Turning Tides Project

The Turning Tides team is offering an eight-week course designed around the individual to help people make the most of their existing skills, pick up some new ones and plan some positive changes for themselves you and their family. The course is split into segments including healthy living, money matters, communication and more.

For advice or assistance contact Turning Tides Neighbourhood Management, 29-31, Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW.

Call 01702 356070 or e-mail nmadmin@savs-southend.co.uk

Stay Safe Event 2010
Thursday 26th August 2010, 11am to 3pm, Southchurch Park, Southend

Meet Southend’s Emergency Services and enjoy a fun day out in the park with FREE displays and activities for every age group DOWNLOAD FLYER.

Junior Wardens presented to the High Sheriff of Essex
The seventh successful group of Turning Tides Junior wardens was presented to the High Sheriff of Essex, Michael Hindmarch last Friday evening at the SAVS Centre. The High Sheriff said “the young wardens were a delightful group who had obviously enjoyed participating in this initiative; they were proud to have qualified and gained their certificates. Some parents explained to me that this opportunity had made a big difference to the children’s lives and I am sure it will be very beneficial within the community”.

The course aims to help raise aspirations, provide positive role models and teach good citizenship. Participants receive an induction and spend time learning about Turning Tides and conducting environmental patrols with Neighbourhood Wardens. They visit the Police Station, Fire Station and Lifeboat Station, where they learn about the roles the services plays in the community. They gain the skill of First Aid provided by the British Red Cross and participate in Drug & Alcohol Awareness training with the Young Persons Drug & Alcohol Team and finish by taking part in a community project.

David Preston a Neighbourhood Warden commented “it’s proving a real success with kids that live in neighborhoods’ we work in, once they finish the course there will be other activities we will involve them in as they are now part of Turning Tides, so this is just the beginning”

Turning Tides is a community initiative funded by Southend Together and delivered in partnership with Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS)

If you live in central Southend and would like to know more about the course call Turning Tides on 01702356070 or email nmadmin@savs-southend.co.uk or drop in to the office at SAVS Centre, 29-31 Alexandra St, Southend, SS1 1BW.

Turning Tides Deliver Anti-Bullying Message
Over the past few months Turning Tides has been working closely with the Home Office to develop a story book which gives children aged between 5-11yrs an anti bullying message. The book is called ‘Mo and His New Trainers’ the story gives the message that bullying is bad and that children can turn to adults for help and support with tackling the issue. The book features the Neighbourhood Wardens, with Bill Pardon playing a starring role. The book is written by Neighbourhood warden supervisor Anthony Quinn and illustrated by John Bulley. The project is fully funded by the Home Office enabling it to be distributed free to children in the Turning Tides area. The book is also available in Polish!

The book was launched at Barons Court School and St Mary’s Primary School with Warden, Bill Pardon, reading the story and the team then giving each child a copy to keep. Bill said ‘the day was a great success the children were keen to get the book in their hands and read it for themselves’. Porters Grange school has also recently held a reading and both the English and Polish versions of the book are being requested and distributed to Libraries across the Country.

There has been much interest in the book and if you would like a copy please call Anthony on 01702 356070.

Above: Children from Barons Court (left) and St Mary's Schools with Turning Tides Warden Bill Parden

Big Tidy Up Award For Hayley
hayley councillor Folkard Turning Tides Warden Hayley Duff has recently been recognised for her efforts of working in partnership to improve the environment in the Milton, Kursaal and Victoria wards.

Hayley took a lead role in Turning Tides alleyway clearances and worked in close partnership with The Big Tidy Up Campaign, local residents, Southend Borough Council, Street Scene Team, DF Services, Cory Environmental, and local businesses.

Hayley has been awarded a certificate of Commendation as a joint runner up in the Individual Award picked from thousands of nominations from all over the country.

Hayley and Cllr Nigel Folkard (see Photo) worked closely with local residents and partners to successfully clear alleyways in Heygate Ave, Chancellor Rd and Ashburnham Rd.

Congratulations Hayley on your award from all at Turning Tides and SAVS, also a big thank you to all partners who supported the initiatives!

Drop-in Surgeries

Drop in and see your Neighbourhood Wardens at one of their monthly surgeries offering a wide range of services. Download the flyer

Turning Tides is...
A Southend Together funded initiative to improve the quality of life for residents of the central parts of Kursaal, Milton & Victoria wards, run by SAVS on behalf of the residents.

Our team of highly trained neighbourhood wardens and staff are active in your area and will help you by...

Providing a good neighbour service
Offering information and advice on your concerns
Supporting others to develop activities for young people
Helping with Recycling and Environmental problems
Giving you a chance to be involved in key decisions about your area
Working with others to reduce crime
Assisting you to overcome problems reporting things
Keeping you informed through newsletters and surgeries
Providing courses and information about Healthy Living

...and helping with many other problems or concerns.
If we don't know the answer we’ll find it out!

For advice or assistance please contact us at…..
Turning Tides Neighbourhood Management Partnership,
29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW
Phone: 01702 356070 Email: nmadmin@savs-southend.co.uk

The latest Junior Wardens have completed the course, see the video below...