnic. Fancy dress is optional but there is a prize for the best one. Suitable for all ages. Date/Time: Friday 12th Aug @ 10am...don't forget your packed lunch.
For older children, they have a Doodle-a-Dahl session. Find out what inspired Roald Dahl and see if you can be inspired to create your own Dahl themed art work. Suitable for age 6-12yrs. Date/Time: Wednesday 17th Aug @ 1.30pm Or if you are looking for something different for the kids to do this summer, LBT are running Free Drama and Creative sessions for children aged between 8 and 12. The sessions are held here in Birstall library and you can try puppet making, mask making and music. The next session will be held on: Date/Time: Friday 12th August at 2.00pm. To take part in any of these events, please call the library to book your place on: 01484 414868 Venue: Birstall Library & Information Centre, Market St, Birstall, Birstall, Batley WF17 9EN
Experience Community - Wheelchair Skills Taster Sessions If you are 14 years of age or over, use a manual wheelchair and are resident in Kirklees, why not try the Wheelchair Skills and Independent Living Taster Sessions run by Experience Community. If you are unsure about the course content, or lack the confidence to sign up for a 6-week course, then the taster sessions are ideal. Sessions will run on the following dates:- 10th & 17th August at Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY 24th August at Sandy Mount Extra Care Unit, Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5QP 31st August 2016 at Wheelchair Services (Opcare), Unit G7, Navigation Close, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HB. All sessions are FREE and will run from 10.30am – 3.00 pm. For further information or to book a place please contact [email protected] or call 07825 299262
Try it Like it –Walk, Jog, Bike it The Kirklees Sport & Physical Activity Development Team is launching the new Try it Like it –Walk, Jog, Bike it programme of easy level activities in Huddersfield throughout August, September and October. This initiative is funded by Huddersfield District Committee with a particular focus on giving opportunities to inactive people on low incomes to take part in outdoor physical activity. All activities are free, and planned specifically to appeal to inactive people who will benefit from a bit of extra support to get up and moving in a supportive environment. Leaders are qualified, experienced and enthusiastic about supporting new people to get involved in outdoor leisure activities. The programme of activities is from August to end of October 2016 and includes a mix of Short walks; Taster Nordic walks; Taster Bugger Movers; Steps to Strides; Walk/Jog sessions for Teenagers and Adults; Cycle skills sessions for Children; Young People and Adults; Bike maintenance training; Led bike rides on traffic-free routes with bikes available to borrow; Cycle in the Park fun days; Big Bike Revival – multi-activity days in the town centre; Taster Hand cycling. Information can also be found on the website: www.kirklees.gov.uk/walkjogbike Venues include Greenhead, Beaumont and Ravensknowle Parks, Town Centre, Leeds Road Sports Complex, Castle Hill and other start locations for walks/jogs.
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Experience Community – Hand Cycling Taster Sessions Experience Community is delivering a Hand Cycling Taster Session with mountain-trikes, recumbent off-road and recumbent on-road cycles for disabled people in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield as part of the “Try it-Like it – Walk, Jog, Bike it” initiative this summer. Date: Thursday 22 September, 11am to 3pm. Meet in Greenhead Park at top café next to tennis courts. For further info contact: Craig on 07958 591841 or email: [email protected]
Yorkshire Rose Talking Therapies Yorkshire Rose Talking Therapies have space in their Tuesday evening group for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or other related emotional issues. They meet at Batley Resource Centre, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DS from 6.30 to 8.00. They request a small donation where possible. Also available are One to One Counselling Sessions, at a greatly reduced price. For further information please contact Lynne or Sue on 0758 769 7241 who would love to see you sometime.
Become a Shared Lives Carer Could you offer an adult with a disability a short break in your home? It could be anything from a weekend or a couple of weeks to a full time placement. The Shared Lives scheme gives adults with additional needs new experiences and opportunities, as well as the opportunity to gain more independence for the future. The Shared Lives scheme recruits carers from across Kirklees who can offer support and accommodation in their own home for vulnerable adults. Experienced staff ensure that suitable matches are made between carers and those needing care, so that the experience is a positive one for everyone involved. See the following link about a successful placement for Lisa http://www.kirkleestogether.co.uk/shared-lives/
EU Referendum: Implications for the Sector
Following the EU referendum in June, the UK's future relationship with Europe is unclear. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) will be working to ensure that Voluntary Organisations have their voices heard as decisions are made about the future. Their briefing can be found here.
Hollybank Trust – New Café Hollybank have recently opened their new Café to the Public and Professionals. It is a really nice friendly environment accessible for all including anyone with a Physical disability or wheelchair. The Staff at Hollybank would like anyone in the area to pop by & support them in promoting this. Staff meeting up or small groups are welcome for Free, however larger Bookings for a Group or for a set purpose can be arranged for a small fee. Contact Hollybank Trust, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ. Tel: 01924 490833.
Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club – Tennis for All Following the event in Greenhead Park in June, classes at the Club commenced on Tuesday 26th July at a cost of £2 per participant. Tel: 01484 422541 Venue: Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Cemetery Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5NF.
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Summer activities for children with a disability and their families A factsheet has been produced to showcase summer activities for children / young people with a disability (majority of activities are for 8-18 year olds). Activities include ‘Pony Picnics’; physical activities; quad riding; arts based activity; social groups and outdoor activity.
Kirklees Summer 2016 Play Camps A fun packed camping holiday for children aged 9-12 years old this summer, including coach travel and all meals. Cost only £60 per child. Dates remaining as follows: 8th-11th August, 14th-17th August, 18th-21st August. These popular camps are run by ‘Kirklees Summer Play Camp’ on behalf of the Integrated Youth Support Service and take place at Woolley Edge camp site near Wakefield. Activities include: orienteering, archery, table tennis, table football, water slide, giant games, arts and crafts, team games, cycling, sports and a huge camp fire and picnic. For more information and booking forms visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/summercamp or call 01924 324558 or 01484 225956.
Insurance for Community Groups Fantastic news! There is now an Insurance product in Kirklees designed specifically for the community sector that welcomes un-constituted groups and individuals as well as larger, more formalised organisations and charities. The main criteria is that they must be not for profit and operating for the benefit of people in Kirklees. The product is a group insurance scheme, so people have to join the group before they can get insured, and to join the group they need to complete a registration form which can found online on our Kirklees website on the following link www.kirklees.gov.uk/communityinsurance
Dance Teacher working with people with a Learning Disability Katherine Westwood, is a dance teacher based in Huddersfield who collaborated in the Picnic in the Park session for Learning Disability Week. She has experience of working with people with a learning disability and can do a fitness dance session, parties or bespoke sessions to suit whatever your needs may be. Contact Katherine on 07871 645603 or via email [email protected]
Foundation Acting at Dark Horse Dark Horse is a national touring theatre company based at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield which develops the skills of actors with learning disabilities to a professional level providing them with opportunities to work in theatre, television or film. They have a few spaces left on the Foundation Actor Training Course, starting in September 2016 For more information please contact us on 01484 484441 / [email protected]
Getting Vulnerable People Online Improves Their Health and Wellbeing You may be interested in this report, published on 19th July, which shows how getting people online can improve their health and wellbeing. The report is based on an initiative by the NHS and The Tinder Foundation. See link Tinder Report
Creative Minds / South West Yorkshire Partnership The Creative Minds team is looking to update their artwork displayed within SWYPFT sites and is on the lookout for any interested parties that might want to display their work within the Trust (Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield). This covers clinical, waiting and café areas (to name but a few). At this stage they want to set up a list of people who have some artwork, photographs, creative writing or poems to put up. They will also add any names they get, as being interested in their ‘Simply Art’ Project too (a website portal for people/businesses to be able to buy service user artwork/photographs and writing).
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If you are interested and have any artwork available, please get in touch with the Creative Minds Team, or please pass this information on to anyone to whom you think this might be of interest Contact Details: Call Debs Taylor on 07342 078614 or Email [email protected] Creative Minds Team, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Pathways, Nettleton Road, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ
EVENTS Ignite Inclusive Sports and Music Festival 2016 On 18th August 2016, 11.00am – 3.00pm, Calderdale College will host ‘IGNITE’ Inclusive Sport and Music Festival. The event is open to all and showcases Calderdale’s numerous Disability Sports and Musical Opportunities with free taster sessions. Take your groups along and/or promote through your channels – the day is completely FREE. Sports include: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby League, Athletics, New Age Kurling, Boccia, Blender bikes, Disability Football, Mixed ability rugby, Climbing, Gym, Tennis, Cheerleading, Badminton, Inclusive Fitness Classes and VI Bowls. Taster ‘Jamming’ sessions are available plus Bands playing throughout the day. Venue: Calderdale College, Francis St, Halifax HX1
If you have any queries please contact Glenn Holdsworth directly on [email protected] or 07722269964.
HOOT – May contain Nuts III Hoot are running an exciting public arts festival May contain Nuts III featuring a wide variety of performances, workshops and exhibitions. This festival will be held in Greenhead Park on Saturday 3rd September, 12.00 – 7.00 pm. They are looking for event stewards who can contribute a couple of hours during the day. If you are able to help out please email Tor by Friday 19th August at [email protected] for more details.
Pakistan Association, Huddersfield – Trip to Blackpool A Bus Day Trip for the elderly and their carers has been organised for Sunday 7th August 2016. The coach will leave High Street, Huddersfield (opposite Civic Centre 1 steps, before the Bus Shelter) at 9.30 am, departing Blackpool at 6.00 pm. The trip is FREE and all elderly people over 60 and their carers from the Kirklees Area welcome. There will be one Single Decker Safeway Coach (53 seats) so seats are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place please call into the Pakistan Association , 2 Hall Avenue, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield on any Monday between 11.00 am - 1.00 pm or contact Jamil Akhtar on 07786 651368 or Email [email protected]
Syngenta Open Day
Sunday 18th September 2016 – 12pm – 6pm Celebrating 100 years of manufacturing in Huddersfield, Syngenta are holding an open day featuring plant tours, inflatable rides, kids science demo, fairground rides, food vendors and much more. Entry is free but tickets must be booked in advance at www.celebrate100.co.uk
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Disability Sport Yorkshire / Barnsley FC Supporters Trust Sponsored Charity Walk – Barnsley to Huddersfield A Charity walk has been arranged to raise much-needed funds for Disability Sport Yorkshire (DSY). DSY promotes sporting opportunities for people with a disability who live in Yorkshire and Humber. They are raising funds to support the running costs of the organisation, so that their many projects across the region can continue. People from Barnsley and Kirklees are direct beneficiaries of their work. Date: Saturday 20th August – from Oakwell, Barnsley to the John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield (Route via Kexborough, Skelmanthorpe, Shelley, Almondbury (still to be finalised).Participants welcome. If you would like to join the walk, at any stage please contact Fiona Hall [email protected] Fans of both clubs welcome; disabled walkers/ wheelchair users are welcome to join the walk in the later stages. Please e mail to arrange a suitable meeting point. To donate: please visit the charity homepage on ‘Virgin Money Giving’ and click on ‘make a donation’.
Penny Brohn UK – Learning to Live Well The Living Well programme is available for anyone living with or beyond cancer and their close supporter. Their programme will show you how you can take simple steps to live well including how to manage stress through meditation, mindfulness, imagery, relaxation and breathing techniques, learning how to cope with the emotional and psychological impact of cancer and its treatment, finding out about how to prepare and enjoy healthy food, finding a way to bring manageable exercise into your life, exploring the impact of cancer on relationships and exploring some of the practical difficulties. The next programmes start on Monday 10th and 17th October 2016 from 10am until 5.30pm each day at Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust, Mirfield. For more information or to book a place call 0303 3000 118 or email [email protected] or you can visit the Penny Brohn UK website.
Penny Brohn UK – Living Well with Cancer
Have you or someone you know been affected by cancer? Cancer changes everything and Penny Brohn UK knows that certain things can make a huge difference to how you cope. Things like eating well, making sure you stay physically active, managing your stress levels and doing the things you enjoy. Penny Brohn UK can support you in making small but significant changes to help you play an active role in your own recovery before, during and after treatment. If you would like to meet others and share experience, try mindfulness, mediation, breathing and relaxation techniques, learn how to support your psychological and emotional wellbeing, understand how eating well and activity can make a different to your wellbeing and get information about local service then attend one of their introductory taster sessions. The next sessions will take place on:
Wednesday 24th August and 21st September 2016 from 10am until 12.30pm at Acre Mills Outpatients, Huddersfield Royal Hospital
Thursday 25th August and 22nd September from 10am until 12.30pm at The Rosewood Centre, Dewsbury Hospital.
To book a place or for more information on the Huddersfield sessions call 0303 3000 118 or email [email protected] or for the Dewsbury Sessions call the Macmillan Team on 01924 546072 or email [email protected], you can also visit the Penny Brohn UK website.
HAVE YOUR SAY Kirklees Events Training Earlier this year Kirklees Creative Economy Development Team organised a series of 7 training sessions covering many different aspects of event planning and management. They would now like to know if
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there are any specific areas of Event Planning for which groups need further training or if they would be interested in attending further sessions, should they be able to repeat the programme i.e.
Were there any topics they missed? Need a refresher about something? Were there any topics that weren’t fully covered? Would networking with other event organisers be helpful?
They are also interested in people’s thoughts about the content on the “Running and Event” page on the Creative Kirklees website, so please have a look and let them know if there is information missing that would be useful http://www.creativekirklees.com/resource-page/running-an-event If you have any thoughts/comments/suggestions regarding the above then please email Roz Garthwaite on [email protected] for a Comments Form for you to complete and return to her. This would be very much appreciated by the team.
Carer Involvement Opportunity - Kirklees Mental Health Partnership Board The Kirklees Mental Health Partnership Board is actively looking for new carer representatives to sit on their Board. The Board’s main aim is to bring about positive improvements for people with mental health problems and their Carers in Kirklees. The Board has already been involved in bringing about many positive changes involving people with mental health problems in Kirklees as national and local policy has changed. There is however always room for further improvement and being a member of the Board will enable you to play a part in bringing about improvements and shaping support and services in the years to come. It is made up of a cross-section of people who have an interest in services, support or issues that relate to the aim of good mental health in Kirklees. The membership includes representatives from Kirklees Council, the local Clinical Commissioning Groups, South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, voluntary and community organisations, carers and service users
The Board meets 6 times each year. As a member you will receive a copy of the timetable for the year. The meetings currently take place at Greater Huddersfield CCG’s base in Bradley, Huddersfield and lasts for two hours, with a pre-meeting for Carers as well.
You can claim back your travel expenses. You need to use local public transport and submit bus/train receipts when making a claim. You will be given a form to complete to make a claim.
We can also arrange and pay for any care cover which you need to enable you to attend. If you are a carer member you will be invited to spend time with members of the Board or others who attend, you will have access to the Board’s Terms of Reference and the Commissioning Strategy to answer any questions you may have. There is an agreed induction process to guide you through everything you need to know. If this is an opportunity you might be interested in please contact Helen Parnell for further information on 01924 326598 or email [email protected] Please note she is on annual leave from Tuesday 19th July – Wednesday 10th August but will get in touch upon her return to work if you leave a message.
KDAA 2016 Dementia Friendly Communities Survey – The Voice of People Living with Dementia & their Carers Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance (KDAA) are undertaking a short survey for people living with dementia, their carers and families to find out what matters to people living locally and what a dementia friendly community should look like in Kirklees. They want to shape their work, communities and share information with their partners and local services around what people are telling them. They want Kirklees to become a Dementia Friendly Community, and in order for this to happen they want to find out what would make a difference to individuals with dementia. The survey can be completed by individuals
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with memory problems and/or dementia and can be completed on behalf of an individual. It can also be completed separately by carers or past carers. The survey can be accessed here or you can email Elaine Bostock at [email protected], or call: 01484 411077/07854 028219 for more information.
Kirklees Democracy Commission The Kirklees Democracy Commission (alongside David Bundy) will be working with the citizens of Kirklees for them to be a part of helping to shape a strong and healthy local democracy. The commission have planned roadshows across Kirklees where residents and interest groups can come along, get involved and share ideas. The commission members are Cllr Andrew Marchington, Cllr Andrew Cooper, Cllr Andrew Palfreeman and Cllr Eric Firth. The commission has an independent chair, Dr Andy Mycock from the University of Huddersfield, and their work is supported by other organisations. Local democracy is about being part of the decisions that affect our everyday lives. It’s about what happens on our street, in our neighbourhoods and across Kirklees. It’s important because it affects every citizen of Kirklees. Workshops are planned as follows:- 15 Aug - 10.00-2.00pm – including lunch – Dewsbury Town Hall 24 Aug - 10.00-2.00pm - including lunch - Huddersfield Town Hall Batley Town Hall time and date to be confirmed Some evening sessions will also be held for people who cannot attend through the day - TBC Any groups/carers/services that may wish to attend any of the events can either book via the Website /Eventbrite at www.DemocracyCommission.org.uk or by contacting Samantha Atkinson or Louise Khan at the Electoral Outreach Team on 01484 226303/226202/
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
HOOT – May contain Nuts III – Public Arts Festival Greenhead Park on Saturday 3rd September – 12.00-7.00 pm. Hoot are looking for Event Stewards who can contribute a couple of hours during the day. If you are able to help out please email Tor by Friday 19th August at [email protected] for more details.
TRAINING Sporting Reminiscence Training, West Yorkshire New Sporting Memories Network groups are being established in West Yorkshire to support older people and to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness. Using the history and heritage of sport, the weekly groups are a fun, friendly place for older sports fans to meet, make new friends, share memories and play some sports. Lasting no more than 90 minutes per session, Sporting Memories supply staff and volunteers with iconic images of sporting legends and sporting events to help trigger conversation and discussion. Volunteers will be provided with full training. Knowledge of sporting history isn't required - a passion to help out at a fun group that can really help make a difference is! For more information on the work of Sporting Memories Network, visit www.sportingmemoriesnetwork.com or email [email protected] To book on the session which will be held on Wednesday 28th September at Huddersfield Leisure Centre please click here.
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Diabetes Community Champions Are you passionate about Diabetes? Get trained as a Diabetes Community Champion in Kirklees Raise awareness of and help prevent diabetes. Engage and connect with your local community. Build confidence and develop new skills. The aim of the programme is to recruit and train local Community Champions in Kirklees to deliver community-based Diabetes Education and Management interventions that are specifically tailored for communities from diverse backgrounds and in particular minority ethnic communities and socio-economically deprived communities. The objectives of these interventions are twofold: help people make appropriate life style changes to prevent diabetes and enable people already diagnosed with diabetes to better self-manage. The vast majority of this work is about interventions that are culturally sensitive and relevant to those that they are seeking to assist.
To find out more, please Email: [email protected], Tel: 0800 138 1639 or 0208 424 1833 or Apply at http://forms.diabetes.org.uk/CCKirklees
British Sign Language Courses Level 1 and 2 Have you ever seen someone using Sign language and wanted to learn yourself or to help people who use your service? Huddersfield Deaf Centre are running courses starting in September that run (term-time) for 30 weeks (BSL 1) on a Tuesday evening 6.30 – 8.30 pm and 40 weeks (BSL 2) on a Wednesday evening 6.30pm – 8.30pm. These courses are accredited by Signature. For more information and cost of the course please email Yvonne at [email protected] or [email protected] or Telephone 01484 542713 (Wednesdays only).
PERS Home Working Service – First Aid Training PERS have organised a Nationally recognised Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work course which will cover resuscitation, choking, recovery, bleeding, burns, dressings and much, much more. This training may just help you to save someone’s life. To book your place please contact Iram Hussain on 07970 675508. (Working Days Mon & weds 9-3pm and Thurs 9-11.30 am) Book early to avoid disappointment. Please note the course can be offered FREE to anyone with an interest in working from home providing they are unemployed and Bradford residents. £20 deposit required to secure a place. Please enquire for further details. Emergency First Aid, Wednesday 14th September 2016, 9.30 – 4.30 pm, Bradford Chamber Business Park, New Lane, Bradford, BD4 8BX. Cost: £50 per person Further training sessions as follows: Cupping/Hijama training, Wednesday 18 and 25 January, 9am to 5pm at Bradford Chamber Business Park. Hair styling course – a short hands on course to enable individuals to create updos. Date to be confirmed. Bradford Chamber Business Park.
Greater Huddersfield CCG – Free Training – Community Voices NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is offering local voluntary groups based in Greater Huddersfield to sign up to free training to help them talk to local people about health care, otherwise known as engagement and consultation.
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Trained staff and volunteers will be known as Community Voices and will work with the CCG to talk to local communities about changes and developments in local healthcare so that services are developed in response to the needs of local people. We have already undertaken training with voluntary organisations but are keen to recruit further. As a voluntary group, working in Huddersfield, GHCCG we have free training available so you can work with the local NHS. See following link for full information and to access the booking form: https://www.greaterhuddersfieldccg.nhs.uk/become-voice-community/
Kirklees Safeguarding Training for Voluntary & Community Organisations This training is FREE to Voluntary and Community Organisations
Date Time Venue Booking instructions 29 Sep 2016 2 – 5pm Brimer Hall, Batley Central
Methodist Church, Commercial Street, Batley
E-mail: [email protected]
5 Oct 2016 1.30 -4.30pm
Coach House, North Huddersfield Trust School, Fartown
E-mail: [email protected]
1 Dec 2016 1.30 – 4.30pm
Dewsbury Town Hall E-mail: [email protected]
15 Feb 2017 1.30 – 4.30pm
Coach House, North Huddersfield Trust School, Fartown
E-mail: [email protected]
15 Mar 2017 1.30 – 4.30pm
Huddersfield Town Hall E-mail: [email protected]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Family
New Big Lottery Funding Programme “CELEBRATE” In a recent Big Lottery Fund survey, 6 out of 10 people said they had never or cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their Community. Big Lottery Fund wants to help change this with a new funding programme, CELEBRATE, which was launched on 6th July 2016. With £5 million available across the UK they are calling on local groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes to apply for funding to hold events or activities that will bring people together and celebrate what makes their local community special. It could be to celebrate something in their local history or a local community hero, to mark something important to their community like Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday, or simply to get to know their neighbours better.
Applications for funding opened on 6th July 2016. To be eligible, applicants must be part of a Constituted Group which has its own Bank Account. They welcome applications from Voluntary or Community organisations, Schools and Statutory Bodies, particularly those who have never considered the Big Lottery Fund as a potential source of funding. Organisations are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid disappointment as once funds have been allocated, Celebrate will close to new applications.
For more information and to apply for a Celebrate grant please visit their website. You can also follow them on Twitter @BigLotteryFund and join the conversation at #BigCelebration or Facebook.
BUPA – Caring for Carers Funding Small grants of up to £15,000, medium grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 and large grants exceeding £50,000 are available for practical projects or initiatives which will:
Focus on the health needs of unpaid carers, rather than on those they care for.
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Support adult carers aged over 25 years and above. Address the day to day needs of carers. Engage and support unpaid carers directly.
http://www.bupaukfoundation.org/#
Calcott Trust
Small grants are available for charitable organisations undertaking health, education, welfare or arts, sports projects in the UK, particularly Yorkshire. http://funding-grants.co.uk/kent/calcott/
DWF Charitable Foundation One-off grants are available to registered charities in England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland for projects that address issues of homelessness, employability, education, health and well being.
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation – Food Strand Grants are available to charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK for projects promoting the important role food plays in wellbeing and that connects people to the food they eat.
Greggs Foundation Local Communities project Fund – provides funding of up to £2,000 for equipment. Environmental Grants – provides funding of up to £2,000 to improve people’s lives by improving the environment.
The Power to Change Community Business Fund Community Business Fund - providing grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 over three funding rounds to help existing locally based and community-led businesses in England to increase their social impact and make them more viable in the long term.
Safer Kirklees - up to £5,000 Funding available for Community Groups Safer Kirklees are currently promoting the Police and Crime Commissioners Safer Communities Fund. Monies are available to help local groups support projects that look to challenge and reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in our communities. They have successfully bid for a number of projects in the past and are happy to announce that a new round of funding opens on Tuesday 30th August and closes on the 23rd September. Safer Kirklees have assisted with many successful applications and are available for guidance and advice at james [email protected] or on 01484 221000 (ask for James Denton when prompted). The Safer Communities Fund was launched to help Voluntary, Community Groups, Charities and Partners make their communities safer and feel safer. Grants will be awarded in line with the priorities set out in the Police and Crime plan. To find out more about the plan, its priorities and how they were decided please click here. The fund is financed from monies recovered by West Yorkshire Police under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 lets us confiscate or recover the proceeds of crime from a criminal. Find out more about the Proceeds of Crime Act here. The objectives of the fund are: (i) to put POCA money back into communities (ii) promote a simple, inclusive and transparent grant process (iii) to provide grants which can make a difference and make communities safer and feel safer
To apply click here.
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