Happy Holloween!

So, it is that time of year again where fireworks pop in the night sky and the little ones dressed in all manner of creepy ghouls ask us for a trick or treat! Do you have any community events going on in your area? Let me know if you have, and I can advertise it for you on here!

 There is a variety of information below, however here are a couple of news bulletins I have been sent this week which may be useful to you:

Big Lottery South West eBulletin 

Learning South West Funding opportunities

Your North Somerset

North Somerset Council in partnership with sponsors, are running the popular Your North Somerset event at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare on Sunday 27th January 2013.

Whilst the main purpose of the Your North Somerset event is to share information about services, this year we are using the event to promote "building stronger, independent communities". We are asking stand holders to publicise any work your organisation is involved in, out in the community, whether you run:

• A support group
• An organised club
• Community project
• Programme that supports individuals in becoming more active and involved in the community

The event will also feature a wide range of food-tasting, entertainment, dance and fun activities for both adults and children.

We would be grateful if you could confirm if you would like to support the event, the number of stands you require and any specific requirements you have for the day. This could be internet access, access to power sockets etc.

Please can you provide this information by Friday, 30th November '12, as space is limited and stands will be allocated on a first come basis.

If you have any further enquiries, please contact Lucy Woodham on the details below.

Lucy Woodham, 01275 88 4022 lucy.woodham@n-somerset.gov.uk

You Can Cook

In collaboration with and excellent food tutor, NHS North Somerset has developed You Can Cook, a course to promote healthy cooking skills for practitioners and volunteers.

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to cook with individuals or teach small groups about the simple healthy cooking and healthy eating.

• Where: Hans Price Academy, Weston super Mare
• When: 5,12,19, 26 November and 3 December 2012
• Time: 6.15-8.30pm

This 6 week hands-on course includes:

• Learning to deliver cookery courses/sessions suitable for a particular client group (adults and/or children)
• Learning how to produce a range of healthy and simple to follow recipes
• A take-home resource pack
• Level 2 CIEH Award in food safety

If you are intrested please get in touch with Carmen, carmen.page@nsomerset-pct.nhs.uk.

Finally, do you know some one or are working with someone who may benefit from this?