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e-Newsletter – December 2014
Welcome to the 41st Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter with contributions from many different schools and organisations working to support our children, young people and families. As ever, we suggest you select the bits of information that are relevant to your own organisation and disseminate these to the people you work with.
The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 2nd February. If you want anything included, please send information by 28th January to Richard Mann [email protected].
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) 01252 398740 or [email protected]
RUSHMOOR SCHOOLS PLUS UPDATE
As usual it’s been a busy term for Rushmoor Schools Plus. Our work has included:-
Coordination of the Rushmoor and Hart Supporting Families programme, and preparation for the expansion of the criteria by which families are identified as in need of support, which will be in place from January
36 Rushmoor and Hart primary schools participating in our PE CPD programme Coordination of the Rushmoor Local Children’s Partnership conference, with its focus on mental health,
which took place on 3rd December Leading the TechStart project. Since its opening in May, 42 volunteers and JCP work placements have
worked in the shop and, amazingly, 20 of those have now moved into employment!
We have been in business now for three years as a Community Interest Company social enterprise, and our thanks as ever go to all the schools and partner agencies we work with – it is always a pleasure. The directors and staff wish you all a happy and peaceful festive period.
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Rushmoor Schools Plus Signposting
This e-Newsletter is one way that Rushmoor Schools Plus connects its schools, families and communities. Each month there are about 7,000 unique visitors to our website www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org, indicating that our signposting service is still the best you can find for local and national information for children and families, local news, what’s on and celebrating good news. Please signpost to it from your own communications, newsletters, websites, etc., so that collectively we can make sure that information reaches the audience it’s intended for.
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TechStart
TechStart is a not for profit social enterprise which Rushmoor Schools Plus manages. Our aim is to help people bridge the digital divide and get online by offering low cost or free computers, low cost repairs, free training and advice, and work experience opportunities for those seeking employment. We will be grateful if you can promote these services to your colleagues and families.
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We are based at Unit 15, The Galleries, Aldershot GU11 1PF and are open Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Telephone 01252 311660. Email [email protected]. Website www.techstart.org.uk.
We sell Windows ready desktop computers from £55.00 and laptops from £75.00. We also offer computer repairs from £35.00, free WiFi instore, free use of our IT training suite, free training and development courses, and free information, advice and guidance on employment and training.
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WHAT’S ON
Free Santa’s Grotto in Farnborough
Every weekend to Christmas from 11.00am to 3.30pm (excluding 1.00pm to 1.30pm) in the Princes Mead Shopping Centre, Farnborough GU14 6YA. Free entry but any donations go to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The website is http://www.princesmead.co.uk/home. Telephone 01252 375520.
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Events in Aldershot Town Centre
Carols during December Every Saturday through December in the run up to Christmas, shoppers in Aldershot town centre will be entertained with Christmas carols sung by choirs and performances from brass bands between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/christmas.
The Wellington Centre at Christmas Visit Father Christmas for free in his grotto in The Wellington Centre, Aldershot. Open every weekend until Christmas Eve between 11.00am to 4.00pm on Saturdays and 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sundays. He will also be there on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas. The shopping centre will also host some Christmas festivities as follows: Saturday 13th December – YEM RoadshowSaturday 20th December – Charles Church Choirwww.rushmoor.gov.uk/christmas.
2015 Aldershot CalendarThe 2015 Aldershot Calendar is made up of photos taken by local people and will be on sale across the area. You can also buy it online. The calendar costs £5.00 and all proceeds will be donated to the Aldershot charity The Vine Day Centre, which supports homeless and vulnerable adults aged 25 and over. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/calendarcompetition.
For more information about events in Aldershot contact Carla Dale at Princes Hall on 01252 327671 or email [email protected].
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Fairtrade Plate Challenge Exhibition
Several local schools took part in the Fairtrade Plate Challenge which was launched at a Fairtrade Event for Schools in July 2014. The challenge involved giving children paper plates to decorate with the Fairtrade logo using materials of their choice or alternatively creating a picture that represents an aspect of Fairtrade. Kingsmead Shopping Centre in Farnborough is hosting an exhibition of hundreds of decorated paper plates on the windows and doors of the empty ‘Home Choice’ shop. The artwork will be on display during all of December.
Apart from raising awareness amongst children about Fairtrade, the challenge also meant that participating schools would have qualified for FairAware, the first stage towards being awarded Fairtrade School Status. Your school can take part in a plate art competition at any time and submit evidence to the Fairtrade Foundation to get your FairAware award. Rushmoor Council is prepared to supply up to 200 paper plates for your pupils to decorate but this offer will close at the end of March 2015.
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There are three stages to the award, FairAware, FairActive and FairAchiever. Each of these three stages will help your school learn about Fairtrade and get actively involved in the promotion and awareness of it. For more information about the exhibition, or Fairtrade School Status, please contact Les Murrell at Rushmoor Council on 01252 398538 or email [email protected].
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Princes Hall
Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com.
Thursday 11th December until Sunday 4th January. Various times. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves pantomime. Ticket prices start at £16.50 for children and £17.50 for adults. www.princeshall.com/pantomime.
Friday 23rd January. 7.00pm to 11.00pm. SNAP disco for 11 to 16 year olds. Top DJs and chart acts. Tickets £7.00. £6.00 if purchased at least one week in advance. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Step by Step – Christmas Concert
Step by Step’s annual Christmas Concert is on December 11th at 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the Church on the Heath, The Key, Fleet GU51 1HA. A mix of seasonal carols, music and readings. Staff and clients from Step by Step will talk about how the charity turns lives around. The guest performers are the Elvetham Heath Primary School Choir, the Elvetham Heath Primary School Staff Choir and Farnborough Winds. There will be a retiring collection and the evening will conclude with mince pies and refreshments and a raffle will be drawn.
For ticket details please visit www.stepbystep.org.uk. Tickets are £10.00 for adults, £5.00 for children (5 to 16) and £25.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). All proceeds go to funding the Step by Step Training Programmes.
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Anvil Arts – Basingstoke
Box office 01256 844244. Website http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/.
Events at The Anvil (for all ticket prices please visit the website)
Thursday 11th December to Sunday 4th January at various times. Cinderella. Starring Keith Chegwin and CBeebies’ Katy Ashworth. Groups and schools booking discount available. There is a signed performance on 17th December and a relaxed performance on 2nd January.
Events at The Haymarket (for all ticket prices please visit the website)
Until Sunday 14th December at various times. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Based on the book by L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz. Suitable for ages 3 and over.
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West End Centre
48 Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD. Box office 01252 330040. www.westendcentre.co.uk.
Saturday 13th December from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Forever Young Family Crafts – Painting with Felt. An opportunity for families to work together and make art with their children. Suitable for ages 3 plus. Tickets £3.00. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for mess.
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Farnborough FC in the Community - Christmas Party
Sunday 14th December from 2.45pm to 5.30pm at Farnborough Football Club, Cherrywood Road, FarnboroughGU14 8UD. For tickets call 07854 383 441. The website is www.farnboroughfcinthecommunity.co.uk.
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Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy
Pool Road, Aldershot GU11 3SN. Website www.rushgym.co.uk/. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 320888.
Playgym times for children aged 5 and under are 9.30am to 10.30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm on weekdays. The last Playgym sessions before Christmas are on Friday 19th December. Playgym starts again on Monday 5th January.
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Connaught Leisure Christmas Playscheme
Connaught Leisure, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS. Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December. 8.30am to 3.30pm £14.00 per day or 8.30am to 5.30pm £16.00 per day. A multi activity day camp with a mix of sports, arts and outdoor play available. There is a Christmas theme.
Applications can be made in person, by email or phone. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 344438.
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Junior Activities at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Pools and Lido
Farnborough Leisure Centre Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LD. Telephone 01252 370411. Website www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk. Christmas Day Camps for 5 to 12 year oldsMonday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December and Friday 2nd January from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Swimming, bowling, soft play, arts and crafts, team games, mixed sports and more. Full day pass £22.00. Full sibling day pass £17.00. Only one sibling per full paying child. A hot or cold lunch is included in the price. To book pop into Farnborough Leisure Centre or call 01252 370411. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Family Splash Times Call 01252 370411 or visit our www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk for swimming and Splash Time sessions.
Jungle Soft PlayA jungle themed soft play centre for children under 12 years old (height restrictions apply).
Junior Gym11 to 16 year olds can use the gym between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Monday to Thursday during Hampshire school holidays. An induction session is required. Junior Gym session £4.50. Induction session £16.00.
CrècheThe fully supervised crèche at Farnborough Leisure Centre is for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years 11 months. You can also use their “Shop & Drop” service while you complete your Christmas shopping.
Please call 01252 370411 or visit www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk for the Centre’s Christmas opening times.
Christmas Deals at Farnborough BowlCall 01252 554046 for more information or visit www.farnboroughbowl.co.uk.
Aldershot Pools and Lido
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Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Telephone 01252 323482. Website www.aldershotpoolscomplex.co.uk.
Family Splash Times Call 01252 323482 or visit www.aldershotpoolscomplex.co.uk for details of Family Splash Times.
Junior Gym11 to 16 year olds can use the gym between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during Hampshire school holidays. An induction session is required. Junior Gym session £4.50. Induction session £16.00.
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Alpine Snowsports – Christmas Holiday Activities
Gallwey Road, Aldershot GU11 2DD. Website www.activenation.org.uk. Telephone 01252 325889. Email [email protected]. Terms and conditions apply to all activities. Please call to pre-book.
Monday 22nd December, Wednesday 24th December, Monday 29th December from 10.15am to 1.15pm. Level 1 ski course for complete beginners. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Learn all about the skis and boots plus how to side step up the hill and slide back down it. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks. Monday 22nd December and Monday 29th December from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 2 ski course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Learn how to control your descent. Snowploughing is the next stage. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks. Monday 22nd December from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Intermediate level ski course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. This session is for skiers who can already make good linked plough turns as a minimum. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks.
Tuesday 23rd December, Tuesday 30th December, Wednesday 31st December and Friday 2nd January from 9.30am to 5.00pm. One day activity camps. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Ski-ing, snowboarding, X-bobs, donutting and team games. For all abilities from beginner onwards. Please bring gloves, long socks and a packed lunch.
Tuesday 23rd December, Monday 29th December and Wednesday 31st December from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Mini activity session. £15.00. For 4 to 7 year olds. A 60 minute ski lesson and a 20 minute donut session. Both activities are fully supervised. Parents need to remain on site.
Wednesday 24th December from 10.15am to 1.15pm. Intermediate level snowboard course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Further development of toe and heel edge side slip (falling leaf) and using the ski lift. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks.
Wednesday 24th December from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 1 snowboard course for complete beginners. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Learn about the equipment plus how to climb up the hill and slide back down it. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks.
Monday 29th December from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 2 snowboard course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Once you can ride in a straight line they will get you used to the edges by introducing toe and heel edge side slip. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves and long socks.
Practice SessionsOnce they have reached the practice standard, juniors can buy a 30 day practice pass for £25.00. This includes all the equipment and gives unlimited practice use of the slopes at available times. 2 hour practice sessions are also available for £11.50.
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SCL Holiday Activities for 4 to 12 Year Olds
Monday 22nd December, Tuesday 23rd December and Friday 2nd January. At Velmead Junior School, Velmead Road, Fleet GU52 7LG; St. Augustine’s School, Tomlinscote Way, Frimley GU16 8PY; and Frensham Heights School,
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Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA. Each SCL venue has been specifically chosen to accommodate their wide range of activities and has large indoor and outdoor areas.
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Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries
Libraries are free to join and offer free internet access, WiFi, DVDs, books and courses. Well equipped rooms are available to hire during and outside of opening hours at both Aldershot and Farnborough Library and Learning Centres. For Aldershot Library contact 01252 322560 and for Farnborough Library 01252 516458.
Events at Aldershot Library and Learning CentrePrior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions are available on selected adult courses.Date/time 109 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1DQ
Enquiry and booking line for events at Aldershot Library: 01252 322560 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/aldershot-library.htm
Every Thursday10.30am – 11.00am
Toddlertime. A free session of music, songs and stories for ages 2 – 5 and their parents/carers. Free.
Every Friday11.15am – 11.45am
Baby Bounce and Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes with your baby. Free.
Monday 12th January 1.45pm – 2.30pm
Dance and Wiggle. A sensory dance class for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. A five week course. Babies will learn the seated versions of the dances and toddlers will learn the standing versions with their parent/carer. Prior booking is essential. £20.00.
Events at Farnborough Library and Learning CentrePrior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions are available on selected adult courses.Date/time Pinehurst, Farnborough GU14 7JZ
Enquiry and booking line for events at Farnborough Library: 01252 516458http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/farnborough-library.htm
Every Tuesday10.30am – 11.00am
Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 2 – 5 years accompanied by an adult. Free.
Every Thursday2.15pm – 2.45pm
Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes for you and babies aged 0 – 2 years. Free.
Monday 12th January9.45am – 10.30am
Mini Movers. For boys and girls aged 20 months to 4 years. A five week course. You and your child will learn and perform a variety of dances to nursery rhymes and music from their favourite television shows. Prior booking is essential as places are limited. £20.00.
Monday 12th January10.45am – 11.30am
Movement with Mummy. A dance class for parents and carers to interact with their babies and enjoy a dance workout. Parachute, bubbles, balls, shakers and actions to your favourite nursery rhymes and lullabies. For babies aged 3 months to walking. A five week course. Prior booking is essential as places are limited. £20.00.
A new range of courses for the Spring term will be running in the Hart and Rushmoor area including employment preparation, computers, leisure, craft, exercise and languages.
In addition, a range of course discounts is available. All employment preparation courses are free regardless of circumstances. Those in receipt of a means tested benefit get a 50% reduction for most other courses. People who are over 60 receive a 25% discount on most course fees. For further course information please contact the library.
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Hawley Lane Shooting and Archery Club
The Club will be holding a “have a go” archery session on Friday 16th January starting at 7.00pm at St. John Ambulance Youth Activity Centre, 99 Hawley Lane, Farnborough GU14 8JG. The one hour session will introduce you to the sport under the guidance of a GNAS Instructor. For all the family (minimum age 10 years). The event takes place indoors and all equipment is supplied. Places cost £4.50 per person and must be booked in advance. Email John Robinson on [email protected] or ring 01252 512281.
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Hart and Rushmoor Parent/Carer Group
Do you care for a child or young person with a disability or additional needs aged 0 to 25 years? Then why not go along to this Parent/Carer meeting. Monday 2nd February from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Owls Children’s Centre, Mayfield Road, Farnborough GU14 8LH. It is an opportunity to meet the people that can offer support in the local area, meet other parents and carers and share experiences, gather information and find out how you can help shape services in your area. This meeting will also include an overview of the SEN reforms, Education, Health and Care Plans and the Independent Supporters. It is a really informal meeting so feel free to bring a friend. For more information please contact Sally Barnett on 07881 340 139 or email [email protected].
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Wavell Community Playscheme – Half Term
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February. In the Blenheim Building at Wavell School, Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6BH. Sessions run from 8.30am to 4.30pm (£15.00 per day) or to 5.30pm (£16.00 per day). Please pre-book. A packed lunch is required. Activities include outside play with the jungle gym, arts, crafts, cooking, construction, board games and den making. This Rushmoor Council run playscheme is for 4 to 11 year olds and is Ofsted registered. 4 year olds must be in Year R at school. The playscheme runs every school holiday, except Christmas. To book you can either email [email protected] or call the Wavell Campus office on 01252 317603 Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 6.00pm. For more information please call Debbie Wall at Rushmoor Council on 01252 398745.
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North Camp Summer Fayre
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Activities
Visit the Rushmoor Council website for details of local playschemes http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/playschemes. There is also a calendar of events and activities for the whole family http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/events.
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Find Rushmoor Borough Council on Facebook and Twitter
If you’d like to keep up to date with the latest news from Rushmoor Borough Council like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter@RushmoorCouncil. The pages have lots of useful information for parents.
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Rushmoor Youth Club
Rushmoor Youth Club is based at the Prospect Centre, 201 Mayfield Road, Farnborough GU14 8UB and meets every Friday night from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. For 12 to 19 year olds. Entry is free and food is also provided. For more information contact Debbie Wall at Rushmoor Council on 01252 398745 or email [email protected].
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Rushmoor StreetGames – Free Basketball and Football Sessions
The Sports Hall, Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SS. For 14 to 25 year olds. Just turn up.
Every Monday (except bank holidays) 5.00pm to 6.00pm – girls basketball. 6.00pm to 7.00pm – boys basketball.
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Every Tuesday 5.00pm to 6.00pm – football. For more information contact Debbie Wall at Rushmoor Council on 01252 398745 or email [email protected].
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Tennis Coaching
Free tennis coaching for families is available at Manor Park in Aldershot every Sunday, from 10.15am to midday, all year round. For more information call 01252 398399 or visit www.tennisforfree.com.
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Hampshire Gateway
The Hampshire Gateway website provides up to date information on all the activities that are taking place in Rushmoor for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs. www.hampshiregateway.info.
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Butterflies and Dragonflies Children’s Centre
C/o Manor Infant School, Fernhill Road, Farnborough GU14 9DX. Telephone 01252 511556. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/butterflies-and-dragonflies-childrens-centre.Email [email protected].
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Maple Vue Children's Centre
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot GU12 4RZ. Telephone 01252 316963. Email [email protected]. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/maple-vue-childrens-centre.
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Owls Children’s Centre
Mayfield Road (on the site of Cherrywood Primary School), Farnborough GU14 8LH. Telephone 01252 519920. Email [email protected]. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/owls-childrens-centre.
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Park and Sunflowers Children’s Centre
Gloucester Road, Aldershot GU11 3SL. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 338607. Website www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/park-and-sunflowers-childrens-centre.
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Sycamore Children’s Centre
Cunnington Road, Farnborough GU14 6PL. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 543944. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/sycamore-childrens-centre.
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NEWS FROM PARTNER ORGANISATIONS AND GROUPS
The Prospect Youth Theatre
The Prospect Youth Theatre meets every Friday, during term time, in The Prospect Theatre, The Sixth Form College, Prospect Avenue, Farnborough GU14 8JX. With sessions split evenly between drama and musical theatre, a whole range of new skills and experiences is on offer. The Prospect Youth Theatre is for young people aged 9 to 12 and 13 to 16 years old and, for the Spring term 2015, current members and children from the area local to the College can receive 50% off the fees. For more information visit www.farnborough.ac.uk. To book a free trial session please call 01252 688200 or email [email protected].
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Farnborough Fins Swimming Club (FFSC)
FFSC is a not for profit, community-based company providing swimming lessons, subsidised school swimming programmes and teacher training courses alongside the Amateur Swimming Association. FFSC also works with Hampshire County Council for children with Gateway cards. Website http://www.farnboroughfins.org/. For more information about any of their activities, or to book a place, please call 07944 165 604 or email [email protected].
New term Spring 2015FFSC will soon be enrolling for their Spring 2015 term which begins in January. They offer adult and child classes for babies, pre-school classes for children over 2.5 years, and after school and weekend classes for children of school age. They also offer adult swim fit classes and 1-1 sessions for all ages.
Waitrose Community Matters FFSC has been awarded £472 of funding from the Waitrose Community Matters scheme. The money will be used to fund the replacement of the changing room windows at Kings International as part of their continued work to improve the facilities there. Thank you to Waitrose and to everybody who voted for them.
Bespoke subsidised school swimming programmesFFSC offers a bespoke school swimming programme where schools can benefit from free pool time using FFSC’s teachers, or subsidised lessons run by their own qualified teachers. This scheme ensures that budgets are maximised and that children receive the very best experience in the lifesaving skill of swimming. If you would like your school to be considered for this please contact FFSC.
Hampshire Gateway cardsFFSC have a number of children swimming with them who hold a Gateway card. If you are, or know of, a Gateway card holder please get in touch with FFSC to see what they can offer you.
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Support for Young Carers in Rushmoor
Creating Futures and The Gaming Zone have joined the North Hampshire Young Carers Partnership to deliver the Rushmoor element of the programme. They offer the chance for a young carer to take a break from their caring responsibilities by providing activities, information, support and guidance. They work in partnership with schools, colleges and local key agencies to ensure that young carers are identified and supported.
For all new referrals please call 0800 87 86 500 or email [email protected]. You can also visit their website www.nhycp.org.uk to download the latest request for service form. A form must be completed and an assessment undertaken prior to starting the young carers project.
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Modern Languages Tuition
Do you or your child need some help learning a language? Prima Language Services Ltd could be the answer to your needs. They are a local company that has been providing expert tuition across a wide range of languages since 1991. Their experts can help prepare candidates for examinations (including GCSE, AS and A2) in subjects such as French, Italian, Russian or Spanish as well as non-European languages such as Mandarin, Arabic and Urdu. Their tutors are focussed on the needs of the pupil, would tailor a course to fit their requirements and would normally deliver it at their home, or their office for corporate clients. They also provide translation services. Their Director of Languages is Tina Potter and she can be contacted on 01252 318765 or [email protected]. Their website is www.prima-global.com.
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Youth AIMS (Advice, Information and Mediation Service)
Youth AIMS offers free information, advice and guidance to 11 to 19 years old on pregnancy, contraception and sexual health; emotional health and wellbeing; abuse and exploitation; family and relationships; and more.
For more help or information please call 01252 346105 or visit www.stepbystep.org.uk/youth-aims. The website also has information about where and when their confidential health and wellbeing drop in sessions are held.
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RHL Fuel Poverty
The RHL Fuel Poverty service offers one-to-one confidential appointments for those who need debt/energy advice or have difficulties paying their bills. These appointments are held at various locations in Aldershot and Farnborough. RHL also offers help and support with checking correct energy tariffs; advice and help with switching energy suppliers, the winter fuel allowance and the warm home discount; presentations on personal budgeting and money management, energy saving tips or fuel poverty; debt management planning such as drawing up a personal budget, making an offer of repayment and negotiating with creditors; benefit checks and liaison with DWP, HMRC and Rushmoor Borough Council; help with applying for a Charis Grant to help with high energy debt, and discretionary housing payment/exceptional hardship funds to help a client's rent or council tax arrears; applying for a grant to help families with insulation and boiler replacement; and advocacy at a court hearing for debt cases.
For further details, please contact the RHL debt/energy advisers on 07551 542 711 (Carol) or 07867 957 289 (Tom).******************************
Farnborough Rotary Club
Farnborough Rotary Club has an established and growing programme of events and activities for young people with business, vocational and cultural slants.
Interview Practice and Business SkillsThe Club has many members with expertise and years of business experience who will willingly give their time for free to help students understand more about the challenges they face in the employment world. They are happy to discuss with your students the work they do and the paths that got them there. The Club has been successfully helping students from age 13 to 16 in local schools with Mock Interviews and Enterprise Challenges. This activity can be aimed at all ages including primary schools. They can also help to organise Skills Festivals where groups can visit about 4 business stalls for 30 minutes and conduct a task while learning about a job, career or higher education opportunities. If your school would like help with these ideas or any other business issues please contact Tina Potter who would be very happy to organise a visit by Club members to discuss possibilities and needs. This can be done at any time in the school year. Email [email protected].
Rotary Young ChefThe Club helps organise this annual competition for 11 to 17 year old students in full time education. This is a national competition with initial rounds held locally. The task is to prepare in two hours a three course healthy
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meal comprising starter, main course and dessert for two people costing less than £15.00. The local heat for this school year’s competition will be run at All Hallows School on Saturday 17th January 2015. Entries must be in by 31st December. For more information contact Michael Smailes at [email protected] or call 01252 519772.
Rotary Young WriterThe Club is planning this year’s local heat for this national competition. For students in full time education there are three age groups, Junior 7 to 10 years old; Intermediate 11 to 13 years old; and Senior 14 to 17 years old. Students from Rushmoor will take part in the Rotary District competition. The District extends from Odiham to Croydon. One winner from each age group is then put forward by the District to the national competition, by 9th May 2015. The task is to produce a written or typed story in prose, entitled “Light up the Community”, about a project in your community which you know about or a suggested project which will help others and improve your community. Details were sent to schools in October but for more details contact Michael Smailes at [email protected] or call 01252 519772. The deadline for entries is 31st January 2015.
Poetry CompetitionThe Club will also be organising a poetry competition early next year with cash prizes so watch this space.
What can you do to help them? It would be great if your students could publicise what they have done with Rotary on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow them on Twitter @RotaryFarnb, see their Facebook page, or visit their website www.farnboroughrotary.co.uk.
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The Source Young People’s Charity
237 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1TJ. Website thesourceforyou.co.uk.
The Source meets the needs of over 1,500 young people between the ages of 10 and 25 each year through their support services such as anger management, counselling, mentoring, Talk Back and teen parent mentoring, and their youth projects such as the youth café and detached youth work. The youth café is open on Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm, Wednesday 5.00pm to 7.00pm, Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm and Friday 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Their facilities include pool tables, table tennis, Xbox and PS3 and they have staff to help and support young people.
The Source recently launched their Bike Start project, where they are taking donated bikes and refurbishing them ready for sale. They can also offer bike service and maintenance workshops, and are managing a fleet of 12 hire bikes that will be available from the New Year. They were awarded £15,000 by Rushmoor Borough Council, from the Farnborough Airport Community Environmental Fund, to help get the project up and running. They are currently working out of a temporary workshop, but hope to move in the New Year to a much bigger space. Their hope is to have people on work experience placements with them, building up their skills and getting into work habits. The project is being led by two bike mechanics who are volunteering for The Source.
The Source invites all schools to consider holding future mufti days as part of FriDUDD, which is Fridays Dress Up Dress Down Day. Donations can also be made via text and full details are on the website. For more information about FriDUDD, or how else you can help, please contact Sue Collen, Community Fundraiser at The Source, on 01252 333330 or 07794 188 700, or email [email protected]. Sue is also happy to visit your school to make a presentation to staff and pupils about the difference they make in young lives.
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Hulya Learning Centre - Maths and English Tutoring
Hulya Learning Centre is a voluntary organisation serving local youngsters in the Rushmoor area since 2008. They support pupils of all ages in both mathematics and English and their students achieve 4 to 5 sub levels per year. References are available on request and they can provide many success stories. Sessions are held on Saturdays from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Connaught School, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS. The cost for 2 hours teaching is £15.00.
For more information email Hasan Turacli, Education Manager, on [email protected] or call 01483 319055 or 07886 281 161.
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Bullying
A young man named Brandon Henry, who is 14, has set up a group called 'Nomorebullying'. Brandon and his friends set up this group to support their peers with bullying and the effects this has on the individual and the community. Safer North Hampshire has assisted Brandon in setting up an online anonymous survey for secondary school age children across North Hampshire to fill out. The survey can be accessed at www.hart.gov.uk/bullying-survey and only takes a minute or so to complete. There is no closing date to complete the survey by as it is a rolling programme.
There is also a 20 page Nomorebullying booklet full of facts and figures, case studies and further advice which can be accessed through the Safer North Hampshire website http://www.safernh.co.uk/?page=280.
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Being Me – A New Resource for Child Bullying
Being Me is a free anti-bullying classroom resource that seeks to celebrate difference and promote inclusion by giving young people in years 5 to 8 an insight into the potential challenges being faced by their peers. It offers young people five diary entries and short stories that aim to raise awareness of bullying and give readers a greater understanding of what life is like for other children. The five are life with autism; life as a young carer; life at the end of homophobic taunts; and life when you’re the most able or gifted and ostracised as a result. For more information and to download the free series, please visit http://www.kidscape.org.uk/advice/advice-for-professionals/being-me/.
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Scope – About Disability
Scope have an online community at http://www.scope.org.uk/community which has theme weeks, money saving and other tips, and the opportunity to chat with experts, parents and carers, and other disabled people. Their free helpline is 0808 800 3333.
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Treloar’s - Accessible Venue for Hire in Alton
Treloar’s purpose-built, accessible campus is available for hire during evenings, weekends, half terms and the summer holidays. The hire charges start at £10.00 per hour and venues can be booked for a one-off event, or for regular hire throughout the year. They have ample free car parking onsite and the venues include an accessible sports hall, theatre hall, meetings rooms and a hoisted hydrotherapy heated 17 metre swimming pool with accessible changing rooms. To view their facilities please visit http://www.treloar.org.uk/lettings-photo-gallery. For further details or booking information please contact Nicola Doran, Outreach Services, on 01420 547400 ext. 3576 or by email [email protected]. Her working hours are Monday to Wednesday 9.15am to 2.45pm and Friday 9.15am to 1.45pm.
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Independent Support Program – Help With the New Education, Health and Care Plan
The Children and Families Act 2014 is changing the statutory process for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability. The Independent Support Programme has been commissioned to provide additional support to help families at this time of change. An Independent Supporter will give impartial advice and guidance to families with children or young people who are being assessed for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or those ‘transferring’ from a statement of SEN to an EHCP under the new system. Independent Supporters will work closely with Parent Carer forums, SEN and Health partners to achieve a more streamlined assessment and planning process for families.
In Hampshire, Independent Support is available from Parent Voice and the Parent Partnership Service. If you have received a letter about transferring your child or young person’s statement or learning difficulties assessment, or
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confirming that an EHC assessment will be done, you can contact them to discuss the support you might need through the process.
You can contact Parent Voice on 0300 300 8604 or by email [email protected]. You can contact Parent Partnership on 01962 845870 or by email [email protected]. They will support you by telephone, group workshops or face to face meetings or a combination of all three. They will also help you to understand other areas of the reforms such as The Local Offer and Personal Budgets. The aim of the Independent Supporter is to provide information and support that enables you to make decisions that are right for your child or young person. They will not tell you what to do or do it for you.
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Take-A-Break Carers Needed
The Rose Road Association Take-A-Break (TAB) scheme urgently needs carers who can welcome a child or young person with a disability to stay in their home on a regular basis, usually for a weekend a month. Many TAB carers look after the same child for several years. They see them grow and develop and have the satisfaction of knowing they are making a real difference to their lives, whilst also giving their families a break.
For more information on payment and the commitment involved please contact Jane Kaill or Karen Prebble at the Rose Road Association on 02380 721234 or email [email protected]. You could also help by downloading a poster from https://www.roseroad.org.uk/Rose_Road_Services/TAB_Fostering.htm to display on a notice board.
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Free Meeting Room for Local Community Groups
Tamba, The Twins and Multiple Births Association, have recently moved into The Manor House in Manor Park, Church Hill, Aldershot GU12 4JU. They are a national charity and support local clubs across the country. The CEO, Keith Reed, is offering a meeting room for local community groups in The Manor House. The room will seat 10 comfortably and has a rectangular table plus a white board, flip charts and a 40 inch monitor which can be connected to a laptop. The room is situated on the second floor of the building but there is no lift. There are toilets and a kitchen to make hot drinks and the room is free of charge during normal office hours (Monday to Friday), depending on availability. There is plenty of free on street parking on Church Hill.
To find out more, or to make a booking, please contact Keith Reed on 01252 332344 or [email protected]. Their website is www.tamba.org.uk.
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Craft Items Needed
If anyone has any craft items they no longer need, the Elders Craft Club would be delighted to receive them for their group. Please email Karen on [email protected].
A project that is based at the Mayfield Community Centre on the Totland Estate in Farnborough is also looking for donations of craft items. The project meets on Thursdays from 11.00am to 4.00pm and helps teach Nepali unemployed women to produce high quality cultural goods and items and learn about business and skills enterprise. For more information about the group and what craft items they need please contact Carole Cole on 07919 424 886 or email [email protected].
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Link-In-Craft
Link-In-Craft is a local craft group which helps to restore confidence and well-being through creativity. The group welcomes those who are lonely, fearful or unable to work because of health issues. Two art groups are open each week and all are welcome. Lunch, materials and refreshments are free.
Mondays midday to 2.00pm at St. Christopher’s Church, 55 Cove Road, Cove, Farnborough GU14 0EX.
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Wednesdays midday to 2.00pm at The Kings Centre, High Street, Aldershot GU11 1DJ.
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The Hampshire High Sheriff Community Awards 2014
Nominations for The Hampshire High Sheriff Community Awards 2014 are now open. The focus of the awards will be on individuals or groups working as volunteers on law and order related projects, with a particular emphasis on those that enhance safety and cohesion in our communities. To download a nomination form please visit http://www.hantscf.org.uk/. The deadline for nominations is the 31st December.
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Domestic Abuse
Christmas can be a difficult time for families where there are tensions and potentially abuse and violence taking place within the household. It is a good idea if you feel there could be problems to think about what these could be and seek some advice and support to address them. For example, if there are likely to be issues around child contact, the North East Hants. Domestic Abuse Forum suggests that you contact a solicitor specialising in family law. If you are concerned about safety then contact the local outreach service on 01252 338835 or the police safeguarding team on 101. If you are in immediate danger please call 999.
There is a full list of local support services on www.safernh.co.uk or www.nehantsdvf.co.uk. You can also telephone one of the following national helplines for information:- Women’s Aid on 0808 2000 247; Men’s Advice line (for male victims) on 0808 8010 327; Broken Rainbow (for those in LGB and T relationships) on 0300 9995 428; and Respect (for people who are concerned about their own behaviour) on 0808 8024 040.
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Blood Donors Needed at Christmas
This Christmas more than 200,000 blood donors are needed to help hundreds of thousands of patients. Last year 1 in 5 blood donor appointments were missed over the festive period putting NHS Blood and Transplant’s critical operation under unnecessary pressure. NHS Blood and Transplant is calling for more people to make time this Christmas to give a gift only they can give and make a blood - or platelet - donation. Around 210,000 whole blood donations will be needed over the coming six weeks to supply hospitals across England and North Wales treating patients with cancer and anaemias, after accidents or childbirth complications, and during surgery. Over the festive period 12,500 platelet donations are also needed to help treat patients with cancer or serious blood disorders and those who have undergone transplants.
This year NHS Blood and Transplant faces extra pressure as Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall ahead of a weekend, raising concerns fewer donors than usual will get around to making life saving donations during the busy festive period. To book an appointment to donate please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323 to find your nearest session. It is also easy to book through mobile apps for Windows, Android and Apple devices. To download the app search 'NHSGiveBlood' in the app store.
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Christmas in Rushmoor
Most households find they produce more rubbish and recycling during the Christmas holidays. Much of the extra waste can be recycled. More tips about what can be recycled and how to recycle can be found at www.rushmoor.gov.uk/recycling. This website also has details of when your rubbish and recycling will be collected over the Christmas holiday. You can also follow @RushmoorCouncil on Twitter or visit the Rushmoor Borough Council Facebook page.
All Rushmoor Borough Council owned car parks in the borough, with the exception of the Union Street East and Union Street West car parks and Salisbury Road parking area in Farnborough, will be free all day for shoppers on
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the Sundays before Christmas. The concessions will not apply to on-street parking. For a full list of car parks where shoppers can park for free visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/christmasparking
Christmas is the time of year when more people eat out or search for a food gift for friends or family. Before you book a table for dinner or buy a food gift from a food shop, check out the business’s food hygiene rating score. Some businesses promote their rating by displaying a window sticker, but you can check the hygiene rating of every food business in and around Rushmoor online at http://ratings.food.gov.uk/.
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The Shots are Undefeated at Wembley Stadium
A specially selected Shots Under 16’s girls team represented the Aldershot Town Football Club and Community Trust at Wembley on Sunday 23rd November and, to their credit, they remained undefeated all day. Battling it out against Premier and League opposition and some atrocious weather, prior to the Ladies International between England and Germany, the Shots girls flew the Aldershot flag in style. Competing in a league of four, the girls narrowly missed out on the knock out stages due to goal difference but did defeat their Premier opponents West Bromwich Albion by 5 goals to nil. In the Shots second fixture they secured a 3-3 draw against Leeds United and in their last group fixture, which ultimately led to their expulsion from the tournament, they drew 3-3 with Leyton Orient .
The tournament is just a small part of the Community Trust’s work with girls and ladies, much of which comes under the umbrella of the Football Association and Football League Trust’s Female Football Development (FFD) programme. For more information on any of the Community Trust’s work with FFD please visit their website www.aldershottownfitc.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01252 339384.
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Faith and Football
Faith and Football is a local community football league, registering 80 children from schools in the Cherrywood area of Farnborough. Children play football at Cove Football Club, enjoying full use of the new 3G pitch. Mark McGowan, the Farnborough Football Club Chaplain, heads up the project along with a dedicated team of volunteers. The aims of Faith and Football are to help young people in Years 1 to 3 and Years 4 to 6 reach their potential and to make a difference to their lives. As well as football, events and activities are arranged through the year. For more information visit www.farnboroughfcinthecommunity.co.uk.
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Bicycle Security Tips and Property Marking
Always secure your bike to a stand if available. Otherwise lock it to a lamppost or railing. Secure your bike using a good quality cycle lock. Take with you smaller parts and accessories that can be removed without tools, for example lights, pumps, panniers and quick release saddles, or fit security fasteners on items such as wheels, headsets and seat posts. Marking your bike with your postcode and house number can be a deterrent to thieves and assists the police with identifying recovered property. Keep a note of your bike’s frame number as this will aid identification should the cycle be recovered by the police. Store a photo of your bike in a safe place as this will help the police to recover your property if it is stolen.
You can register your bike and other property at www.immobilise.com. For more detailed information about property marking visit www.securedbydesign.com. For recommended locks and security devices the www.soldsecure.com website has lists of makes and models.
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Aldershot Enterprise Centre
Mandora House, Louise Margaret Road, Aldershot GU11 2PW. Website www.aldershotenterprisecentre.co.uk. Email [email protected]. Telephone 0800 30 77 008.
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Aldershot Enterprise Centre is a business and enterprise centre for local people and the military community in North West Hampshire. It is 5 minutes from Aldershot town centre and there are over 30 serviced affordable office spaces available, from 150 to 1000+ square feet, which cost from £30.00 per week. They offer co-working space for start-ups and freelancers and license agreements to suit your business needs. There is high speed broadband with network points to each workspace and no utility bills or business rate charges as these are included in the prices. Also on offer is access to finance, professional development workshops, networking breakfasts and one-to-one mentoring. Free car parking, meeting/conference room hire, access 24/7, reception service, catering/cafe facilities, business mailing address and exclusive telephone packages are also offered.
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NEWS FROM SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road, Farnborough GU14 7BW. For more information about the school visit www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.An Open Day for parents of children starting school in September 2015 is being held on Wednesday 8th January 2015 at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
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South Farnborough Junior School
Following an Ofsted inspection at the end of September 2014, South Farnborough Junior School have been rated as outstanding in all areas. The two day inspection stated that "South Farnborough Junior School's high-quality education is a testament to the outstanding leadership of its headteacher, Mrs Lynne Smith. She also receives excellent support from senior and middle leaders, governors and the whole staff." Lynne has been headteacher at the school for over 20 years during which time she has seen the school increase in size. By September 2015 they will be three form entry across all year groups. The school also hosts a special resource provision for 18 disabled pupils and those with special educational needs. This provision was also inspected. The Ofsted report recognised that "throughout the school teaching is outstanding with an outstanding curriculum which promotes pupils' academic and personal development exceptionally well. The pupils' achievement is excellent."
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COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Rushmoor Voluntary Services (RVS) Training
MiDAS Training. MiDAS is the Mini-Bus Driver Awareness Scheme for people who would like to use the RVS community mini-buses. Wednesday 14th January Refresher Course. Wednesday 11th February Full Course. At Farnborough Community Centre, Meudon Avenue, Farnborough GU14 7LE. Refresher Course cost - RVS members £30.00 (non accessible) and £45.00 (accessible); non members £35.00 (non accessible) and £50.00 (accessible). Full course cost - RVS members £50.00 (non accessible) and £65.00 (accessible); non members £60.00 (non accessible) and £75.00 (accessible). Accessible training enables the driver to use the tail lift and take wheelchair passengers. For more information please contact Viv on 01252 540162 or email [email protected].
Emergency First Aider at Work. Wednesday 4th February from 9.00am to 4.00pm at Farnborough Community Centre, Meudon Avenue, Farnborough GU14 7LE. £45.00. This course is regulated by HSE and effectively replaces the Appointed Person Course. Certification is valid for three years with HSE approval (No 38/04). For more information and a booking form please call 01252 540162 or email [email protected].
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Positive Parenting Courses in North East Hampshire
Care for the Family are running a Positive Parenting course for parents of 4 to 11 year olds, called Time Out for Parents - The Primary Years, on six Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.45pm starting on 19th January. There will
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be no course during the half-term week (16th February) so the final session will be on 2nd March. Information and a video about all their courses are on www.careforthefamily.org.uk/courses/parenting-courses-time-out.
The courses are run in Hartley Wintney in the new St. John’s Church Centre on the Oak Common. There is no charge for attending but they invite contributions to cover the costs of each course. They suggest £25.00 for one parent and £45.00 for a couple (sharing a handbook). Tax payers can Gift Aid their contributions. For those not making a donation, they will need to charge £7.50 for the course handbook. Referrals from statutory services can be invoiced at £32.50 for the six sessions and the parent’s handbook on receipt of an HCC order number. Their courses are usually over-subscribed and they have to cap numbers at 30.
Courses scheduled for the summer term 2015 are:- Time Out for Parents - The Teenage Years (for parents of teens and pre-teens aged 10 to 16) – 7 sessions on Tuesday evenings starting 5th May, skipping half-term (26th May) and finishing on 23rd June.
Time Out for Dads – 5 sessions on Monday evenings starting 11th May, skipping half-term (25th May) and finishing on 15th June.
To book contact Ken Shorey, Area Coordinator for North East Hampshire, on 01252 843803 or 07931 511 849 or email [email protected].
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GRANTS
Rushmoor Youth Forum - Grants for Young People
The Rushmoor Youth Forum, supported by Rushmoor Borough Council, can provide small grants to support a variety of projects organised by youth organisations and young people. The Youth Forum gives priority to one-off projects, rather than running costs. The type of projects the Youth Forum supports includes equipment, instruments, outings (including educational trips abroad), taking part in major events, trekking expeditions and the training of youth leaders.
Grants to voluntary youth organisations of up to £750 are available. Your organisation should be for the benefit of young people in Aldershot and Farnborough and there should be no restriction on membership. You will have to provide evidence that there is a need for help.
Grants to individual young people of up to £250 are also available. If you are a member of an organisation, the leader of the organisation needs to support your application.
You can apply at www.rushmoor.gov.uk/grants and at any time. For further information please call 01252 398399.******************************
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund provides small grants for local community groups and charities across the UK. The Fund will distribute five £300 awards to deserving recipients every week and is open for entries until February 23rd 2015. The website is http://www.galaxyhotchocolate.com/.
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Awards for All England
Awards for All gives groups an easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £300 and £10,000. Applications take around 8 weeks to be assessed, but they recommend applications are submitted 4 months in advance of the anticipated project start date. They will fund a wide range of community projects aimed at developing skills, improving health, revitalising the local environment and enabling people to become more active citizens.
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You can apply to Awards for All England if you are a community group, not for profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school and you do not need to be a registered charity. Please read the guidance notes before applying as they have very clear criteria as to what they can and can’t fund. For more information please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/awards-for-all-england or you can call for advice on 0845 4 10 20 30.
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VACANCIES, TRAINING AND JOB SEARCHING
Vacancies for Proactive Youth Workers
The Gaming Zone, in partnership with its new charity Creating Futures, is seeking energetic, forward-thinking, creative individuals to add strength to their youth team. Experience in youth work is ideal along with a youth work qualification. However, they are also interested in hearing from dynamic individuals with a proven track record of excellent organizational and planning skills who are genuinely interested in making a difference to the lives of young people.
The work will be in the evenings, will be sessional and will involve working with challenging behaviours at times. You will need to resourceful, resilient, quick thinking and willing to adapt your style according to the young people you are working with. To discuss the role please call 01252 545265 or email your CV along with the reasons why you are, or could be, an exceptional youth worker to [email protected]. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical.
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Hampshire Futures
Hampshire Futures offer courses for 19 to 24 year olds where you can gain qualifications. These are free to those on benefit. They are skilled in dealing with learning disabilities or young people who may not have finished education or gone onto college. The courses include English and maths up to Level 2; childcare to Level 1; business administration to introduce learners to the skills required for the workplace; book keeping including basic manual book keeping skills, invoicing and balancing accounts to Level 1; hospitality and catering including basic food preparation, health and safety awareness and an introduction to working in the hospitality industry to Level 1; and Level 1 or 2 in IT user skills including Word, processing, using email and IT communications.
The courses are held in Aldershot. For more information please call Hazel Prior, Employer Advisor at Aldershot Jobcentre Plus, on 01252 356511 or email [email protected].
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Traineeships for Young People
Are you aged between 16 to 24? If you’ve recently left school or college, cannot find paid employment or you are unemployed, a traineeship programme may be the answer. The traineeship programme prepares young people for the world of work, giving them a wide range of the employability skills they will need to be successful in the workplace including work preparation training, a meaningful work experience placement and English and maths support if required.
For more information please contact Adam Tomlie, Traineeship Coordinator for Hampshire and Sussex, on 07415 220 417 or email [email protected]. The website is www.workreadypeople.co.uk.
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Work Skills Programme
If you are worried about job interviews, or need help with the internet and email, Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College in Farnborough and TechStart in Aldershot have a variety of free courses. Samuel Cody also run courses in basic English and basic maths. For more information about Samuel Cody College courses please visit http://www.samuelcody.hants.sch.uk. If you are claiming benefit ask your Work Coach for more information and to book you a place.
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MBL Work Focussed Courses for 2015
Please call Gill White at MBL on 07765 283 087 for more information or to book onto a course.
Food safety and hygieneThis course introduces the basic principles of food safety and hygiene and is intended for anyone working in, or preparing to work in, the catering industry, including hotels, bars, restaurants, kitchens, fast food outlets, hospitals or schools. There is the option for online accreditation at Level 1 or 2. The course is free but the cost of accreditation is £18.00.
A 5 week course on Tuesdays from 20th January 2015 to 17th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Mayfield Community Centre, 14 Totland Close, Farnborough GU14 8TX. A 5 week course on Wednesdays from 25th February 2015 to 25th March from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Aldershot Park Community Base, Andover Way, Aldershot GU11 3RJ.
Building confidence for workThis 2 day course helps you develop your CV to promote your skills and strengths, prepare effectively for interviews and practise using communication skills to promote confidence. The course is free.
A 2 week course on Wednesdays from 28th January 2015 to 4th February from 9.30am to 3.00pm at Aldershot Park Community Base, Andover Way, Aldershot GU11 3RJ.
Using IT to get back into work This course will look at job searching techniques, web based application forms and emailing attachments, and will include the use of basic social media to help with job searching. Learners will also create a covering letter. The course is aimed at people with basic IT/keyboard skills who are looking at returning to work. The course is free.
A 5 week course on Thursdays from 29th January 2015 to 26th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the North Town Community Base, 232 North Lane, Aldershot GU12 4TH.
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Apprenticeships
For more information about apprenticeships visit http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/. You can also search for vacancies on this site.
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The Vine Job Club
Do you need access to a computer or some help with applying for jobs, job searching and CVs? The Job Club at The Vine Centre at 33 Station Road, Aldershot GU11 1BA can help. They also have Johnson Controls who come in each week to give interview advice. The Job Club runs each Monday from 10.00am to 1.00pm. If you would like to attend you can call them on 01252 400196 or just go along on a Monday morning.
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Free Job Search Courses at Aldershot Library
Aldershot Library offer free job search courses including Job Searching on the Internet, CVs and Application Forms, and Interview Skills. For more information call into Aldershot Library, 109 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1DQ, telephone 01252 322560 or visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/aldershot-library.htm.
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Waverley Training Services
Waverley Training Services in Farnham have places available on their Study Programme from January 2015. Learners, between the ages of 16 to 18, are encouraged to develop their personal skills, improve their English and maths grades if appropriate, and develop their business skills. Alternatively they could choose to learn the business applications of social media. There are no minimum qualification requirements. All of the courses are free and public travel is refunded in full. For more information call 01252 725872 or email [email protected].
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Many thanks to all the organisations who contribute information to this e-Newsletter
Rushmoor Schools Plus
www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org
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