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Managing Volunteers?
Submitted by savsadmin on Thu, 29/07/2010 - 11:51.SAVS Volunteer Centre Manager, Emily Middlemast, has created an online information resource for those managing volunteers: http://www.savs-southend.org/volresources
Door to Door Clothing Collections
Submitted by savsadmin on Thu, 29/07/2010 - 11:10.Organisations are once again delivering leaflets requesting 'urgently' required items such as clothing, shoes, mobile phones, bedding etc. Please be aware that although many of these organisations appear to be charities they are in fact commercial ventures. If you have any concerns contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.
‘CREDULOUS RUBES’ by John Bulley
Submitted by savsadmin on Wed, 28/07/2010 - 13:39.08/07/2010 - 00:00
28/07/2010 - 17:00
John’s artistic accomplishments never dimmed nor diminished following his expulsion from Canterbury College of Art at the beginning of his artistic career; rather they expanded: to encompass work in many diverse areas. Having contributed to films ‘Memphis Belle’ and ‘Harry Potter’ in an artistic capacity, he has also worked as a community artist, working with young people in areas of Essex; where his artistic vocabulary which includes spray can art and the mix of visual media and text finds a ready audience. Citing his influences as ‘Everything, Everywhere, Always’ this promises to be a stand alone exhibition of ambition. Painting, sculpture, spray art will all feature and many items will be available to purchase.
www.johnbulley.com
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Netbuddy - New Learning Disability Website
Submitted by admin3 on Wed, 28/07/2010 - 11:09.A new website will be launched in September which will offer families and professionals working with learning disability a unique opportunity to swap advice and practical tips on a range of common issues – everything from dealing with special interests to coping with constipation. NETBUDDY will pool the expertise of parents, carers, teachers and therapists to provide simple, yet ingenious solutions to everyday problems. The website organisers would like people to come forward and help make the project a success by sharing tips, ideas and giving practical advice. NETBUDDY will be the place people go to find advice, help others and connect with like-minded people who understand learning disabilities. Some examples of the tips already received include “For excessive drooling, Hyoscine Hydrobromide patches are really good.” “To prevent someone with low muscle tone from slipping down in a chair, use a bath mat cut to size.” “If someone is having an operation under general anaesthetic, use the opportunity to do other necessary procedures, such as dental work.” If you have any tips in all areas i.e. routines, sleeping, eating, toilet training, play, behaviour, dressing, tantrums, family life, support, please email them to emma@netbuddy.org.uk
Free Goods Available to Community Groups
Submitted by admin3 on Tue, 27/07/2010 - 15:09.Giving World Online (GWO) is a scheme set up to help to community groups and charities access free surplus goods from businesses and organisations whilst at the same time helping reduce the amount of goods sent to landfill.
In the next three months GWO will be engaging with businesses in the East of England region to encourage them to use GWO's free service to redirect their surplus goods onto charities and groups that could make use of them for their beneficiaries.
Consultations
Local Development Framework Consultations
Southend on Sea Borough Council are currently consulting on two important planning policy documents.
Southend on Sea Borough Council are currently consulting on two important planning policy documents.
Free Swimming Extended
Submitted by savsadmin on Tue, 20/07/2010 - 17:00.FREE swimming for youngsters and pensioners will be extended until the end of the summer holidays, Southend Council has announced. Last week, the council announced free swimming would finish at the end of this month because of Government grant cuts. But at a meeting on Thursday, council bosses said they would spend £43,000 to pay for it to carry on over the summer. Full article
From Southend Echo
Look after your health in hot weather
Submitted by savsadmin on Wed, 14/07/2010 - 09:50.South Essex PCT have released a useful booklet containing health advice for the hot weather. Download
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The Coalition’s Programme for Government
Submitted by savsadmin on Wed, 14/07/2010 - 08:44.The Coalition's Programme for Government sets out a programme for partnership government over the next five years. The document states: 'These plans are inspired by the values of freedom, fairness and responsibility, and a shared desire to work in the national interest.' Download the full document.
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