E-Bulletin - February 2009

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Dates for your diary

Network meeting dates

February

5 – TCU Network (CYP) – meeting of strategic/governance representatives (for those working with families and young people), 10am -1pm, at T3SC. Contact: veronica.hyde@t3sc.org

9 – Older People Partnership,10am at TMBC,
Contact: colin.kirby@t3sc.org

9 – BME women’s meeting, 10am-12pm at T3SC.
Contact: hakeel.qureshi@t3sc.org

9 February – Providers Forum - for individuals who run activities for the over 50’s, 10am at T3SC. Contact: colin.kirby@t3sc.org

11 – Crime and Disorder Partnership Network, 2pm - 4pm at T3SC, buffet lunch at 1pm.
Contact: colin.kirby@t3sc.org

10 – Health and Social Care Network – 12pm-2pm at T3SC
Contact: anna.hynes@t3sc.org

12 – BME network – 6.30pm-8.30pm
Contact: hakeel.qureshi@t3sc.org


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Droylsden Together - Networking event
 Wednesday 4 February, 7pm—9pm at Fairfield Youth and Community Centre
Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6TB

This meeting is for anybody who is involved in a voluntary or community group in Droylsden. Come and find out about the funds that you can apply for and the support you can get. It’s your chance to see the new Directory of Droylsden Community Groups. Meet all the other people who run groups in
Droylsden and find out how they cope and share tips.

For more information: contact Ruth Madden, Tel: 0161 339 4985, email: ruth.madden@t3sc.org  

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Health is for Life Health Fair
28 February at Hyde Market

The health fair will have stalls from local groups and organisations promoting all areas of health awareness

It is  organised by NHS Tameside & Glossop and partners including T3SC. 

It’s a great chance for groups to network with other providers, attract new member in this busy area and showcase your work for free!

If you would like more information about the health fair or to book a stall please contact Joynal, Tel: 0161 304 5849, email: Joynal.miah@nhs.net

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Medlock Festival of Sport - Free sport for the whole family
Sunday 22 February, 10am - 4pm at Medlock Leisure Centre, Droylsden

Tameside Sports Development and Tameside Sports Trust in conjunction with Droylsden Sports Forum have arranged a sports festival in Droylsden.

Come and try a variety of FREE sports and physical activity such as cricket, yoga, health walks, football, swimming, canoeing, dance … much more will be available on the day along with lots of free giveaways.

For further information: contact Tameside Sports Development on
0161 609 1277

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Talk on The Mental Capacity Act
Wednesday 25 February, 7.30pm at the Broadoak Hotel, Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton Mencap Information and Drop In Service will be hosting a talk on ‘The Mental Capacity Act 2005’ which has been updated and also Court of Protection Issues and Lasting Powers of Attorney (formerly Enduring Powers of Attorney) followed by general questions.

Who for?

The purpose of the talk is to inform parents with children (now adults) with learning disabilities about the new law. If a parent dies, who has power of attorney to control their children's finances and what happens to the family estate etc?

The talk is for parents, carers and people working in Learning Disabilities.

Personal questions will be dealt with via appointment with the solicitors. The presentation will be by Bromley Hyde & Robinson Solicitors.

All are welcome and refreshments are provided.

Further information contact: john.mccormack22@btinternet.com,
Tel: 07967 957 201

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Tameside Health walks - get your walking boots on

The Ashton Health Walks are a series of four routes, taken in rotation, covering the countryside around Ashton. The routes are between 2.75 and 3.50 miles long, all fairly flat and taken at a pace suitable for inexperienced walkers.

They take place every Wednesday at 11am and are open to everyone. Boots aren’t actually necessary but stout footwear is recommended.

4 February – Broadoak Centre for Park Bridge

11 February – Bardsley Bridge for Daisy Nook

18 February– Broadoak Centre for Knott Hill

25 February – Portland Basin for Peak Forest Canal

For further information: contact Azara Azam, Tel: 0161 343 8162, email azara.azam@tameside.gov.uk or George, Tel: 0161 320 0430, email gicope@ntlworld.com

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TASCA Autism Awareness Day

TASCA (Tameside Action for Social Communication and Autism support group) is holding an autism awareness open day on Thursday 2 April 9:30am- 4pm at Dukinfield town hall in the jubilee room.

This open day is to promote the services and support on autism available to parents and carers alike. This would also be a great opportunity for professionals to find out more on autism to help and support children living within Tameside.

For more information on this event contact Valerie Bayley on 07931466417.

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Learn dance routines and new moves

There is a new street dance class set up for both adults and children aged 11 plus. Its 50p for children aged 11 - 16 and £1.50 for 16 and above.

The sessions are held on Wednesday evenings 5pm – 6pm at Broadoak Community Centre Ashton-under-Lyne. The session starts off with a fun 15 minute warm up, then 30 minutes learning a dance routine and finally 15 minutes toning up. The sessions are fun and interactive. They give the whole family chance to get fit together.

For more information on the sessions please call Stacey on
0161 343 8162 or 07870878739

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Visting Author as part of Chinese New Year Celebrations

26 January was Chinese New Year with 2009 being the year of the Ox. Tameside library has a series of events and visiting authors.

Author Liu Hong will visit Denton Library on Wednesday 11 February (2pm - 3.30pm) as part of the programme. She will be discussing contemporary Chinese writing as well as talking about her favourite books.

To reserve your free place for this event please phone the library on 0161 336 8234.

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Accessible Cycling Experience – Everybody Cycling Event
19 February 2009, 10am-2pm at Richmond Street Athletics Track, Ashton-under-Lyne

Join us for an exciting all abilities cycling event. The event is in partnership with the Learning Disability Physiotherapy Team, Cycle-ops Adventure and Sports Development. All abilities are welcome and a hoist and sling will be available.

Trainees from The Park Café (a catering training resource for adults with learning disabilities) will be selling hot soup, sandwiches and drinks.

For more information about this exciting cycling event contact keith.lofthouse@nhs.net  or tnike@nhs.net or Tel: 0161 342 5225

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