E-Bulletin - July 2009

July 09 E-Bulletin contents page

Dates for your diary

How to recruit and keep volunteer management committee/trustees
22 July 2009, 9.30am-12pm at T3SC

Do you know how to get more people on your management committee? Do you know what to do with them when they get there?

If your group is in need of more or new committee members then this workshop is for you!

T3SC in partnership with the Volunteer Centre will be holding a workshop on to get your organisation ready for more trustee/management committee members. It’s going to be a relaxed affair where you can get some practical advice on how to get the right volunteers onto your management committee and how to make the most of them.

For more information contact Naomi on 0161 339 4985

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Tameside LINk's first Annual celebration (AGM)

Change of venue - was Ashton Town Hall now is Dukinfield Town Hall

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Transport Consultation - Have your say on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) experiences of public transport!
Monday 6 July, 6pm

The Transport Resource Unit and the Lesbian and Gay Foundation are holding a focus group to discuss LGBT experiences of using public transport in Greater Manchester.

Join us at:
Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition,
St Michaels Court, Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XN.

For more information or to register your attendence, please contact Melanie Jeffs on 0161 277 1014 or melanie.jeffs@gmcvo.org.uk
We would also welcome your views through the online survey at: www.gmcvo.org.uk/LGBTtransport

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Green Britain Day – 10 July 2009
Together we can make Britain Greener.

An annual event, Green Britain Day is a focal point for people to take action towards a more sustainable lifestyle. The initiative aims to inspire the nation to work together and lower the UK’s carbon footprint by the time the Olympic and Paralympic Games arrive in London in 2012.
Website: www.teamgreenbritain.org/GreenBritainDay  

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Priority Matters - What Are The Right Priorities For Tameside?
10.30am-1.30pm, Tuesday 7 July at T3SC

Come and have your say…

The Tameside Community Strategy is an important plan about improving quality of life for local communities by identifying one clear set of long term priorities for the area.

The Tameside Strategic Partnership are responsible for implementing and checking the progress with this plan and they want to know what you think about the current priorities. Your views can be part of updating the plan, so make sure you come and have your say.

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Tameside Community Youth Alliance – meeting the needs and wants of young people in Tameside

On the 24 June, T3SC hosted a brand new alliance – Tameside Community Youth Alliance. Young people and adults decided that the aim of this group would be to meet the needs and wants of young people in Tameside and that this alliance would be led by young people.

This group is for people who already work with young people and for those who want to work with young people in the future, as well as young people who want to set up their own projects. It will give young people a real voice, and give groups access to information on funding and a place to meet others and share skills.

The next meeting is on the 22 July at 5.30pm. at T3SC and it would be great if more groups join us. We will be networking and discussing marketing this group so that a lot more community providers attend as well at networking. .Please remember though – if you are over 25 bring a young person with you!
Please ring Vee on 0161 339 4985 or email funkylizard@t3sc.org  

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Come to WAC’s Open Evening

WAC would like to invite you to our Open Evening - 6pm - 9pm
Annual General Meeting - 5pm – 6pm
Friday 10 July 2009

Have a paddle, a cuppa and watch
WAC at work!

Bring a small group!
Please let us know if you are coming.

Sorry – Disabled Parking Only,
Please ring 0161 301 2673

Registered Charity 50834

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Equality & Diversity Centre's AGM

Monday 27 July 2009 - 12pm-3pm Conference Hall, 1st Floor,
Market Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne

Come and meet the staff and Board of Directors of the Equality and Diversity Centre.

For more information please contact us on 0161 343 3399 or email trec@btopenworld.com 

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Summer holiday sports

Young people around the borough will be given the opportunity to take part in various sports over the summer holidays. A sports programme organised by Tameside Sports Services will offer boys and girls aged seven and over the chance to develop skills in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Multi Sports, Athletics and more. Sessions will be available at various venues across Tameside.

For further information and booking details please contact Tameside Sports Service on 0161 609 1277.

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Walking - It doesn’t have to cost the earth!

Take advantage of the better weather and go on one of Tameside’s FREE Health Walks. Aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for older people as well as being suitable for people of varying abilities. The weekly walks are between one and three miles long, can be taken at your own pace and are ideal for people who are not used to talking regular exercise. Each walk is lead by a qualified walk leader.

For further information please contact Tameside Sports Service on 0161 609 1277.

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Library events

Poetry Evening
On Thursday 16 July, 6pm-7.15pm the Friday Writers invite you to join them for an evening of poetry at Tameside Central Library (upstairs in the Art Gallery). They will be reading their work and invite others to come along and listen or read their own poems. There will be free refreshments and everyone is welcome.
A taste of Italy
On Monday 20 July, 2pm-3.30pm there will be an event at Dukinfield Library for visually impaired adults, their friends and family. A taste of Italy will take readers on an armchair journey as they listen to extracts from books set in Italy that are available as audio books. With some Italian food and drink the afternoon will give people an opportunity to relax, meet friends and find out more about library services for VIPs.

The event is being organised by the Library Service in conjunction with TBA Community Support Project.

For more information about both of these events contact Chris Smith at Hyde Library on 0161 342 4450

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