Community News round up
Welcome to the Community Services bulletin. This week:
- Community Support Team Events and information
- Support for Local Communities
- Young People
- Job Opportunity
- Training and Courses
- Grants and Funding
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.
Community Support Team Events and Information
 Are you worried about the cost of living or struggling to pay household bills?
We’re on your side. There are a lot of ways we might be able to help, and lots of support available from our trusted partners too, so we’ve put all this information in one place on our website.
The new hub offers information and support around benefits and finances, bills and affordable warmth, food costs and general wellbeing.
You can access the hub below
 Who Cares?
Do you know someone who does?
Have you ever thought about Working for yourself
As an independent Care provider?
Find ways into Self-Employment, or running your own business.
Care is changing and there are many alternatives to Traditional Care like being A Personal Assistant (PA) Or A Micro Provider. Find out more.
Date: Monday 17 October 2022
Time: from 10am – 4pm Book a slot or just drop by.
At the: Independent Living Centre Unit 3A
Hazeldine House Central Square Town Centre
TELFORD TF3 4JL
We can advise & support you to become a carer or even think about being your own boss as a Micro Provider. This puts you in control of your work load and means you have a consistent client base who you can really get to know.
More information? Please visit the web page Micro Providers | Live Well Telford .
Contact Mark
Email: Mark.Ferguson@telford.gov.uk Tel: 07929711070
Support for Local Communities
 Cost-of-living support for your community
In Kind Direct is a charity that believes everyone deserves access to life’s essentials and that no usable product should go to waste.
They are marking their 25th anniversary with a campaign, Powered by Kind, to celebrate the impact that getting the right product at the right time can have on people’s lives, through organisations like yours.
In Kind Direct redistribute consumer products donated by companies, from tech, toilet roll, toothpaste and period products to toys, baby essentials and clothing, to thousands of UK charitable organisations to help communities and save money.
Right now, their work to meet the needs of local people and support them through this cost-of-living crisis is more important than ever.
Sign up today below to access products to help you power your community #PoweredByKind
In Kind website: In Kind Direct
 We need your help!
Please help Forum 50+ keep an eye on vulnerable people this winter?
With an occasional phone call or visit to ensure they’re coping, keeping warm and eating well.
It could make a huge difference.
To find out more please call them on 07932 828333 or 07552 975676
or email: enquiries@forum50plus.org.uk
For further information on what Forum 50+ activities:
Facebook and Twitter
Breath Work & Meditation
Forum 50+ and Bridgnorth Yoga are launching a new session on 12 October:
Wednesdays 11.15am - 12.15pm
Dawley Town Hall, New Street, Dawley TF4 3JR
Through meditation and awareness of our breathing, we find a deep state of release from our muscular, mental and emotional tension. It allows the whole system to relax.
Can help to relieve pain, depression, break habits and build confidence. Bring your own yoga mat (Pillow and blanket recommended)
Chair option available.
Open to all ages 18+
£3. Discount applies if attending Chair Yoga session at 10am.
Contact Sahara on 07475 500227 or sarah@bridgnorthyoga.co.uk
Telford Community Art Club For up to 24 Year 0lds
An exciting series of workshops are on the horizon! Art Club is now occurring for 14 weeks! Sessions are run by Corinne from Lilypad Studios ltd (Facebook Link) who is a local artist who specialises in anime and cartoon styles. These sessions are informal and open to any skill level. Even if you’re not interested in art specifically, we encourage you to pop in for a cuppa and a chat!
Location:
Dawley Baptist Church,
Park Road,
Dawley Bank,
Telford
Shropshire
TF4 2BE
Sessions will run fortnightly (per age group) on Wednesdays at 5:30pm – 7pm. Entry is £1.50 per person per week to help support the club’s running costs. They are looking at the possibility of sessions for 14 - 18 year olds and 19 - 24 year olds. Please contact for further information.
There are limited spaces so sign-up ASAP.
Email: hello@systbusiness.co.uk or phone: 01952 299214
Alternatively, you can book on the Eventbrite link below:
 We are hiring a Catering Manager
An amazing opportunity to work with an award-winning charity to provide high quality food to Bournville House and wider community.
Pay £10.50 per hour
32 hours a week (needs to be flexible to cover weekends if needed to do so)
Location will be Bournville House, Lightmoor
For an informal conversation and for a job description contact the CEO at The Hub on The Hill or 01952 898052
Interested applicants should send in a cv with a supporting statement to terry.yarnall@suttonhillct.org.uk
Closing date is 21 October 2022
Learn Telford
Supporting Children's Learning
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children in roles such as teaching assistant, lunchtime supervisor, school volunteer. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn. The session will include:
• Working with child to develop literacy skills
• Working with your child to develop numeracy skills
• The approaches and methods used in schools to support reading, writing and number
Everyone is welcome to pop in and stay for part or all of the session.
Donnington Community Hub
St Matthews Road TF2 7PR
Tuesday 11 October 2022
9.15am – 11:45am
To register your interest, please contact Learn Telford on 01952 383605
Supporting Children’s Learning (Course Code: 7932454)
Seasonal Crafts Course
This five-week course provides you with an opportunity to develop your crafting skills and produce some seasonal crafts and decorations.
During this course, you will be developing and using crafting skills to make items such as:
• paper embellishments for presents
• a paper poinsettia gift bag
• a macramé Christmas tree decoration
• a special festive Christmas card
All materials will be provided on this course and the course is free for adults aged 19 & over.
Donnington Community Hub
St Matthews Road TF2 7PR
Wednesday 2 November 2022
9.30am – 11:30am
To register your interest, please contact Learn Telford on 01952 383605
Seasonal Crafts Course (Course code 7932420)
Comic Relief Community Fund to Re-Open for Applications
Grass roots, community led organisations in England will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Comic Relief Community Fund.
The Fund is supporting organisations to deliver projects within four strategic themes;
A Safe Place to Be, Children Survive & Thrive, Gender Justice, and Mental Health Matters.
Funding is available for both project delivery and organisational development. To be eligible, organisations need to have an annual income of less than £250,000 and must be able to demonstrate how people with lived experience of the issues being tackled are involved in the organisation and the project. The fund is being managed by the environmental charity Groundwork.
The next funding round will be open to applications from the 31 October until the 30 November 2022.
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These pages are regularly updated with information on events, training, community issues and more.
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