Would you like a second chance to hear the latest episode of "The Voluntary Sector with HVA" on Halton Community Radio?
This episode (hosted by Lee Goodier and initially broadcast on Thursday 19th August) featured interviews with Darren Kinght (Lesbian & Gay Foundation), Alison Brook (NHS Halton & St Helens) and Lee Roberts (Halton LGBT).
Ceri Edwards (HVA) joined Lee for another Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/27vabpx.
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
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The Return of "My Halton"
Dear Colleague
We’re holding another “My Halton” event on Friday 29 October 2010 and we’d love to repeat the success of last year.
The aims of the event are:
- To showcase the work of the Halton Strategic Partnership and the organisations who are part of it
- To consult local people about the new Sustainable Community Strategy and other key consultations which are taking place
The focus is very much on what the key organisations in Halton are providing to members of the public, so the aim is very much on services people use and how Halton Strategic Partnership has made a difference for them in Halton.
As previously, there will be a mix of information and fun activities for all ages and we’re looking to have five zones, based on the five areas:
Healthy Halton
Urban renewal
Children & young people
Employment, learning & skills
Safer Halton
Would you be interested in having a stand on the day?
Do you have an outreach vehicle or service which you’d like to use on the day?
Would anyone be interested in helping to organise some of the various elements of the event?
The event will take place from 12pm until 5pm on Friday 29 October 2010. Much as the event will be centred at Stobart Stadium, with some outreach planned around the borough.
If you’d like to be involved (either as an information stand or outreach), please can you email me before Wednesday 1 September 2010?
You’ll be kept informed about the event and please help spread the word – the more the merrier!
Regards,
Alan
Alan Graham
Account Officer - Partnerships
Halton Borough Council
Internal ext: 1182 Direct Dial: 0151 471 7412
Fax: 0151 471 7311
For Council Services call 0303 333 4300
Communications and Marketing
6th Floor
Municipal Building
Kingsway
Widnes
WA8 7QF
http://www.halton.gov.uk/
http://www.merseygateway.co.uk/
We’re holding another “My Halton” event on Friday 29 October 2010 and we’d love to repeat the success of last year.
The aims of the event are:
- To showcase the work of the Halton Strategic Partnership and the organisations who are part of it
- To consult local people about the new Sustainable Community Strategy and other key consultations which are taking place
The focus is very much on what the key organisations in Halton are providing to members of the public, so the aim is very much on services people use and how Halton Strategic Partnership has made a difference for them in Halton.
As previously, there will be a mix of information and fun activities for all ages and we’re looking to have five zones, based on the five areas:
Healthy Halton
Urban renewal
Children & young people
Employment, learning & skills
Safer Halton
Would you be interested in having a stand on the day?
Do you have an outreach vehicle or service which you’d like to use on the day?
Would anyone be interested in helping to organise some of the various elements of the event?
The event will take place from 12pm until 5pm on Friday 29 October 2010. Much as the event will be centred at Stobart Stadium, with some outreach planned around the borough.
If you’d like to be involved (either as an information stand or outreach), please can you email me before Wednesday 1 September 2010?
You’ll be kept informed about the event and please help spread the word – the more the merrier!
Regards,
Alan
Alan Graham
Account Officer - Partnerships
Halton Borough Council
Internal ext: 1182 Direct Dial: 0151 471 7412
Fax: 0151 471 7311
For Council Services call 0303 333 4300
Communications and Marketing
6th Floor
Municipal Building
Kingsway
Widnes
WA8 7QF
http://www.halton.gov.uk/
http://www.merseygateway.co.uk/
Friday, 13 August 2010
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 12th August) featured interviews with Jan Bellian (Halton Women’s Centre), Lilian Anderton & Rob Littler (People Making Theatre) and Rose Paul (Cheshire Probation).
Ceri Edwards (HVA) joined me for another Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/3ad5lbr
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
This episode (initially broadcast on Thursday 12th August) featured interviews with Jan Bellian (Halton Women’s Centre), Lilian Anderton & Rob Littler (People Making Theatre) and Rose Paul (Cheshire Probation).
Ceri Edwards (HVA) joined me for another Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/3ad5lbr
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
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Lesbian & Gay Foundation Meeting
On Saturday 21 August 2010, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation is hosting a meeting at their offices on Princess Street in Manchester aimed at bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) voluntary and community groups, members of LGB&T networks, LGB&T community activists, members of LGB&T staff networks and individuals who act on behalf of LGB&T people from across the North West.
The focus of the day is to look at and discuss the current and emerging issues affecting the LGB&T community, to review and encourage individuals to use the research published by the North West Development Agency around ‘Improving the knowledge base on the LGB&T community in the region’, to look at key funding opportunities for groups, to provide information on current projects and initiatives that you can get involved in, as well as providing a great opportunity to meet other people who are working to embed equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans individuals across the region and beyond and to challenge and eliminate homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
The day will begin at 10:30 and finish at 17:00, followed by an opportunity to network informally. Refreshments will be available from 10:00am and lunch will be provided.
This day will provide the foundation to look at addressing issues collaboratively as a LGB&T sector in these changing times and looking at how we can work together, as well as providing you with an opportunity to share ideas with others, learn from others and identify what support is available to you and talk about what support you need moving forward.
The meeting will include presentations from Evelyn Asante-Mensah – Head of Equality and Diversity at the North West Development Agency, Paul Martin – Chief Executive at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Sharon Jones – Policy and Partnerships Officer at the Big Lottery and representatives from groups and organisations; showcasing some of the fantastic work happening across the region.
Travel bursaries are available to individuals from voluntary and community organisations.
A full agenda will be distributed over the coming weeks, however mark the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact myself, Darren Knight, Development Manager at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0161 235 8035 or email darren.knight@lgf.org.uk.
Kind regards,
Darren.
Darren Knight
Development Manager
Tel: 0161 235 8009
Mob: 07500 929 542
Email: darren.knight@lgf.org.uk
The focus of the day is to look at and discuss the current and emerging issues affecting the LGB&T community, to review and encourage individuals to use the research published by the North West Development Agency around ‘Improving the knowledge base on the LGB&T community in the region’, to look at key funding opportunities for groups, to provide information on current projects and initiatives that you can get involved in, as well as providing a great opportunity to meet other people who are working to embed equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans individuals across the region and beyond and to challenge and eliminate homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
The day will begin at 10:30 and finish at 17:00, followed by an opportunity to network informally. Refreshments will be available from 10:00am and lunch will be provided.
This day will provide the foundation to look at addressing issues collaboratively as a LGB&T sector in these changing times and looking at how we can work together, as well as providing you with an opportunity to share ideas with others, learn from others and identify what support is available to you and talk about what support you need moving forward.
The meeting will include presentations from Evelyn Asante-Mensah – Head of Equality and Diversity at the North West Development Agency, Paul Martin – Chief Executive at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Sharon Jones – Policy and Partnerships Officer at the Big Lottery and representatives from groups and organisations; showcasing some of the fantastic work happening across the region.
Travel bursaries are available to individuals from voluntary and community organisations.
A full agenda will be distributed over the coming weeks, however mark the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact myself, Darren Knight, Development Manager at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0161 235 8035 or email darren.knight@lgf.org.uk.
Kind regards,
Darren.
Darren Knight
Development Manager
Tel: 0161 235 8009
Mob: 07500 929 542
Email: darren.knight@lgf.org.uk
New Activities at Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group
Zumba
Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group’s latest new activity is ‘Gentle Zumba and seated exercise’.
Zumba is exercise to music with moves such as Cha Cha, Mambo and Meringue to a Latin beat. The class is fun and relaxed and suites all levels as exercises can be seated throughout.
Classes are on Thursdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm at ‘The Studio’ next to the Queens Hall on Lacey Street Widnes.
Classes are open to anyone in Halton who has been touched by Cancer, including carers, friends and families. For further details please call Nicola on 0151 423 5730 / 424 8989 or email nicolabashford@tiscali.co.uk.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi and gentle Qi Gong from Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group is back!
After a short break over summer the classes will begin again from the 8th and 9th September on Thursdays, Chruchill Mansions, Runcorn old town at 17:45 – 18:45 and Fridays, Kingsway leisure centre at 11:30 – 12:30.
Nicola Bashford, Outreach worker for Group says “The classes have been a hit with our members and we have welcomed some new members since we began last October. It is exciting to be getting back into the classes as people gain so much from this sort of gentle exercise.”
The classes are tailored so suite anyone of any level. For information of how to become a member of Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group which is open to anyone in Halton who has been touched by cancer and their friends and family, please contact Nicola on 0151 423 5730 / 424 8989 or email nicolabashford@tiscali.co.uk.
Listen Again to the Voluntary Sector with HVA
Would you like a second chance to hear the most recent episodes of "The Voluntary Sector with HVA" on Halton Community Radio?
The show on Thursday 5th August featured interviews with Mark Piling (NHS Halton & St Helens) and Cath Bore (Halton Community Radio).
It also included the final part of the Carers Forum trilogy which included conversations with: Larraine (Parkinson's Support Group), Rita & Janice (NHS Community Stroke Team & The Stroke Association), Ruth (Age Concern Mid Mersey), Colin (Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group), Aileen (HBC Drug Action Team & Ashley House), Marilyn (Halton People Into Jobs), Linda (Halton & Warrington Trading Standards), Emma (Cheshire Police) and Gaynor (Halton Haven Hospice).
Lee Goodier (HVA) joined me for another Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/2dw6gqr.
The show on Thursday 29th July (hosted by Lee Goodier) featured interviews with Tracey Crutchley (Norton Priory Museum & Gardens), Ceri Edwards (Volunteer Fair 2010) and Chris Carlin (HVA). Ceri Edwards joined Lee for Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/25xzwxy.
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
The show on Thursday 5th August featured interviews with Mark Piling (NHS Halton & St Helens) and Cath Bore (Halton Community Radio).
It also included the final part of the Carers Forum trilogy which included conversations with: Larraine (Parkinson's Support Group), Rita & Janice (NHS Community Stroke Team & The Stroke Association), Ruth (Age Concern Mid Mersey), Colin (Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group), Aileen (HBC Drug Action Team & Ashley House), Marilyn (Halton People Into Jobs), Linda (Halton & Warrington Trading Standards), Emma (Cheshire Police) and Gaynor (Halton Haven Hospice).
Lee Goodier (HVA) joined me for another Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/2dw6gqr.
The show on Thursday 29th July (hosted by Lee Goodier) featured interviews with Tracey Crutchley (Norton Priory Museum & Gardens), Ceri Edwards (Volunteer Fair 2010) and Chris Carlin (HVA). Ceri Edwards joined Lee for Voluntary Opportunity of the Week.
To listen to the show (or to download a copy to your PC), please visit http://tinyurl.com/25xzwxy.
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
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Vacant Property on Castlefields
SUBJECT: FORMER BRIDGEWATER DAY CENTRE AND WOODLANDS PLAY CENTRE
Both of these assets are surplus to the Council’s requirements. The Bridgewater Day Centre buildings are in poor condition and it is considered that repair is uneconomic. We are not aware of any significant disrepair with the Woodlands Building.
We propose to demolish the Bridgewater building in the near future.
We are considering the planning options for both sites and we will be placing the properties on the open market for sale in the near future. However, before placing the properties on the open market we are seeking expressions of interest from the voluntary sector.
You should be aware that the Council has no funds to support the continued use of these buildings and any proposals will require you to accept full responsibility for repairs, insurance and running costs.
If you do have a proposed use please reply before the end of September so that the Council may consider your proposal.
Please note that the Council will not be bound to accept any proposed use and reserves the right to treat with its property at the Council’s sole discretion. Nevertheless, if your proposals are consistent with the Council’s commitments to the community and Castlefields Regeneration the Council will consider your suggestions with utmost care.
Yours sincerely,
Peter O’Donnell
Group Manager - Asset Valuation
Peter.o’donnell@halton.gov.uk
Both of these assets are surplus to the Council’s requirements. The Bridgewater Day Centre buildings are in poor condition and it is considered that repair is uneconomic. We are not aware of any significant disrepair with the Woodlands Building.
We propose to demolish the Bridgewater building in the near future.
We are considering the planning options for both sites and we will be placing the properties on the open market for sale in the near future. However, before placing the properties on the open market we are seeking expressions of interest from the voluntary sector.
You should be aware that the Council has no funds to support the continued use of these buildings and any proposals will require you to accept full responsibility for repairs, insurance and running costs.
If you do have a proposed use please reply before the end of September so that the Council may consider your proposal.
Please note that the Council will not be bound to accept any proposed use and reserves the right to treat with its property at the Council’s sole discretion. Nevertheless, if your proposals are consistent with the Council’s commitments to the community and Castlefields Regeneration the Council will consider your suggestions with utmost care.
Yours sincerely,
Peter O’Donnell
Group Manager - Asset Valuation
Peter.o’donnell@halton.gov.uk
Summer Holiday Activities at Norton Priory
Some proper Summer Fun at Norton Priory!
Every Monday & Tuesday from 1 – 4pm during the school summer holidays
Bring your little monsters for some messy madness!
If you’re looking for something that will capture the kids’ imaginations this summer then come along to Norton Priory!
Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon during the school holidays they can have some proper ‘Summer Fun’ getting messy with craft activities, exploring the outdoors and getting up close with the past.
It’ll be a summer of Drawing the Past, Buzzin’ like a Bee, going manic for Mosaics, discovering Creatures of the Night, and den building for Little Monsters.
Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th July – Drawing the Past
Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd August – Buzzin’ like a Bee!
Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th August – Mosaic Mania
Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th August – Creatures of the Night!
Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th August – Little Monsters!
Or if you are feeling brave then come back after hours and explore the woods on the special Get Batty! bat walk on Monday 16th August 7.30pm. Walk around the woodland at dusk with the Rangers using torches and bat detectors to discover what lives at Norton Priory when the lights go out! Special entry price for the walk is just £2.50 per child including a spooky craft activity! Please book in advance.
Make sure you leave plenty of time for your visit – there is lots for families to do – Norton Priory is a museum, garden, woodland, nature haven, art adventure and peek into the past all rolled into one! You can…
• Get up close with nature in the woodland and Walled Garden, with quizzes and binoculars for budding nature detectives.
• Marvel at the Giant St Christopher statue and get hands on with activities in the gallery.
• Step into the past with dressing up and special story bags with games and toys.
• Get off the paths and run off some steam exploring the woodland and sculpture trail!
Norton Priory is buggy friendly and there are plenty of picnic tables at the museum and woodlands if you want to bring your own lunch or visit or refectory café for an afternoon treat!
Normal admission prices apply. Further details on activities, Opening Hours and admission prices can be found on the website http://www.nortonpriory.org/ or call 01928 569895.
Every Monday & Tuesday from 1 – 4pm during the school summer holidays
Bring your little monsters for some messy madness!
If you’re looking for something that will capture the kids’ imaginations this summer then come along to Norton Priory!
Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon during the school holidays they can have some proper ‘Summer Fun’ getting messy with craft activities, exploring the outdoors and getting up close with the past.
It’ll be a summer of Drawing the Past, Buzzin’ like a Bee, going manic for Mosaics, discovering Creatures of the Night, and den building for Little Monsters.
Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th July – Drawing the Past
Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd August – Buzzin’ like a Bee!
Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th August – Mosaic Mania
Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th August – Creatures of the Night!
Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th August – Little Monsters!
Or if you are feeling brave then come back after hours and explore the woods on the special Get Batty! bat walk on Monday 16th August 7.30pm. Walk around the woodland at dusk with the Rangers using torches and bat detectors to discover what lives at Norton Priory when the lights go out! Special entry price for the walk is just £2.50 per child including a spooky craft activity! Please book in advance.
Make sure you leave plenty of time for your visit – there is lots for families to do – Norton Priory is a museum, garden, woodland, nature haven, art adventure and peek into the past all rolled into one! You can…
• Get up close with nature in the woodland and Walled Garden, with quizzes and binoculars for budding nature detectives.
• Marvel at the Giant St Christopher statue and get hands on with activities in the gallery.
• Step into the past with dressing up and special story bags with games and toys.
• Get off the paths and run off some steam exploring the woodland and sculpture trail!
Norton Priory is buggy friendly and there are plenty of picnic tables at the museum and woodlands if you want to bring your own lunch or visit or refectory café for an afternoon treat!
Normal admission prices apply. Further details on activities, Opening Hours and admission prices can be found on the website http://www.nortonpriory.org/ or call 01928 569895.
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