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T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition) is dedicated to providing support, advice and information to our local voluntary and community groups (the VCS or third sector).
We are a registered charity (no:1094744) working throughout Tameside.
 

E-Bulletin - July 2008

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Your feedback on the E-Bulletin and Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire on T3SC Newsletter and E-Bulletin. We really appreciate your comments. Here is a quick breakdown of the results and changes we have brought in as a result.

95% of respondents felt the communications help to increase their knowledge and increase awareness of local events and key issues affecting groups.

One respondent even commented,' Its one of the things T3SC does the best.'

Everybody who received both the E-Bulletin and Newsletter said the language was easy to read and overall said the articles were the right length.

The most popular sections of the Newsletter are (in order):
News and information about local Voluntary and Community Groups
Training and Events
Funding
Local News
Networks

Due to these results we have decided to move the National news section to the E-Bulletin and to increase our Local News which includes information on local voluntary and community groups. We will still include some information about funding and funding successes in the Newsletter. However the best way to keep up to date with funding opportunities is to receive our Funding Bulletin which is sent out with our E-Bulletin every month.

Overall you voted to keep both the paper and email version of the Newsletter. We will be keeping both versions and have also followed your suggestion of having the E-Bulletin monthly and the Newsletter quarterly.

The comments we received were generally very positive and we are taking them all on board and hope to continuously improve both formats of communication.

If you do have any future feedback or suggestions on the Newsletter or E-Bulletin please email Hannah Powell.



New V Award -
For volunteers aged between 16-25

The new vinvolved Tameside Team is here, building on Millennium Volunteers, supporting and recognising Volunteering. If you have any volunteers that are between 16-25 that are helping out they can receive the new V award, to recognise and reward the positive impact they have made.

The award will be given after 50 hours volunteering. This can then be put on there CV's which should help you into further education and employment. These awards are national so will add extra credentials for the young people. This is also good going for funding that you have a nationally recognised accreditation scheme being offered.

There's a simple registration form to fill in and then the young person gets a little booklet to fill in to keep the paperwork down to a minimum. The little booklet also comes with a paper file so good to use if you want and you then receive a flash new award sent out to you. There is also a chance to go to a celebration event which will be young people focused and all paid for. Otherwise you may want to have your own party. We can also publicise the good work the young people are doing so to get more publicity fro volunteering and your organisation.

If you think you have volunteers who would like to get the award, just for carrying on what they normally do, than please get in touch. We can send you the packs, come down and have a chat with you or the young people, which ever suits you best.

Contact: Philip Austin, Youth Volunteer Development Manager, vinvolved Team
Volunteer Centre, 95-97 Penny Meadow, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6EP, Tel: 0161 339 5454


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News, training and jobs on T3SC's  website

Our website is being regularly updated with local jobs in the voluntary and community sector, free training and events and the latest Tameside Third Sector news

Don't forget to check the pages regularly and if you want to include any items please contact
Hannah Powell.

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Children and Young People Summary Plan 2007 – 2010

Young people from Astley Sports College in Dukinfield were asked to review Tameside’s Children’s and Young People’s Plan 2007 -2010 and to make a child friendly version.

Jayne and Ruhel from NCH Participation Project went into Astley Sports College and consulted with a small group of children and young people in making a Children and Young People’s Summery Plan 2007 -2010 child friendly booklet.

The group read the adult version and then gave their understandings of it and they learnt about what the Every Child Matters five Outcomes mean. They also had a photo shoot, designed to make the front cover and then they went on a reward trip to celebrate their achievement.

Did the children and young people enjoy it?
Yes! They had to work hard and it was challenging but they had lots of fun and felt proud that they took part in such a valuable piece of work that will help all children and young people to understand what is being done for them in Tameside so that they have better outcomes.

A copy can be found at www.tameside-sid.org.uk and booklets will also be placed in libraries and children’s centres across the borough.  

Final Statement by children and young people
'As children and young people we feel we want to finish with a positive comment:

We feel this plan makes sense and there are some really good things in it. The plan will give us a better chance of being healthy, safe, listened to and more involved, and to encourage us to be the best we can be'.

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The North West Big Drink Debate

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Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Summer School
15, 16, 17 July 2008

  • Are you Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic?

  • Thought about going to university?

  • Lack confidence or not sure whether you could get in?

Whatever your background, whatever your ability, if you are aged between 18 and 80+ we’d like to invite you to this three day summer school. It’s FREE to attend and refreshments, lunch and learning packs are included.

The Hallmark of the Summer School is that it provides a unique learning environment just for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people

For more information, contact: Kathy Curtis T: 0161 295 6428, email k.curtis@salford.ac.uk,
Or visit: www.chssc.salford.ac.uk

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Tameside Blind Association is looking for new trustees

Tameside Blind Association aims to reflect the needs, concerns and aspirations of visually impaired people living in Tameside. We are currently recruiting new trustees to our board and are looking for exceptional, dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to fulfil specific roles including income generation and publicity and campaigning. Tameside Blind Association is committed to diversifying our board and welcome applications from all sections of society who have the skills, passion and experience to help achieve our vision.

For more details call 0161 343 4090/6903.

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SID (Service Information Directory) - New look website for young people

Young people and families can get easy access to advice, support and find out what's on locally on a new-look website.

The revamped Service Information Directory (SID), provides information on a range of services together with events and activities that are happening in Tameside. It includes details of:

  • Clubs for young people

  • Sport and leisure activities

  • Health

  • Drama and dance

  • Scouts/Brownies/Guides

  • Parenting

  • Support and advice services

It holds information on what each service offers, their opening times, addresses and contact details with national helpline numbers available. If you are planning on visiting an event/activity there is also a route planner that can help you get there.

SID is also helpful to those people working with children and families, providing a practitioner forum for discussion, training opportunities and contact details of other people working with children in the Tameside area.

To access SID log on to www.tameside-sid.org.uk

 

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