Wyre and Fylde Children, Young People and Families Forum

The forum met again on 10th September and have now agreed their action plan and terms of reference. We have also completed a members profile and will be including this information in any literature that we produce. We are currently developing a structure diagram of the Lancashire Children's Trust groups and how they link and will be sharing this information once it has been produced. We have also developed a new logo for the forum.

If you would like to be part of this group please let me know

Thanks

Jane

Age UK Blackpool and District are looking for volunteers to support clients Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre (especially in the Freckleton/Warton area of the Fylde coast) to help with our Assisted Shopping Service. The role would involve supporting clients to do their shopping – this could be linking arms with the client, pushing a wheelchair, helping them with items in their trolley or just providing company during their shop etc. Due to the nature of this role it is necessary to have a car available and a CRB check will be undertaken. If this sounds like something you may be interested in – please contact our main office on 01253 622812  or drop in  to see us at Age UK Blackpool and District , 89 Abingdon Street, Blackpool FY1 1PP.

Refurb

I attended the Reburb 10th Anniversary event last Friday and was absolutely amazed by the size of the venue and also the service on offer. Refurb collect (for free) any unwanted furniture items and then provide these (at a tiny cost) to anybody who is receiving benefits. Their warehouse is stacked with tables, chairs, settees, tv units, televisions, toys and electrical items. They even have a paint workshop where unused paint can be used by community groups for projects etc! They also have a repair workshop on site and all electrical items are PAT tested before they are put up for sale. The staff are wonderful and if you weren't aware of this service it is probably worth checking out their website on www.refurb.eclipse.co.uk

Music Facilitator wanted

Music Facilitator wanted for innovative new Singing for the Brain group!
Alzheimer's Society are looking to start a new Singing for the Brain group in the Lytham area.
We are looking for someone with music therapy/music teaching experience who would like to facilitate the sessions; which run for two hours once a week.
The facilitator would be paid £50 per session and must be registered self employed.
For more information on Singing for the Brain please read below.
Please contact Grace or Ariel at the local Alzheimer's office for more information on 01253 312893

News update

The Town Council have developed a small allotment site in St Annes which intended for Community Groups in St Annes.  If you think there are any organisations based in St Annes which you think would benefit from an easily managed plot please ask them to get in touch with me.
 
You can see a short video of the site at the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpv8c3dURHI&feature=plcp
 

Fylde Together Volunteer Leaflet

We produced a leaflet recently confirming the groups and organisations that have volunteering opportunties and how they can be contacted. We are currently reviewing this leaflet so if you would like to include your details please let me know

Thanks

Jane

Have you seen this? - Consultation Event for Blackpool and Fylde groups

 

From 1 April 2013 Council Tax Benefit will be abolished and every Council will have to replace it with a new Local Council Tax Support Scheme. All current working age Council Tax Benefit claimants will be affected by these changes and might see their benefits change.

 

We are holding a drop in session for voluntary, community and faith organisations in Blackpool and Fylde in order to gather your views:

 

When: 15^th October 2012

Where: De Vere Hotel, Heron’s Reach, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8LL

Duration: 14:00 until 16:00