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Lancashire Day at Ribbleton Library - 29 November 2013 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tea / Coffee, Biscuits, Hotpot Lunch including vegetarian option, Tombola, Cake Stalls, Museum of Lancashire Talk and Display. Talk from Lancashire Adult Learning about the 1950's and 1960's The Friends of Ribbleton Library are holding a Celebration of Lancashire Day on Friday 29th November. A poster is attached. We are having a tombola and tea and cakes will be available. There will be a presentation by the Museum of Lancashire at 10.30am and a display of artifacts from the 40's,50', and 60's. Lancashire Adult Learning are giving a talk on 'Life in Lancashire in the 40's 50's and 60's.at 1.30pm. All are welcome and entrance is free. Unfortunately we have had to close the list today for the hot-pot lunch £3 per head as we have had to give the caterer 7 days notice of final numbers.. Further Information is available from Library Staff or via e-mail at [email protected] Please also see our website: http://www.friendsofribbletonlibrary.co.uk More. http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/LancsDayPost er.docx
SEED (Support and Education for Eating Disorders): Community Connecting Party - 29 November 2013 1 - 3 p.m. Preston College Partygoers will be able to enjoy demonstrations of FREE hand,arm and shoulder massage from qualified therapeutic masseurs supplied by British Red Cross (optional) RSVP: Please let us know you're coming: Contact Shelley Perry at : [email protected] Tel: 0844 391 5539 Poster. http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/SEEDInvite.do cx
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Funding Opportunities
Community Energy Peer Mentoring Fund - deadline 12 December 2013 The Government has announced a new £500,000 fund to support Community Energy projects. Currently, community energy groups work on a variety of different projects such as raising funds for solar panels on community buildings to installing energy efficiency measures to help communities save money on their energy bills. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 to fund activities such as for example outreach activities such as: Seminars to develop new information and case study resources for other community energy groups; The re-couping of lost earnings for individuals undertaking mentoring; etc. Eligible groups include: Voluntary organisations, social enterprises, social business, neighbourhood associations, churches and faith based groups. Organisations must apply in partnership or consortia including at least two organisations. At least one organisation must be emerging, having been established for no more than two years and at least one other must be more than 2 years old or have the equivalent expertise or experience to enable them to effectively peer mentor. http://www.sibgroup.org.uk/energy/
UIA Charitable Foundation - deadline 31 December 2013 The Foundation is funded entirely by donations from UIA (Insurance) Limited, a mutual insurance company providing household insurance to trade union members, their families and other like-minded individuals. Since inception the Foundation has made grants in excess of £450,000 to projects based in the UK and Internationally. The aim of the charity is to support projects under two main categories. These are: The Community Support Programme; The World Programme. In both areas the Foundation will consider projects that empower individuals and communities to improve their lives and the prospects of the community. The Foundation will not usually provide grants to organisations with a turnover of more than £500,000. The Foundation's grants range in size from a few hundred pounds to £5,000 for individual donations but they will consider funding for development projects on their individual merit. However applicants will need to be clear about the specific amount required, the timescales for the achievement of objectives and how the project will be monitored and evaluated. http://www.uia.co.uk/About-Us/Charitable-foundation/
Comic Relief International Grants Programme - deadline 8 January 2014 Within its international grant making programme, Comic relief will work towards a world free of poverty and will aim to achieve seven goals. These are: Women aged 15-49 and children under five have improved health; Disadvantaged children and adults gain access to and attain a good quality education; Women and girls are equal and respected members of society; Slum dwellers have an improved quality of life; Children and young people at risk are safer with greater opportunities to increase their skills and life prospects; People affected by HIV have an improved quality of life; Poor people can improve their income through trade, enterprise and employment and using sport to bring about positive change. Comic Relief Fund works at different stages of development. Generating Ideas is about planning, consultation or putting together ideas. These grants are designed to help organisations with limited resources. The funding will be focused on Sub-saharan Africa. Funding for projects elsewhere will be by invitation only. http://2013.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/international
Healthy Hearts Grants - opens mid January 2014 Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Grants support innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to community groups, voluntary organisations and researchers who are spreading the healthy heart message. There are two applications rounds per year. Applications are only accepted during January and February. http://www.heartresearch.org.uk/grants/healthyheartgrant
European Commission Launches New Call for Proposals to Deliver on Skills for Growth and Jobs - deadline 15 January 2014 The European Commission has issued a call for proposals to deliver on skills and jobs. The overall objective of the Call is to is to encourage new forms of collaboration through partnerships between public and private actors on the labour market (such as public and private employment services, companies including SME’s, chambers of commerce, training and education providers, social partners, labour market intelligence entities) to address persistent skills shortages and mismatches to help fill the gap between labour supply and demand for employment in the EU. This call is open to a wide range of organisations including public authorities, international organisations; non-profit making organisations, profit-making organisations, research centres, institutes and universities, and civil society organisations. The total indicative amount available for this call for proposals is €5,658,000. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?%20%20catId=629&langId=en&callId=398&further Calls=yes
Tesco Charity Community Awards - opens 1 December 2013 - deadline 30 January 2014 Through the Awards, one-off donations of between £500 and £4,000 are available to local projects that support children and their education and welfare. The Tesco Charity Trust has been in existence since 1987 and aims to provide approximately £600,000 in grants each year. The Tesco Charity Trust Trustees also consider grant applications at their tri-annual meetings. These grants range between £4,000 and £25,000 and are to support local, national or international projects in areas where Tesco operate. http://www.tescoplc.com/index.asp?pageid=121#ref_tescocharitytrust
Schools Grant Scheme to Promote Physics - deadline 1 February 2014 UK schools and colleges catering for pupils in the age range 5-19 can apply for funding from the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council for small-scale projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics. Projects linked to astronomy, space and particle physics are particularly encouraged. Grants of up to £500 may contribute to costs such as running a science week activity, organising a visit to or from a working physicist, supply cover, transport, marketing and publicity, and materials/resources. http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html
People's Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme - opens 7 January - deadline 22 February 2014 Through its small grants programme, the People's Postcode Trust offers grants of between £500 and £10,000 to small organisations and community groups for projects lasting up to 6 months in the areas of Poverty Prevention; Advancement of Health; Community Development; Public Sports; Human Rights; and Environmental Protection. http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/
Centre for Social Action Innovation Fund - deadline 31 March 2014 The National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) has announced that it is seeking applications through the Social Action Innovation Fund. This is a £14 million Fund to support the growth of innovations that mobilise people's energy and talents to help each other, working alongside public services. Through the programme, charities, social enterprises, public services and for-profit businesses can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £500,000. While applicants can be established in any part of the UK, the benefits of their proposals should focus primarily or significantly on England. The Innovation Fund will focus on a small number of big social challenges. The current priority is helping unemployed people improve their skills and get back to work, including through supporting enterprise and self- employment. http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/public_services_lab/giving_and_social_action/ csa_innovationfund/assets/features/centre_for_social_action_innovation_fund_fund_d etails
The Community Cashback Initiative - no deadline The National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations has announced that grants of up to £3,000 and technical support is available to tenants and landlords who are interested in working together to develop a Community Cashback agreement. The Community Cashback initiative gives support for tenant groups who want to help improve their area by being paid for managing local services that the landlord would usually buy in. This could include: Cutting grass; Cleaning and looking after shared spaces; Repairs of empty properties, etc. By providing the service cheaper, any savings made by the landlord are kept by the tenants to spend on local improvements or community benefits. The Starter grants can be used to pay for essential items to get the Community Cashback scheme set up. This may include: Advice for the group; Training on things like managing money and contracts; Set-up costs for the tenant group in order to run the agreement; Visits to other groups and projects; Equipment and materials for the tenant group. http://www.nftmo.com/cashback/index.html
BOOST Charitable Trust: Funding for Projects that Use Sport to Challenge Disability and Disadvantage - no deadline BOOST is a UK charity established in 2008 to relieve sickness and protect and preserve good health for people facing cancer, in particular but not exclusively breast cancer. The BOOST Charity provides grants of up to £500 to not for profit organisations and charities for projects use sport to help people to challenge and overcome disadvantage and disability. Since inception in 2005, Boost has supported a number of organisations, with grants totaling in excess of £1 million. The majority has been focused within the United Kingdom. http://www.boostct.org/index.htm
Homelessness Future Ready Fund - no deadline The aim of the Future Ready Fund is ‘To protect and enhance essential and strategically critical services for single homeless people and support them in the transition to becoming sustainable’. Grants of up to £25,000 are available for projects that: Lead to stronger organisations or test/pilot new approaches that will attract funding; Prepare organisations for change; Build their skills and abilities to take advantage of new funding opportunities; Build relationships or partnerships which strengthen organisations and help to attract funding and provide better services; Will make sure organisations can continue to support clients in the best ways possible. There is no deadline for the Future Ready Fund however funding is awarded on a first come first served basis. The budget for 2013/14 is £500,000 and the Homelessness Transition Fund anticipate awarding approximately 20 grants. http://homeless.org.uk/transition-fund/future-ready
Together in Service - no deadline This a new programme supported by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Its objectives are: to celebrate the practical contribution that faith communities make to society through social action; to support faith groups in undertaking new multi-faith volunteering projects at local level. £160,000 is available for small grants of £2,000 and £5,000, though they say that numbers of £5,000 grants will be 'extremely limited'. Match funding of half the amount is needed, which can include volunteer time. http://beta.togetherinservice.net/
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Community Action Fund - revised criteria So far Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has given away more than £28,000 from his Community Action Fund with just over £21,000 still to be allocated. Criteria for applying for the fund has been changed to focus more on local community groups which support the priorities in the Police and Crime Plan, such as reducing anti-social behaviour or protecting vulnerable people. To find out more about the revised application criteria, how to apply and the full list of which projects have benefitted so far go to: http://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/Partnership/Commissioners-Community-Action- Fund/Commissioners-Community-Action-Fund.aspx
Conduct your own funding searches at Funding Central http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/default.aspx
Vacancies and Employment
Exercise Class Instructor - Step and Tone (Fridays 1715 to 1800) - closing date 3 December 2013 West View Climing and Fulwood Leisure Centres are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person who has a genuine interest in instructing group exercise classes. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the class timetable supporting the Fitness Manager by generating ideas for the marketing and promotion of the classes to encourage new customers to join, whilst retaining existing customers. Both centres are committed to providing the highest standard of customer service and the ability to communicate in a friendly, sincere and enthusiastic manner is of the utmost importance. Experience in teaching group exercise in the following discipline is highly desirable: Step and Tone each Friday at Fulwood Leisure Centre - hours of work will be 1715 to 1800. The successful applicant will be required to work across both sites as and when the service demands. http://www.preston.gov.uk/jobs/community-and-business-services/4/288/
New Living Wage level The Living Wage rate has been increased this week. The new UK Living Wage is £7.65 per hour http://www.livingwage.org.uk/
Volunteering
Galloway’s Society for the Blind: Christmas Elves Come on ... you know you always wanted to be an Elf! A Preston charity is searching for volunteers to help run Santa’s Grotto at the city’s St George’s Shopping Centre this year - pointy ears not required! Galloway’s Society for the Blind, which provides advice, support and services to local blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire, have been given the opportunity to run the grotto within the shopping centre and need kind-hearted volunteers to take part in their Elf Academy to help the big man himself make a note of what Preston’s good little girls and boys are putting on their Christmas list. Emma Russ, senior fund-raiser at Galloway’s commented, “We are currently on the search for some fantastic people to be part of our team of Elves for the month of December". For more information call Emma on 01772 744148 http://www.lep.co.uk/news/volunteering-is-good-for-your-elf-1-6260965 More: It’s a tall order being an elf... http://www.lep.co.uk/news/it-s-a-tall-order-being-an-elf-1-6281774
Fundraising News
Dashing Santas set for big day - 7 December 2013 On your marks, get set, dash – and raise cash for St Cath’s! A flurry of Father Christmases will be weaving their way around Lostock Hall next month when the annual St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Dash takes place featuring a new route. This year’s two-mile sponsored Dash or Dawdle takes place on Saturday December 7 as part of the second day of the charity’s fabulous Christmas Festival. And it promises to be a fantastic event for all the family – with a half-mile Rudolph Rumble for the kids, dressed up in reindeer antlers and red noses. The event - sponsored by Napthens solicitors – kicks off at 1pm with the Rudolph Rumble, followed by the Santa Dash or Dawdle at 1.30pm. Suits, antlers and noses are included in the registration fee, which is £10 for 18s and over, and £5 for 17s and under. The fee only covers the cost of taking part so St Catherine’s Hospice is appealing for everyone who does the dash to raise as much money in sponsorship as possible to support their work. Other attractions at the two-day Christmas Festival – which also takes place on Friday December 6 – include an ice rink, Santa’s grotto, gift stalls, craft fair, food stands, fairground and entertainment. Rachel Hewitt, head of trading, said: “We hope to welcome lots of visitors to the hospice for the festival to celebrate the start of the festive season, whilst raising much-needed funds.” Visit http://www.stcatherines.co.uk for more information about the events or to sign up or call the fund-raising team on 01772 629171.
County’s £6m training boost Lancashire County Council has finalised a huge contract to deliver workplace training to local businesses. The multi-million-pound investment will help employee acquire vital skills to encourage businesses to grow. The £6,319,000 funding has been awarded by the European Social Fund. It is aimed at supporting employees aged 19 and over in small or medium-sized businesses with a workforce of up to 250 employees. The two-year project will run until July 2015 and will operate across the Lancashire Economic Partnership area, which consists of Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen local authorities. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/county-s-6m-training-boost-1-6265751
Prince Harry in Antarctica for troops charity trek Prince Harry has arrived in Antarctica ahead of a race to the South Pole to raise money for injured veterans. Three teams are expecting to trek up to 12 miles (20km) a day, coping with temperatures as low as minus 45C. The prince's Team UK, part of the Walking with the Wounded challenge, is made up of four amputees from the armed forces, a guide and a mentor. They are due to complete the 200-mile race by 16 December but the prince said on Friday morale was at "rock bottom". Walking with the Wounded raises money to fund training and education for injured servicemen and women with the aim of finding them work beyond the military. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25065371
Training
ICANN: Volunteer Advocacy Training - 13, 14, 17 and 18 February 2014 Interested in becoming a volunteer advocate in the Preston, Chorley, South Ribble or West Lancs area? Volunteer Advocates play a vital role in supporting people in dealing with a wide range of issues by helping them: Express their views & wishes; Secure their rights; Have their interests represented; Explore choices & options; Access information & services. All volunteers are fully trained & supported in their role VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE TRAINING The next Volunteer Advocate Training will take place over 3 mornings from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Thursday 13 February 2014, Monday 17 Feb 2014 & Tuesday 18 Feb 2014 in Fulwood Preston. If you would like further information or to express an interest please contact: ICANN 15 Victoria Road Fulwood Preston PR2 8PS email: [email protected] or tel: 01772 717461 to leave your contact details & someone will get back to you. Registered Charity No: 1075443 Poster. Please download, print and display. http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/ICANN.doc
Fundraising skills and Techniques - 3 and 4 December 2013 9.30am - 4.30pm each day (registration from 9.00am-9.30am) Preston Masonic Hall, Ashlar House, Saul St, Preston, PR1 2QU This is Free training funded by The Foundation for Social Improvement. A deposit of £50 is required and will be refunded within 5 working days of attending the training. Please be aware that courses last all day so you can only attend one session per day and that delegates from the same organisation may not attend the same course as each other. There is a limit of four delegate places for each small charity at our training events – so you could book two people to attend two courses each, or four people to attend one course each. For more information see: http://www.thefsi.org/services/training/preston/
Renewable Energy Systems in Community Buildings Information Event - 5 December 2013 Bleasdale Parish Hall Preston PR3 1UY Organised by Community Futures in conjunction with Bowland AONB. To book a place on the event, please contact Finlay Hodge at: [email protected] http://www.communityfutures.org.uk/
Heartbeat: Heartstart Would you know what to do in an Emergency? Heartbeat’s Heartstart courses teaches you what to do in a life threatening emergency. There are around 60,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests in the UK every year. When someone goes into cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces their chances of survival by 10 percent. This course requires no special medical skills. They are FREE and take about 2 hours. You must be 16 years of age of older. To book onto the next Heartstart course please pre-book by contact us on 01772 717147 or [email protected]
Heartbeat: Talks and Workshops Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a preventable disease yet it kills more than 70,000 people each year in England. The Department of Health (2010) highlight that it is the biggest killer in the country and that CHD rates are the highest in Scotland and the North of England. The best way to avoid having heart problems in the future is by adopting healthier habits now. Although there are some risk factors you cannot change, such as your age, gender, ethnicity and family history, making healthier choices about the food you eat, the exercise you do and your lifestyle will help keep your heart healthy. Heartbeat’s community talks and workshops are centered on the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and aim to empower individuals to make small changes that have a big impact on overall health. Understanding CVD risk factors; Healthy eating; Smoking cessation and the dangers of shisha; Understanding food labels; Emergency first aid skills; Relaxation and stress management. If you would like our input into your events, seminars, meetings or conferences, please email: [email protected]
Events
Tea with Santa at Preston park - 1, 8,15 December 2013 Youngsters can enjoy tea with Santa in the run-up to Christmas at Preston’s Avenham Park. The sessions will take place on Sundays from December 1 to December 15 and cost £10 per child. Call 01772 906471
Cinema Around the Corner - Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th December 2013 Full programme: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/CATC.pdf
Beautiful Planet Co-Op Cafe: Green Xmas Networking Event - 7 December 2013 Open invite to anyone with a healthy interest in our Beautiful Planet and / or our beautiful planet!! Free in and bring your own liquid refreshments! (Nothing illegal :-)) And bring 3 or 4 quid if you would like a good portion of lovely, lovely curry about 9pm. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrestonGreenCentre
Hoghton Tower Christmas Crafts Fair - 8 December 2013 The annual Hoghton Tower Christmas Crafts Fair takes place on December 8 this year between 10am and 3pm. Call 01254 852986 for details.
Public Notices
Preston: Beautiful Planet Tricycle Available for Hire Hire for free for non-profit groups. Pick up from our Buttiful Plant Café, 69 Friargate. Tel Brett on 07914221259 for more info. http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/Photo.doc
Breathe : At Breathe we have some very good news to share! We have been nominated for not one but TWO Selnet Awards! Read more and share your support with us by reading the attached Press Release, and spread the good news for us. Wish us luck and fingers crossed to win!! Single admission tickets and group tables can still be purchased by contacting Selnet’s booking office on 01772 200690. More: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/2013/11/28/Breathepressr elease.docx
Coronation Street actor inspired by Lancashire charity A Lancashire charity has helped a Coronation Street star get to grips with a gruelling storyline. Soap fans have been watching bistro boss Nick Tilsley battle with the consequences of a devastating brain injury following a car crash. Corrie bosses approached Headway Preston and Chorley, which aims to improve life after brain injury, to ask for help in making sure the storyline was as realistic as possible. http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/tv/coronation-street-actor-inspired-by-lancashire- charity-1-6281831
Preston academy slammed by inspector Preston's multi-million pound flagship academy has been given a caning by government inspectors. Fulwood Academy has been plunged into special measures by Ofsted, who criticised almost every aspect of teaching, learning and management across the school. The school- and its new sixth form - has been deemed inadequate following a two-day inspection by a team of four, which saw them sitting in on 35 different lessons. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/education/preston-academy-slammed-by-inspector-1- 6262641 Preston MP Mark Hendrick said he was appalled by the report. He said; “ I’m totally bewildered by the lack of progress at the school." He said he had serious reservations about the way the academy was run, adding: “It is not accountable to the local authority but Mr Smyth and his management carry on as it is some sort of independent school, therefore not accountable to the local community. The school is state-funded.” Simon Jones, national executive member of the National Union of Teachers, said: “This is no great surprise. The whole academy idea of putting schools into the hands of the private sector is flawed. Professionals know the best way to help a failing school is the coherent support available within the local authority.” http://www.lep.co.uk/news/education/critics-hit-out-over-flawed-system-1-6262532
£8.3 million for future of bus station The future of Preston’s iconic bus station is set to be guaranteed thanks to a deal between Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council. If approved, the deal will unlock £8.3 million of investment into the brutalist structure. Ownership is set to be handed over to the county council, and staff will be transferred on the same terms and conditions. The cash, originally earmarked for a new small bus station before the building received Grade II listed status this year, will ensure the building stays in public ownership. The deal is due to go before the cabinet of both the city and county council next week. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/8-3-million-for-future-of-bus-station-1-6277071
‘Revolutionary’ move to bring co-ops to city A “revolutionary” scheme could come to Preston, designed to encourage co- operatives across the city. City council leaders hope the community wealth building initiative will encourage spending within the local economy, and support the formation of co-operatives where there is a market gap. The project is one of three initiatives designed to promote co-operatives across Preston, and will aim to engage “anchor institutions”. Councillor Matthew Brown, cabinet member for community engagement and inclusion, said the council hoped to engage seven local institutions to adopt the scheme. He said: “We are identifying the top 300 suppliers and we are trying to encourage them to shift the spend on the local economy. So instead of buying in London or Birmingham or abroad, buy from Preston or Lancashire. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/revolutionary-move-to-bring-co-ops-to-city-1- 6277084
Reserve is transformed into Deep Dark Wood Two artists have created a remarkable image of children’s favourite, The Gruffalo, at a Preston nature reserve - using chainsaws. Father and son team Tim and Mike Burgess crafted the sculpture of the fearsome storybook character in an area previously known as the Willow Woods at Brockholes Nature Reserve. The area will now be known as the Deep Dark Woods, home of the Gruffalo, and will be the location for Brockholes’ hugely popular Gruffalo Hunts, part of their Wild Families fun days. The two artists joined a group of youngsters aged 16 and up who are members of the reserve’s Dirtworks conservation group. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/reserve-is-transformed-into-deep-dark-wood-1-6262623
Elderly help launched in Lancashire Television presenter and consumer champion, Esther Rantzen, visited Lancashire to launch a helpline for elderly people. The former ‘That’s Life’ presenter and founder of children’s helpline, ChildLine, held an afternoon tea party at Ribby Hall Holiday Village, Wrea Green, for staff and volunteers of charity helpline, The Silver Line, which will be run from a call centre in Kirkham. The Silver Line, which aims to help elderly people by giving them someone to speak to 24 hours a day, will work like ChildLine by giving support and advice to those suffering neglect or abuse. The number, 0800 4 70 80 90, is free to call from a landline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/elderly-help-launched-in-lancashire-1-6265366
County pension fund ‘investing in death’ Shares totalling £80m in tobacco and alcohol might be a drop in the ocean for Lancashire’s largest pension fund. But after the County Council took on responsibility for public health issues like smoking and drinking earlier this year, today’s revelation by the Evening Post was bound to cause outrage. “Investing in death,” was how the country’s top public health boss branded the portfolio of investments held by the £5.5bn Lancashire County Pension Fund today. And Professor John Ashton, president of the Faculty of Public Health UK and a former North West director, blasted fund managers for buying a slice of three multi-national companies which own a large chunk of the tobacco and alcohol market in Britain. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/health/local/county-pension-fund-investing-in-death-1- 6281544
Dominic Grieve criticised for claims corruption endemic in some communities Critics have rounded on the government's chief legal adviser after he said corruption was "endemic" in some ethnic minority communities. Attorney General Dominic Grieve said the problem was not restricted to "any one community" but that he was referring mainly to Pakistanis. But some Asian commentators have described Mr Grieve's remarks as "divisive". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25066709
Dominic Grieve 'sorry' for minority corruption remark The government's chief legal adviser has apologised for any offence caused when he said corruption was "endemic" in some ethnic minority communities. In a statement, he said: "It is not my view. I believe the Pakistani community has enriched this country a great deal as I know full well from my extensive contact with the community over a number of years. I'm sorry if I have caused any offence." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25072685
Police commission: Neighbourhood policing under threat Neighbourhood policing is under threat in England and Wales as police "retreat to a discredited reactive approach", a report is to say. The Independent Police Commission will say that every neighbourhood should have a guaranteed level of policing. The commission, which will publish its report on Monday, was set up by Labour in 2011 under former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Stevens. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25071624
'Abolish' Police and Crime commissioners report urges Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) should be abolished and replaced by a new system, a review of policing in England and Wales has said. The review led by ex-Met Police Commissioner Lord Stevens said PCCs, introduced in 2012, should be scrapped in 2016 and more power given to local councillors and local authorities. The review also recommends that some police forces are merged. It says the current 43- force structure is "untenable". The review suggests the Inspectorate of Constabulary and Independent Police Complaints Commission are replaced, and a focus on neighbourhood policing is also being urged. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25079741
Payday loans: New law to cap costs The government is to introduce a new law to cap the cost of payday loans. The level of the cap, which has not yet been announced, will be decided by the new industry regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Treasury says there is "growing evidence" in support of the move, including the effects of a cap already in place in Australia. But the industry said the move could restrict credit, and encourage more illegal lending. The cap will be included in the Banking Reform Bill, which is already going through Parliament. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25083701
Nine million in 'serious' debt across the UK Nearly nine million people across the UK are living with serious debt problems, according to a new report. The Money Advice Service (MAS) also said very few people were making any attempt to get professional help. The problem is particularly acute in five English cities, where more than 40% of the population is struggling to repay debt. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25108891
Lives of 22,000 troubled families 'turned around' The lives of 22,000 troubled families in England have been "turned around", according to the government. The announcement comes at the half-way stage of a three-year programme to tackle 120,000 such families. The £448m scheme was launched by Prime Minister David Cameron following the 2011 riots in various English cities. The government defines troubled families as those facing multiple problems including unemployment, anti-social behaviour and truancy. One estimate is that each troubled family costs taxpayers £75,000 a year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25081390
The railway workers trained to stop suicides Nearly every day someone tries to take their life on Britain's railways, but thousands of rail staff have now been trained to spot the signs before it is too late. What are they looking for and what impact does suicide have on the network? 5,000 staff to have been through a Samaritans programme which teaches staff about suicide, what signs to look out for and how to help those who may be at risk. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25036838
Appeals
Sticks to Stones in morris men’s desperate plea Leyland’s well-known Stone the Crows morris dancers are sending out a desperate appeal for coppiced hazel after they keep breaking the sticks they traditionally clash together while dancing. The Border Morris dancing troupe, who practice at Leyland’s Farington Primary School each Thursday night, go through so many of their sticks that they are struggling to replace them. And, even though they grow on trees, the morris men (and women), who next perform at Croston Christmas Fair on December 8, cannot find enough to keep them sticking together. If you can help the Leyland based troupe, you can contact them through their website, at http://www.stonethecrows.org.uk or call 01772 499074.
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Health
Information from Heartbeat
Cardiovascular health risk assessments UK guidelines recommend that all people aged 40 or older should have a routine cardiovascular risk assessment. Our assessment assesses your risk of developing a cardiovascular disease such as: heart attack, angina, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease and helps you understand your health and identify any potential cardiovascular health risks. During your assessment we will ask you questions about your lifestyle and take a number of measurements: Weight, height and waist; Blood pressure; Blood glucose; Cholesterol (Ratio and HDL). To book your assessment call 01772 717147 and quote (‘CVS’ to take advantage of this assessment for just £10.00 per person)
Defibrillators (AED) Why do I need to buy and AED? it may be your life the AED saves………………… An AED or automatic external defibrillator is a medical device designed for the use by almost anyone. Its function is to deliver a powerful electric shock to the heart of somebody who has collapsed. It is the only treatment for somebody in this condition and speed is of the essence. No doubt you've seen a similar defibrillator being used many times on television programmes. The biggest concern anybody has when they consider whether to purchase an AED is whether they can do any harm. The simple answer is no. AED's are designed to be instinctively easy-to-use and will only operate if the patient is in a fatal cardiac arrhythmia. Every other medical condition from a simple faint to something more serious will not allow the device to deliver a shock. So, every minute that is wasted in delivering a shock to patient in cardiac arrest their chances of survival deteriorate by at least 10% so if you think you can get to the patient before an ambulance does you've answered the question of whether you need to buy an AED. Using a defibrillator does not mean that you don't need an ambulance, you still need medical support but you are giving the patient the greatest possible chance of survival and the paramedic the greatest chance of delivering that patient to hospital alive. AED's have dropped dramatically in price over the last twenty years and range from £800-£2000. We are working with NWAS to offer you their discount. Full training designed to familiarise you with the machine is offered by Heartbeat (a donation to the charity will be appreciated). For more information please email: [email protected]
Hundreds of shops targeted in youth tobacco campaign A £400,000 scheme to tackle tobacco sales to young people has seen 669 shops across Lancashire visited by undercover test purchasers. Undercover sales firm has been carrying out test purchases to young people at shops across the North West including 130 retailers in Preston, eight in Leyland and 26 in Chorley over the last nine weeks. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/hundreds-of-shops-targeted-in-youth-tobacco- campaign-1-6261029
Supermarket energy drink ban for under 16s Morrisons supermarket has banned children under the age of 16 from buying high caffeine energy drinks. The staff at some of the supermarket branches will challenge customers to prove their age. The ban has been brought in because of health fears about extreme-caffeine intake by children with energy drinks. The restrictions apply to certain brands with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre. It will affect Red Bull which has 320mg, Monster (338mg) and Relentless (320mg). http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/25052241
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