Tuesday, 22 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Twelfth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

One Day's worth of Free PAT Testing for a voluntary organisation in Halton!

This brilliant (and extremely practical) prize has been donated by HVA.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Turkey & Stuffing".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Monday, 21 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas

For The Eleventh Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..


Two Limited Edition Caricatures drawn by famous artist, George.

These will make for a fantastic auction item or raffle prize at your next fundraiser.

This prize has been donated by Our Price Records.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Baby Jesus".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Sunday, 20 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas

For The Tenth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A design session with HVA's in house graphic designer Dave Wilson, who'll design a new logo for your voluntary organisation.

This prize has been donated by The Halton LINk.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Presents".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Saturday, 19 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas

For The Ninth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..


A Pamper Day for 2 people at Taylor Richards Hair & Beauty Salon.

The Pampering includes: A relaxing back massage, a Collagen Facial, a manicure and a wash & blow dry.

This wonderful prize has been donated by Taylor Richards Hair & Beauty Salon.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Cracker".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Friday, 18 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas

For The Eighth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..


A seat at the famous Halton Business Breakfast.

You'll be able to join HVA's Andy Guile at this brilliant networking opportunity and rub shoulders with the elite from Halton's private sector.

This wonderful prize has been donated by HVA.

Value: £80

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Cliff Richard".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Thursday, 17 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Seventh Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A unique towel embroidered with your organisation's logo. Now your can think about your organisation when you're getting out of the shower!

This wonderful prize has been donated by VB Embroidery.

Value: £10

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Little Donkey".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Wednesday, 16 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Sixth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

Full control of 1 episode of "The Voluntary Sector with HVA" on Halton Community Radio.

Communication Officer Matthew Roberts (me) will work with people in your organisation to help prepare a live 2 hour radio show. You could involve staff, volunteers or service users.

It'll be a great team building exercise and you'll have lots of fun.

The show will be broadcast on HCR, live online and turned into a podcast so you can enjoy it over and over again.

Give your marketing a kick start in the New Year!

Value: £50 (plus as much of my time as you need).

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Three Wise Men".

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Fifth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A half day Forward Planning Workshop (in January 2010) for your voluntary organisation provided by the brilliant Jackie Le Fevre from Magma Effect.

This session (for Trustees, staff or volunteers) could be a vital help for your organisation getting through the difficult times ahead.

Please note that you must provide the venue (and refreshments).

Value: £300.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Shepherd”.If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

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Monday, 14 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Fourth Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A Half-Day of Volunteering from vinvolved's Youth Action Team!

Need a fence painting? A garden clearing? Whatever your voluntary organisation would like help with, the Youth Action Team will get the job done.

Thanks very much to Lee & Ceri (at vinvolved) for donating this superb prize.

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Mistletoe”.

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Sunday, 13 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The Third Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A Gift Voucher for any Beauty or Body Treatment from Essence of Life in Runcorn!

Worth £40!

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Scrooge”.

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Saturday, 12 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas

For The Second Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

A Free Meeting Room at Halton Voluntary Action for your voluntary group! 
Worth £75!

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password Christmas Pudding”.

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

www.twitter.com/haltonva

Friday, 11 December 2009

HVA's 12 Tweets of Christmas


For The First Tweet of Christmas, HVA gave to me…..

Free Gym Membership at The Heath Leisure Suite (Heath Business Park, Runcorn) for the month of January!

Also, if you’d like to take a friend with you, they’ll be allowed in for half price!

To claim this prize, simply post a Tweet @haltonva which includes the password “Away in a Manger”.

If you’re the first person to do this, you’ll win the prize!

Thanks to SOG Limited for offering this wonderful prize.


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Listen Again to The Voluntary Sector with HVA


Would you like a second chance to hear the latest episode of "The Voluntary Sector with HVA" on Halton Community Radio?

This episode (initially broadcast on Thursday 10th December) included interviews with Janet Roberts (HVA – Voluntary Sector Counselling Partnership), Dee Graal (Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group), Eula Hersey (Age Concern Mid Mersey), Lynn Marsden (Senior Commissioning Manager for Mental Health, NHS Halton & St Helens), Ray Worthington (from Wicksten Drive Christian Centre) and Norman Lloyd & Glenice Bagley (from Halton Happy Hearts).

There’s also Part 4 of my Find Event Tetralogy which includes conversations I had with: Kevin & Kym (HBC Community Bridge Building Team), Anne (Halton Community Transport), Peter (Surestart to Later Life & Partnerships in Prevention), Paul (ELECT), Jean (Halton Library Service), Mandy (Halton & District Women's Aid), Anne-Marie (Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre), Michelle (HBC Enterprising Halton Team), Julie (HBC Adult Learning & Skills Team) and David (HITS).

To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit
http://tiny.cc/IM7dZ

If you'd like to promote your voluntary organisation on a future episode of the show, please contact me on mroberts@haltonva.org.uk or (01928) 593 118.

Many Thanks.

Matthew Roberts

Thursday, 10 December 2009

Listen Again to The Voluntary Sector with HVA


Would you like a second chance to hear the latest episode of "The Voluntary Sector with HVA" on Halton Community Radio?

This episode (initially broadcast on Thursday 3rd December) was a Halton LINk special! Irene Bramwell (from The Halton LINk Support Team) joined me in the studio to explain the work of the project. We also heard from two LINk members (Lindsay Jolly and Brian Miller) who talked about they got involved. Lindsay also provided us with an update regarding the superb Halton Women's Centre in Castlefields.

The show also included Part 3 of my report back from the Find Event and includes conversations I had with: Hayley (Halton Carers' Centre), Janet (Victim Support Witness Service), Barrie (Equality, Diversity Development Services), Pam & Linda (Deafness Support Network), Ciaran (Halton Autistic Family Support Group), Martin (Greater Merseyside Change Up Consortium), Craig (HBC Research & Intelligence Team), Sue (HBC Promotions & Tourism Team), Vicky (Canal Boat Adventure Project Nessie Club) and Suzanne (Warrington Disability Partnership).

To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit
http://tiny.cc/Qyopc

If you'd like to promote your voluntary organisation on a future episode of the show, please contact me on
mroberts@haltonva.org.uk or (01928) 593 118.

Many Thanks.

Matthew Roberts