Newsletter July 2017

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Table of Contents

RCVS News ...... 2 Support Your Voluntary Transport Schemes for free! ...... 2 Volunteering ...... 3 Volunteers' Week 2017 - You make the difference ...... 3 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 3 Volunteer Web Administrator required ...... 3 Respiratory Group Volunteers - Arnold ...... 4 Nottingham Rugby: Team Green Volunteer Package Launched ...... 4 Funding ...... 5 Big Lottery Fund – Big Potential - deadline ...... 5 East Midlands Airport Community Fund ...... 5 Active Spaces – new funding programme ...... 6 Royal British Legion External Grants ...... 6 Health ...... 7 Forget Me Notts - dementia group at Trent Bridge ...... 7

Consultation Event - Health & Self-Management for Carers of People Living with Dementia ...... 7 Shopmobility – not just shopping any more… ...... 8 Stressed, anxious or low? Over 50? Free Wellbeing Workshops ...... 9 News & Events ...... 9 New café for Rushcliffe Country Park? ...... 9 New Super Kitchen lunch club in Bingham! ...... 10 Notts Fire and Rescue Persons At Risk Team ...... 10 Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre Summer Drop-in Sessions ...... 10 Training and Resources ...... 11 Health & Wellbeing Data Masterclass for third sector organisations ...... 11 'What Lies Beneath': exploring the hidden aftermath of domestic abuse ...... 11 Level 2 Intermediate Self Harm Youth Training ...... 12 Regular Information ...... 12 How Rushcliffe CVS can support your group ...... 12 How Rushcliffe CVS can support individuals ...... 12 Rushcliffe Volunteer Centre & Drop-in Sessions in West Bridgford ...... 13

RCVS News

Support Your Voluntary Transport Schemes for free!

Do you shop online? Do it through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise a free donation for Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport every time you shop! Funds raised for Rushcliffe and Gedling Voluntary Transport will help our volunteer drivers to continue to help older and vulnerable people to get out and about to do the things that many of us take for granted - visiting friends, shopping, getting to the Doctors, taking part in the community and maintaining independence. With over 3,200 shops and sites on board including Amazon, eBay, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Virgin Trains and Aviva, you can get donations on everything from your weekly shop to your annual holiday and it doesn't cost a penny extra! Plus, if you join and support Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport we’ll get an extra 50p when you raise your first donation. It's really simple, all you have to do is: 1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/rgvt/ and join for free 2. Every time you want to shop go to easyfundraising, find the site you want and start shopping

3. When you check out Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport gets a donation for no extra cost whatsoever! The shops and sites give easyfundraising a percentage of what you spend and they turn that into a donation, it’s that easy. There’s no catch or hidden charges and Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you very much for your support, we really do appreciate it!

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Volunteering

Volunteers' Week 2017 - You make the difference

This year we thought it would be nice to highlight volunteer stories from various organisations across the borough. We celebrated and said thank you by showcasing the various stories and pictures across West Bridgford. There was a display on the noticeboard on Central Avenue, a mobile display in West Bridgford Library and a display in Rushcliffe Arena. Our colourful displays highlighted the work done by volunteers and shared some very personal stories about why volunteers do what they do.

There are over 300 volunteers in the Rushcliffe area, contributing over 75,200 hours a year. From improving the environment we live in, to spending time with those who may otherwise be lonely and to contributing to a range of other essential service and support.

THANK YOU !

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Helen Stanbridge, our Volunteer Centre Development Officer on 0115 969 9060 or email [email protected]

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Web Administrator required

An exciting opportunity has arisen to help promote our services to voluntary and community groups and to those people who need our help and support. The role will suit someone who is looking to use their skills by helping to develop, update and maintain our website and online presence. We are looking for a skilled volunteer to update our website with new information and images. You will be a key member of the RCVS team and will contribute to updates, refreshes and the general design of our website.

For more information see: http://www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk/volunteers-volunteers-79/news- and-volunteering-opportunities-volunteers-80/1084-volunteer-web-administrator- required.html

Interested? To find out more please contact our Office Manager, Carole Green tel. 0115 969 9060 or [email protected] .

Respiratory Group Volunteers - Arnold

Rushcliffe CVS is looking for people to help with our respiratory wellbeing group which meets in Arnold. The role will be to support the project worker with the day to day running of the weekly sessions.

 To meet and greet participants  To provide support and encouragement to participants to maximise ensure their enjoyment of the sessions  To assist with refreshments and other practical tasks

We’re looking for people who:

 Have genuine interest in the wellbeing of people with a long term health condition  Are able to provide encouragement and support in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner, with people from a variety of backgrounds.  Have good listening and communication skills  Are able to use own initiative

The group meets every Tuesday afternoon at the Beacon, Birchfield Road, Arnold. NG5 8BY. We are looking for volunteers who can attend on a regular basis, preferably at least once or twice a month. For more information please contact Rebecca Archibald on 0115 969 9060 or email [email protected] .

Nottingham Rugby: Team Green Volunteer Package Launched

Nottingham Rugby are excited to announce the launch of their new ‘Team Green’ volunteer programme, as they look to build on and improve both their match day supporter experience and fan engagement, for the forthcoming new season. The club have revealed some fantastic benefits on offer for any new volunteers, including free season tickets, car parking and Supporters Club memberships.

See the RCVS website for more information: http://www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk/volunteers- volunteers-79/news-and-volunteering-opportunities-volunteers-80/1088-nottingham- rugby-team-green-volunteer-package-launched.html

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Funding

Big Lottery Fund – Big Potential - deadline

The Big Lottery Fund has announced that the final deadline for applications to its £20 million Big Potential programme is 12 noon on 11th October 2017. http://www.bigpotential.org.uk/learn?utm_source=LINX+472+- ++15+May+2017&utm_campaign=LINX471&utm_medium=email

East Midlands Airport Community Fund

The East Midlands Airport Community Fund was established in April 2002 and since then over £920,000 has been awarded to over 1180 projects, to bring lasting benefit to the communities around the airport.

The Community Fund is managed independently by a Community Fund Management Committee that meets six times a year, and is open to community groups within a defined ‘area of benefit’ (which includes much but not all of Rushcliffe) that meet certain criteria.

The Fund is currently supported by an annual donation of £50,000 from the airport and through the fines imposed when aircraft exceed our strict noise limits. The Community Fund awards grants to support eligible projects that have a long-lasting community, social or environmental benefit and can award a maximum of £2,000 per application.

In order for an application to be successful it must meet at least one of the following objectives:

 To bring the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities.  Supporting young people to prepare for the world of work and make work an inspiring choice.  Offer environmental improvement and/or heritage conservation.  Improve awareness of environmental issues through environmental education.  Encourage and/or protect wildlife.

For further information see: https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/community/supporting- the-local-community/charitable-giving/. From the website a brochure can be downloaded which identifies the “area of benefit”.

Active Spaces – new funding programme

Active Spaces is UK-wide programme to secure recreational spaces in perpetuity and support community activation. Funded by The London Marathon Charitable Trust and delivered in partnership by Fields in Trust.

Active Spaces is a new national programme which will create activity programmes to inspire the most inactive communities to get active and use their local outdoor spaces. The programme will secure 50 new Fields in Trust protected sites across the UK and help increase participation in many different physical activities on local parks, playing fields and green spaces which will be protected for future generations to use and enjoy.

Parks and informal green spaces have an important role to play in helping deliver this activity agenda being the settings for entry-level activity. Inactive people don't suddenly start playing sport in a formal setting, they walk, jog, cycle or play – and they need safe local green spaces to do this.

The Active Spaces programme combines the protection in perpetuity of green spaces, together with revenue funding to engage inactive people on those spaces. Each site will be offered delivery of a physical activity project on-site to the value of £5,000 to serve local needs and target identified groups of inactive people.

For more information see the website: http://www.fieldsintrust.org/activespacesforever?utm_source=LINX+476+- ++22+June+2017&utm_campaign=LINX476&utm_medium=email

Royal British Legion External Grants

Stage One submission deadline: 11 August 2017

The Royal British Legion's External Grants programme is open to applications from organisations running, or planning, charitable activities in support of the Armed Forces community. Applications for projects supporting the following outcome themes will be prioritised:

 Employment and training  Family support

 Homelessness and outreach  Supporting the elderly

Please note that the Legion is not inviting applications for multi-year funding at this time. Applications will only be considered for 'one off' payments. Continuation funding may be applied for in following years.

The typical grant award is not likely to exceed £50,000 – smaller applications are encouraged. See the website for more details http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/finance/grants/external-grants/

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Health

Forget Me Notts - dementia group at Trent Bridge

Social interaction and activity for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia and their carers at Trent Bridge.

Hosted at one of the world’s most inspiring sporting venues, our free monthly sessions offer stimulating activities for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia and their loved ones.

 A safe and secure environment  A picturesque backdrop  Volunteers are Dementia Friends Aware  A chance to reminisce and get active  Professional support and advice from Age UK and the Alzheimer’s Society  Free car parking in close proximity to the venue

For further details please contact Mandy Wright on 0115 982 3000 or email [email protected]

Consultation Event - Health & Self-Management for Carers of People Living with Dementia

Come along to an afternoon discussion about how we can improve the health support provided for carers in Nottinghamshire. Refreshments & biscuits are included!

Audience: Anyone who is (or used to be) a family carer, health or social care professional, policy maker, support worker, experienced volunteer, community support group leader. Family carers will receive a £20 voucher plus reimbursement of travel costs.

Time: 12:30pm to 4:45pm; Dates: You may choose one of the following dates:

 14 August 2017  11 September 2017  23 October 2017

Registration: Please contact Dr Deborah Oliveira, tel 0115 74 84306, e-mail: [email protected] Venue: Room A08. The Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU. This event is funded by the Nottinghamshire County Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

Shopmobility – not just shopping any more…

West Bridgford Shopmobility is a charity which helps people with mobility problems to enhance their quality of life; for an annual fee of just £10, it provides mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers and scooters) to enable them to visit shops and places of interest in the central West Bridgford area.

However, over their 14 years of operation, needs have changed, and Shopmobility has broadened its range of services to operate a short-term hire scheme (payable weekly), so it’s now possible to take a scooter or wheelchair home with you. Or indeed, away with you…

Look at the many benefits this provides:

 Going on holiday in the UK? - You can hire a collapsible scooter, which can fit in the boot of a car (or the luggage compartment of a bus), so you can get around easily while you’re away.  Guest with mobility problems? - If you have a visitor with mobility problems, we can provide you with a wheelchair or scooter for as long as you need it.  Been poorly, or just out of hospital? - If you’ve been ill, or broken a leg, or are recuperating after a hospital stay, we can get you out and about again.  Blue badges? You don’t have to be registered as disabled to take advantage of the Shopmobility service; scooters are fully insured, and you’ll be given full training on how to use them.

 The typical cost for the weekly hire of a lightweight scooter is just £30 for members, plus a refundable deposit.

West Bridgford Shopmobility is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm, and you’re welcome to drop in to their office behind West Bridgford Library and chat to one of the volunteers. Alternatively, call them on 0115 981 5451, or go online at www.wbshopmobility.co.uk .

Stressed, anxious or low? Over 50? Free Wellbeing Workshops

Free four-week workshops at Age UK Notts, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham Delivered by Turning Point Talking Therapies.

Are you over 50? Have you noticed more worries recently or feel that you aren’t enjoying things like you used to? Maybe life is just feeling a little more difficult at the moment?

We are offering 2 workshops that will run weekly for 4 weeks to explore techniques that will help improve your mood and wellbeing.

 Anxiety session - Mondays 10am-11.30am 17 July, 24 July, 31 July & 7 August  Depression session - Wednesdays 10am-11.30am 30 August, 6 September, 13 September & 20 September

Find out more or refer by:

 Tel: 0300 555 0456  Email: [email protected]  Web: www.talking.turning-point.co.uk

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News & Events

New café for Rushcliffe Country Park?

Have your say on whether you think a new café would be a good thing for the park – complete this survey and help Rushcliffe Borough Council to make plans that suit visitors. Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/rushcliffecountrypark

New Super Kitchen lunch club in Bingham!

The Chestnut Avenue Super Kitchen invites you to “come eat with us” on Thursdays, 12pm – 2pm, running fortnightly from June 22nd.

Linda and the team will be serving delicious 2 course set lunches at Chestnut Avenue Community Centre, Bingham, NG12 8AU every other week, so come along and meet new people over a bite of lunch, for the low price of only £2.50 per meal (under 15’s eat for free).

We are also looking for volunteers who can help us with cooking, cleaning and serving, so if you would like to get involved please contact Tom Forster on 0203 535 3349, or [email protected]

Notts Fire and Rescue Persons At Risk Team

Notts Fire and Rescue’s Persons at Risk Team (PART) carries out direct interventions with those considered more vulnerable to fire, including carrying out specialist Safe and Well Checks. These checks involve visiting people's homes, assessing how vulnerable they are to fire and other emergencies, and taking steps to try and reduce the risk, such as fitting working smoke alarms, providing specialist equipment and offering advice. They can also put the person in touch with other agencies where they can access additional care and support.

For more information go to the website: www.notts-fire.gov.uk/your-safety/adults-and- older-people

Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre Summer Drop-in Sessions

Nottingham Law School (NLS) Legal Advice Centre are hosting a series of drop in sessions for members of the public during June and July 2017 to provide some much needed legal assistance to the local community.

They propose to operate on a first come, first served basis on the day. Each drop in session will be tailored to address a set area of law and will not be able to provide assistance outside of that scope. The sessions will run from 10am to 1pm and a maximum of six clients can be seen per session. Each session shall be solicitor led, with assistance from a select group of NLS students.

Remaining sessions will run on the following dates:

 Business and Enterprise - Monday 3 July and 17 July 2017  Property and Neighbour Disputes - Thursday 22 June, 6 July and 20 July 2017

 Social Welfare and Housing - Thursday 29 June, 13 July and 27 July 2017  Employment - Monday 19 June, 26 June, 10 July and 24 July 2017

Further details can be found at www.ntu.ac.uk/lawdropin

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Training and Resources

Health & Wellbeing Data Masterclass for third sector organisations

Tuesday 18 July 2017 9.45am-1pm at Antenna, Beck Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EQ Cost: £95 per person Opening up the world of publicly available health and wellbeing data to support the business development of third sector organisations.

This is a training session designed to equip staff and volunteers working in local third sector organisations to access, understand and apply a range of freely available public data sources to support business development activities. The session will reveal how organisations can freely access a range of data sources that illustrate health and wellbeing trends affecting communities across England.

This course is being promoted by One East Midlands, and will be delivered by Richard Hazledine of ConnectMore Solutions.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-wellbeing-data-masterclass-for-third- sector-organisations-tickets-34575897440

'What Lies Beneath': exploring the hidden aftermath of domestic abuse

Wednesday 26 July 2017 10am-3pm Venue: Reception Room, Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6LU

In this unique FREE training workshop we will focus on the impact experienced by survivors of domestic abuse. We will examine the traumatic impact of living with domestic abuse and the significant issues which survivors face when rebuilding their emotional well-being.

The training is delivered by We R Here and funded by Big Lottery Awards For All. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. If you would like to enhance your knowledge regarding the complex issues that survivors face in their on-going journey of restoration, please email: [email protected]

Level 2 Intermediate Self Harm Youth Training

Tuesday 18 July 2017 9.30am-4.30pm – Impero, Oak House, Ruddington Fields Business Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JS. Cost: £80 per person This session provides 7 hours of certified CPD and is delivered by Harmless.

Bookings can be made through [email protected] or directly on the website. For more information call 0115 934 8446.

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Regular Information

How Rushcliffe CVS can support your group

As well as providing you with regular news, we offer the following services to voluntary and community groups:

Group Support: Advice, guidance and support, setting up a group

Volunteers: Supporting volunteers, good practice in volunteer management, recruitment

Funding Advice, Training, Networking events, Information

Admin Services including photocopying, laminating, targeted email shots to organisations on our community database and Equipment Hire

Meeting Room in West Bridgford – accommodates up to 15 for £8/hour or £25/half day.

For more details of our services, visit our website page here. Alternatively, call 0115 969 9060 or email [email protected]

How Rushcliffe CVS can support individuals

Voluntary Transport Scheme – helping people get out and about

Rushcliffe Befriends – reducing loneliness and isolation of older people

Health Development Work – helping people have their say on health services

Whatton Visitor Centre – improving the experience of visitors to Whatton prison

Take A Breather Respiratory Group – a social and support group in the Arnold area for those with COPD

For more details, click on the individual project links or visit our website www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk or telephone 0115 969 9060.

Rushcliffe Volunteer Centre & Drop-in Sessions in West Bridgford

Are you an organisation looking for volunteers? We can help you find volunteers by including your opportunity on our database which is linked to the national volunteering website Do-it. We can highlight your opportunity in our newsletter, on our notice board in West Bridgford and on our website on the volunteering webpage. Click on Find Volunteers.

For potential volunteers On the first Tuesday afternoon of each month, Rushcliffe Volunteer Centre holds a drop in session from 1 - 4pm at West Bridgford Library. Come along and have an informal chat and find out about local volunteering opportunities. The Volunteer Centre holds a database of diverse volunteering opportunities – there’s something for everyone. Find out more by visiting the Be a Volunteer page on our website. For any queries, please contact Helen Stanbridge, the Volunteer Development Co-ordinator on 0115 969 9060 Ext 122 or [email protected]

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Please note: The information contained in this document is given in good faith and has been checked as far as possible. Rushcliffe CVS accepts no liability for any act, omission, loss or damage arising from any inaccuracies or incompleteness in such information. The information published in this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views of RCVS. RCVS is committed to equality of opportunity in all that it does.

Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service Level 3a, Bridgford House Pavilion Road West Bridgford

Nottingham NG2 5GJ 0115 969 9060

Email: [email protected] Website: www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk

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Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service is a Registered Charity, No 1079880 and a Company Limited by Guarantee, No 3867757. RCVS is registered in England and Wales and is a member of NAVCA. We gratefully acknowledge financial assistance from Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Editor: Jess Molineaux, Rushcliffe CVS