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Community organisations - Volunteer reporter

I reported last month that I will be contacting all community groups in Tameside hoping to meet their management committees to invite them to nominate their own volunteer reporter.

Tameside Radio will then train them all so that they will write and record all information their group wants to publicise via the station. This is a totally new concept whereby community groups are speaking directly to the public and will be in control of their own publicity. So far I have been in touch with 80+ groups and have met with 30+ but there are many more in the Borough so if you haven’t heard from me, please contact me as soon as possible, email:
maria@tamesideradio.com, Tel: 0161 343 8446

Then we can make a date to meet and extend this innovative broadcasting, which no other community radio station in the country has introduced.
We have just completed the training of the first three volunteer reporters and five more will be starting theirs very soon. So hurry up and get in touch and lets all move forward together.

Maria Bailey
Community Engagement Director

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Volunteering for Tameside Police

Tameside Police recognise the benefits of Neighbourhood Policing and empowering our communities to help provide a quality service. With a growing awareness in recent years of the value of volunteers and the vital role they can play in reducing crime, disorder and fear of crime they are encouraging applications from members of the public over 18 years of age, from all backgrounds to volunteer some of their time to carry out a variety of tasks for the Force.

Being a volunteer means giving your time to help Tameside Police improve its quality of service to our communities. The amount of time you decide to volunteer will be up to you and will be agreed during the application process.

Today’s Police service is a challenging working environment that is constantly changing. We aim to have volunteers involved in a number of aspects of the service we provide to the public of Greater Manchester. We understand that your time is valuable and that there are many and varied reasons for volunteering. In return we will aim to develop your skills as a volunteer within Greater Manchester Police

What kind of roles might I be doing?

As a volunteer you could be asked to:

• Provide information to people who report crime.
• Help the police to become more accessible to the community.
• Help the police to better understand the issues that affect the community.
• Help the police to deal with the things that matter in the community, and many other similar tasks.

Volunteering can give you…

• The opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills.
• The possibility of additional and relevant training.
• The chance to meet and make new friends.
• The enhancement of your CV.
• The understanding that you are helping to improve our quality of service for your local community.
• The knowledge that your commitment to volunteering is making a difference in the area where you live.

Further information: Chris.Brook@gmp.police.uk   Tel: 0161 856 9350

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New Scout Group in St Peter’s

The 2nd Ashton Scout Group reformed recently and now meets regularly in Oxford Park. They have just held their first camp held at Boarfold Scout campsite in Broadbottom.

During the camp weekend, they enjoyed a series of challenges including erecting their tents to sleep in, taking part in a scavenger hunt, hiking and learning tracking signs and of course taking part in the traditional camp fire sing-song.

Sharon Pattinson, the new Group Scout Leader thanked all the other leaders who had helped from Third and Twelfth Ashton Scout groups especially Alan Fish from North Tameside Scouts, for starting the new Second Ashton Scout Group.

The group meets in the Pavilion Community Centre in the middle of the park along side SPY (St. Peter’s Youth).
Mondays from 7pm-10pm is Scouts aged 10-14 years of age.
Thursdays from 5.30pm - 7pm is Beavers aged 6 – 8 years old and from 7pm – 8.30pm, Cubs aged 10 to 14years old.
Sun Explorers aged 14 to 18years are soon to start meeting from 7.30 - 9.30 on Sundays – watch this space for an announcement.

Any boys or girls wishing to join the new Scout Group or any of the other 31 Scout Groups in Tameside can contact Alan on the Scouts Helpline 0161 330 0305, email him on: alan.fish@dsl.pipex.com  or visit either of these websites: www.northtamesidescouts.ik.com  or www.scouts.org.uk/join  

We are always looking for adult Leaders and Helpers so if you would like to find out more about this opportunity, contact Alan Fish.

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West Pennine Bridleways Association want new members

West Pennine Bridleways Association invite all equestrian minded people to join them in their quest to achieve safe off road riding along well maintained bridleways. To fight against closures and obstructions and create more bridleways and circular routes where possible.

Join in the fun of our family shows and driving events where everyone is invited to take part.

Bring any problems encountered whilst out hacking – perhaps we can help.

Meetings
2nd Thursday of each month, Stalybridge Buffet Bar (Stalybridge Station) at 8pm.
Contact: Tony Turner (Chairman) 01457 838 495