The May 2009 edition of Hastings Community News has now been distributed by email to 650 desktops. This newsletter contains news about HVA, wider issues that concern the voluntary and community sector, information from local organisations and news for voluntary organisations from the statutory sector.
You can now download a PDF copy of our newsletter, or any of our archive, from Hastings Voluntary Action website
If its easier for you to have our newsletter sent directly to your email address - perhaps because you don't want to have to keep visiting the same page on our website every month to download a copy or because the person on the desk next to you keeps forgetting to 'forward' their copy to you. There are now instructions on how to request your own individula copy, on our page about how to get our newsletter by email
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Help through tough times
A one stop shop for advice on dealing with the credit crunch is now available online.
Hastings Borough Council’s website now features a host of practical ideas and contacts for everyone – from homeowners to small businesses.
Visit http://www.hastings.gov.uk/credit_crunch/ to find out more.
Hastings Borough Council’s website now features a host of practical ideas and contacts for everyone – from homeowners to small businesses.
Visit http://www.hastings.gov.uk/credit_crunch/ to find out more.
Future of Area Based Structures in Hastings
Hastings Borough Council has published its report on the future of ‘Area Based Structures’, to be considered by Cabinet on April 27th. ABSs are reviewed in terms of the corporate priorities of community engagement and consultation. The report provides an update on the actions following a member led review of Area Co-ordination and recommends a member working group to consider further detail.
This report can be viewed at:http://digbig.com/4yqed
This report can be viewed at:http://digbig.com/4yqed
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Speed matching – something new for Volunteers Week
Volunteers Week (1 – 7 June) has reached its 25th anniversary and to celebrate we are going to do something a bit different by holding a Volunteer Speed matching event at AZUR on 2 June. The idea of running a volunteer recruitment event based on speed dating might sound a bit of a joke, but we think you will find it a productive way of introducing new volunteers to your organisation. The event will have all the elements of speed dating, with score sheets, stop watch and daters moving tables when the 4 minute whistle sounds.
Potential volunteers will be asked to register for the speed matching and there will be two general information sessions for people who cannot attend the speed matching. The two speed matching sessions are at 2.30pm and 5.30pm to cater for people who are available at different times of the day. The general information sessions will take place between 4pm and 5pm and again between 7pm and 8pm.
If you would like to find out more or register to join the event – download the PDF file from the HVA website at http://digbig.com/4yqct or ring Rose Austen 01424 446060/444010
Potential volunteers will be asked to register for the speed matching and there will be two general information sessions for people who cannot attend the speed matching. The two speed matching sessions are at 2.30pm and 5.30pm to cater for people who are available at different times of the day. The general information sessions will take place between 4pm and 5pm and again between 7pm and 8pm.
If you would like to find out more or register to join the event – download the PDF file from the HVA website at http://digbig.com/4yqct or ring Rose Austen 01424 446060/444010
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
AGM Presentations
Powerpoint presentations made at the Hastings Voluntary Action AGM/ conference are now available as PDF downloads from the Hastings Voluntary Action website.
Communities in Control
Directors Report
How HCN works
SpeakUp-presentation
Communities in Control
Directors Report
How HCN works
SpeakUp-presentation
Monday, 20 April 2009
Hastings Community Network woo Elected Members
On 2nd April, 10 Hastings Community Network Representatives met with 8 Elected Members in the Council Chambers to build bridges, get to know each other and ask any burning questions on behalf of the voluntary and community sector
Participants in the event were asked to complete a short questionnaire to help us to gauge how useful the event was – what worked and what didn’t.
Responses were received from 6 HCN representatives and 4 Elected Members. The responses, not surprisingly, showed that different people got different things out of the event, but there
All respondents agreed that the event was worthwhile. There was also wide praise for the innovative and light-hearted “speed-dating” style. Most respondents agreed though that the time slots were too brief, and more could have been achieved if they were not quite so hurried.
The responses from both sides indicated a perceived lack of understanding between the two “sides”. More than one respondent commented that the event provided a platform for elected members to state their views (in response to questions) but there was less opportunity for the elected members to learn much about the HCN representatives or their work in the community.
Whilst there was little indication that any tangible result might come out of this event alone, it was generally agreed that more communication of this type between the sectors could only be a good thing, and that a wider selection of representatives on both sides (rather than just the “usual suspects”) should be encouraged to attend.
You can download the full report with highlights from the event as a word file from:
http://hastingsvoluntaryaction.blogspot.com/Speed dating report.doc
or as a PDF from:
http://hastingsvoluntaryaction.blogspot.com/Speed dating report.pdf
or email fran@hvauk.org or phone 01424 204685 to ask for a hard copy.
Participants in the event were asked to complete a short questionnaire to help us to gauge how useful the event was – what worked and what didn’t.
Responses were received from 6 HCN representatives and 4 Elected Members. The responses, not surprisingly, showed that different people got different things out of the event, but there
All respondents agreed that the event was worthwhile. There was also wide praise for the innovative and light-hearted “speed-dating” style. Most respondents agreed though that the time slots were too brief, and more could have been achieved if they were not quite so hurried.
The responses from both sides indicated a perceived lack of understanding between the two “sides”. More than one respondent commented that the event provided a platform for elected members to state their views (in response to questions) but there was less opportunity for the elected members to learn much about the HCN representatives or their work in the community.
Whilst there was little indication that any tangible result might come out of this event alone, it was generally agreed that more communication of this type between the sectors could only be a good thing, and that a wider selection of representatives on both sides (rather than just the “usual suspects”) should be encouraged to attend.
You can download the full report with highlights from the event as a word file from:
http://hastingsvoluntaryaction.blogspot.com/Speed dating report.doc
or as a PDF from:
http://hastingsvoluntaryaction.blogspot.com/Speed dating report.pdf
or email fran@hvauk.org or phone 01424 204685 to ask for a hard copy.
Volunteering Opportunities - April 09
There are now new April 09 volunteering opportunities available at our Volunteer Centre which have just been posted on the Currrent Volunteering Opportunities page of the Hastings Voluntary Action website.
Fundraising Deadlines
A reminder of the forthcoming deadlines of a few popular local funders
22 April - Grassroots Grants - up to £5000 for the running costs of small groups that have been active for a year - www.sussexgiving.org.uk
22 April - ESF Community Grants - up to £12,000 to help people on the path to employment - www.svcslc.org.uk
30 April - Sussex Community Foundation main grants - up to £5000 - www.sussexgiving.org.uk
15 May - Southern FM Help a Local Child - www.southernfm.co.uk
22 April - Grassroots Grants - up to £5000 for the running costs of small groups that have been active for a year - www.sussexgiving.org.uk
22 April - ESF Community Grants - up to £12,000 to help people on the path to employment - www.svcslc.org.uk
30 April - Sussex Community Foundation main grants - up to £5000 - www.sussexgiving.org.uk
15 May - Southern FM Help a Local Child - www.southernfm.co.uk
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Small Grants Guide - April 09
The April edition of the HVA Small Grants Guide can now be downloaded as a PDF from the Hastings Voluntary Action website.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Wanted – Ideas to in Enhance Life in Hastings & St Leonards
If you work or live in Hastings or St Leonards, Hastings Borough Council want to hear your ideas and proposals for local changes as part of their consultation on the Sustainable Communities Act.
Examples of the types of things that could be worked up into proposals and further information is available on the HBC website at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbh
Proposal Forms are at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbq
Panel members are also being sought to consider proposals submitted. Further information at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbm
The deadline for proposals is the 18th of May.
Examples of the types of things that could be worked up into proposals and further information is available on the HBC website at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbh
Proposal Forms are at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbq
Panel members are also being sought to consider proposals submitted. Further information at:
http://digbig.com/4ypbm
The deadline for proposals is the 18th of May.
Coordinator for TWDPG - Job Advert
Tunbridge Wells District Partnership Group (TWDPG) for People with a Learning Disability are seeking a Coordinator
Role: To assist the co-chairs to ensure the TWDPG functions effectively and serves the needs of local people with a learning disability. This includes:-
Keeping in contact with members to help and support them where possible.
Assisting to organise and attend DPG meetings bi-monthly
Assisting to organise and attend the Governance Group bi monthly
Assisting to ensure the DPG is delivering the objectives set in the annual plan.
Networking with existing contacts and liaising with other local organisations and encouraging them to work with the TWDPG to deliver better opportunities for people with a Learning Disability and their families
A suitable applicant will be an enthusiastic, committed and well organised person, who enjoys working with others. He/She should have a knowledge and understanding of the priorities outlined in the White Papers, Valuing People and Valuing People Now and be prepared to work hard to make things better for People with Learning Disabilities in T/Wells area.
A suitable applicant over 18 years of age with some experience of life.
They should be able to get around the Tunbridge Wells area in a timely manner
Hours: Flexi 16 hours weekly Salary: Negotiable
To ask for more information, a job description and an application form please contact:
Sue Gray on: 07709072269 or email: suwork@tiscali.co.uk
Role: To assist the co-chairs to ensure the TWDPG functions effectively and serves the needs of local people with a learning disability. This includes:-
Keeping in contact with members to help and support them where possible.
Assisting to organise and attend DPG meetings bi-monthly
Assisting to organise and attend the Governance Group bi monthly
Assisting to ensure the DPG is delivering the objectives set in the annual plan.
Networking with existing contacts and liaising with other local organisations and encouraging them to work with the TWDPG to deliver better opportunities for people with a Learning Disability and their families
A suitable applicant will be an enthusiastic, committed and well organised person, who enjoys working with others. He/She should have a knowledge and understanding of the priorities outlined in the White Papers, Valuing People and Valuing People Now and be prepared to work hard to make things better for People with Learning Disabilities in T/Wells area.
A suitable applicant over 18 years of age with some experience of life.
They should be able to get around the Tunbridge Wells area in a timely manner
Hours: Flexi 16 hours weekly Salary: Negotiable
To ask for more information, a job description and an application form please contact:
Sue Gray on: 07709072269 or email: suwork@tiscali.co.uk
Monday, 6 April 2009
Launch Event - Coastal Regeneration Research Centre
University Centre Hastings, the home to the University of Brighton in Hastings, is launching its first research centre, the Coastal Regeneration Research Centre (CRRC), on THURSDAY 30TH APRIL. Advanced booking required.
Attendance form and further details from
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/cupp/Events/index.html
Public Transport details available via google map linked to HVA google calendar.
http://www.hastingsvoluntaryaction.org/googlecalendar.html
Attendance form and further details from
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/cupp/Events/index.html
Public Transport details available via google map linked to HVA google calendar.
http://www.hastingsvoluntaryaction.org/googlecalendar.html
Thursday, 2 April 2009
3 Independent Advocate Posts - closing date 24 April
Three independent advocates needed for a pilot advocacy project in East Sussex.
More details at: http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=354
More details at: http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=354
Hastings Community News - April 2009 edition
The April 2009 edition of Hastings Community News was distributed by email to 650 desktops on the 1st of April. This newsletter contains news about HVA, wider issues that concern the voluntary and community sector, information from local organisations and news for voluntary organisations from the statutory sector.
You can now download a PDF copy of our newsletter, or any of our archive, from Hastings Voluntary Action website
If its easier for you to have our newsletter sent directly to your email address - perhaps because you don't want to have to keep visiting the same page on our website every month to download a copy or because the person on the desk next to you keeps forgetting to 'forward' their copy to you. There are now instructions on how to request your own individula copy, on our page about how to get our newsletter by email
You can now download a PDF copy of our newsletter, or any of our archive, from Hastings Voluntary Action website
If its easier for you to have our newsletter sent directly to your email address - perhaps because you don't want to have to keep visiting the same page on our website every month to download a copy or because the person on the desk next to you keeps forgetting to 'forward' their copy to you. There are now instructions on how to request your own individula copy, on our page about how to get our newsletter by email
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