Notes of the Cannock Chase Strategic VCSE Marketplace Networking Forum held on 5th December 2019 Rugeley Community Centre

Present: Apologies:

Michelle Cliff Support Staffordshire Anna Finnikin Everyone Health Lesley Whatmough Support Staffordshire Andy Cowan Diabetes UK Liz Hill Stafford and Cannock League of Hospital Friends Jane Reynolds SCVYS Jane Hinks Carers Hub Kate Waterworth Power for all Pat Merrick Cheslyn Hay Community Choir Lisa Atkins Cheslyn Hay Community Choir Gwen Westwood Dodd Cheslyn Hay Community Choir Jane Essex Cheslyn Hay Community Choir Susan Kingston Cheslyn Hay Community Choir Judy Winter Rugeley Stroke Club Laura Cranston Rugeley Stroke Club Ian Wright Healthwatch Caroline Campbell MPFT Sonia Evans Victim Support Nicola Speed Rugeley Library Alison Jacks Chasewood Shared Living Christina Bailey Chasewood Shared Living Wendy Owens St Mary’s Friendship Club Cath Hunt St Marys Friendship Club Laura Dunning Power for all Louise Hurmson SCC Libraries Chris Fielding Rugeley Community Centre Alan Dudson Councillor Liz Dale Police Sean Nicholls Police Maureen Evans Cruise Bereavement/ Case Fit Helen Titterton Transforming Communities Together Terry May Upper Moreton CIC Mike Sutherland County Councillor Tony Guy Support Staffordshire

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1. Welcome, introduction and Housekeeping

Michelle thanked all for attending the VCSE Market Place networking forum, including Cheslyn Hay Community Choir for singing some Christmas Carol’s and Rugeley Community Church for the Venue and Mince Pies.

2. Matters Arising

Please note that in future Agenda’s will not be sent out by Locality Staff, they will be sent out by our Central Team. Notes of Forums alongside Agendas can be found on Support Staffordshire Website: www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk.

Please respond to Locality Administrators with Acceptance or Apologies (Not Central Team), this gives an idea of numbers for room layouts and Refreshments.

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3. Presentations

Helen Titterton- Places of Welcome

Is a national scheme/network to encourage community points (such as church halls and community centres) to be an important point for people seeking informal support in communities. They welcome anyone to meet volunteers who run the Places of Welcome in accessible places and provide hospitality and also signposting to various organisations. It is also about encouraging people to rediscover their talents through volunteering. The number of places of welcome is growing in Staffordshire.

For further information visit: www.placesofwelcome.org.

4. New Roundup.

Christina Bailey – Chasewood Shared Living

The facility, which is operated by The Wrekin Housing Group, includes community space, a café and extra care retirement living accommodation, along with a doctors surgery, and is a vibrant hub which welcomes members of the public, patients and residents.

The Café is open 7 days a week and the venue has other rooms for Community use. Christina is offering free use of the community room to organisations or groups so long as residents living in the scheme can benefit from attending group activities.

For futher information contact: [email protected].

5. Any other Business

Cannock Chase Volunteer Star awards to be held on Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at Beaudesert Golf Club. Nomination closing Date Friday 2nd April. (Leaflets provided) For presentation please visit: www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk.

6. Dates of Future Meetings:

Wednesday 18th March 2020 – 10:00 – 12:00PM - Chadsmoor Methodist Church Hall, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5DD

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