Community News round up
Welcome to the Community Services bulletin. This week:
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Meet the funder - an invitation to charities in Telford and Wrekin to hear about grants of up to £50k from the Lloyds Bank Foundation
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Armed Forces Day grant now open
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Important news about the latest scams and what to look out for
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Covid vaccinations and test and trace service - latest news
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Community Learning opportunities in the New Year
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Changes to bin collection dates - Christmas and New Year
- And finally...
We are always happy to feature articles from across the community. 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.
Grant funding opportunities
Meet the funder; an invitation to charities in Telford and Wrekin to hear about grants of up to £50k from the Lloyds Bank Foundation
T&W Council Community Services and the Lloyds Bank Foundation want to help charities serving Telford and Wrekin residents have their fair share of funding and support that is available from the Lloyds Bank Foundation
Come along to a FREE online workshop and find out if you are eligible to apply for a two year unrestricted grant of £50,000 plus access to an additional range of professional development support.
When? Tuesday 8 February 2022, 10am to 11am
For more information and to book your place
Armed Forces Day – Grant now open
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Armed Forces Day is on Saturday 25 June 2022 and grants are now open to support your events.
The MOD are offering grants of up to £10,000 for organisations, schools, ex-service organisations and individuals who would like to pay tribute to our local Armed Forces community and organise their own celebrations.
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The money can be used for things like:
- Road closures required to hold an event
- Decorations, flags and banners
- Advertising of events
- Security and first aid arrangements
- Communications systems
Grants can cover up to half the total cost of the event.
Applications are now open and close on 1 March 2022.
More information and to apply
Telford and Wrekin Trading Standards are working to support residents who may be a victim of financial scams.
Financial scams come in all shapes and sizes, but they are all forms of financial abuse.
Examples are
- You have won a prize, but you must send money to claim it
- You are offered goods/ services that don’t exist
- Someone says they are in a troubled situation and ask you for money.
The scams leave victims out of pocket, feeling vulnerable and often subject to social isolation.
Many people do not want to admit they have been a victim so they hide it from family and friends. We want to help residents protect themselves and stop the cycle of financial abuse they may be suffering from.
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Find out more at Friends against scams
If you are worried about a possible scam please call the Consumer Advice Helpline 0808 2231133
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 Don't delay, no queues - get boosted within minutes!
We know it's almost Christmas Eve and you are already getting in the Christmas spirit!
But please, if you haven't done so already, make sure you get boosted. Two doses are not enough to offer you protection against Omicron.
Getting your booster is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your loved ones, as Omicron continues to spread fast in our borough (1 in 2 local cases are likely to be Omicron already).
The vaccination team are hard at work, vaccinating right up to Christmas Eve and again from Boxing Day.
If you are aged 18 and over and had your second dose 3 months (91 days) ago, get boosted this festive season. It is still not too late to get your first or second vaccine doses.
There are clinics open even on Christmas Eve - Friday, 24 December, such as Woodside Pharmacy, 8am-1pm and Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council building in Wellington, 9am-2pm.
Telford International Centre is closed on Christmas Eve but re-opens on Monday, 27 December, 8am-6pm every day (apart from New Year’s Day).
If you are aged 12-15yrs you can now book your second dose of Pfzer
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NHS Test and Trace services will continue every day over Christmas and the New Year, providing and processing tests for those who need them and tracing contacts of positive cases.
All test sites will remain open, with booking slots available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Please book a PCR test if you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have tested positive following a rapid flow (home) test.
You can book online or by calling 119
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Level 1 Award in Craft and Enterprise (Ref 7932162)
During this course you will develop a variety of craft skills and create beautifully decorated crafts using air-dry clay and papier mache, to give as gifts for special occasions or use as ornaments for your home.
Where? The Wakes, Oakengates
When? Starting Thursday 13 January to 7 April, 9:30am – 12:00
Introduction to Child Behaviour (Ref 7932151)
This free course is ideal for anyone preparing to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents to support their own children’s development.
Where? The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates
When? Starting Friday 14 January to 11 February, 9.30am - 11.30am
Home Crafts for Wellbeing (Ref 7932166)
A new creative Wellbeing course at two different venues, which will give learners an opportunity to create personalised craft items and décor using natural materials. Where? Brookside Central
When? Starting Wednesday 13 January to 6 April, 9.30am - 12.00
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Where? Arleston Community Centre, Wellington
When? Starting Thursday 27 January to 17 February, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Please note that if you have already achieved a qualification in Craft & Enterprise Level 1, you will not be eligible to join this course.
To register your interest, please contact us on 01952 382888 (quoting the relevant course reference) or go to www.learntelford.ac.uk
Please note that places are limited and registering your interest and attending the information session does not guarantee a place on the course.
 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
Stephen.Blake@telford.gov.uk Contact no: 07800 671797 or
Anita.ahir@telford.gov.uk 07866 619328/ 01952 382888
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And a final note from all of us in community services...
It's been a difficult and challenging year for everyone. We head into Christmas full of sincere thanks towards all of you who have acted with care, kindness and caution this year to help keep everyone in our borough as safe as possible.
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Thank you for working with us - whether it's been with practical support or simply passing on messages and information. You have been amazing and we wish you Happy Holidays and a very happy and healthy 2022
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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 visit volunteertelford.co.uk 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 us
Does your community need some more help? You can email the Community Services Team with your query. Get in touch at cpt@telford.gov.uk
Help and toolkits available on our website: http://www.telford.gov.uk/communitysupport
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