Please see the latest information from our friends at the voluntary sector in Southend: Wassailing Wassailing at St Laurence Orchard Sunday the 8th February 1.00pm-2.30pm organised by Trustlinks, come and enjoy a traditional custom of stories and music in your local community orchard to promote a good harvest. Free hot lunch and spiced apple juice! […]
Accessible information for disabled people
British Gymnastics I’M IN Disability Programme 2015
Please see the following information from British Gymnastics about their I’M IN Disability Programme: British Gymnastics are really excited about our I’M IN Disability Programme in 2015 and I’m pleased to share with you our latest I’M IN Event Calendars, with some new dates for participant events and coaching support. I’M INVOLVED Over the coming […]
Think Local Act Personal Weekly News Update
Please see the weekly news update from our colleagues at Think Local Act Personal: New Care Act support to help councils cut social care bureaucracy We know from the National Personal Budgets Surveys that there is a very clear link between people’s experience of the personal budget process and the difference that it can make […]
New Fitness In Mind™ Programme at the Brentwood Leisure Centre
Please see the following information from Fitness in Mind & Essex Mental Health at Brentwood Leisure Centre: We are pleased to announce that our Fitness In Mind™ programme has been extended, and is now opened to anyone aged 16 years and over. FIM Membership is FREE which gives access to the FREE Exclusive Classes including Football, Netball, MMA Fitness, and Dancing […]
Limbcare Insurance Services Now Open!
Please see the latest news from our friends at Limbcare: Limbcare Insurance Services is Now Open! Specialist Home Insurance for amputees and the limb-impaired. Limbcare create independence by providing support for independent living to amputees and the limb-impaired. And now, through our partnership with Andrew J Gallagher, we can provide home insurance that’s tailored specifically […]
Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency E-Bulletin 28th January 2015
Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency have just issued their latest E-Bulletin. This E-Bulletin contains information on: Reminder Save the Date – Who Will Care? Swap Shop to be held on 23rd February Voluntary and Community Sector Safeguarding Information Sharing and Interagency Working Workshops Essex Victims Gateway South East & Central Essex Mind Mental Health Training […]
Short Breaks Grant Process for 2015/16
Source Angela Ejoh – Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Mencap Essex Me Time Programme February 2015
Please click on the attached PDF’s for the latest activities from Mencap Essex: Me time programme February 2015 Quick look Me Time programme 2015 This edition of the programme contains information on the following: A day trip to Maldon this month Weekly Allotment session in Chelmsford on a Tuesday A Craft session in Colchester on Wednesday afternoon Life […]
Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Please click on the attached PDF for information concerning nominations for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service: QAVS flyer – how to make a nomination If you know of a volunteer group that devotes its time to helping others in your local community and deserves recognition, nominate them for an Award Please click here to […]
Making Mondays Meaningful at Braintree Mencap!
Please see the following information from Braintree Mencap: Please view the attached poster about how we have something for everyone on a Monday afternoon at Braintree Mencap: 3 ways to make a Monday meaningful poster – (PDF) 3 ways to make a Monday meaningful poster – (Word) From 1.00pm -3.00pm every week, we run a […]
Essex Entrepreneurs Programme
Essex County Council are working with the Eastern Enterprise Hub on an exciting new programme to give Essex entrepreneurs the opportunity to complete a free course, to develop everything they need to know about running their own enterprise. The course begins in February and runs for 22 weeks. The sessions are taking place at Western […]
Limbcare insurance launches on 27th January 2015
Please click on the attached PDF for further information about this new insurance service provided by Limbcare: Limbcare insurance leaflet Further Reading Limbcare Limbcare Youth Ray Inspires – A whole new world of quad amputee inspiration Source Ray Edwards MBE, Chairman Limbcare
SAVS Newsletter Issue 3 2014/2015
Please click on the attached PDF to view the latest newsletter from Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS): SAVS Newsletter Issue 3 2014/15 This issue includes the following content: Folk Like Us A day in the life Hoarding Healthwatch SAVS Charity Shop Timebanking Further Reading Southend Association of Voluntary Services Source Dan Turpin at SAVS.
Latest news and events from the voluntary sector in Southend
Please see the latest information from our friends at the voluntary sector in Southend: E.D.E.N 2015 Conference Inspiring Women of Southend (IWS) is organising the 2nd annual E.D.E.N. conference, a community fundraiser connecting and supporting women in our neighbourhood. The E.D.E.N. 2015 conference will be held on Saturday, January 31st 2015 at the Crowstone Christian […]
New Victims Gateway Website Launched – Office of the PCC for Essex
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex has launched a new website, the Essex Victims Gateway. The website aims to offer an online facility whereby a victim of a crime – who may or may not have reported the offence to police – can go to get direct access to locally based […]
Adult Community Learning Essex New Spring Programme – Out now!
The Spring Programme from Adult Community Learning Essex is now available. Please visit their website here, and find out what’s new. Some examples of the courses are highlighted below : Did you get an IT gadget for Christmas and not sure how to use it? We offer short courses to help you get the best of […]
Latest News From Chelmsford CVS
Please see the latest information from our friends at Chelmsford CVS: Will You Step Up & Help Build Resilient Communities In Essex? The #SteppingUp campaign puts the spotlight on five simple steps Essex residents can take which can have a hugely beneficial effect personally, in communities and for public services. Five roadshows are being held across […]
£3,000 Warm Homes Grant Available
Do you know someone or a group of people who will struggle to stay warm this winter? RRAVS has £3,000 left from the Warm Homes grant available to help vulnerable people. It can be used for older residents, people living on a low income, those with disabilities, families with young children, isolated residents, or anyone […]