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Hello
Welcome to the Community Participation Team bulletin. This week;
- Adult Social Care Scrutiny want to Hear your Experiences
- Christmas Theme craft workshops
- Celebrating ‘Carers’ Rights Day’ - 30 November
- Telford LGBT+ meeting - an open invitation
- Snow Wardens - recruiting now
- Healthy Mind Festival - 6 December
- Jobs supporting our local community
If you would like to send us information about your event or other community related news then please get in touch at communityparticipationteam@telford.gov.uk
 Healthwatch and Telford & Wrekin Council’s Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee want to hear from people or their carers who may have adult social care support needs or have experience of accessing adult social care.
There are a couple of ways to get involved;
Join the workshop - 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday 21 November, at Meeting Point House
The workshop will consider how the local community and voluntary sector is involved in supporting people's personal and practical support needs. We welcome voluntary and community organisations supporting Telford and Wrekin citizens to join us
E-mail - info@healthwatchtelfordandwrekin.co.uk
Complete the questionnaire
Complete the online questionnaire You can also request it on paper just contact us by e-mail or on 01952 739540.
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin also have a number of vacancies visit our website to find out more and how to apply;
- General Manager
- Information Analyst and Business Support Manager
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 Thursday 22nd November, 6:30—8:30pm Christmas Baubles
£12 per person. Two hours of crafting fun to create an original bauble with unique materials
Wednesday 28th November, 6:30—8:30pm
and Thursday 29th November, 10:30am—12:30pm
Christmas Wreath £20 per person. Create your own festive door wreath, select from a range of materials to create your own special design from natural to glitzy.
Tuesday 4th December, 6:30—8:30pm Unique Angel
£12 per person. You will make a delightfully unique angel or fairy with mixed materials and embellishments
Tuesday 11th December, 6:30—8:30pm Needle Felting
£12 per person. Learn the craft of needle felting and create a beautiful Christmas scene, mount to create a truly unique Christmas card.
Full instructions and materials will be provided as well as refreshments. Payment must be made at the time of booking and this can be done in person or call 01952 292268.
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 A Family Carers Wellbeing Fayre on 30 November 2pm to 6pm in Wellington is facilitated by the Carers Centre with presentations - music - free workshops – a chance to ‘put yourself on the Telford map’
..."If you are a community-based service or group providing activities, support or facilities we would like to invite you to ‘Put yourself on the Map’ in Telford & Wrekin"
..."If you are a carer or resident in Telford and Wrekin who is not able to find the right type of health and social care activity or support locally we would like to invite you to place your location on the map with a record of what activities and support are not available but which you would use if they were"
2pm Presentations
Opening by Mayoress of Wellington – Cindy Mason-Morris
Carers Voices – Sharing Experiences of Family Carers by Carers themselves
Musical Interlude
Workshops from 2pm
- 2pm First Aid – Practical Demonstrations
- 3pm Carers Resilience
- 4pm Clarkes Solicitors – Forward Planning-Power of Attorney
Throughout the afternoon:
‘Put Yourself on the Map’- a Pop-Up Community Mapping Café drop-in.
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 There is an open invitation from Telford LGBT+ to attend their meeting which is taking place on 7pm, Wednesday 21 November. Details as follows:
Venue: The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford.
Guest Speakers: Lyn Stepanian, Public Health Practitioner (DAAT Coordinator) Telford & Wrekin Council and Wendy Dakin, Telford & Wrekin Sexual Health Services.
Also discussing Social Event ideas for December, Constituting the group and welcoming any suggestions for future meetings.
Everyone welcome to our meetings whether members of the local LGBT+ community, family, friends, allies.
Email telfordlgbt@virginmedia.com
Facebook group Telford LGBT
Twitter @telfordlgbt
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 With the winter period fast approaching we are seeking more volunteers to become Snow Wardens in their local area, helping us get prepared for when it is needed.
Who are Snow Wardens?
Snow Wardens are volunteers who play an active role in their community when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
They are people who care about their community and helping others. They help clear the footpaths of snow and ice in their local communities and also let us know if their grit bins need a refill.
We ensure all our Snow Wardens are given the training and equipment they need to carry out their duties. Ongoing support and advice are given throughout the winter months. The Council also keeps in touch via email and social media and notifies them of any adverse weather forecasts.
For more information visit: www.telford.gov.uk/snowwardens ,
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/snowwardens
Or email: pride.officer@telford.gov.uk
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 Come along and enjoy this informative festival, 6 December 2018
Learn ways to have a healthy mind and lifestyle.
Events and workshops will include reiki, tai chi, yoga, arts and craft. A range of organisations will be on site why not drop by and have a chat.
The festival is taking place at Meeting Point House, Telford between 10am and 3.30pm.
Call 0300 303 1601 for more information.
This event has been developed by Involvement for Impact and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Citizens Advice Universal Support Team Roles
This project delivers support to claimants of Universal Credit. Providing personal budgeting support and digital assistance, the project will build on partnerships with local government and voluntary sector groups to deliver services within the community.
US Coordinator
We are looking for someone with organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, good knowledge of managing people and projects as well as a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £25,463 pa
US Telephone Worker
We are looking for someone with an excellent telephone manner, good organisational skills, good relationship building skills as well as a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. Hours: C24 hours per week Salary: £23,111 pa pro rata
US Worker
We are looking for a trained adviser, preferably with experience of budgeting and support skills, knowledge of relationship building skills as well as a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. Hours: C24 hours per week Salary: £23,111 pa pro rata
US Administrator
We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, good communication and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. Hours: C24 hours per week Salary: £23,111 pa pro rata
The Deadline for applications is 9am, Wednesday12 December.
More information and application packs can be downloaded at Citizen's Advice Website.
New Job Vacancies to deliver Emergency and Out of Hours Care
Supreme Home Care is looking for staff who are interested in joining a new community based urgent response team aimed at keeping people at home rather than hospital. These are new and different job roles with salaried, full and part-time shifts
Fo more information visit www.supreme-homecare.com and make an initial application on-line or call Amy or Sue on 01952 216700
 Want to hear about local news and events in your area? There are a range of different ways in which you can find out information about what's happening near you:
These pages are regularly updated with information on events, training, community issues and more.
If you are interested in finding out more about opportunities to volunteer then you can like our Street Champion Facebook page, our Health Champion Facebook page or our Volunteer Telford Facebook page.
If you are a voluntary community or social enterprise group and you are interested in communicating and sharing knowledge with other VCSE groups then you can sign up to Telford VCSE groups Peer Support face book group
You can also give us a follow on Twitter @telfcommunity
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Does your community need some more help? You
can email the team with your query. Get in touch at communityparticipationteam@telford.gov.uk
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