Local Community Transport

If you are interested in finding out local community transport and minibuses, then please see the directory below.

Have you thought about linking up with the community transport in your area to help your children and young people get to activities?

Community Transport Directory

Give Rhiannon a call if you wish to discuss this further on 01934 634 758 or rhiannon.jones2@n-somerset.gov.uk

Christmas Shopping EXTRAVAGANZA

NS Youth Parliament Survey results and report...

At last! We are able to share the results of the youth parliament survey with you.

Headlines

There were 1177 responses

The top three attended activites were

a) playing a team spor

b) playing an indivdual sport

c) playing a musical instrument.

The bottom three attended activites were

a) making a film 
b) skateboard or bmx 
c) youth club

You can find the full report and the reasons why here.

Legal strctures for your Local Commissioning Network

Are you part of a Local Commissioning Network? Are you starting to think about becoming a Charity or other legal entity?

Becoming a Charity can greatly improve your chances of accessing funding and can help with your sustainability.

We would like to offer your network an opportunity to attend an informal workshop based on community organisations structures and legal identities during January.

However, we really need to gauge how popular this would be, so please could you notify us asap as to whether you would be interested in this offer and your preferences with:

• An evening in the week or weekend workshop
• What type of information you would be hoping to access
• Preferred venue

Please comment on this post or contact me direct heather.brumby@n-somerset.gov.uk.

REMINDER safer recruitment and commissioning training this weekend...

Just to confirm the venue for Saturday is Castlewood, Tickenham Road,Clevedon, BS21 6FW (BS21 6AB if you're using a SatNav). The course will be starting promptly at 10am as there is a lot to cover.

There are spaces available for this Saturday and the 26 November and 3 December sessions so if you would like to attend get in touch on rhiannon.jones2@n-somerset.gov.uk  

FREE funding advice workshop this THURSDAY

There are still a few FREE spaces on the funding working shop being held this week on Thursday...

Who we are? - sported. is the leading UK sport for development charity – empowering community groups to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people through sport.

What we do - sported. provides business support and grant funding to voluntary and community sports organisations through a network of Regional Managers and volunteers.

What is happening in Clevedon– On Thursday 8th November 2012 sported. will deliver a free engagement evening, which will include membership registration and the delivery of the “How to succeed in securing funding for my club” workshop. Membership registration starts from 5.30pm, with the workshop commencing at 6.30pm.

Who can attend? – Any community group, voluntary organisation or sports club that delivers sport to meet one of these outcomes:

• Building strong communities
• Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour 
• Removing barriers to participation for marginalised groups
• Developing young people by providing them with skills for the workplace and life 
• Education in health and well being

Venue – Castlewood, Tickenham Road, Clevedon BS21 6BD

Time

• New sported. membership registration 5.30pm
• “How to succeed in securing funding for my club” workshop 6.30pm

How to book a free place - Contact Julian Wills on 07901 339335 or email j.wills@sported.org.uk

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?