CVS CENTRAL LANCASHIRE NEWSLETTER – THURSDAY 31ST MAY 2012

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Before we begin some news from the CVS ...

CVS Central Lancashire is proud to unveil a new website, which you can view here: http://cvscentrallancashire.btck.co.uk/ The new site will make it far easier for us to engage via the web and over time it will expand to include ever more exciting and interesting things for the VCFS in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. We would like to thank NHS Central Lancashire for their input and encouragement. The new site includes dedicated sections on Health and Wellbeing as well as a re-jigged "Your Community" section in which we will be profiling different organisations over the coming weeks. For the first time, this week's news e-bulletin will be made available on the site on the "Newsletters" page, to download as a PDF or Word document. Just click the link! You can also now view a short film focused on Making Preston Healthy on the new Health and Wellbeing pages. We have kept the site simple, to make is easily accessible, but we would like the site to become a useful and well used resource for the VCFS in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble - so let us know what you'd like to see there! The new site will make it far easier for us to engage via the web and over the coming weeks and months it will expand to include ever more exciting and interesting things for the VCFS in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. We would like to thank NHS Central Lancashire for their input and encouragement. We anticipate a strong health focus on our pages as we move forwards, so please keep checking. For the first time, this week's news e-bulletin will be made available on the site on the "Newsletters" page http://cvscentrallancashire.btck.co.uk/Newsletters to download as a PDF or Word document. Just click the link! You can also now view a short film focused on Making Preston Healthy on the new Health and Wellbeing pages. http://cvscentrallancashire.btck.co.uk/HealthandWellbeing/PrestonHealthyCity

Please note that, due to the long bank holiday weekend and our Annual General Meeting next Wednesday, there will be a limited newsletter next Thursday but this edition is a bumper one with lots to keep you occupied until normal service is resumed.

And now, the news …

Guild 2012 Katherine Jenkins joins Preston Proms Tickets are now on sale for The Preston Proms. Sept 7th 2012, Avenham Park. Gates:5pm Concert:7pm Tickets: £65 Phone: Preston Guild ticketline 0845 344 2012 http://www.prestonguild2012.com/proms Box Office: Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preston, PR11H

Music festival reaches high note with Guild show Hundreds of talented youngsters have been wowing the crowds at Preston’s premier entertainment venue this week. With an emphasis firmly on the Preston Guild, the children have been putting on a display of music and dance and verse since Tuesday. http://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/reviews/music/music-festival-reaches-high- note-with-guild-show-1-4601048

Be the bard of the 2012 Guild The hunt is on for a Preston Guild bard to pen an official poem for the city’s celebrations. Preston Poets’ Society is inviting people with a way with words to create a verse which features Preston in some way. The contest will be judged by Michael Symmons Roberts, a professor and writer at Manchester Metropolitan University who won the prestigious Whitbread Poetry Award in 2004. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/be-the-bard-of-the-2012-guild-1-4583341

Leading role for John Some people just cannot help getting involved in the Preston Guild. Lancashire County Councillor John Shedwick played a key role in the last Preston Guild as general manager of the Guildhall and Charter Theatre. Since then he has become immersed in politics and was yesterday handed the ceremonial role as chairman of Lancashire County Council for the Guild year. Speaking after a full meeting of Lancashire County Council in which he was voted in as chairman, which is equivalent to a mayor, he said: “It is an excellent year to be chairman and I am really looking forward to it all. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/leading-role-for-john-1-4583374

Guild novel set for TV showcase An author whose debut novel is set during Preston Guild is hoping the book will be turned into a TV sitcom. Mark Lowery’s children’s fiction tale, Socks Are Not Enough, has landed him a two-book deal and attracted interest from television bosses. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/guild-novel-set-for-tv-showcase-1-4593891

Collectors to visit Guild fair, Barton Village Hall - 1 September A fair will be held to celebrate Preston Guild 2012. The Preston Guild Stamp and Card Fair will be at Barton Village Hall on September 1, from 10.15am, with dealers from across the UK.

*** GUILD EVENTS IN JUNE *** Diamond Jubilee Weekend 2 - 5 June Annual Whit Fair Saturday 2nd – Tuesday 5th June Something of a Preston tradition, the Flag Market in Preston City Centre will host a series of traditional family fairground rides over the bank holiday weekend. Merry-go-rounds and family favourites will brighten up any Bank Holiday shopping trip http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=434

Incoming Mayor’s Service Sunday 3 June This is an annual tradition with added significance in Guild year as the new Guild Mayor leads a civic procession from Preston’s Guild Hall to the beautiful Minster for a service of dedication for the forthcoming Mayoral year. This is followed by a procession back to the Guild Hall. People traditionally line the short route through the city centre to welcome the Guild Mayor. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=447

Preston Caribbean Carnival Sunday 3 June As the largest and longest running cultural celebration in Preston (other than Preston Guild itself), this West Indian celebration brings the streets of Preston alive with nonstop dancing, music, and outrageously colourful costumes as the huge procession leaves Moor Park and snakes through the city centre. The atmosphere is electric as large crowds line the route to participate in the party and join in the fun. Avenham Park comes to life in the evening with a live stage show entertaining the crowds with Caribbean beats to make you boogie! Preston Carnival is the place to be for a real flavour of the Caribbean in the heart of Lancashire. Fresh Caribbean food as sizzling as the atmosphere will give you the energy to keep partying long into the evening. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=382

Preston’s Big Jubilee Langar (Lunch) - 3 June To celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee Preston and raise the profile of the Sikh community in Preston, Preston Sikh Community will be hosting a 'Langar' (free community kitchen). The event will follow a cultural programme featuring a host of entertainment including dancing, singing and more! http://www.preston.gov.uk/events/details/1660/

UCLan Creative Festival Friday 15t – Friday 22 June Taking place in the st Peter’s Arts Centre and Media Factory, this event will showcase the best creative work from uCLan final year students in architecture, art, design, performing arts, media practice, photography, film, music and related disciplines. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=743

The Sky Ride Preston - Sunday 17 June Cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome to create a spectacular event with over 5,000 participants. Preston is one of a small number of city venues selected for the 2012 sky Ride programme. This is a free British Cycling mass participation recreational event on an 8k closed road and parkland circuit taking in parts of the Guild Wheel. Roads will be closed between 10am – 4pm with a central roadshow hub at the Flag Market in the heart of the city as the starting or calling in point for riders. sky/British Cycling are encouraging online registration before the event and will be providing incentives to encourage people to do so. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=672

Olympic Torch Relay & Big Dance – London 2012 Festival - 23 June The official route for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will see the Olympic Torch pass through Preston on the morning of June 23rd. As part of the London 2012 Festival, a huge dance event will celebrate the participatory nature of the Olympic Games. In addition to many fun and entertaining events and activities taking place, the day will involve performances by professional and amateur dance companies along with mass-participation from community groups and members of the public who wish to take part. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=705

The Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art - 22 June – 20 July St Peter’s Arts Centre UCLan This unique collection of Christian art includes more than 40 works by Graham Sutherland, Elizabeth Frink and many other renowned artists. Call in for a chance to see these wonderful works on display. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=666

Preston Mela - 24 June The Preston Mela is a vibrant celebration of south Asian culture that will see Avenham Park filled with the sounds of modern and tradition Bhangra music. Dance and entertainment from around the world will take place alongside a strong community element featuring performances from local musicians and dance groups. The Mela is well known for its aromatic south Asian cuisine. Free workshops running throughout the day will offer opportunities to get involved and test your creative skills. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=713

Lancashire Science Festival - 28 30 June Taking place in the Darwin building and Sir Tom Finney sports Centre, this festival will excite, enthuse and engage people of all ages in sTeM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education and research. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=449

Young Musicians of the Guild Competition - 30 June Taking place in the Guild Hall and organised by Preston’s Harris Charity this competition will see young musicians who will have passed through earlier stages in the competition, battle to win the £2,000 first prize, trophy and the coveted title of Young Musician of the Guild. The last time the competition ran was in 1992, when the winner was Jason Ridgeway. He went on to be a finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year and is now a very successful pianist. http://www.prestonguild2012.com/?OBH=413&ID=189

Funding and Fundraising Finally - after all the heel digging, another Government U Turn! The Chancellor has just announced that tax reliefs on gifts to charity will be exempted from the cap on tax reliefs announced in this year’s Budget. Now we can get back to where we should have been all along: talking to the Government about how to increase levels of giving.

Funding Available to get Children Closer to Nature - Deadline 4 June Arla Foods UK plc has announced that it is inviting applications for funding through its “Get Closer to Nature” Grants Programme. Through the programme, grants of up to £1,500 are available to individuals, local community groups and school, etc to enable children to get closer to nature. The type of activities that could be funded can include transforming derelict ground into a beautiful flower garden for the local community to enjoy; clearing an overgrown path to reveal a previously inaccessible area of nature, adding benches to allow everyone to benefit from it; transforming a city centre patch of concrete into a haven for local birds; creating a vegetable patch at your local school to help kids to learn about where food comes from; and bringing just-laid eggs into the city by setting up an urban chicken run. http://www.kidsclosertonature.co.uk/closer-to-nature-grants

The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation - open 1 June to 6 July The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation provides grants to charities for educational projects, music composition and performances, herbal medicine, medical research, disability, and farming related projects. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to registered charities with a turnover of less than £500,000. The Foundation favours supporting small charities that will carry out the project themselves (except in the case of medical research), who rely on volunteers and who can demonstrate a successful history of projects. Applications will next be considered in July. http://www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charitable-applications/charity-details/the- sylvia-waddilove-foundation-uk#

Neighbourhood Fund 2012/13 - Chorley Community Housing, (Adactus Managed Homes) - Deadline 8 June Residents’ groups, community groups, charitable organisations or social enterprises working in the areas where Adactus manages homes. The fund is available to support small scale community projects that will improve the quality of life for Adactus residents and make a real difference to the neighbourhood where Adactus residents live. This can include physical improvements such as gardening projects, security lights, play equipment, community projects such as activities for young people, community fun days and luncheon clubs for older people. More details and application forms from: Nick Halstead, Resident Involvement Assistant, Chorley Community Housing, Ann James House, 32-34 St Thomas Road, Chorley, PR7 1HR Tel: 01257 244 800 or e-mail: [email protected]

Working Well Design Challenge Aims to Boost Employment for Young People - Deadline 20 June The Design Council's new Working Well Design Challenge is a competition urging designers and youth organisations to work together to boost digital products and services, increasing education and employment opportunities for young people in the UK. The programme will provide three teams with up to £50,000 each to cover design and development costs. The selected teams will also benefit from support and publicity through national media, exposure to new markets and expert advice from professionals. http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our- work/challenges/Communities/Working-Well-Design-Challenge/

Vinspired, Disney and Youth Service America team up to offer grants for children and young people - Deadline 21 June vInspired has announced a new partnership with Disney and Youth Service America (YSA) to introduce the highly successful Disney Friends for Change grants programme to children and young people in the UK. They are looking for young people aged 5 - 18 to apply for grants to develop and run their project to show that small actions can add up to a big change. The Disney Friends for Change Grants offer children and young people aged 5 - 18yrs the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £750 to help make a lasting, positive change in the world. Applications are due by midnight on 21 June 2012. http://www.disney.co.uk/friendsforchange/

New Community Learning Innovation Fund Launched - Deadlines 28 June and 5 July depending on sum requested The Community Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF) is a new £4million grants fund from the Skills Funding Agency and is now open for applications. The Fund is administered by NIACE and will provide grants of £10,000 to £65,000 to organisations across England for new and imaginative community learning opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people. http://www.niace.org.uk/current-work/clif/community-learning-innovation- fund

MacMillian Cancer Support Announces New Grants Scheme - Deadline 29 June MacMillian Cancer Support has announced that it has launched a new grants programme to replace their Helping You Help Others and Inclusion User Involvement grants for groups and individuals who support people affected by cancer or campaign to improve cancer care. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to people affected by cancer in groups or individually; other groups, such as voluntary organisations, community interest companies, community groups, social enterprises; as well as health and social care staff, information and support staff in partnership with people affected by cancer. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/CancerSupportGroups/HowWeSupportYourGroup.aspx

New Grants Available for Community Music - Deadline 29 June or first 500 eligible applications The BBC Performing Arts Fund has announced that its Community Music scheme is open for applications. From hip hop to samba, classical to jazz, the Community Music scheme aims to help not for profit community music groups in the UK to carry out training, attract new audiences, encourage new members and raise their profile in their community. For example, the funding could be used to send key members of a Group on a training course; run workshops with the intention of encouraging and attracting new participants to join in; engage experts to provide master classes to improve the overall standard of the Group's performances; provide a facilitator to run a workshop in which the Group collaborates with schools or other local community groups; create a performance partnership with another Group in the Group's community e.g. a music group or a school etc. Applications for the scheme will close either at 5pm on 29th June 2012 OR when we have received the first 500 eligible applications, whichever is the soonest. http://www.makingmusic.org.uk/our-work/news/news/bbc-performing-arts- fund-for-community-music

Arts Council - Strategic Touring Programme - Deadline 29 June The £45 million Strategic touring programme aims to encourage collaboration between organisations, so more people across England experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The funding is available to both organisations and individuals. Partnerships, networks and consortia can also apply. These can include promoters, producers, artists, agencies, companies, marketing or audience development specialists, local authority representatives or any other kind of organisation or individual. Grants need to be more than £10,000 per project. http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic- funding/grant-programmes/strategic-touring-programme/

McDonald’s KickStart Grants - Multiple deadlines, next 30 June McDonalds has announced the launch of a new grant scheme to support community football throughout the UK. A total of £75,000 is available in 2012 through the McDonalds Kick Start scheme and local community football teams can apply for grants of between £500 and £2,500 for activities such as: Improving club facilities; Grounds-keeping toolsl; Training courses; Pitch hire; van hire; Washing machines for kit etc.; Individuals can apply for a grant on behalf of their club, as long as they are recognised by their national FA, and have at least one team at or below junior (U18) level. Applicants must be over 18 and involved with the club at some level, such as a coach, volunteer or parent. There are three application rounds during 2012 and the next deadline for applications is the 30th June 2012. http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/Sport/Football/Investment/small- grant.html

Church and Community Fund Announces New Funding Themes - deadline 30 June Following a review of its funding activities, the Church of England’s Church and Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications under its new strategic funding schemes. The overall aim of the fund is to grow the Church of England and develop its capacity to engage with the whole community. Through the new funding themes, community projects run by parish churches, deaneries, dioceses and other bodies connected to or working in partnership with the Church of England can apply for funding for projects that significantly expand the Church’s engagement with neighbourhood renewal; seek innovative ways of developing established community projects so that they either grow existing or evolve into new communities of Christian Faith, and; replicate models of successful community engagement across the wider church. The level of grants available range from £10,000 to £20,000; except for the theme relating to the replication of projects where grants are in excess of £20,000. http://www.ccfund.org.uk/engage/what-s-new/post/16-funding-themes- open-for-applications/

Funding for Children’s Outdoor Recreational Activities - Deadline 2 July The Outdoor clothing company "North Face" has announced the launch of a new funding round of its Explore Fund. The Explore Fund supports not for profit organisations that encourage youth outdoor participation. Grants of up to €2,500 are available for projects that encourage community involvement; focus on breaking down barriers to getting youth outdoors; and projects that reach out to a specific community or place of interest. Only one Explore Fund financial support package will be given to an organisation in each calendar year and applications that can provide match funding will be viewed favourably. http://www.explorefund.eu/index.php

Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects - Deadline 2 July The Elephant Trust offers grants to artists and institutions (priority is given to small organisations and galleries) for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK. The Trust's aim is to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is now being given to artists and small organisations and galleries who should submit well argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions. Arts Festivals are not supported. The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants may be considered. http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html

Sport England's Protecting Playing Fields Programme - Deadline 9 July Applications can be submitted by organisations such as voluntary or community organisations, local authorities, sports clubs, playing field associations, charities and schools. PPF is seeking to support projects that help communities maximise the sporting benefits of playing field land. Grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 available to provide new playing fields, bring into use disused playing fields or improve existing playing fields in order to establish and/or host a community club-schools link. All local authority and school based projects will require partnership funding. http://www.sportengland.org/funding/protecting_playing_fields/programme_criteria.aspx

Money Advice Trust Innovation Grants Programme 2012 - Opens 1 June, Deadline (First Stage Applications) 11 July The Money Advice Trust (MAT), supported by Nationwide and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, is seeking applications for its 2012 Innovation Grants Programme. The programme offers support for agencies that provide money advice, and funds work which will improve the availability, effectiveness and efficiency of money advice in the UK. Projects must be innovative and must help MAT achieve its aim of helping people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money wisely. Grants range from £1,000 up to £30,000; in exceptional cases MAT's Grants Committee may consider larger grants. http://www.moneyadvicetrust.org/section.asp?sid=30

Funding for Health Innovation Projects - Deadline 17 July The Health Foundation has announced that the 2012 round of the Shine Challenge is now open for applications. Through the Shine Challenge, awards of up to £75,000 per projects are available to improve healthcare. The challenge is open to healthcare teams based in any of the four countries of the UK, as well as private and voluntary sector organisations. This year, the challenge is trying to find new approaches to supporting patients to be active partners in their own care; improving patient safety; and improving quality while reducing costs. The Foundation will select up to 18 projects and invest up to £75,000 in each successful project. http://www.health.org.uk/areas-of-work/programmes/shine-twelve/

Wellcome Trust Small Arts Awards - Deadline 27 July The Small Arts Awards provides grants of up to £30,000 to projects that engage the public with biomedical science through the arts. This can include dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. The aim of the awards is to support arts projects that reach new audiences which may not traditionally be interested in science and provide new ways of thinking about the social, cultural and ethical issues around contemporary science. The scheme is open to a wide range of people including, among others, artists, scientists, curators, filmmakers, writers, producers, directors, academics, science communicators, teachers, arts workers and education officers. http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Funding- schemes/Arts-Awards/index.htm

Postcode Lottery Green Challenge - Deadline 31 July The Postcode Lottery has announced that its 2012 Green Challenge is now open for entries. The competition calls on creative, innovative thinkers from around the world to submit business plans for sustainable products and services. Entries should directly reduce CO2 emissions, score highly on design, user-friendliness and quality, and ready to be in the market in two years. http://www.greenchallenge.info/MediaDetails/PostcodeLotteryGreenChallenge2012.htm

Heritage Lottery Fund Launches New Small Grants Programme - Deadline 31 July The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced the launch of a new £1million small grants programme for people to get involved in their heritage. Called “All Our Stories”, the programme will provide grants of £3,000 - £10,000 to support charities, community groups and heritage organisations running local history projects. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/Allourstories.aspx

Architectural Heritage Fund - Deadline 15 August The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), is a registered charity that promotes the conservation and regeneration of historic buildings in the UK. Grants and low interest loans are available to voluntary organisations and building preservation trusts (BPTs) to regenerate historic buildings. The aim is to create community and education facilities, workspace and homes. http://www.ahfund.org.uk/index.html

Biffaward Flagship Programme Opens for Applications - deadline for expression of Interest is the 20th August 2012 Biffaward, which is one of the largest Landfill Communities Fund schemes, has announced that its Flagship programme is now open to applications. Biffawards provides grants to support a range of community and biodiversity project. Through the Flagship programme grants of between £150,000 and £500,000 are available to support projects that have a regional or national impact. The Flagship Scheme supports Rebuilding Biodiversity and Cultural Facilities. Projects must be site-based, within 25 miles of a Biffa operation and ten miles of an active landfill. Most of Central Lancashire will be eligible. http://www.biffa-award.org/news/biffa-awards-2012-flagship-scheme- opens-for-business

£8 Million Inclusive Sport Fund Opens this Week - Deadline 31 August Sport England will launch on 1 June an £8 million fund to get more disabled people playing sport. The Inclusive Sport Fund has been set up by Sport England, with National Lottery Funding, with the intention of producing a lasting community legacy from the London 2012 Paralympic Games, by growing sports participation of disabled people at grassroots level. The Fund will invest in programmes designed to grow the number of disabled young people (age 14 and over) and adults that regularly play sport. Currently, only one in six disabled adults plays a sport regularly. Programmes should be innovative, scalable and replicable, and make it easier and more fun for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity more often. http://www.sportengland.org/funding/inclusive_sport1.aspx

UK Mammals Grants - Deadline 1 November Are you a mammal in need of money? (No - only joking!) The People's Trust for endangered species is inviting applications from voluntary conservation organisations, scientific researchers, individuals and consortia, needing financial support for work that relates to the conservation of mammals in the British Isles and Eire, to apply for funding of up to £30,000 through their UK mammals grant programme. The trust aims to fund scientific research, practical habitat management work, reintroduction and monitoring programmes and educational projects. Projects supported in the past include: Bats in the Lake District; Monitoring of UK bat species in underground sites; and monitoring Irish pine martens. http://www.ptes.org/index.php?cat=89

Inter Faith Week Grants - Deadline 1 September The Interfaith Youth Trust has announced that it is making grants of between £300 and £500 available for events organised by and for young people focused around Inter Faith Week 18-27 November 2012. http://www.ifyouthtrust.org.uk/?page_id=8

European Social Fund Community Grants Programme - Deadline 7 September The North West Workers Education Association has announced that its 3rd round for applications through the European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants Programme will open for applications on the 2nd July 2012. Through the programme grants of up to £12,000 are available to small, third sector, voluntary and community organisations in the North West to engage with local communities to deliver a range of skills and employment support activities to enable people from the hardest to reach communities, experiencing multiple disadvantages, to make progress towards the labour market. http://nw.wea.org.uk/esf_grants/about.php

StartUp Loans for Young Entrepreneurs A new £82.5 million StartUp Loan scheme has been launched to give the next generation of entrepreneurs the finance and support to potentially start over 30 thousand new businesses, in a move to boost enterprise and economic growth. Any young people aged 18–24 accessing the StartUp Loans can expect to receive expert and personal support to help develop a business plan and access training. Where the business plan is robust and approved, they will be able to access financial support in the form of a loan typically in the order of £2,500 with a repayment period of up to five years. It comes on the day that Lord Young’s report on enterprise is published which shows that if we had the same rates of entrepreneurship as the US than we would have 900,000 more businesses in the UK. StartUp loans will be administered by a range of organisations that have experience in working with young people, including the Prince’s Trust and Manchester-based Economic Solutions Group. These delivery partners will be responsible for providing start-up support, for assessing the business plan, for making the loan and for managing repayment. http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/lord-young-report-enterprise/

Village SOS Re-Opens for Funding - Deadline 12 September The Big Lottery Fund has announced a new round of Village SOS funding - totalling £4million - to support rural community enterprises across the UK. Through Village SOS grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 will be available for projects in rural villages or small rural towns with fewer than 3,000 people. Organisations that can apply for funding include Voluntary and community groups or organisations as well as parish, town or community councils, provided local residents have clearly shaped the project. http://www.villagesos.org.uk/funding

Funding for Group Music Making Activities - Deadline 20 September The Michael Tippett Musical Foundation, the charitable Trust established by the composer to encourage the music of the future, has announced that it is open for applications. Funding of between £500 and £4,000 is available for the development of group music making, especially involving young people. Projects in and out of schools or in community situations will be considered. The Trustees will consider applications for first-time initiatives as well as the development of existing projects. http://www.tippettfoundation.org.uk/html/guidelines.htm

Jeans for Genes - 30 September UK charity Jeans for Genes has announced there next round for applications will open on the 2nd July 2012. Jeans for Genes raises funds for research into serious genetic disorders affecting thousands of children such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and sickle cell. Funds also provide laboratory equipment and facilities, as well as valuable advice and support for families. Previous projects funded include: Ataxia UK, who used funding from Jeans for Genes to fund the production of a booklet and film for teenagers, and a booklet for parents and carers of children with ataxia and Herefordshire Learning Disability Trust, which used its grant to fund 17 places at a summer holiday club to benefit children with genetic conditions plus a further 13 places for able-bodied children. http://www.jeansforgenesgrantprogramme.org/applyforagrant

Mars Refuel Fund Opens for Applications - open until September MARS, one of world's largest food manufacturers has announced that its Refuel Drink Fund is open for applications until September 2012. The Fund was set up to encourage people to play their favourite sport for longer. The MARS Refuel Drink Fund has one gold (£1000), four silver (£500) and eight bronze (£250) awards to donate to the most deserving applicants every month for the next six months. The fund is open to both individuals and clubs. http://www.marsrefuel.com/

Women Make Music Opens for Applications - Deadline 10 October The Performing Right Society (PRS) has announced that its Women Make Music grant scheme is now open for applications. The second year of Women Make Music comes after a successful pilot programme in 2011. Through the programme, financial support of up to £5000 is available to women musicians; and new music in any genre is welcome, from classical, jazz and experimental, to urban, electronica and pop. Through the scheme support is available to both individuals and organisations/groups; including solo performers; solo songwriters or composers; promoters or event producers; bands/ensembles/orchestras; local authorities and schools; etc. http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Partnerships/Flagship- Programmes/Women-Make-Music

Crisis – Changing Lives Programme - (applications welcome mid July to mid September) Crisis, the national Homeless Charity has announced that the Changing Lives Programme is currently open to applications. The Crisis Changing Lives programme provides financial awards of up to £3,000 to single people who are homeless or settling into a home and looking for support so that they may achieve their vocational goals. http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/about-the-awards.html

LankellyChase Foundation grants programme to be launched in June 2012 LankellyChase Foundation works to bring about change that will transform the quality of life of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage. They focus particularly on the clustering of serious social harms, such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental illness, poverty and crime and victimisation. Their new website and grants programme will both be launched in June 2012. http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

Funding to Promote Global Justice - Deadline large grants 30 November, small grants no deadline The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has announced that its Development Education Fund “Large Grants” programme is open for applications. Through the large grants programme groups and not for profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of over £3,000 for projects that promote global justice. In particular, CAFOD want to support projects that increase awareness of poverty and injustice in the world and the structures which cause them; discern how our lifestyles contribute to injustice and how this can be changed so that we are free to live more justly; encourage individuals in their social, political and economic choices to make an option for the poor; foster partnership between people in countries of the North and the South, through which we can all recognise how much we have to give and to receive; and celebrate the Christian vision of human solidarity, development and the integrity of creation. The application deadline for the large grants programme is the 30th November 2012. CAFOD also runs a small grants programme for grants of less than £3,000. Applications to the small grants programme can be made at any time. http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/uk-funding

£1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards Are you aged 16-30, based in the UK and starting a new business (or in your first 12 months of trading)? If so, 4 x £1,000 cash prizes are being given away each month through the Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards. http://www.shell-livewire.org/awards/grand-ideas-awards

Thomas Wall Charity Support - No deadline Thomas Wall II created his Trust in 1920 for the 'encouragement and assistance of educational work and social service.' Today, the Trust continues to assist in these areas by providing grants to individuals and organisations. The Trust accepts applications from Individuals and Registered Charities. http://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/

Tesco Community Awards - multiple deadlines The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme provides one-off donations of between £500 and £4,000 to local projects that support children and their education and welfare, elderly people and adults and children with disabilities. Applications for grants for children and their education and welfare should be made between the 1st May and the 30th June. Applications for grants for elderly people and adults and children with disabilities should be made between the 1st August and the 30th September. http://www.tescoplc.com/index.asp?pageid=121

Art and inspiration funding - multiple deadlines The £45 million Arts Council England's Strategic Touring Programme is designed to encourage collaboration between organisations, so that more people across England experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The Strategic touring programme has six funding rounds for applications between March 2012 and February 2013. Projects over £10,000 are eligible for funding. http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic- funding/grant-programmes/strategic-touring-programme/

Funding for Older People in the Community - No deadline The Barchester Healthcare Foundation, Which is a registered grant making charity that helps older people and other adults with a disability across England, Scotland & Wales, has announced that for 2012, their grant making priority is to help older people (65+) in the community, to improve their mobility, independence and quality of life. Grants of between £100 and £5,000 are available to both individuals and small community groups. In the case of individuals, all applications need to be supported and completed by a third party sponsor. A sponsor could be, for example, a health/ personal care professional, social worker or charity/ support group representative. Applications can be submitted at any time. http://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/Default.aspx

Co-op Community Membership Community Fund - No deadline The Community Membership Fund uses the “odd pence” donated from Co- operative Group Dividend cardholders to fund projects that benefit local communities. Community and voluntary groups as well as charities can apply for funding of between £100 and £2,000 to support projects that benefit the local community. http://www.co-operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community- fund/

Big Giver: The Jack Petchey Foundation - No deadline At a time when charities are suffering from unprecedented funding cuts, the Jack Petchey Foundation wants to recruit more youth groups to its grants programme. Founded by Jack Petchey, an East End entrepreneur who built up a multi-million pound car sales and holiday resorts empire, the foundation invests about £7m a year in projects for young people. This includes £3m in its Achievement Award programme, which includes more than 2,000 grass-roots youth organisations and schools. Youth organisations hit by funding cuts are urged to apply to the programme, which still has £300,000 available this year. http://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/?about_us.html

Aid for the Aged in Distress - No deadline Aid for the Aged in Distress (AFTAID) welcomes applications from individuals, or their family and neighbours, of state pensionable age (60 years old for women and 65 for men), that are UK citizen and resident, on lower income and have minimal savings. http://www.agedistress.org.uk/how_we_help.html

Computers for Rural People Scheme Individuals clubs, businesses, schools and not for profit organisations, etc, in rural areas that need access to information and services, are able to purchase fully functioning ex-government computers for as little as £130. The computers are being made available through the Arthur Rank Centre. This is a collaborative unit supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation. For organisations that need more than one computer; e.g. for a Drop-in centre, School etc. the prices are even lower. http://www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/communities-and-farming/computers- for-rural-people

Katy Holmes Trust: Football star signs up to fight for schoolgirl Former Preston North End player Clarke Carlisle today vowed to do all he can to raise awareness of the need for more research into paediatric brain tumours after becoming patron of the Katy Holmes Trust. Clarke, 33, who was born and bred in Preston, met 10-year-old Katy at Derian House Children’s Hospice along with other Preston North End players and spent time chatting to the youngster who was fighting an inoperable brain tumour. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/football-star-signs-up-to-fight-for- schoolgirl-1-4583263

Katy Holmes Trust: memory lives on at picnic Paula Holmes was delighted as she reflected on a picnic in the park event that marked what would have been the 11th birthday of her daughter Katy. The family fun day on Saturday remembered the youngster who died from an inoperable brain tumour in January. The event raised nearly £3,500 for the Katy Holmes Trust, which has now generated almost £57,500 to fund research into the cause of paediatric brain tumours.

The Complete Fundraising Handbook Marking its 20th year in print, the new 6th edition of this fundraising bible has been brought bang up to date for a new generation of fundraisers. Priced £30 the book is available to pre-order now and published 25 June 2012. http://www.dsc.org.uk/Publications/Fundraisingtechniques/@2613

The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2012/13 The twenty second edition of this comprehensive reference work covers 2,500 grant-making trusts, each with the potential to give at least £25,000 in total per year, collectively giving around £3 billion. Priced £125 the book is available now. http://www.dsc.org.uk/Publications/Fundraisingsources/@132337

Olympic torchbearer shocked at 'abuse' after auctioning her torch for charity An Olympic torchbearer who auctioned her torch to raise money for a community organisation has said she was not prepared for the number of "abusive, offensive and filthy messages" she received as a result. Torchbearers are being asked to pay about £200 to keep the torch they carry. Sarah Milner Simonds bought hers, then put it up for auction on eBay to raise money for The People’s Plot, a community gardening project. The highest bid she received for the torch was £153,100. But Simonds said this was "not a genuine bid but part of a protest that grew". Although the seller’s bid constitutes a legally binding contract, Simonds says she is not confident she will receive the money. Simonds, who carried the torch because of her work with The People’s Plot, said: "My desire was only ever to raise money for community gardening. If we want to nurture and grow our neighbourhood groups, they need to be properly resourced. "I fear for anyone else who tries to sell their torch to raise money for charity."

Men step in to help charity Enthusiastic walkers took part in a moonlight walk to boost funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. The popular walk has a carnival atmosphere and is usually a women-only event. But this year, the hospice’s sixth Moonlight Walk was open to men too for one year only to coincide with the Preston Guild. Norman Cutler, senior fund-raiser for St Catherine’s Hospice said: “We are delighted that almost 1,200 people took part in this year’s Moonlight Walk. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/men-step-in-to-help-charity-1-4593936

Companies respond to recession with more in-kind giving, says Cass report Companies are increasingly choosing in-kind giving over cash donations, according to a Cass Business School report. UK Corporate Citizenship in the 21st Century, which was produced by the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at the business school and the Directory of Social Change, gives an overview of the latest trends in the corporate giving sector. The report, which gathers together existing data from a number of sources, says that corporate donations to UK charities are estimated to be worth about £1.6bn a year. http://www.cgap.org.uk/uploads/Briefing%20Notes/CGAP%20BN9%20Corporate%20Giving.pdf

Changes to commissioning leave charities at risk of closure, report says Nine per cent of the country’s largest charities that earn money from contracting are at risk of closure because of changes in the financial environment, according to a new report from the think tank New Philanthropy Capital. When the Going Gets Tough, a report published today into changes in the commissioning environment for charities, is based on replies from 101 of the largest 750 charities that earned at least part of their income from contracting. http://www.philanthropycapital.org/publications/improving_the_sector/Commissioning.aspx

High Court closes companies involved in charity bag collection scam Two connected companies that operated a charity bag collection scam have been wound up in the High Court after an Insolvency Service investigation. Air Ambulance Recycling Limited and E&N Textiles, which operated across the UK but primarily in the west midlands, both solicited donations of unwanted clothing by dropping off collection bags, the Insolvency Service said. Both companies, which shared a director who was not named by the Insolvency Service, made "misleading representations" that donated clothing would be sold and the proceeds would go to local air ambulance charities, the Insolvency Service said. But the investigation found no evidence that any donations had been made. Alex Deane, the investigation supervisor, said: "In winding up these companies, the court has sent a clear message that it is unacceptable to mislead the public and exploit their goodwill towards emergency services. The Insolvency Service will seek to have such companies closed down."

LEP Lifesaver Appeal: Horses and Helicopters A retired farmer and his wife will be giving people a horse and carriage and helicopter experience to boost funds for the LEP Lifesaver Appeal. John Moore, 73, who lives in Woodplumpton, near Preston, is a retired dairy farmer and owns horses. To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee this Sunday, John will be taking four passengers from his farm in Woodplumpton to Stonyhurst by horse and carriage, a journey of around 15 miles. The horses will then have a rest while the passengers are flown back to Woodplumpton where they will enjoy afternoon tea. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/chopper-ride-is-no-horseplay-1-4596600

Vacancies and Employment Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan - Closing date 1 June Development Officer and Development Assistant (Employment & Skills) Officer - Salary £15,202 - 20,049 pa Assistant - Salary £11,232 - £14,496 pa Do you enjoy working with young people aged 14 - 25 years old? We are looking for a person who is confident in their own abilities and able to provide good role models to young people. Must be non-judgemental and respectful, being able to relate to young people yet have the ability to set boundaries in a clear and non-patronising way. You will be involved in the marketing, recruitment, planning and delivery of programmes. Full details on: http://www.northwest.groundwork.org.uk/lancashire-west--wigan/jobs-- volunteering/current-vacancies.aspx

Methodist Action (North West) - Closing date 8 June Operations Manager Methodist Action North West is looking for an experienced operations manager to join our team. We are a forward thinking, innovative charity providing quality, professional services across the North West. The majority of our services are commissioned by statutory bodies, however a growing part of our work is to deliver small community projects with the support of local communities. The post holder will have experience in managing services in a social care setting, including supervision of staff, and a proven track record of working in a multi agency, multi disciplinary setting. You will be willing to travel across the North West, and work flexibly as part of the senior management team. Fixed Term 12 months with a view to extension. £27- £29,000 (negotiable based on experience). Full time post (37 hours minimum per week). To provide leadership, supervision and management to all projects, to promote best social work practice, and oversee all services within Methodist Action. Location: Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LS. The post will require a significant amount of travel and working from various Methodist Action project locations. Application form and documents available from [email protected] Completed documents should be returned no later than noon on Friday 8 June 2012. The interview dates are Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 June 2012. If you are shortlisted, there will be an opportunity to meet informally with members of the senior management team on the evening of Monday 18 June 2012.

Training CVS Training Programme: Vulnerable Adults - 21 June Thursday 21st June 2012 10.00 am to 1.00 pm £20 per person The type of Abuse The Do's and Don'ts Useful Contacts Display Materials What do we need in our policy? Examples of Documentation What do I do if Abuse is suspected or occurs? Why a vulnerable Adult may disclose to a "friendly face" Where does the Criminal Records Bureau fit in? How do I protect myself from accusations of misconduct? Course Facilitated by: Paul Sanford Further information and to book email: [email protected]

Headway Preston & Chorley Cook and Eat programme - Preston, 11 June - 2 July Headway Preston & Chorley is holding a four week cook and eat programme as part of its Wellbeing Project, for people who have an acquired brain injury. The sessions provide a friendly, relaxed setting to learn about healthy eating, cooking skills and enjoy a shared meal together. http://www.headwayprestonandchorley.com/#!wellbeing-project Venue: Salvation Army Building, Harrington Street Preston PR1 7BN. Dates and times: Monday 11th June 2pm - 4pm, Monday 18th June 2pm - 4pm, Monday 25th June 2pm - 4pm, Monday 2nd July 2pm - 4pm. Booking is required and places are limited. To book telephone Headway Preston & Chorley 07583 637 197 or Email: [email protected]

Considering Constitutions Cheerfully - 12-13 July Trainer Mac Carding Trafford Hall in Chester has a new course on the Community Futures training programme which still has some spaces available. On this training course learn how to write or revise your constitutions; you will leave the course with a draft constitution relevant to your group. The aim of this course is to make you happy that you understand why your group needs a constitution, the benefits your group can gain from having a good constitution and the confidence to write a constitution that most people in your groups will understand. You will also get insight into the way your own groups work and into some of the pitfalls that you will be able to avoid and will be prepared for in the future. You will find out about: What makes a community group effective? What is a constitution The benefits of being constituted What needs to be put in a constitution What other people might need to be put in your constitution How you will manage your money Agreeing what happens if your group closes Understanding when you can (and should) change your constitution The cost for this course is only £50 for the first community volunteer booking and £20 for every additional community volunteer booking from the same organisation. This price not only includes the training but also all meals and refreshments during your stay and one night's accommodation in one of our en- suite bedrooms at Trafford Hall. There is a small grant fund attached to this programme so after completing the course you will have the opportunity of applying for a grant of up to £500 to help your community project progress. If you would like any more information on this course or would like to book a place on this course then you can contact Gary Dutton on 01244 300246 or email: [email protected]

Volunteering Headway Preston & Chorley Volunteer Day - Preston 22 June From 1pm at the Minerva Centre, PNE Preston. Come along and find out what volunteer opportunities are available at headway the brain injury association Booking is required telephone Headway Preston & Chorley 07583 637 197 or Email: [email protected]

Working group publishes code of practice for volunteers Volunteering England Amongst its other work, the group has developed a code of practice for volunteers. It provides some basic guidance on staying safe, with the aim of reassuring people that by volunteering they aren't placing themselves at great risk of litigation. http://www.volunteering.org.uk/aboutus/news-releases/2287-working-group- publishes-code-of-practice-for-volunteer

Help epilepsy sufferers People are needed to be trained as volunteers to man the Epilepsy Society information point at Preston Royal Hospital. The charity is looking for people who are willing to give up some time to help people affected by epilepsy. No knowledge of epilepsy is needed as training will be given. If you are interested in this volunteer role, call 07834 655985 or e-mail: [email protected] for a volunteer application pack. To find out about epilepsy, go to: http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk More information on: http://www.lep.co.uk/community/help-epilepsy-sufferers-1-4596533

Events Preston Domestic Violence Services Ladies Evening, Preston - 31 May Thursday 31st May The Norman Jepson, Fulwood is holding a ladies evening to raise funds for Preston Domestic Violence Services. 6.30-10pm £6 per ticket including a buffet. Offering pampering stalls and a raffle but also practical help e.g. find about saving money on bills Tel 01772 651580 to get tickets

Parties fit for a Queen during weekend of fun Friends, families, neighbourhoods, housing schemes, village halls and pubs, in Preston, South Ribble and beyond, are gearing up for a weekend of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Street parties are being held on roads including Ladywell Drive, Fulwood, Steeple View, Ashton, and Northway, Broughton. The council has approved at least 14 applications for road closures although many more events will be taking place without formal closures in place. Preston’s Sikh community will host a Langar, or free lunch, at Miller Park on Sunday as part of the ‘Big Jubilee Lunch’ event (see Guild 2012 above). In South Ribble, the council has approved at least 18 road closures for events including Welbeck Crescent, Bamber Bridge, Park Lane, Penwortham, and Heaton Close, Walton-le- Dale. And beacon lighting ceremonies will be held across the UK, including at Clitheroe Castle and Warton Village Centre, Lytham Road, at 10.15pm on Monday.

Ribble Steam Railway: Have a cake and eat it at a teddy bear picnic this weekend, Preston - 2 - 4 June Be sure of a big surprise at the Ribble Steam Railway this Jubilee weekend. Teddy Bear Steam Specials will run on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There is a Teddy Bear Hunt around the museum exhibits by following clues. Bring your own picnic and eat it on the train - teddy bears get in free and there is free face painting in the museum. The railway is open 10am to 5pm each day with trains every 45 minutes from 10.45am to 4pm for the three mile return trip. A buffet car on the train will be serving drinks and snacks and there are children’s activities over the weekend.

Half Term Museum fun for youngsters, Preston - Half Term Half term activities for children will be held at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery next week. They will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. The free sessions, including badge-making, will take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. There is no need to book, just turn up.

Picnic in the Park, Chorley - 2 June Residents in Chorley are being invited to pack their picnics and come down to Astley Park for Chorley Council's annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday 2 June. Just a day after the Olympic Torch passes through the borough, local people will have the opportunity to continue the Jubilee weekend celebrations in style at the free fun event for all the family. http://www.chorley.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3847

Whit Fair, Preston - 2 - 5 June Preston’s annual Whit Fair will take place at the Flag Market on Saturday, June 2. It will run until June 5 and there will be a series of traditional family fairground rides over the bank holiday weekend.

Caribbean Carnival, Preston - 3 June The streets of Preston will be filled with colour on Sunday, June 3, for this year’s Caribbean Carnival. The city will come to life with non stop dancing, thumping music and outrageously colourful costumes. The procession starts at Moor Park at 12noon and travels to Avenham Park for an afternoon of activities.

Preston Domestic Violence Services, Chorley - 5 June Tuesday 5th June Preston Domestic Violence Services will be taking part in a Family Fun Day to celebrate the Jubilee and raise funds for the Preston and Chorley refuges. 12 noon opening - until late at the Swan with Two Necks, Chorley Live bands, face painting, raffles, food, bouncy castle slide, fun bus and much more! Adults and children of all ages welcome Please see our facebook page for more information http://www.facebook.com/Preston-Domestic-Violence-Services

Lancashire Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary Big Buzz Tea Party, Brockholes - 5 June There’s something of a buzz about Brockholes this half term with a super celebration planned to mark the 50th anniversary of Lancashire Wildlife Trust. The nature reserve, located just outside Preston, is staging a Big Buzz Tea Party to mark the occasion along with a host of half term activities for all the family. On Tuesday, June 5 visitors are invited to bring a picnic with a prize being presented for the best turned out spread. For more information about these and other school holiday activities at Brockholes see http://www.lancswt.org.uk.

St George’s Shopping Centre: Virtual bike to ride into city, Preston - 7 June Shoppers can try out a virtual bike in St George’s Shopping Centre on Thursday June 7. From 10am to 3pm, you can choose your route and cycle through on- screen streets downstairs in the city centre mall as part of a promotion for mass participation cycling event, Sky Ride, in Preston on Sunday June 17 (see Guild 2012 above for more details of Sky Ride).

Headway Preston & Chorley Barton Grange Event, Preston - 8 June Come along to the Green Room at Barton Grange Garden Centre in Brock 11am - 4pm Take the short term memory test Enter a competition to win Barton Grange vouchers http://www.bartongrange.co.uk/

St Catherine's Hospice: Stars of the 80s at ball, Preston - 8 June Music lovers will be able to take a step back in time at an 80s evening being held in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Hazell Dean, famed for the hits ‘Who’s Leaving Who’ and ‘Searchin’ (I Gotta Find a Man) and Steve Strange, frontman for Visage, best known for their song ‘Fade To Grey’, will be among the entertainment. The event will take place in the Great Room at Preston North End at Deepdale, Preston, on Friday June 8. Tickets are still available at £25 per person or for £200 for a table of 10. To find out more or to buy tickets, call Paul Davies on 07966688508, Helen Proctor on 07527686485, or Andy Proctor on 07876612676. Alternatively, visit Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pne80snight

Fun fair favourites to mark celebration, Penwortham - 8 June Youngsters in Penwortham will be able to take part in traditional games to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee next week. As part of a special fun day to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, there will be a host of activities to take part in, including fun fair favourites such as a coconut shy, sponge throwing, hook-a- duck, lucky dip as well as arts activities. There will also be a tea party with sandwiches and cake, as well as the judging of a flag design competition for local youth clubs. The special jubilee event has been organised by Lancashire County Council’s young people’s service and it takes place on Friday, June 8, from 1pm- 4pm, at Penwortham Young People’s Centre, Priory Lane. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/fun-fair-favourites-to-mark-celebration-1- 4593848

Ruffs Dog Show, Preston - 9 June Dog lovers are gearing up for next weekend’s Ruffs Dog Show. Taking place on Saturday, June 9, at Ashton Park, Pedders Lane, Preston, there promises to be fun for pups and pooches of all shapes and sizes. Activities include dog competitions, microchipping and welfare advice from 11-4pm.

Summer show of artists’ work, New Longton - 9 - 10 June A Summer art exhibition of paintings will take place on June 9 and 10. The New Longton Artists 44th annual event will take place from 10am to 5pm at The Art Gallery, New Longton Village Hall, Boundary Hall, New Longton.

Asda Supermarket in charity day, Leyland - 10 June The ASDA store in Leyland is hosting a fundraising day in aid of the charity Everyman. Taking place on Sunday, June 10, between 10am-4pm, activities include a charity leg wax, the releasing of dozens of blue balloons and a car boot sale. For a place at the car boot sale call 01772 400200 or call in store.

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust - Opportunity Knocks, Preston rsvp 11 June for 13 June Preston Grasshoppers, 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Building on previous partnership working around engagement and involvement Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Constabulary would like to invite you to attend the above event to help scrutinise our current equality and diversity activity and help us with ideas for future action. The day will be interactive, interesting and challenging as we address a new era of equality for the Public Sector. We would very much appreciate your attendance at the event on behalf of the diverse community you represent. For further details and / or to confirm you are attending please contact: [email protected] before 11 June

Headway Preston & Chorley Drop In, Preston - 12 June For people who have suffered an acquired brain injury their families and carers. Tuesday 12th June at the Salvation Army Building, Harrington St., Preston PR1 7BN. 1pm - 4pm. Find out about our services or simply drop in for a chat and cup of tea. Booking not required. http://www.headwayprestonandchorley.com/#!drop-in

Moor Nook Community Celebration Event, Preston - 16 June See Appeals below

Excitement builds ahead of Olympic Torch arrival - Chorley 1 June, Preston 23 June The Olympic Torch will touch down in Lancashire on Friday. The first stop for the iconic flame will be Chorley where excitement is already building and events to mark the countdown are taking place. Thousands of people are set to line the route as torchbearers take the torch through Chorley town centre, Euxton and out to Croston. It then continues its journey to Ormskirk before touching down in Preston on June 23. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/excitement-builds-ahead-of-olympic- torch-arrival-1-4586563

St Walburge's Church Summer Concert - 7 July One Voice Community Choir Saturday 7 July 7.30 p.m. Tickets £6.50 (To include Bucks Fizz and Canapés) Available from: The Presbytery 44 Beech Grove, Ashton on Ribble, Preston PR2 1DU Tel: 01772 726674

Age Concern Central Lancashire - Health Walk/ Sponsored Walk, Preston - 8 July Sunday 8th July 2012 Avenham Park Pavilion This year's summer activity for Age Concern Central Lancashire is a "pick your own distance" walk. Either 5k or 10k. Following on from last year's highly successful sponsored walk round Moor Park, (30k for our 30th anniversary), this year we are going for a shorter walk. Starting at Avenham Park Pavilion we will be going on a 5 kilometer walk across the river Ribble on the old tramway and coming back via Penwortham Bridge. People who wish to can do this circuit twice and increase the distance to 10k. We are hoping to make the walk as inclusive as possible and so we are relaxing the requirement to raise sponsorship and are asking people to come along and enjoy the benefits of a health walk. If you do want to help us raise money, sponsorship forms will still be available. (Obviously we are encouraging anyone who wants to raise money for us!). The walk will take place on Sunday 8th July and will start at 11.00am.Why not come along and join us, walk the walk and bring a picnic? Well behaved dogs (and their owners!) are welcome on this walk. Registration costs £5, or £10 on the day, and includes an Age Concern Central Lancashire T- shirt - please wear your T-shirt for the walk. You can fill in a registration form online or download and print off a form. Please go to http:// www.55plus.org.uk and follow the links. Alternatively for full details, including sponsorship forms and a registration pack contact Richard Newman-Thompson, Promotions and Events Officer at: Age Concern Central Lancashire, Arkwright House, Stoneygate, Preston, PR1 3XT Tel: 01772 552850 e-mail: [email protected]

Arthritis Research UK: Cancelled Bay walk back on - 15 July A sponsored walk across Morecambe Bay in aid of the charity Arthritis Research UK - which had to be cancelled because of rain - has been rescheduled. The Queen’s Guide to the Sands Cedric Robinson has organised a new date for the event on Sunday July 15. If you would like to take part, call Marion Reed on 01207 509186.

Baby Beat Appeal: Tee off to raise charity funds, Leyland - 10 September There are only spaces for four more teams to enter the Mark Lawrenson charity golf day in aid of the Baby Beat Appeal. The event organised by Vincent Slater will be held at Leyland Golf Club on Monday September 10. The cost is £250 per team and will kick off at 11.30am. For tickets, call Karen Entwhistle on 01772 524414.

Public Notices Racist vandals hit Hamaara Community Centre Vandals struck at a Preston community centre and daubed the walls with racist graffiti. The Hamaara Centre, at the rear of Castleton Road, Deepdale, Preston, was broken into and windows and furniture were smashed by the offenders. The centre, which is run by Preston Muslim Forum, is used for English classes, youth clubs and mother and toddler groups. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/racist-vandals-hit-community-base-1- 4591064

South Ribble Pensioners Association Centre Ransacked Pensioners who use a community centre ransacked by burglars are celebrating after their Diamond Jubilee dreams were resurrected. The South Ribble Pensioners Association was left distraught when thieves raided Welcome Hall on Carr Street, Bamber Bridge. The raiders fled with a laptop, printer, a PA system and a brand new 42 inch television which was to take centre stage at the centre’s jubilee celebration. They also stole a small safe which included the cleaner’s wages after they smashed their way through a wall to get to it. However, the group contacted South Ribble Council, who they run the centre on behalf of, and the council set about repairing the damage. Michael Pierrie, treasurer of South Ribble Pensioners Association, said: “You would not believe what the council has done for us. “In the week or 10 days since the break-in they have repaired the window and repaired all the walls. “They have just done a wonderful, wonderful job.” http://www.lep.co.uk/news/now-we-can-get-this-party-started-1-4593929

Jubilee park plants stolen A volunteer group has been left devastated after thieves stole plants to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Friends of Withy Grove Park, in Bamber Bridge, planted a host of plants in the park less than two weeks ago after receiving grant funding to mark the historic occasion. To help the group replace the missing plants, email [email protected] http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/jubilee-park-plants-stolen-1-4601147

Warning after thieves target homes Thieves broke into two homes in part of Preston. Police today appealed for homeowners to ensure their homes and garages are secure after burglars struck at the weekend in Fulwood. Two bikes were stolen from a garage in Uplands Chase, Fulwood. And power tools were taken from another garage in Walker Lane, also Fulwood. Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling the new non emergency number, 101. Alternatively, anyone with information can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. The charity can also be contacted via the website http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/warning-after-thieves-target-homes-1- 4600990

Company Shop rear cows on food waste to feed charitable projects Company Shop, the UK leader in food surplus management, today announced its latest initiative to ensure the poorest people get access to the most nutritious food through charity networks. The organisation is taking the unprecedented step of donating food waste to local farmers to feed their animals, in return for home-grown meat being supplied to them to distribute to charities. For further information contact the Company Shop Press Office on 07590 477 985

Violence victims told not to suffer in silence Domestic abuse victims are being urged not to suffer in silence with a new campaign. The project, funded by Safer Lancashire, also reassures victims they will be handled with care and given access to the support services they need to break free from abuse. It is being launched ahead of a busy summer of events, including the Euro 2012 Football Championships, as evidence suggests there is often a rise in women being assaulted during football tournaments, largely as a result of increased alcohol consumption by their partners. The National Domestic Violence Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 0808 2000 247. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/violence-victims-told-not-to-suffer-in- silence-1-4593879

Children from violent homes 'more likely' to hurt others Children who witness violence in the family home are more likely to carry a weapon or seriously hurt someone else, a charity's study has concluded. The NSPCC said its survey found a clear link between violence in a child's family and serious behaviour problems. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18266515

Scheme to aid the homeless Two charities are joining forces in a bid to support vulnerable homeless young people. Preston Nightstop and children’s charity Barnardo’s will launch the Barnardo’s Nightstop service in Lancaster. Supported lodging hosts are also needed for young people in the Preston, South Ribble and Chorley areas.

Two charity advertisements in regulator's all-time top 10 for generating complaints TV adverts by Marie Stopes International and Barnardo's, which were not censured by the Advertising Standards Authority, among most complained- about in 50 years Two charity advertisements are among the UK’s 10 most complained-about adverts of all time. The TV adverts, for the sexual health charity Marie Stopes International and the children's charity Barnardo’s, were among those that provoked the largest number of complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority in its 50 years of existence, the watchdog revealed today in its 2011 annual report. The Marie Stopes advert, screened in 2010, offered information and advice on reproductive and sexual health and prompted 1,088 complaints. The Barnardo’s campaign, shown in 2008, featured a girl being repeatedly hit around the head by her father, bringing a cycle of violence and drug abuse. It generated 840 complaints. The ASA said the advertisement, which was intended to raise awareness of domestic child abuse, was justified in using such strong imagery. The ASA did not uphold the complaints in either case.

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) Campaigner Awards - Deadline 18 June We thought that you might know of grassroots campaigners who would be interested in applying, and it would be great if you could pass the information on. I've attached our e-flyer, and you can also nominate people directly through this link: http://www.smk.org.uk/nominate-a-campaigner/ The SMK Campaigner Awards recognise emerging campaigners who would benefit from some tailored support, and the award winners' support package is completely bespoke and designed to help individuals develop as campaigners. For more information about the awards, please visit our website: http://www.smk.org.uk/campaigner-awards/ Please note that the application deadline is 1pm, 18th June 2012.

Global cuts 'will reverse progress on child poverty' Government spending cuts will reverse progress made on tackling child poverty, a report for children's charity Unicef warns. The report on 35 wealthy countries says the UK did better than many others at protecting children from the impact of the global financial crisis. Unicef warns poverty puts children's future health, education and employment prospects at risk. The UK comes second only to Sweden in protecting children in jobless households and ninth in the report's table for the lowest percentage of children classed as deprived by its own deprivation index. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18235735

Jubilee theme for Chorley town centre flowers BEAUTIFUL begonias will be helping to brighten up Chorley town centre with a red, white and blue colour scheme to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The flowers will provide a beautiful array of royal colours over the coming months after Chorley Council supplied the compost and five planters at the top of Market Street. Volunteers from the Chorley & District Gardening Society were busily planting the containers on Wednesday after growing-on the flowers themselves. http://www.chorley.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3846

BT Community Web Kit If you haven't already built a web site for your charity or not for profit community group, the internet is a great way to be seen - and a great way to reach out to people. That's why we've launched BT Community Web Kit. In just a few simple steps you can have an easy-to-build web site to help promote your charity or community group. It's a straightforward to set-up and maintain. And once it's up-and-running, it provides an easy way to publicise your group and stay in touch with people. Best of all, it's FREE! http://www.btck.co.uk/Default.aspx

BT Community Connections offers a year's free broadband to groups - Closing date 7 September BT Community Connections is open again, offering 12 months free broadband from BT for community and charitable organisations across the UK. The scheme is open to community organisations, charities, social enterprises and community interest companies which help, or wants to help, people access the internet and improve their ICT skills. Previous recipients have included after family support groups, school clubs, music groups, youth clubs, 'IT for the Terrified' groups, and 'Silver surfer' groups. BT Community Connections is part of BT's Get IT Together campaign. http://www.btplc.com/Responsiblebusiness/Supportingourcommunities/Digitali nclusion/Majorprogrammes/BTCommunityConnections/index.htm The closing date for applications is 7 September at 17.30.

Binge booze costs high price The cost of tackling alcohol related problems in Preston is £13.77m a year, alarming figures revealed today. The financial and social cost of alcohol harm in the city is estimated to cost each person in Preston £509 per year according to a report by Drink Wise North West. This is much higher than the average cost per person for England of £387. Get confidential help about your drinking from the Discover service in central Lancashire. Call: 01772 825492. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/binge-booze-costs-high-price-1- 4583319

Tenants sign up to scheme Residents in Preston have signed up to a good neighbour scheme. Community Gateway Association (CGA) recently rolled out the Good Neighbourhood Agreement (GNA) scheme in the Thirlmere and Adelphi areas of the city. It is a voluntary agreement devised and signed by residents to promise good behaviour and to encourage them to share some of the responsibility for tackling nuisance behaviour and promoting positive conduct in their community. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/tenants-sign-up-to-scheme-1-4583787

Queen’s Scout Award for Matt and Rachael Two high flying members of staff at BAE Systems have been given a top honour for their services to scouting. Fleet management engineer Rachael Hoyle, who works on Eurofighter Typhoon and treasury accountant, Matthew Newton, have received the Queen’s Scout Award - the highest award a scout can receive. They were presented with their awards in the Chapel of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment at Fulwood Barracks, by Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/queen-s-scout-award-for-matt-and- rachael-1-4586561

Policy Government website launched to help community groups take over local amenities The government has launched a new website aimed at promoting community ownership of local amenities. The Community Rights website has been launched by the Communities and Local Government department before regulations on community ownership come into force next month. The site highlights changes in the law intended to help community groups take over buildings or public services, or build new facilities through an abridged planning process. http://communityrights.communities.gov.uk/

Consultations Charity Commission launches consultation on cutting Gift Aid to charities that file accounts late The Charity Commission is asking for views on whether Gift Aid should be cut for charities that file their accounts late. A consultation on the information the commission collects from charities asks whether the regulator should provide the details of the offending charities to HM Revenue & Customs to enable it to withhold the money. The consultation says the idea could not be taken forward by the commission alone because it requires a change in the law and would cost money, but the regulator says it wants to get views on the matter. The consultation, called Register of Charities: a review of the information collected from charities, also suggests the idea of the regulator fining charities that submit their returns late or putting a flag on the register to highlight those that filed early. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/About_us/About_the_Commission/register_consultation_questi ons.aspx

Health Health warning on measles outbreak Parents in the Preston area have been sent letters urging them to make sure their children have been protected against measles with both doses of the MMR jab. The warning comes following a major outbreak of measles across nearby Merseyside which has seen more than 200 confirmed cases of measles since the start of this year and health experts say this means there is an increased risk of measles hitting Lancashire. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/health-warning-on-measles-outbreak-1- 4583796

Charity calls for school suncream advice A health charity is urging the government to give schools in England advice about the use of suncream to stop children getting sunburned. The British Skin Foundation says pupils are left vulnerable as schools do not have policies on the responsibility for sunscreen reapplication. The BSF is trying to get 100,000 signatures on an e-petition to trigger a debate in the House of Commons. Advice from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says schools should encourage children to seek shade whenever possible, particularly when out playing in the midday sun. It says sunscreen (with a sun protection factor of at least 15) should be applied liberally half an hour before and after going out in the sun, and reapplied every two hours thereafter. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18248650 Epetition http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/32565 NICE Skin Cancer report http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/live/13310/52562/52562.pdf

‘Don’t ignore a cough...it could be cancer’ Around 274 people across central Lancashire die each year of lung cancer, startling figures revealed today. On top of that, there are about 327 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the area every year and currently, only 30% of lung cancer sufferers are expected to reach the one year survival milestone. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in England. There are around 33,000 new cases every year and it kills more men and women than any other form of cancer. It affects people of all ages but is most common in those who are over 50. Although it is more common in smokers, around one in eight people with lung cancer has never smoked. If you have been coughing for three weeks or more or are experiencing any other symptoms, see your GP. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/don-t-ignore-a-cough-it-could-be-cancer- 1-4601054

Appeals Moor Nook Estate Management Board - opportunity to promote / publicise your services Hello Everyone! As this year is Guild Year the Moor Nook Community has decided to celebrate in style and a huge celebration event is happening on Grange Park on Saturday 16th June from 12 - 5. The event will include all sorts of things including a stage and PA system showcasing local talent, a "Creative Village" with lots of interaction opportunities, competitions, a 'participation zone' and, where you guys come in, an "Information Zone". The event will be launched by an estate procession where local people will be parading through the estate with floats remembering previous Guilds and celebrating Moor Nook's past present and future. This promises to be a fantastic event, with support from a number of different publicity sources, and we really do want you to be part of it. So all I need from you at this stage is an answer to the following question... Do you want to be part of our event and use the day to promote and publicise your services???? I would be grateful if you would please reply with yes or no to give your initial answer, and I will then contact you over the next couple of weeks to chat further about your requirements. If you do know of any other organisations that would like to join us please feel free to pass this information on.

Thanks!

Jenn Impett Housing Manager Moor Nook Estate Management Board 01772 268005 07764 366238 [email protected]

Moor Nook Estate Management Board - Climbing Wall If you have a Climbing Wall you could lend to us please get in touch

Thanks!

Jenn Impett Housing Manager Moor Nook Estate Management Board 01772 268005 07764 366238 [email protected]

Help save lives by giving blood - Penwortham, 29 June Blood donor sessions will take place at St Mary’s Church Hall on Cop Lane in Penwortham on Friday June 29. Session times are from 2pm to 4pm and from 5pm to 7.30pm. To book an appointment, call 0300 123 23 23.

Appeal for new Royal Yacht for HM Queen and her charities An appeal has been launched to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II by purchasing a Yacht for use by the Queen and which will also serve as a fundraising platform for over 600 charities and organisations of which she is Patron. The Jubilee Yacht Appeal is being run by a group of volunteers including business and technology people who are donating their time and services. The Appeal Director is Elaine Skinner, one of the founders of Giveonthemobile, the mobile donation service for charities. The service is being used to handle donations to the appeal, and the company has elected not to make any commission deductions for the appeal. http://www.jubileeyacht.org.uk/

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