Newsletter July 2017
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Newsletter July 2017 You are welcome to forward the newsletter to others in your organisation. You may use extracts from the newsletter in your publications but please acknowledge Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service (RCVS). Keep up to date with news and information about all of our services by visiting our website www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk. You can contact RCVS on 0115 969 9060. Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service is on Facebook. To connect with Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service, sign up for Facebook today. Sign Up Log In Follow us on Twitter To read any pdf files you can download Adobe Acrobat reader for free from www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.htmll 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 1 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 2 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! Back to contents page 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] Back to contents page 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. 3 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 4 Back to contents page 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