Community news and events: Tuesday 9 July 2019

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Employability Course

Friday 12 July / Friday 19 / Monday 22 July / 10am - 3pm / Seminar Room, Central Library, Southampton SO14 7LW / + Free lunch

The course is free for anyone aged 19+ and living in or around Southampton.

Over the 3 days, the course will aim to:

  • Improve learners’ confidence and motivation
  • Support learners with CV writing
  • Teach job application tips and tricks
  • Develop interview techniques
  • Help learners plan their move into paid work

For more information call 078 1116 5534 or email Dan Stickland.


Friend of Portswood Libaray

Summer Evening Talks with See Southampton guide - Katie Belo dos Santos

Wednesday 17 July / 7.30pm / Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Portswood SO17 2NG / Free Entry / all welcome

For more information visit their facebook page.


Timebank

National Timebank Day – Friday 12 July

Time banking is an exchange of skills and experience, trading your skills for someone else’s in order to get a job done. It is an exchange of time, an hour for an hour.

You can volunteer your time however you like, doing whatever you enjoy - from gardening to baking, and ironing to dog walking. It’s a great way to come together with others to exchange skills and meet new people. You can learn more about Southampton Timebank in this film.

Timebank Meet and Greet - Friday 12 July – 12noon to 3pm
Brunch & Barista, 102 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DT
An opportunity to meet with fellow Timebank members in a non-pressurised environment. Attendees will be entered into a free prize draw to win toiletries, puzzles, wine and more.

Timebank Questions Answered – Monday 15 July – 11.30am to 2.30pm / Civic Centre Foyer, Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY
Meet with Southampton Timebank representatives to answer your questions and get further information. Attendees will be entered into a free prize draw to win toiletries, puzzles, wine and more.

For more information about Southampton Timebank send them an email or visit the website.

Community Safety - Police

Community Safety Survey

We would like to find out about your perception of safety in Southampton and what experiences you have had to help inform the new community safety strategy for the city.
We are keen to hear from anyone that lives, works or studies in Southampton.

Please complete the following survey.

The closing date is 31 July 2019


Big Bike

Big Bike Celebration in St Denys

Saturday 20 July / 10am-1pm / St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, St. Denys, Southampton, SO17 2JZ

Bike repair, adapted bike tryouts, smoothie bike and more!

Transition Southampton are providing free bike services, including:

  • Bike Doctor
  • Adapted Bikes to try out between 10am to 1pm
  • Make your own bike powered smoothie!
  • Free bike bell or light
  • Balance bikes to try out
  • Ditch the Stabilisers from 1.30pm to 3pm
  • Discounted bike lessons during July and August.

Come along to find out more!

For more information call Ruth on 074 6733 6197, send them an email or visit their website.


James Street Summer Fun Fair