T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition) is dedicated to providing support, advice and information
to our local voluntary and community groups (the VCS or third sector).
We are a registered charity (no:1094744) working throughout Tameside.
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LINk
- Local Involvement Network
T3SC will be the host organisation for Tameside LINk. What this means is
that T3SC will support the setting up of a LINk in Tameside.
T3SC are now recruiting a LINk team
see our Jobs page
For more information: See the LINk page or
contact Susan Patterson on 0161 339 4985, email
susan.patterson@t3sc.org
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Jobs and a volunteering opportunity
As well as the three LINk jobs, the
jobs page has Hyde Community Action
Managers role and positions in Stockport CVS, Barnardos and Mind.
There is also a great volunteering opportunity for Children in Need who
are looking for Assessors, Volunteer Committee Members and Volunteer
Committee Chairs/Vice Chairs.
This page is constantly updated so
keep checking. If you want to advertise a voluntary and community sector
job on our jobs page please email
hannah,powell@t3sc.org
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TOPAG Election results!
The Tameside Older Peoples Advisory Group (TOPAG) held their elections
in June/July and the results are as follows;
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Stuart Eyres Elected as
Chair
with 37 votes |
Jim Pinder Elected as Vice
Chair with 27 votes |
Bill Ormsby
Elected as Secretary with 22 votes |
There were 41 returned ballot papers
which is equal to an election turn out of 26.3%. The ballot forms are
now available for scrutiny at T3SC offices. Colin Kirby, on behalf of
TOPAG, would like to thank everyone who participated in this election
process.
TOPAG is actively seeking new members so if you wish to have your voice
heard on issues relating to the over 50’s age group get in touch, The
next meeting dates are on our Events and Training
page
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Free to a good home; computers
Tameside and Glossop Mind have recently upgraded their IT system and as
a result have two machines available to a good home. Ashton Office
Supplies have kindly taken them into their workshop to remove data and
clean up the hard drives etc.
The machines are offered on a first come first served basis, and taken
as seen. We do not accept any responsibility for their future usage or
any loss of data that may incur. Having said that, they have served us well
for about two years.
The specifications are: Hewlett Packard Intel Celeron Processor; 20GB
Hard drive; 256Mb RAM; CD drive; Windows XP (no other software). If
lucky they will come with a mouse and keyboard, but no monitors. Taker
collects.
If interested please contact Richard on 0161 330 9223,
richard@tgmind.co.uk
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Summer Reading Challenge - We’d like your children to sign up for our
team!
All Tameside libraries are getting set to keep young people active and
keep them reading through the summer with the Summer Reading Challenge!
Team Read gives children a great chance to have fun with books and to
feel rewarded for reading.
The Challenge is to read six or more books during the summer, through
your local library. Children get a special pack and a set of incentives
to collect as they read, with a certificate, medal and a FREE SWIM
ticket, provided by Tameside Sports Trust, for those that successfully
complete the Challenge
Every child who completes the challenge by 1 September will be entered
into a prize draw with the chance to win a great prize for the family
provided by New Charter Housing Trust. Free weekly ‘Get Set Go!’
activities will take place at all Tameside libraries during the summer
holidays. Library staff and young volunteers will be on hand to act as
team coaches, encouraging their local library team to reach the
finishing line and that all important medal ceremony! Families are
welcome to come along and support their team.
Babies and toddlers can join the fun by taking part in the Bookstart
Bookcrawl and the weekly Bookstart Rhyme Times continue at all libraries
throughout the holidays.
Find out more about the Challenge, ‘Get Set Go!’ activities, the
Bookstart Bookcrawl and weekly rhyme times at
www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries, in the Tameside ‘What’s On’ or ring
0161 342 2031.
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Sport England's consultation on sport funding
NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) welcomes Sport England's announcement of a consultation on funding
for community sport. This consultation looks at how Sport England
distributes National Lottery money for community sport and proposes some
changes.
Carrie McKenzie, NAVCA's Strategic Sports Partnership Advisor believes
it presents a real opportunity for the local third sector to ensure that
the system for distributing lottery funding for community sport is as
appropriate and accessible as possible.
Local voluntary and community
groups
can use sport to make a real difference to the lives of people in their
area. Sport can contribute to tackling social exclusion, improving
health and improving community cohesion. Lottery funding is vital to many small projects and it is
good to see Sport
England consulting on how this funding is distributed.
NAVCA encourages its members and local third sector organisations to
complete the questionnaire and influence how this funding is
distributed. To contribute, visit the consultation on funding for
community sport on Sport England's website:
www.sportengland.org/consultation
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Do
you have a room available to hire? - reminder
T3SC has many requests from groups and agencies looking for a venue to
run their activities or hold an event. We also help community centres to
promote the space they have available for people and groups to use. To
help we’ve decided to put together a Room Hire Directory for Tameside.
So, we’re calling all community centre, church halls and other venues –
if you’ve got rooms (large or small), halls or other space available for
hire, we want to hear from you!
All you need to do is contact Dawn on 0161 339 4985 or email
dawn.acton@t3sc.org who
will collect some details from you. It’s a great way to promote your
group, make links with new groups and earn extra income! We hope to
launch the Directory in the autumn so please get in touch by the 12
September 2008.
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