Community News round up
Welcome to the Community Services bulletin. This week:
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.
 STAY homelessness charity support youngsters to achieve academically
Among Telford’s youngsters getting ready for the start of the university term are three individuals, who have overcome extraordinary odds to achieve academic success.
Homelessness, poverty, and physical and emotional abuse did not deter 18-year-olds Kyra-Leigh Whinnerah and Naomi Bulamaibau and 19-year-old David Lanchbury in securing university places this autumn, thanks to the help of Telford and Wrekin’s housing and support charity Stay.
Today, Stay supports over 1,000 homeless and vulnerable people each year. As a small charitable housing provider, it is focused on supporting people facing significant life challenges. Stay is a safety net and springboard for people across the Borough of Wrekin and Telford.
 All about horses and humans
Just outside Telford is the Cavalier Centre. It looks like any other equestrian centre, but take a step inside the arena, or wander around its paddocks or stables, and you’ll find it’s a different kind of place altogether.
At its core it is a centre for Riding for the Disabled, including riding, carriage driving and vaulting. But that’s just one aspect of its work. There is STEPS, a programme that works to build confidence and life skills, Stable Relationships - an emotional intelligence course, targeted particularly at young people, as well as Tea with A Pony for people with Dementia and much more.
There’s definitely something different about the Cavalier Centre. Perhaps it’s the presence of the horses and ponies who provide so much joy and love. After all, as the Centre’s brochure states: “In riding a horse we borrow freedom.”
If you’d like to know more, you can 01952 443752 or find all the details at the Cavalier Centre’s website.
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Conditions (Course Code: 7932404)
The course aims to introduce learners to the rudiments of Autism Spectrum Conditions and provide some understanding and knowledge of the conditions.
The session will include:
- To understand characteristics of Autism Spectrum conditions in children and young people.
- To understand how communications and behaviour link
- To develop strategies for identifying and managing behaviour
- To explore available support networks
Venue - Park Lane Centre Woodside
Park Ln, Telford TF7 5QZ
Monday 7th November 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
To register your interest, please contact Learn Telford on 01952 383605.
Supporting Children's Learning- Level 1
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
Learners will gain understanding of and confidence in:
- Approaches and methods used in school to support reading, writing and number skills
- Design of materials and resources to support development of literacy and numeracy skills
Venue - Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, TF7 5QZ
Start date: Monday 10 October
End date: Monday 12 December
9:15am – 11:45am
For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Learn Telford on
01952 383605. Alternatively, register on the Learn Telford website.
Asda Foundation: Cost of Living Grant
Funding available: £500-£2000
Overview: Charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply to the latest tranche of Asda Foundation’s Cost of Living Grant. The grant is designed to support local community groups following increases in their rent, utility bill and food costs as a result of the cost of living crisis. There are TWO options within this grant. Groups must be clear from the outset which option they intend to apply for and they may apply for a combination of the two:
- Increased rent and utility bill support
- Increased food costs support
Applications must be submitted to the local Community Champion from 19 September, the application window will remain open until the budget cap has been reached, therefore, you should aim to submit applications to Community Champions as soon as possible.
Deadline: February
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