E-Bulletin - February 2009

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Local community groups and

networks

VOLCON - (Voluntary Organisations Chief Officers
Network)

2009 will undoubtedly present a number of challenges to the voluntary and community sector, nationally and locally. VOLCON - Tameside’s network for Chief Officers and Managers of voluntary organisations provides an opportunity for managers and staff in senior positions to discuss (and respond) to those challenges, network with colleagues facing similar challenges and gain peer support. Over the last year approximately 20 different organisations locally have benefited for VOLCON.

Who is VOLCON for?
VOLCON is the Tameside network open to any Chief Officers, Deputies and Managers  from voluntary or community organisations operating in Tameside. 

What's in it for me?

2009 VOLCON dates for your diaries

Meetings will start at 12pm until 2pm. A buffet lunch will be available from 11.45am.

For more information, contact Tony Okotie at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email tony.okotie@t3sc.org

For more information on other networks in Tameside see our Networks page: www.t3sc.org/networks.htm

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Want to become a Health & Social Care Champion?

Tameside LINk (Local Involvement Network) is now up and running and we need YOU to get involved and help us make Tameside’s health and social care services better for everyone.

The LINk is open to any resident or voluntary and community group in Tameside and there are loads of ways for you to get involved, from just giving us your views about the services you receive, to responding to consultations on services, to getting involved in one of our working groups or joining the LINk Board and helping to shape the work the LINk carries out!

The LINk will be holding its launch event at Hyde Town Hall on Thursday 12 March. There will be a number of workshops, plus stalls giving health and social care information and advice and free health checks! There will also be a Health Question Time with local health and social care professionals taking your questions.

The LINk has real powers which will make it a strong and effective voice for the local community and the people who run your local services have to listen to what it says, meaning you really CAN make a difference.

To find out more, to get involved or to register for the launch event, call 0161 339 4985 or email tamesidelink@t3sc.org. website: www.t3sc.org/LINk.htm

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Big Cheese  - A network especially for Chairs and Vice-Chairs

The Big Cheese is a great opportunity for Chairs and Vice-Chairs to share experiences and problems with your peers and pick up new practical tips to make the most of your role!

Next meeting: 11 February, 6.30 – 8.30pm at T3SC

Focus of session: Building an effective-team and motivating other committee members

For more information or if you want to come along, please contact Naomi on 0161 339 4985 or email naomi.creed@t3sc.org  

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Tameside Green Interest Group's first meeting

The first meeting of a new ‘Green Interest Group’ will take place from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday 17 February 2009 in the ‘Billy’ Room at IKEA, 111 Wellington Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7HS.
 
A room has kindly been made available free of charge by IKEA. It is situated near to Ashton Bus and Train Stations and there are parking facilities at IKEA.

What we will cover?
How often we will meet and what we will cover will be decided at the initial meetings. Everyone is welcome to come along and make suggestions and we will take it from there. My personal view is that we look primarily at Tameside-wide Earth-Land-Environmental issues, Green and Open Spaces, land use, trees, plants and wildlife in the Urban Environment. Also Water and Air issues such as fluoridation and incineration.

For more information: contact Starlord, Tel: 0161 338 8465.

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Stalybridge Voluntary Twinning Association needs committee members

Stalybridge and Armentières have been twinned since 1953. Thousands of people from Tameside have exchanged visits with people from Armentières. The Voluntary Twinning Association currently needs the following:

  • A Secretary.

  • A travel coordinator for the annual sports exchange.

  • Publicity officer for various twinning events.

We include the whole of Tameside in all our activities, not just Stalybridge.
For more information: Contact Eileen, email: svta@firenet.uk.net, Tel: 0779 2325 877

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Help Friends of Copperas Field create an oasis

Friends of Copperas Field are hoping to transform Copperas Field (an underused field) into a green oasis in Droylsden to be used by the whole community.

'We are a group of volunteers that have banded together to form a committee from people on either side of Copperas Lane Playing Field Droylsden.

The field is situated between what is known locally as John Street estate and Buxton Lane estate. We feel that the field is mostly unused. This is a waste and with funding, determination and a lot of good will we hope to transform the area into a space that can be utilised in a way that can benefit the surrounding area.

We aim to try to make the field a safer environment for activities to suit all ages and the wildlife. We had a 'Fun Day' last year which we are pleased to say was a success and look forward to having more days like it in the future.'

To find out more about Friends of Copperas Field and join them contact Graham Halliwell, email: grahamhalliwell@hotmail.co.uk

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CASPER (Communites across St. Peters) needs new members

Do you want to join us and help provide quality activities and training in your area?

Would you like to help bring our diverse community together?

We are looking for members of St. Peters’ community who can attend committee meetings to help plan, organise and help carry out activities for children and families of all ages.

For an informal chat ring Nikki Spiers on 07884053336 or email casper.stpeters@googlemail.com or come and join us on the 1st Friday of every month!

Next meeting 6 February, 9.30am-11.30am. Limited crèche places available along with plenty of refreshments!

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