THE SCROLL AL LOC NEW SPA February - PER March Issue No. 17 2013 DELIVERED FREE IN KNOLL AREA* Hangleton and Knoll Community Action Reports At the Community Action meeting held on Our Youth Team have organised a 12 th of December 2012 , our local Police Officers Drop-in at Knoll Park. Congratulations spoke about the burglaries in the area. were given to Helen Bartlett a youth worker They are patrolling the area, and helping who has been awarded a MA with Distinction . residents with Home Security , which is the She based her dissertation on Knoll Park and theme for the Community Action Meeting she wants to thank everyone who helped her. scheduled for Wednesday 23 rd January 2013 (at the time you read this it will already have Pat Weller, Sophie Murphy, Joanna been held at St Richard’s). You will find out Martindale and Claire Sillence met the more in the next edition of The Scroll. Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on the The Police officers will be patrolling 28 th of November, 2012 to receive a Big Knoll Park and our Youth Team will be Society Award on behalf of the Hangleton out and about talking to young people . and Knoll Project. More information can be Some arrests have been made, and the Police found on page 4 or at www.hkproject.org.uk . would like to hear from anyone who witnesses anything suspicious at Knoll Park or anywhere To report any and all housing incidents , else in the area. please fill out the Community Action We are planning a Community Safety report form available either at St Richard’s Event at Hangleton Community Centre on Community Centre or also on the CA website the 27 th of February , 2013 from 1pm-3pm (see the advert on page 3) or contact St Richard’s (see also HKP column on page 2). This is a managers Pat Weller/Ann Tizzard on great opportunity to find out more about 01273 414483, the community development Community Action and other services we work workers Claire Sillence (for Hangleton) on in partnership with such as the local police 01273 383805 , or Catherine How (for Knoll) and Brighton and Hove City Council. on 01273 410858. The form may also be Your local councillors will also be there in downloaded following the link addition to some stalls, information, light www.thescroll.co.uk/ refreshments and a raffle. Put the date in hangletonandknollcommunityaction/reportform.doc your diary and contact Catherine How at the Hangleton and Knoll Project on 410858 and emailed back either to [email protected] or at [email protected] for or to [email protected], or printed out and more information. handed in or posted to St Richard’s Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove, BN 3 7 FP . The Friends of Hangleton Park have You can find out more information about the next received a Queen Elizabeth “Fields in date and venue of the Community Action Forum on Trust” award which means protection the advert on page 3. against development of the park. An event will be planned in 2013 to celebrate this award. by Angie Walker on behalf of Hangleton and Knoll Community Action Forum COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NEWS FROM THE KNOLL If you want to write or advertise in The Scroll contact Sarker Publishing on 07917 154666 or email: [email protected] . You can find The Scroll on-line and more information at www.thescroll.co.uk . *The Scroll is also delivered in areas like Laburnum, Moyne Close and some public places in Hangleton, Portslade and West Hove What a fantastic AGM, Karen Bridger wins our first ever HKP Volunteer of the Year Award We had another incredible AGM, many thanks to all of you that came to support us. We were lucky enough to have Brighton & Hove Mayor Cllr Bill Randall in attendance to help us honour and thank our brilliant volunteers. Contact HKP: By a unanimous decision our first ever Volunteer of the year award in memory of Roy Taylor was won by Karen Bridger who runs our evening Computer Drop-in. Youth Work: T: 01273 706469 Michelle, Adam, Helen & Polly E: [email protected] Community: Hangleton: Claire T: 01273 383805 E: [email protected] Knoll : Catherine T: 01273 410858 E: [email protected] www.facebook.com “The Hangleton and Knoll Project Youth Team has a facebook page! Search for us and “like” our page to be kept up to date with activities and events.” Catch our tweets www.twitter.com HKP_info Our HaKIT Leaflets which detail computer courses and free drop- Pictures Left to Right: Karen Bridger & Mayor Cllr Bill Randall, AGM attendees; ins are available to download from Bottom Row Left to Right: Takako Higgs, Assistant Youth Worker volunteers. www.hkproject.org.uk th Coming up HaKIT: Starting Thurs 28 Feb - Photo Editing: Exciting 15 Regular Activities: week course to learn how to make the most of your digital photos! We will introduce you to free online editing programmes, show you how to tidy HaKIT Computer Drop-ins up your photos and get creative with them, how to use online photo albums, all at St Richard’s on Wed: 10am-12noon; 2pm-4pm; 6pm-8pm . the basics including uploading your photos, sequencing and filing and lots more. For help with getting on-line, Thursdays from 1pm-3pm at St Richard’s. Places will be limited so register learning the basics, writing a CV for a place by that contacting Lulu T: 881446 E: [email protected] . and one-to-one help available Youth Team: Half Term Activities 18 th - 22 nd Feb: Confirmed activities with friendly helpful tutors and volunteers. Also find out about Include: for 13+ on Wed a trip to the Street Games Festival, on Thurs a visit to new courses. The drop-ins the Houses of Parliament, a drop-in at Hangleton Community Centre on are Free. Fri 7pm-9pm, and for 8-12yrs a climbing trip to Adur Activity Centre on Fri. Contact the youth team for latest info and to book. Community Advice and Information: This is a Community: Fri 22 nd Feb from 7pm - LGBT open meeting (see also page 5): friendly session where you can At the Downsman Pub, Hangleton Way. This is a chance to meet like-minded get information about the local people and get involved in celebrating being LGBT in Hangleton and Knoll. services, the community groups You will have the opportunity to make your views heard and to find out more and opportunities to volunteer. about our plans for 2013. Just drop in and see Claire at Wednesday 27 th Feb 1pm-3pm Community Action: Community Safety Hangleton Community Centre Event at Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent. Come along, on the Tuesdays 12noon- 2 pm meet the police, the local service providers and the community representatives. and Catherine at St Richard’s Find out what’s happening and have your say. Fridays 12noon-2pm both in the HaKIT rooms. nd Saturday 2 Mar 2pm-6pm “Being Well In Hangleton and Knoll” Detached Youth Work: (see more on page 3): Hangleton Community Centre - a free event with a feel Youth Team out and about after good factor. Therapy tasters, talks and workshops. Find out more about how you school in Hangleton and Knoll. can look after your health and wellbeing. For more info call Lizzie 07727 130 022 For regular updates and more or email [email protected] . info “like” our Facebook Want to know what’s happening in Hangleton and Knoll?: We also send out regular information about project and community activities and events so if you would like up to the minute information straight to your inbox please email: [email protected] and ask “add me to the database”. Registered Charity No 113997 ; Company Limited by Guarantee No 7260539 Tel: ( 01273 ) 881446 Email: inf [email protected] Web: www.hkproject.org.uk 2 To submit an article or a comment to The Scroll see www.thescroll.co.uk or email: [email protected] Weekly Groups at St Richard’s Hangleton & Knoll Monday Yoga classes: 9.15am until 10am Community Action Knoll Advice Centre Drop-In Service: 10am until 1pm “Get involved and have a say in Zumba: 11am until 12noon your Community” Tuesday Tai Chi for the over 50’s: 12noon until 1pm Forget-Me-Knots: 2pm until 4pm Wednesday Housing, Fire Service, Community Safety, Church Service: 9.20am until 10am Police, City Clean. Bring your questions along. Computer Drop-In: 10 am until 12noon Unable to attend? Question forms available at Knoll Pilates: 10.30am until 11.30am St Richard’s Church and Community Centre Thursday or at www.communityaction-hk.org.uk Lunch Club: 12noon until 2 pm Bingo: 7pm until 9pm Date and venue of the next meeting Wednesday 13 th March Saturday 10.30am - 1 2 noon Persian Language School: 10am until 12noon St Richard’s Church & Community Bingo: 7pm until 9pm Centre, Egmont Road, Hove Sunday Church Service: 9.15am until 10.15am Light refreshments will be provided All welcome For more information please contact Call Pat or Ann on 414483 for further details Pat or Ann on 414483 PARTY YOURSELF FIT TAI CHI In Shape for Life FOR EVERYONE with Charlie AGED 50 PLUS Weekly activity sessions for ZUMBA CLASSES over 18s, men and women. th A gentle exercise that improves balance and fitness start on 15 January at St Richard’s Church and Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove at Hangleton Community Centre at St Richard’s Community Centre Mondays 1pm - 2.30pm Tuesdays 7pm - 7.45pm Every Tuesday 12noon - 1pm £ 4 per class Your 1st session is free so why not give it a try! Cost £1 per session.