Community news round up

Telford & Wrekin Council sent this bulletin at 14-12-2018 04:42 PM GMT

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Community news round up

rWelcome to the penultimate Christmas edition of the Community Participation Team bulletin. This week;

  • We inform you of a health campaign launched to help the people of Telford and Wrekin to ‘fast track’ their way to the right healthcare service
  • We bring you information on Local Macmillan Cancer Support
  • A link to check the changes to your rubbish collection days over the festive period
  • An opportunity to apply for funding for a local park which is special to you
  • Coalbrookdale Coffee and Chat dates
  • We inform you on how to treat your loved ones with Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery tickets

If you would like to send us information about your event or other community related news then please get in touch at cpt@telford.gov.uk

Take Care Telford - shortcut your way to the care you need

NHS campaign

Feeling Unwell?

There are a number of ways you can help take care of yourself and your family especially during winter

The campaign, by Telford and Wrekin CCG, uses the slogan ‘Take Care Telford’ and aims to remind people that the fastest way to getting the right healthcare advice and support they need is often via their local pharmacy, GP or by calling NHS 111.

Visit our campaign page here for more information.

Local Macmillan Cancer Support

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Your local Macmillan Cancer Support are able to offer the following:

Different languages and formats
Macmillan produces information in different languages and formats to suit different needs. These include translations, audiobooks, easy read and British Sign Language videos.

Setting up/developing support groups.
If you’re thinking about setting up a new support group, or if you’re already involved in a group and would like to develop it, our Macmillan Engagement Leads are here to help you.

In your area
Macmillan has Information and Support Services in both Telford and Shrewsbury which offers people affected by cancer access to high-quality, comprehensive & appropriate information and support for all stages of the cancer journey, in a safe and confidential environment.

Visit here for more local information for more general information visit www.macmillan.org.uk

Click here - Changes to your recycling collection days

Recycling

Funding opportunity for your local park

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is inviting applications from community groups interested establishing a new pocket park or refurbishing an existing park.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is providing a £1 million fund to support the development of new pocket parks and to refurbish existing parks that have fallen into disrepair where their restoration could have a significant positive impact on the local community and address a specific local need.

Completed application forms need to be returned by 5pm on Friday 25 January 2019.

Find out more information here

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Coalbrookdale Coffee and Chat dates

coffee and chat

Looking for Christmas gift ideas?

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Treat your loved ones with Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery tickets.

Every £1 spent means 60p will be donated to a local good causes making a difference to the lives of people in Telford.

You can choose the local good cause you wish to make a donation too or let the person receiving the gift choose

And who knows perhaps they might win our £25,000 jackpot?

Buy your gift voucher today

Use social media? Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook!

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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

Get in touch with the Community Participation team

Does your community need some more help? You can email the team with your query. Get in touch at communityparticipationteam@telford.gov.uk