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- At7…7 Nov
- Karl Jenkins ‘Requiem’…7 Nov
- Magnus Persson (Sweden)…Tues 9 Nov
- Totally Wired…Thurs 11 Nov
- Faith Group Conference…Thurs 11 Nov
- Lifecolour in concert…14 Nov
- An evening with Tony Campolo & Graham Kendrick…Mon 15 Nov
- Epiphany…Sun 14 Nov
- Compassion & Christmas Fun Day…Sat 20 Nov
- Brass comes to Betley…Sat 27 Nov
- Advert Series…Tues 30 Nov
- It’s a Boy…Fri 3 Dec & Sat 4 Dec
- The Three Musketeers Panto…Wed 5 Jan 2011
- Free Group Walks
- CAP Centre
- Help Needed
- Acquire Printers
- Climb Mount Sinai…Easter 2011
- Tour of the Holy Land…October 2011
- Lounge Bookings
- English Active
- Need a Disco?
- Christian Counselling Service
- Healing Rooms
- Nightchurch Update
- Challenge North Staffs: reporting hate crime
- Saltbox…practical donations needed
- Money Matters Volunteer Administrator
- PhoneLink Volunteers Needed
- Fostering: a career that changes lives
- Vacancy: Child minder Places
- Vacancy: Housing Project Development Worker
- Vacancy: Saltbox Development Worker
- Vacancy: Audio Engineer/Announcer
- Vacancy: Fundraising Officer
- Vacancy: Team Leader – South Staffs Outreach
- Vacancy: Medical Equipment Coordinator
- Vacancies: 2011 Census
- Wanted: projection screen
Every Blessing
Lloyd
At7 – Real Life, Real Meaning, Real God
‘At 7’ is a contemporary worship event for all ages and is a joint venture between Market Drayton Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Church, Market Drayton.
Our aim is to provide a meeting where we Praise God, receive teaching from quality preachers, and encourage the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Our guest speaker is the Rev Anthony Clowes. Anthony grew up in Ipstones near Stoke-on-Trent. He spent some time as a youth worker in Liverpool and is now the minister at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Hoylake, Wirral, which is a lively and growing church with the motto “Reaching Up and Reaching Out.” Anthony is also involved in leadership at the annual ECG Conference in Llandudno and recently spoke at the ECG South West Conference in Plymouth.
Date: Sunday 7 November
Time: 7pm
Venue: Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Road, Drayton, TF9 3AX
Guest Speaker: Rev. Anthony Clowes
The Benefice of Hartshill, Penkhull and Trent Vale invites you to sing in a performance of…
Karl Jenkins ‘Requiem’
(In memory of all those lives have been sacrificed in time of war tribulation)
As part of the evening worship at The Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent
Date: Sun 7 November 2010 (week before Remembrance Sunday)
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: The Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent
For more information Anne Riddle on 01782 769532 or 07974 197806
Magnus Persson from Malmo, Sweden
Date: Tuesday 9 November
Guest Speaker: Magnus Persson from Malmo, Sweden
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Bethel City Church, Main Campus & Offices, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8BY.
Tickets: £6 per person.
There will also be a leaders’ meeting from 10am - 1pm for Senior Leaders and Core Teams.
For more info contact Steffy Timbrell on 01782 537079 or email: steffy@bethelcitychurch.com or visit the website: http://www.bethelcitychurch.com/
Totally Wired
A seminar for all parents, church leaders, youth leaders and anyone who cares about young people and technology.
They have their first mobile phone at the age of 7 and by the time they are teenagers, half of all their written communication will be by text message.
They spend more time online then watching TV and seven out of ten have their own website or social networking profile. They are as likely to upload their own videos as download music and they spend up to 3 hours a day talking in internet chat-rooms and instant messaging. This is where young people ‘live’ in 2010, a new digital world that is changing what it means to be a teenager in Britain today.
However, this world is alien to many of us who are responsible for safe guarding and caring for young people. How can parents, churches and youth workers not only understand what is happening, but also change the way we work with young people to take account of it?
This high-quality, interactive, enjoyable and challenging evening events aims to explore some of these key questions:
· What should parents and youth workers know about the digital world?
· How are young people spending their time online?
· What impact are online social networking sites having on young people?
· How will mobiles and the internet develop over the next few years?
· How can we help young people stay safe online?
· How can Christian youth and children’s work adapt to the online world?
Date: Thursday 11 November 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Rising Brook Church, Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LT
Tickets: £4 in advance or £5 at the door
For more information contact Sam on 01785 242631 or email sam@msyn.org.uk
Faith Group Conference: Thursday 11 November 2010
Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to ensuring that all residents across the City and County live long, healthy and safe lives.
In line with this commitment, a conference is being staged to which all faith groups from across Staffordshire are being invited. This event will be held at Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters on Thurs 11 November 2010, commencing at 9.00 am and finishing at 1:30 pm. A buffet lunch will be provided.
The aim of the conference is to inform, raise awareness and share information about how you and your organisation can work with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist in achieving the positive outcomes highlighted above.
Faith groups often come into contact with vulnerable people who would benefit from our proactive services. Sadly we are not always aware of those in need and occasionally they experience the trauma of a fire that could have been prevented.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and partners are aiming, through this conference, to provide you and your organisation with details of the range of proactive services we provide and how the Fire and Rescue Service and its partners can contribute to improving the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
In support of this event in November, we are currently working in partnership with such organisations as the Saltbox Christian Centre, the Lichfield CoE Diocese, CLASP and various faith forums to publicise this conference and would very much appreciate if you would therefore consider joining us on the 11th. We hope that you will also pass this invitation to other faith based community workers involved in home visits to invite them to join us as well.
We have limited places available therefore an early response will be appreciated. You can send your reply by emailing r.watson@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.
In your reply, could you indicate the following:
· Your attendance or not
· Your role within your organisation and the age range/needs of the people that you visit
· Any preferred dietary requirements.
This will greatly help us with the organising of this event.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Peter Dartford
Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Freepost RRHA - KXUA – GTST
Pirehill
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 0BS
Lifecolour in Concert
Lifecolour at ‘Max Life’ with support from ‘Fretless’
Date: Sunday 14 November
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: New Life Church, West Road, COngelton, CW12 4EU
Cost: £2 – available on the door or in advance
For more info call 01260 295922
An evening with Tony Campolo and Graham Kendrick
Join Tony and Graham as they share their passion for social justice. The evening will be sure to leave you entertained, challenged and changed.
Date: Monday 15 November
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
Tickets Cost: £10 available from Swan Bank Church Office 01782 575129 or via www.christiantickets.co.uk
Epiphany
Join Epiphany for their series of relaxed and entertaining, hour long Sunday evening coffee concerts. Each concert starts at 8:15pm (7:45pm for tea / coffee & cake) at St George’s Church, Poynton, Cheshire
Tickets are £8, £5 concessions / unwaged, free for under 18’s
Special offer for season tickets for 2010 / 2011 series £32 (£20) offering 5 concerts for the price of 4
14 November 2010 – An evening of light music with Andrew Whettam & friends
20 February 2011 – Beethoven Horn Sonata & Mozart String Quintet
17 April 2011 – Spring concert – featuring Beethoven ‘Spring’ Sonata & Mendelssohn Piano trio
19 June 2011 – Mendelssohn String Octet – an exciting climax to our series
Tickets available at the door, or season tickets in advance, please call 01625 858802
For more information, visit Epiphany’s website at www.epiphanymusic.org.uk
Compassion & Christmas Fun Day
Christ, Compassion & Christmas Fun day
Children’s Crafts, Photo exhibition, Handmade cards stall, Tombola, Face painting, Lucky dip, information about Compassions work & Sponsorship.
Lots of Christmas fun, food and music.
Date: Saturday 20 November 2010
Venue: Swan Bank Church, Burslem, ST6 2AA
For more info call: 07835972490
Brass Comes To Betley
Tarporley Brass Band, conducted by Ian Turner with guest singer Chris Hale
Date: Saturday 27 November
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St Margaret’s Church, Betley
Tickets: Adults - £7.50 & Children - £2.50
All proceeds go to the completion of a Secondary School for the children of the Parish of Santa Cruz in Quito, Ecuador
For more information and to book tickets call Margaret Moxon on 01270 520485 or email moxonm@btinternet.com
Advert Series: Norton St. Johns Methodist Church
Four talks for Christmas for you, Tuesday afternoons from 2pm – 3pm
Venue: St John’s Methodist Church, Knypersley Road, Norton, ST6 8HX
Foretold
Date: Tuesday 30 November
Guest Speaker: Ron Willoughby, Burslem Mission
Topic: Christ’s Coming in Old Testament Prophecy
Forewarned
Date: Tuesday 7 December
Guest Speaker: Trevor Weaver, Bucknall A.O.G.
Topic: Christ’s Return in New Testament Prophecy
Forwards
Date: Tuesday 14 December
Guest Speaker: Robert Mountford, City Vision Ministries
Topic: Christ’s Direction for His Church Today
Forlorn
Date: Tuesday 21 December
Guest Speaker: Robbie Bowen, South Cheshire Circuit
Topic: Christ’s Coming – in Humility
For more info call 01782 534013
It’s a Boy
Come along to hear the story of Christmas presented by Victory Christian Centre, Rugeley & Emmanuel Church, Burntwood.
Dates: Friday 3 Dec & Saturday 4 Dec 2010
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Victory Christian Centre, 11 Anson Street, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2BG
Cost: Single Ticket: £5.00 & Family Ticket: £12.50 (Ticket price includes light refreshments
For more information call 01889 586 246
The Three Musketeers Panto
The Saltmine Theatre Company presents: The Three Musketeers Pantomime
Panto fun for all the family guaranteed! Refreshments available to buy at the event.
Date: Wednesday 5 January 2011,
Time: 7pm
Venue: St. Andrew’s Church, Weston Coyney
Cost: £6 from the Parish Office (no concessions).
For more info call the Parish Office on 01782 312570 or email caverswall382@btinternet.com
Free Group Walks
We are a local charity based in Stoke-on-Trent who offer FREE led group walks to adults living in Stoke-on-Trent. The project is funded by Stoke-on-Trent NHS and we aim to get adults more active, more often by encouraging them to walk in their local area, in order to reduce the prevalence of illnesses and diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
Our walks are for everybody, no matter what their age and capability. We have walks taking place every day of the week across the City and the walks take around 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Every walk is led by our trained volunteer walk leaders and our walks also have a strong social aspect to them, with many of our walkers forming friendships.
For more information about the walks call the team on 01782 831900 or email walks@stadiumcommunities.org.uk or visit the website www.stadiumcommunities.org.uk
CAP Centre
Please encourage anyone you know in any amount of debt to call free on 0800 328 0006 to arrange an appointment with a local Debt Coach.
For more information about Stoke-on-Trent CAP Centre email benhodgson@capuk.org or call Bethel City Church's Offices on 01782 537 079
Help needed
Looking for a person (preferably female) to stay with a disabled lady while husband needs to go out. It could be mornings, afternoons or all day.
This is suitable for someone who likes to make a difference to a handicapped person. It is the northern end of the City. Transport cost will be reimbursed, but it could be the start of a Part Time job.
Telephone 01782 839983 Best times: 5 - 7pm
Acquire Printers – Effective Communication for Effective Churches
Acquire Printers works with churches to design and print effective advertising for outreach, services and events. With low costs, professional products and free delivery, there’s no better choice than Acquire Printers.
We work alongside churches to produce high quality, professional and effective advertising. Your community sees high quality advertising daily, so professional printing is a key first step to getting your community through your door.
We print anything, including: Compliment slips, Greetings cards, Business cards, Letterheads, Leaflets, Posters, Flyers
Whether you’re a pro designer, or a novice, the service we provide can fill any gaps in the jargon you don’t understand, advise you on the print job, but more than that, we want to come along side a church, give them practical advice on wording and layout to reach the most people with the Good News of the Kingdom. Design service available.
Special offer: 5,000 A6 post cards, high quality full colour (both sides) for under £100 delivered.
Feel free to contact us: info@acquire-printers.co.uk or www.acquire-printers.co.uk or 0844 567 5740
Climb Mount Sinai over the Easter bank holiday weekend – 2011
Trip Dates: 21 - 26 April 2011
Purpose: To raise funds for GMI (Gulu Mission Initiative)
Cost: £999 per person
Description of trip:
“This is an unforgettable trip, to climb Mount Sinai over the Easter bank holiday weekend in 2011, the highlight being summiting Mount Sinai in time to see the sun rise on Easter Sunday. The holy peak stands 2882 metres above sea level. According to Christian tradition this is the biblical Mount Horeb where Moses received the tablets of the law with Ten Commandments. We start this trip at night, pick you up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh, and then drive in an air conditioned bus into the desert for around 2 hours until the holy valley of St Catherine is reached. There are two ways to reach the peak of the mountain: one consists of 3750 steps made by monks and the other one is a normal road carved by Egyptian authorities in the 19th century, it is an indirect route which can be traversed on foot or on animal back. On the top of Mount Sinai is a chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity. To the north of the chapel is a cave where traditional holds that God put Moses. The view from the peak is truly breathtaking and well worth the efforts of ascending. In the morning we’ll visit the famous monastery of St Catherine and you will see all of its treasures and come close to the life of the monks. Breakfast will be in St Catherine city. After the visits, we will drive you back to your hotel. You will have a day to relax, enjoy and unwind in Sharm el Sheikh and then fly back to the UK on the last day”.
“This trip is of a moderate intensity and so is suitable for most hill climbers. We are AALA Licensed, ATOL protected and have staff that are fully qualified and are members of the ‘Association of mountaineering instructors’. From each person that participates in this once in a lifetime trip included in the costs shown above is a £100 donation to the GMI charity and so no further fund raising is required although would be welcomed”.
The trip itself will be done by Msl Mountaineering Ltd and all of there information is displayed on their website: www.msl-mountaineering.com
For additional information regarding the GMI charity then please go to our website: www.gulumission.org or alternatively contact us on 01782 657206
If you wish to join us on this opportunity then please feel free to contact us on the Msl website above or call on the contact shown above and quote ‘NIGEL001’.
Tour of the Holy Land – walk where Jesus walked
Trip Dates: 21 – 29 October 2011
Places you will visit: Jeusalem, Galilee, Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem, Nazareth
Cost: £1395 inc per person – all fares, entry to all sites, 4* hotels (half-board), coach & guide, all gratituties
For more information contact John & Linda Marshall on 01785 242635 / 254331 or email pastor.churchlane@btinternet.com
English Active
Free English lessons for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
English Active is a Christian programme that will encourage your faith while you learn English.
Our weekly lessons include:
l reading’s l songs l discussions l film-clips l and more!
Places are limited. Come along and see!
Open to all, regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality.
This is a faith-based programme. Lessons and resources have a Christian content, including Bible study.
This is an add-on to your other lessons. It is not a complete ESOL course.
Date: Every Friday, starting 5 November 2010
Venue: Hanley Baptist Church, 53 Regent Road, Hanley, ST1 3BT
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Drop in before class to meet the teacher on Fridays 12:30-1:30
For more information call: 0845 6434084
Write: info@mayihelp.co.uk
Visit: www.englishactive.mayihelp.co.uk
Simon the Clown
Invite Simon the Clown to entertain at your special event, party, fun day, fundraiser, fair or fete, indoors or outside (weather permitting)!
Simon is a Christian entertainer, based in Stoke-on-Trent, specialising in amazing balloon sculptures.
Fully insured, enhanced CRB check, featured in the Sentinel.
Check his website for more details: www.simontheclown.mayihelp.co.uk or call 07843 288434
The Lounge Booking
Need a place to book for meetings or training days?
Why not book the Lounge, £8 per hour,
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY
For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk
Need a Disco?
Quality reliable service for all occasions such as Weddings, children’s parties
Music ranges from 50’s - present pop charts, rock’n’roll, R & B, soul & motown, 200 + children’s songs & karaoke
For more information about bookings & prices contact Melvyn on 07928230197 or email: solidrocksounds@gmail.com
Christian Counselling Service
CCS Counselling Service offers confidential counselling for anyone who feels they need help. It is open to people of any faith or no faith.
It is a voluntary organisation staffed by qualified Christian counsellors. Counselling takes place above the Methodist Book Centre in Hanley and also at the Bridge Centre.
There is no fixed fee, but a donation of at least £15 per session would be welcome.
For more information call 07980 387847
Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge
What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and
encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.
What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.
When are we open? Every Wednesday
Opening Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Place: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD
For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com
Nightchurch Update
From: Catherine Cowell
Hi Everyone!
Lots have been happening over the last few weeks.
With the refurbishment of the lounge and our smart new Nightchurch banners we continue to attract increasing numbers of guests to have a coffee, a flapjack and to chat.
This might sound a bit bland and insignificant, but it’s far more important than that. We are part of something much bigger and much more exciting. Week after week God shows up and something special happens. God is allowing us to join Him in His mission (Isaiah 61v1-3).
That excites me! It really does. It makes sacrificing Friday night and a bit of sleep totally worthwhile. I hope you agree!
The Friday before last was a really special night. We were blessed by the visit of the new Bishop of Stafford and his wife, Geoff and Ann Annas. They were excited and impressed by the work of Nightchurch. They were both very warm, down-to-earth individuals and they joined in enthusiastically, handing out lollipops, flapjacks, making coffee and washing-up. Between them they had a number of significant conversations with passers by, with Geoff at one point bravely assisting a distraught man who had just been punched in a fight. We hope to see them again, when schedules allow.
We were also delighted to be joined by two trainee Methodist ministers, who had not only travelled all the way from Birmingham to be with us, but had also led a youth group that evening and had to be up early Saturday to run another youth event!
As it often happens the night began slowly, giving us the chance to be there for one another, chat and pray. Later it got busier and God brought in the people he wanted to touch. Amongst the many conversations and encounters one young lady who has been experiencing difficulties who has come in a number of times before was able to share some deep issues and was prayed for. There were tears and hugs and the lady was able to go away having been blessed by the love of God and the love shared by the night church team member who ministered to her. There was another moment of beautiful grace and reconciliation as two people once divided, hugged and became friends. Pete and Geoff prayed with one man, who had been involved in a fight. He spontaneously began confessing his sins, whilst they were praying for him, and became quite emotional. God was obviously up to something!
One chap who spent much of the night quietly sitting on a sofa was noticed at a Church the next day. There was an opportunity for prayer ministry and he seemed keen. He was prayed for and hugged and the look on his face was extraordinary as the love was clearly melting his heart. God had some significant things to say to him and we will hopefully see more of this young man.
Last Friday, we had a small team, but they had the very real sense that God was with them. One man arrived during the prayer time and was persuaded to come back later, which he did. If you would like to pray for him, this man who fought in Afghanistan. He has been an intermittent visitor to Nightchurch for over a year and used to be a difficult person to have around. He is now much calmer, and attributes this to some prayer he received at Nightchurch. The team was able to pray with him again on Friday.
As always we could do with some more volunteers. Please encourage your friends and those you know at church to come along and try out night Church, even if it’s only for an hour or so. People don’t need to be young, hip, good-looking, extrovert, or an expert on apologetics to really make a difference (even a partially sighted casual observer can see we are most certainly NOT!). God seems not to be fussy about who he uses. All you need to do is follow a few guidelines, be caring, able to listen to our guests and, willing to pray and thankfully God does the rest.
As always, many, many thanks for all your support and prayers.
Best wishes,
Catherine Cowell
Challenge North Staffs – reporting hate crime
Challenge North Staffs (CNS) is a new organisation which aims to promote the reporting of Hate Crime in the North Staffordshire area. We work with voluntary organisations such as Disability Solutions and North Staffs MIND, as well as the Police and Local Authorities.
CNS works towards the elimination of hate incidents in North Staffordshire to enable all members of the community to live in peace, free from fear, abuse or discrimination.
Hate Crime is defined as any criminal offence committed against a person or their property that is motivated by hatred of someone because of their:
- Disability (including disability due to mental health),
- Race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national origin,
- Religion,
- Gender or sexual identity,
- Sexual orientation or
- Age
Hate Crime takes many forms and it can include physical attacks, damage to property, theft, offensive graffiti, threats, intimidation and bullying. CNS will also deal with discriminatory incidents that are not crimes, such as being refused entry into pubs or clubs.
CNS’s first step is to encourage reporting of all hate incidents and then we will offer advice and assistance to those affected. Therefore it is paramount that we advertise our service to the North Staffs community and we would be very grateful if you would allow our publicity material to be displayed on the premises.
It is easy to report an incident and anyone who witnesses or experiences any hate incident should contact us. Our telephone number is at the top of this letter. Any Information we receive is confidential and will only be passed on with permission.
Anyone requiring further information can contact me, the Project Officer, on the above telephone number or by e-mail at julie.wood@stoke-cab.org.uk.
A reporting form can also be completed by assessing the website www.challengenorthstaffs.org.
SALTBOX
Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders
Saltbox is in need of bedding, curtains, cutlery, crockery, saucepans and other kitchen equipment to stock their houses. As well as these items we would be grateful for our tenants, such as socks, toiletries, personal products, chocolate and many more. Donations of these items would be much appreciated.
For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708
Money Matters Volunteer Administrator
The Saltbox are developing their debt advice service Money Matters and are looking for a volunteer who can help to provide administration support.
The ideal person would be a committed individual with good administration and interpersonal skills, sympathetic to issues surrounding debt and would have some ability to be flexible.
The place of work will be the Saltbox offices, Bemersley House, Hanley, ST1 1DY.
Hours to be agreed – however, it will be helpful to arrange hours that will be on a regular basis.
For further details please contact Rory Sanders on 01782 207200 or e-mail rory@saltbox.org.uk
PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed
Time to spare, regularly or occasionally?
Join our growing band of befrienders – they made 353 phone calls to 121 older people last week (w/e 20.6.10)
Please consider becoming a ‘friend on the phone’ and help them to make even more!
Please contact Jan Ellor 01782 265651 or email jan@saltbox.org.uk
Fostering: a career that changes lives
Stoke-on-Trent Fostering Service needs to recruit more foster carers for children of all ages. We need carers for babies, brothers & sisters, disabled children who need a short break and foster carers who can look after a child or young person until they move into indepence.
We can offer:
- A tax free allowance
- A choice of carefully matched placements
- Full training and support
For more information call 01782 234555 or visit www.stoke.gov.uk/fostering
VACANCY: Childminder Places
Need some to look after you kids?
Large garden with secure play area, lots of new and exciting resources and activities available.
· Ofsted inspected
· NCMA Member
· Public Liability Insurance
· First Aid Certificate
· NVQ Level 2 (CCLD)
For more information and a Parent pack call 01782 657627
Vacancy: Housing Project Development Worker
Family Support Services is part of The Potter’s House: 21st Century Church based at The Bridge Centre, Birches Head. We offer practical and emotional support primarily to people who experience pregnancy crisis or domestic abuse. We have a number of projects in the early stages of development, including our housing project; providing supported accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse
We have a position that has become available to join this developing team:
Housing Project Development Worker
Applicants must have
· An ability to understand and work with vulnerable people
· Experience in working with people who have experienced domestic abuse, understanding the challenges they face
· An understanding of housing issues that affect vulnerable people
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Experience of maintaining related ongoing administrative records, providing statistical information and providing reports.
The job is for a fixed term contract to 31st March 2013.
20 hours Monday to Friday, flexible
£9,000 per annum (pro-rata of a full time salary of £18000 per annum)
Application forms from : -
Lynne Frawley, Family Support Services, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Stoke-on-Trent. ST2 8DD.
Telephone: 01782 287902
Email: lynne.frawley@thebridgecentre.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 19 November
Interviews will be held week commencing 29 November
Saltbox vacancy: Development Support Worker.
This is a 3 day per week post (16 hours) & the main advice/support duties are:
· Support faith based initiatives to obtain funding
· Support existing faith based projects and help to develop new projects
· To have a working knowledge and work in partnership with other service providers
Job Title: Development Support Worker
Based at: Bemersley House, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1DY
Working within: Faith communities in Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Pro rota £24,570
Contract: Until 31 March 2013, subject to a probationary period
Hours: Part Time - 16 hours over three days (this post does involve flexible working)
Responsible to: Director of Social Responsibilities
Responsibility: To provide a capacity building and organisational development support to faith groups in Stoke-on-Trent
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Weds 10 November. Interviews will take place on Thursday 18 November.
Applicants should send a CV & a letter of application to:
Mrs Linda Williams
Social Responsibilities Director
Saltbox Christian Centre
Gitana Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. ST1 1DY
Further information telephone (01782) 207200 or email: linda@saltbox.org.uk
Vacancy – Stafford & District Voluntary Service: Fundraising Development Worker
Salary Scale: £16,019
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
It is a time of financial constraint in the Voluntary and Community Sector, with pressures on organisations to provide more services for the same or less money. At the same time, the “Big Society” idea encourages such groups to increase their services to users.
Unfortunately, many smaller organisations are not able to find neither the time nor the expertise to look for sustainable funding. This is where you come in.
This newly-created post will work with new and existing voluntary and community groups in Stafford to help them raise funds, to assist them with funding applications, as well as to develop as an organisation in order to provide more services.
You will have exceptional research skills, some experience of raising funds, outstanding written & verbal communication skills, be highly organised and work well under your own initiative.
Informal enquiries can be made to Lisa Bone, Funding & Development Manager (Stafford & District Voluntary Service), or Mike Allen, Chief Officer, on 01785 606670.
UCB, one of the largest Christian media groups in the UK and Ireland, has a vision which is changing lives for good. UCB’s outreach is to people, inside and outside the Church, through quality Christian radio/TV programming, through a daily Bible devotional, through a variety of relevant Christian resources, through practical help and by providing prayer support, to anyone who asks.
For more details, check out UCB’s website at www.ucbmedia.co.uk
Vacancy: Audio Engineer/Announcer
An enthusiastic and self-motivated person is needed to join the UCB Audio Engineering team.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong mix of creative ability and organisational skills in producing content for the UCB Radio Network. Confidence in learning how to operate a wide variety of studio equipment is important, as is the ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
Experience in Adobe Audition (Cool Edit Pro), RCS systems or similar editing and automation software would be an advantage, as would qualifications or previous experience in audio engineering.
This position is based at our Broadcasting Centre in Stoke on Trent.
Salary - £13,927 per annum
Closing Date – Friday 12th November 2010
An application form and job description can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies
UCB is a Christian organisation. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
Vacancy: Fundraising Officer
A vacancy has arisen for a Fundraising Officer to assist in the formulation and implementation of Lichfield Cathedral's income generation strategy. The postholder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective fundraising systems, researching and applying for grants and will provide administrative support to the Director of Fundraising.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the successful candidate will have experience of fundraising with a good understanding of fundraising principles, and have excellent communication, administrative, IT and research skills.
- Salary: £17,676 plus pension and benefits
- Closing Date: Monday 22 November 2010
- Interview Date: Early December 2010
For further details, please email: administrator@lichfield-cathedral.org
Vacancy: The British Red Cross
Medical Equipment Coordinator
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
To manage the overall service & the volunteers who deliver the Medical Equipment Service ensuring that the service is delivered within Red Cross Guidelines & complies with safe working practices. To ensure that the service is promoted & developed as appropriate. Part time 14 hours per week and you will be working in the Stafford area.
Further information and application forms from Graeme Maynard, Area Administration Support Manager, British Red Cross, 13 &14 Parker Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0WP, Tel: 01785 279840, Mob: 07793 666059, Email: GMaynard@redcross.org.uk
VACANCIES: 2011 Census
Every 10 years a census is held in England & Wales where everyone is asked the same questions on the same day to give a complete picture of the nation. This information helps central & local governments make key decisions about future policies, planning, services & funding for local communities.
Working for the 2011 Census is a vital part of shaping the future of local communities, & range of temporary part time & full time jobs are available from supervisory roles to general collectors across England & Wales.
The roles ideal for:
- Anyone looking to earn extra money
- Community focused individuals
- Parents returning to work
- Students & graduates
- Semi-retired, retired & pensioners
Contract periods range from four weeks to ten months. Recruitment will continue during 2010 into early 2011.
Find out more and apply at: www.censusjobs.co.uk
Impact Prayer Outreach in Schools
Do you know anyone who has a free standing screen to donate or sell any size or colour?
Please contact Alex Wolvers on either 01782 827238 (Office) or 01782 503704 (Home) or 07535 733386 (Mobile)
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