E-Bulletin - March 2009

March 09 E-Bulletin contents page


Dates for your diary

Network meeting dates

March

10 – Tameside Community Union Representatives meeting, 10am-1pm at T3SC
Contact: veronica.hyde@t3sc.org  

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

12 – LINk launch event, 10am-2pm at Hyde Town Hall
Contact: tamesidelink@t3sc.org

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The LINk's exciting launch event

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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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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Topaz@Mind Well Being Centre Customer focus day
Wednesday 1 April 2009, 5pm - 7pm at 216-218 Katherine Street, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 7AS

So what do you think of us? Here is an opportunity to let us know in a variety of ways what we do well and where we could do better. Topaz@Mind the Well Being Centre opened just under a year ago. The aim of the new centre was to be as attractive as possible to the people of Tameside and Glossop and to dispel the myth that Mind is only for people with serious mental illnesses. We reckoned that if at the minimum 1 in 4 people are likely to experience mental health problems then we need to be available to anyone and everyone. So we now provide a range of things that are proven to be beneficial to reduce stress, anxiety and depression and improve our self esteem, confidence and well being. These include a vegetarian cafe, internet access, dance and movement studio, art studio, training rooms and a dedicated 1-2-1 and counselling suite.

If we are going to improve and continue to offer stuff that really makes a difference to improving peoples lives then we need to know from you what you think.

So on Wednesday the 1 April (yeah, we know, April Fool’s Day) between 5pm - 7pm we will be opening our doors so we can learn from you. Pop in whenever you want. Our award winning cafe will be providing a free buffet with a range of delicious savouries and tempting homemade cakes.

You can then choose to just settle into the cafe for an informal chat; tell us your views creatively in the art and dance studios, attend a more formal discussion chaired by the member of the Executive Committee or meet the Director in a private room.

Whether you have used us once, every day or never heard of us, we really want to know your opinions. Free chocolate cake...

For further information Tel: 0161 330 9223, email: office@tgmind.co.uk

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Football and skateboarding Competition Day
28 March, Mossley Park, Mossley

Tameside Children and Young Peoples Services are working with partners in top Mossley Park and Mossley Library on a project to try to help young people whom are causing anti-social behaviour, engaging them in positive activities.

There are a number of activities now available:

We have setup a programme on Wednesday evenings (4.30pm – 6.30pm) doing street art. There is also street art in the library on Thursday evenings (5pm – 7pm),
While on Thursday’s in the park we have Sports Development - teaching
young people football skills. Saturday lunch (11am – 1pm) young people are
being taught to skateboard.

For more information contact Maurice Chadwick, Children and Young Peoples Services Locality Manager (Youth Service) Tel: 01457 834 828.

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Tame Valley Scout Council Present Rail Road 2009

A model railway and transport show at Astley Sports College, Yew Tree Lane Dukinfield, Saturday 18 April,10am - 5pm, Sunday 19 April, 10am - 4pm
Come along to the model railway and transport show at Astley Sports College, Yew Tree Lane Dukinfield, Saturday 18 April, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 19 April, 10am - 4pm

There will be model railway's, Thomas the Tank Engine, transport displays in all scales, vintage vehicles, military vehicles, motor cycles, trade stands, items for sale and demonstrations.

Refreshments are also available. There is ample free car parking and the site has full disabled access.

There will be lots to see for all the family.

Adults £3 Children £1.50 Family - 2 Adults & 2 Children - £7
In aid of the Scouts

For further information contact Tom Lowther, Tel:0161 338 5097, mob: 07719259638, email: superscout@tiscali.co.uk  

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