Many thanks to everyone who attended the CVSNWK Annual General Meeting at St Botolphs‘ Hall on Friday 4th October. This year’s event was held in conjunction with our ‘Positive Communities Event’, which was ably hosted by Sarah Williams and featured workshops and presentations from Health Watch Kent and The Clinical Commissioning Group. The day also featured a wide range of stands and displays from CVSNWK member organisations, giving them the chance to promote their work and network with other groups. This year’s event was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who took part - we couldn’t have done it without you - and we hope to see you all at next year’s Annual General Meeting in September 2014 CVS Council for Voluntary Service • North West Kent Join our mailing list today and receive updates and info on training 01474 354479 [email protected]In This Issue: News 2-3 Training 4-5 Announcements 6 CVSNWK 7 FESTIVE EDITION CVS NWK are proud holders of NWK for more news and the latest events www.cvsnwk.org CVS NWK AGM CVSNWK XMAS CLOSURE Please note our offices will be closed from 2pm on Tuesday 24th December 2013 and will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2014
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Many thanks to everyone who attended the CVSNWK Annual General Meeting at St Botolphs‘ Hall on Friday 4th October.
This year’s event was held in conjunction with our ‘Positive Communities Event’, which was ably hosted by Sarah Williams and featured workshops and presentations from Health Watch Kent and The Clinical Commissioning Group.
The day also featured a wide range of stands and displays from CVSNWK member organisations, giving them the chance to promote their work and network with other groups.
This year’s event was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who took part - we couldn’t have done it without you - and we hope to see you all at next year’s Annual General Meeting in September 2014
CVSCouncil for Voluntary Service • North West Kent
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In This Issue:News 2-3 Training 4-5Announcements 6CVSNWK 7
FESTIVEEDITION
CVS NWK are proud holders of
NW
K
for more news and the latest eventswww.cvsnwk.org
CVS NWK AGM
CVSNWK XMAS CLOSURE
Please note our offices will be closed from
2pm on
Tuesday 24th December 2013
and will re-open on
Thursday 2nd January 2014
NEWS2
A huge Thank You to ASDA Dartford Distribution Centre for a £200 cheque donation to CVSNWK to contribute to our community minibus
As part of Community Life Asda run “Chosen by you given by us” where every store and depot are given £300.00 by monthly from the Asda Foundation to give to 3 nominated charities, the charities are nominated by customers and colleagues and 3 charities are placed on the community board either in the front of store or at reception in depots then customers and colleagues are given tokens which they place into a collection box below each charity for 2 months then at the end of the period the tokens are counted and the winner is awarded £200.00 and two runners up are awarded £50.00 each.
Colleagues at Asda Dartford Distribution Centre chose CVS NWK along with Temple hill youth club and Adam Charlick as the two runners up for August & September.
Scollard Scores SilverPeter Scollard of No Walls Gardens CIC has been awarded a coveted Silver Prize in the Kent Wildlife Trust “Wildlife Garden of The Year” competition.
On receiving his award from the Mayor of Tonbridge, Peter said “It’s fantastic to be recognised for all the effort and ideas I’ve put into my garden at home. I hope that next year I’ll be back again with a No Walls project... and I’ll get a gold!”
No Walls Gardens is based in Northfleet and they undertake community gardening projects throughout the area. They work with ex-offenders, long term unemployed and a diverse range of clients delivering gardening, and life, skills while helping the community.
www.nowallsgardens.org
Northfleet North Big Local held their “Lift Off” at Lawn Road School on Saturday 9th November.
The event announced the release of the funds needed to take their plans forward. It was attended by around 400 people, who all enjoyed a wide range of entertainments; from hog roast to facepainting.
The Nortfleet Brass Band and the cadets of the Black Knights Marching Band roused the crowd while the Caveman Brewery from Swanscombe supplied the beer tent with their excellent ales.
Many local organisations, including CVS and the Northfleet Harbour Restoration Society had stands at the event and the evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display to the music of “Star Wars”.
Local businesses were also involved; the Hot Rod Diner donated chilli and hotdogs while Can Do Tool Hire and Discount Builders Merchants supplied vital safety equipment.
CVSNWK was happy to attend and support the event - not just in our role as the trusted organisation, but because we really believe that what’s happening here is something good for the community.
Northfleet North Big Local are currently seeking an experienced Community Development Worker to help take their plans to the next stage. If you would be interested in finding out more, please see their recruitment advert on page 7 of this newsletter.
www.northfleetbiglocal.com
Big Local’s Big Bang!
CVS Positive Communities Event
Cecilia Yardley - Healthwatch Volunteer (Swanley and Hextable) -
“I just wanted to say how much I valued the ‘Positive Communities’ event and how glad I was to meet you. Thank you for all your hard work and for the support you gave to me and to Healthwatch in Kent on that day.”
NEWS 3
Congratulations to Georgie Daniels for completing her apprenticeship and achieving an NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Business & Administration – Well done George, we’re all very proud of you!
Georgie has been working in the Training Department here at CVSNWK for the past 4 years, and we really don’t know what we’d do without her professional, positive attitude and her sunny smile.
It’s Georgie’s birthday on 7th December, so if you’d like to wish her well, or if you need any training help or advice you can contact her on 01474 354479 or by email : [email protected]
By George, I think she’s got it!
Jill Barksby of Northwest Kent College presenting Georgie Daniels with her certificates.
Gravesham Borough Council has launched a dedicated Christmas website; bringing you news and event information throughout the Christmas period in Gravesham.
The council has put an unprecedented effort this year into shaping events to provide a joyful backdrop to the festive season. The Twelve Days of Christmas events will take place in Gravesend Town Centre, every Friday and Saturday from the 15 November to the 21 December. Find out more about all Twelve Days events on the new website:
www.christmasingravesend.co.uk
Tis the season to be jolly - so we’re giving one lucky reader the chance
to win a fabulous festive gift!
Look closely at the picture above. We have cunningly disguised one of our
staff as Santa - but who can it be??
Use your skill and judgement and send us the name of who you think is hidden
behind that expertly drawn beard!
Winning entries will go into our big prize draw on 5th January.
Join us at The Bench Café, 26 King Street, Gravesend …we’re not like the others
Xmas Jumble SaleSaturday 14th December
10.30 till 1pm
Northfleet Veterans Club
The Hill, Northfleet
£5 per table
Call CVSNWK to book
01474 354479Entrance Fee 50p ~ Children Free
TRAINING4
COURSE DATE VENUE TRAINER COST (per attendee)
Management Programme- Key principles of management
14/01/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Employment Law January 2014Northfleet Veterans Club
James FREE
HR Redundancy & Disciplinary Procedures
28/01/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Ali £5
Management Programme- Develop your main style
11/02/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Henna & Jagua Workshop 05/02/2014Wallis Park Community Centre
Denese£5 Unemployed or Volunteer £10 Paid Worker
Manual Handling February 2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Tony TBA
Food Safety – Level 2 February 2014Wallis Park Community Centre
Tony TBA
Management Programme- Managing information & communication
11/03/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Management Programme- Cost focus, Mark & Planning
08/04/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Management Programme- Recruiting & Selection
13/05/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Management Programme- Managing Performance
10/06/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
Management Programme- Developing Teams & Individuals
08/07/2014Northfleet Veterans Club
Penny£15 or £80 for all Modules
TRAINING CALENDAR We are currently taking bookings for these training courses
To make a booking or for more information, please contact us on 01474 354479 or email: [email protected]
HENNA & JAGUAWORKSHOP
Fascinating historical walk around Chalk and Denton guided by Christoph Bull of the Gravesend Historical Society.
Meet: 10am at Chalk Church, Church Lane, Chalk DA12 2NL Christoph Bull 07702 287147 – Donations welcome
The Winter Warmer Walk
Sat. 28th December
£5 Volunteer/Unemployed - £10 Paid Worker
Wallis ParkCommunity Centre5th February 2014
TRAINING 5
CVSNWK are aware that affordable Management Courses do not exist as much as the voluntary sector needs them! We are proud to offer our NEW Management Development Programme. We will be providing 7 different management modules over 7 months, to help managers/team leaders refresh their skills and learn new ones!
We understand that Managers/Team leaders have busy schedules, so we are offering learners the opportunity to pick and choose the modules they would like to attend to best suit them.
The whole course comprises of seven sessions:
Key Principles of Management .....................................14.01.14Develop Your Management Style ................................11.02.14Managing Information and Communication .............11.03.14Customer Focus, Marketing and Planning .................08.04.14Recruitment and Selection ...........................................13.05.14Managing Performance ..................................................10.06.14Developing Teams and Individuals ...............................08.07.14
These are priced at a cost of £15 per person for each session or £80 pp for all sessions - a saving of £25!
All sessions will be held at Northfleet Veterans Club, between 10am-4pm. For more details - or to make a booking please contact Georgie on 01474 354479 or email [email protected]
Management Development Programme
CVSNWK ran a very sucessful Business Planning seminar at the Veterans Club, Northfleet on the 19th November. The focus of the day was writing and creating business plans to help learners to clarify their business ideas and define their long term objectives.
The training was carried out as part of the Global Entrepreneurs Week, an initiative aimed at encouraging new businesses and enterprises - and giving new entrepeneurs the skills they need to succeed. You can find out more at the website: http://www.gew.org.uk/home
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
St. Mary’s Church Hall, Wrotham Road - DA11 8EG
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Refreshments will be available
If you would like a special dedication on our scroll
Welcome to Silent World Sans Frontieres, a new and exciting social enterprise project founded by Gary Harding and Diane Marsh.
The main aim of this project is to raise Deaf Awareness within Gravesham and the South East of England.
Through interactive and engaging workshops, people can gain insights to the barriers that the deaf
and hard of hearing face in their everyday lives.
The workshops are presented by Gary Harding, a recent UnLtd award winner who is a profoundly
deaf person himself. Using his and other people’s life experiences, slideshows, videos and demonstrations
Gary is able to really bring an incredibly special, inclusive and engaging workshop.
Learn how to fingerspell and practice British Sign language! Learn how to communicate with someone
who is deaf! We make it fun!
The Workshops take 3 hours and are appropriate for people who are not deaf aware.
Our prices are available on request
For further information, contact Gary Harding via website www.silentworldsanfrontieres.org.uk or call
Diane Marsh on 01474 327845
First World War: then and now provides grants of £3,000 to £10,000 for communities to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
With a grant from us you could make a real difference to a wide range of people by helping them understand the war and its impact better. In particular, we believe that involving young people in marking the Centenary is important.
http://tinyurl.com/ovlst3c
ANNOUNCEMENTS6
We are looking to help small, local community based projects and community minded people through our GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund.
From 4 November 2013 for 16 weeks we are seeking to donate eighty £300 awards to help people or groups with their community programmes. For more information check out
galaxyhotchocolate.com
In the meantime, if you or your organisation would benefit from a free jar or some sachets of GALAXY hot chocolate then please drop a note to [email protected]. We only have a limited amount of free stock which will be sent out on a first come first served basis so drop us a note today.
The CVSNWK newsletter is produced bi-monthly, and is sent to over 350 local voluntary and community organisations. All newsletters will be sent via email unless you have requested otherwise, so please ensure that we have your correct email address.
You can publicise your events, news and announcements by sending material to the [email protected] If you’re not comfortable with sending material digitally, give us a ring on 01474 354479 and we’ll try to help you out.
We will always endeavour to include as much as possible, but we may have to edit due to space, layout etc.
Please note that material for inclusion in our next issue should reach us before 15th January for our February - March edition.
We hope that you have enjoyed reading this issue, and please - get involved and let us help advertise your work, events and achievements to other local organisations and members of CVSNWK.
Thanks for reading - see you next time!
HOME ASSISTANTS Urgently required to help elderly & disabled people to live independently in their own home.
LONGFIELD, NEW BARN, HARTLEY and DARTFORD &
surrounding areas.
Role involves cleaning, washing, ironing & shopping. Own transport preferred, but not essential, Work is on a flexible basis £6.50 per hour + holiday entitlement.
DBS check required (refundable)
call SUE or ANN
on 01474 362475
or 01474 355280
Volunteer Car DriversThe North West Kent Volunteer Centre, Dartford, is currently seeking Volunteer Car Drivers, in the Gravesham, Dartford, and Swanley and surrounding rural areas for their Volunteer Community Transport Service.
As a volunteer driver you will receive 45p per mile to cover your running costs. You will need to be checked through the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB), at no cost to you.
The majority of Insurers will cover voluntary driving and there will be no premium changes to your policy. For further information please contact:
The Volunteer Centre (Transport) on 01322 294600 or email [email protected]
Community Development OfficerNorthfleet Big Local
£22,000 per annum 30 hours per week (including evening and weekends)2 year Fixed Term Contract
The Big Local programme in Northfleet will see local people help invest £1 million of Big Lottery Funding over 10 years to make their community a better place to live. The successful candidate will maintain and develop the Big Local Vision and Plan for Northfleet, encouraging further involvement by the local community in the ongoing planning and delivery of the programme for the Big Local funding.
• CommonlyusedITprogrammes(Word,Exceletc) and managing social media (Facebook etc)
Do you have the drive and passion to work with us as we develop and make big changes in the community? Have you got the energy and commitment to turn big ideas into realities, making positive and lasting changes to people’s lives? Then we want to hear from you.
For an application pack please contact: Marilyn Keating, CVSNWK – 01474 354479 or email: [email protected]
