Contact the
Mutley Greenbank Community Network
Coordinator
Louise Baxter
01752 827818
Webmaster
Bob Burton
Admin
Kerry Dungay
01752 827818
The main Aims of the Mutley Greenbank network are:
- Improve communication and cohesion amongst the diverse range of agencies working in Mutley and Greenbank
- Increase the awareness of the facilities, services and resources that are available in Mutley and Greenbank
- Improve awareness and understanding of the needs of all the people living in what is probably one of the most diverse and certainly one of the most deprived and disadvantaged neighbourhood areas in Plymouth.
Do you want to find out more about what is going on in Mutley and
Greenbank?
Do you have a question about Mutley
or Greenbank?
Do You need help?
If the answer to the
above questions is yes then contact Sue Casemore 01752 290015
greenbankneighbourhoodoffice@yahoo.co.uk
Click below for services in
the Greenbank area
Click below for Plymouth Parent Partnership Directory
of Services
Click Below for
Parents Guide to Plymouth
Pages updated 7 July 2008
Events
Courses
Latest News and Information
What's
on in Plymouth libraries
NEWS AND INFORMATION
1. Devon & Cornwall Refugee
Support Council
Attachment: DCRSC June 08.doc &080602
DCRSC LEAFLET.doc
Please find attached
the Newsletter for June 08.
Also please see the leaflet for more information and various drop in
dates available. This is designed so that it can be printed
back-to-back for distribution.
2. Business Link
Attachment: Business Link CC.doc
For information on various way to deal with the impact of the credit
crunch please see attached. It explains where you can go for
information and advice on dealing with your finances more efficiently to
control the impact on your organisation/business.
3. Monthly
Publications summary
Attachment:
FW: Monthly Publication summary
Please see enclosed forwarded email for list of publications
available.
4. National Year of
Reading
Attachment: Minutes 02.06.2008.doc
NYR is having a campaign about the importance of reading aloud to
children, which they're calling 'Telling Tales'. As part of this,
they're holding a competition to find the best 'storyteller' in the
country, and encouraging people to download 2 minute pieces of film to
the NYR website of themselves reading a story. They've also picked 10
places in the UK to highlight this through a media and filming event -
they'll set up a 'storytelling chair' in a public place and invite
people to read. Plymouth is one of these places and we've been given a
tentative date and time for filming of the morning of Friday 18 July,
but not a venue as yet. I'll pass on more details as I get them, but
please think about whether you're aware of anyone who does a great job
of reading stories aloud and really bringing them to life. Also, about
whether you could come down and support the event on the morning.
Again, please see NYR website for more details (link from home page).
5. Chamber of
Commerce
All Our
Futures Conference
Planning work is now underway for the final day of the All Our Futures
conference. A series of "Open Cafe" events are planned for the day
where representatives from business and community groups can talk about
and discuss their work in the general area of sustainability.
Slots and exhibition spaces for up to 40 presentations will be available on the day. If you would like to discuss contributing to this event, please email allourfutures@plymouth.ac.uk or call 01752 238 890 for further details
6. Destituation
Action Pack
Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing
to produce a simple, easy to read pack that gived you the information,
advice and encouragement to take action to stop destitution of people
refused asylum. Uniquely it links up the practical support with the
campaigning. Already people have said ‘The pack is very good – clear
and concise. ‘This looks Brilliant! – a really useful collection of
stuff.’
Have a look for yourself by following these links. Or you can
download the 13 page pdf versions for
England ,
Wales and
Scotland .
-
What is Destitution - and what causes it
Frequently asked questions
Practical support - how to support accommodation and hardship funds around the UK
Campaign - how you can campaign to end destitution by lobbying your MP, sleeping out, trying the Endurance Challenge and more.
Raise awareness - with films, speakers, performances and the media
7. Business Link
Attachment: Legislation
Changes.doc
Please see attached information on legislation changes and how to access
further information pertaining to your organisation.
8. JRF Findings
Parenting ‘mixed’ children: difference and belonging in mixed race and
faith families
Just published by the JRF:
Parenting 'mixed'
children: difference and belonging in mixed Race and faith families
Insights into parenting 'mixed' children.
9. Peninsula Care
Sector Group
Post Qualifying Bursaries
for Social Workers - Closing date 11th July.For those of you
that are social work qualified or have social workers within your
organisation, I came across an advert in Community Care Magazine
regarding a bursary for post qualifying training for social workers.
The bursary is from Skills for Care and Children’s Workforce Development
Council for up to £750.
Those who are eligible
would be:
·
Independent social workers who do
not have an employer
·
People who use services who are
formally supporting social work education
·
Social workers working for small
voluntary or not-for-profit organisations who employ a total of 50
registered social workers or less
The closing date is July 11th. For applications and information – www.practicelearning.org.uk/post_qualification_(pq) Enquiries and applications should be made to – swd@skillsforcare.org.uk
EVENTS
1. The Osiligi Maasai Tribal Dance Troupe
Date: Thursday 10th July 2008
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade
Price: £10 Adult, £5 Child
The Osiligi Maasai Tribal Dance Troupe will be visiting the above venue and will be raising funds for housing, water supplies, education and health for their village in Ngong Hills, Kenya.
2. University of Plymouth Student Union
Attachement: Student Volunteer Induction Evening 2008.doc
Please see attached for various dates and venues for your diary.
3. Centre for Sustainable Futures
Attachment: CSF All
our Futures poster.doc
Date: 9 – 11th September 2008
Invitation to attend and share experiences, please see attached poster.
Please follow this link to find out more
http://csf.plymouth.ac.uk/?q=node/587
Also - Conference Registration and Dinners - Delegates are reminded that they need to register as soon as possible for the conference, which is now filling up. Information about registration is to be found at http://csf.plymouth.ac.uk/?q=conferencedocuments. Please note that there are limited places available for the two conference dinners. Details are:
Date: Tuesday 9 September – 1930 – 2100 -
Isaacs Restaurant
Cost: £18.00 (drinks not included)
Maximum number: 120
There is a bar facility serving wines and bottled beers
Date: Wednesday 10 September – 2000 – 2130 –
Babbage Restaurant
Cost: £23.00 (drinks not included)
Maximum number: 140
There is a bar facility serving wines and bottled beers
The after dinner speaker will be Lynne Franks
For more information about the conference in general, submitted
abstracts and the latest news updates please visit our website…
COURSES
1. Centre for Sustainable Futures
Course: Schumacher College Short Course – Educating the Whole person
Course dates: November 3 – 7 2008
Attachment: CSF June 2008.doc
Please see attached for information on course content and for deadlines
of when you should book by if you are interested.
2. Wildwise
Attachment: Wildwise
Summer Courses 08.doc
Please see attached for various courses and camps to keep you enthralled
this summer!