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- Book launch – “A Notable Life”…Sat 4 Dec
- It’s a Boy…Fri 3 Dec & Sat 4 Dec
- Christmas Fayre…Sat 4 Dec
- National Children's Bureau events…6 & 9 Dec
- Advent Series…Tues 7 Dec
- Simply Christmas Carol Service…Sat 11 Dec
- Civic Carol Service…Sun 9 Dec
- Dweeb in Concert…Sun 19 Dec
- The Three Musketeers Panto…Wed 5 Jan
- Your Worship Zone – with Brian Houston…Sat 8 Jan
- Epiphany…Sun 20 Feb
- English Active
- Putting Jesus back into Easter…your help needed
- Free Group Walks
- CAP Centre
- Help Needed
- Lounge Bookings
- Christian Counselling Service
- Healing Rooms
- Challenge North Staffs: reporting hate crime
- Saltbox…practical donations needed
- PhoneLink Volunteers Needed
- Fostering: a career that changes lives
- Vacancy: Constituency office vacancy
- Vacancy: Volunteering Support Worker
- Vacancy: Community Chaplain
Every Blessing
Lloyd
Invitation: Book launch & signing
“A Notable Life”
Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 12.00 noon
Venue: The Lounge, Hanley
(adjacent to the Methodist Book Centre, Gitana Street, Hanley. ST1 1DY)
Many of you may be aware of the significant legacy & contribution over the last century of the Barber family here in Stoke-on-Trent.
On Saturday, the Saltbox is hosting a special reception to launch a new book by Brian Barber, entitled “A Notable Life”, which tells the remarkable story of his father, Len. Alderman Len Barber followed his grandfather, Alderman George Barber, into the fields of cinema entertainment, Methodism, politics and education.
Please join with Brian, the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent & Lloyd Cooke together with various friends and family as we celebrate this significant occasion. You will also have the opportunity of purchasing your own signed copy.
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
Christmas Fayre
Date: Saturday 4 December
Venue: Hanley Baptist Church, 53 Regent Road, Hanley
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Cost: 50p admission - includes refreshments and
Various Stalls – Toys, Books, Craft, Cakes, Games, Cards and Refreshments & hot soup, prize draw
“We look forward to seeing you”
Advent 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
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
NCB - National Children's Bureau
6 December 2010, Central Manchester
9 December 2010, Birmingham
They are running free participation training sessions in Manchester and Birmingham this December for voluntary sector BAME and faith-based organisations.
Building capacity by effective involvement of children and young people - free participation training
NCB's Speak In is working with Participation Works to deliver a series of free training events across England to build the capacity of smaller BAME and faith-based organisations and assist them to engage children effectively in the work of their organisations.
The aim of the training course is to introduce participants to a selection of training methods and tools to build skills and knowledge in increasing children and young people's effective participation in decision making.
By the end of the course delegates will:
1) have a basic understanding of the legal and policy context for children and young people's participation in decision-making
2) recognise how personal values and attitudes affect relationships with Children and young people
3) be aware of the many different approaches of hearing children and young people and supporting them to be heard and taken seriously
4) have an action plan for making changes with achievable goals and targets
For more information contact Sarah Fullegar on sfullegar@ncb.org.uk or www.ncb.org.uk/vss
Voluntary Sector Support Project Officer – Equality, NCB, 8 Wakley Street London EC1V 7QE
Tel: 020 7833 6821 (Mon, Tue & Thurs) or 020 7833 6845 (Weds & Fri)
Simply Christmas Carol Service
Date: Saturday 11 December
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Westminster Theatre, Keele University. ST5 5BG
Tickets: £2, or £1 concessions - available at the door
Newcastle-under-Lyme Salvation Army would like to invite you to there event, is a Carol Service with a difference - lots of contemporary style worship, young people, soloists, dance, drama, timbrels, traditional carol singing with our brass band, and a lovely comfortable venue with free parking.
For more information email Christina Chadwick on CHADWICKCA@aol.com
Civic Carol Service
Date: Sunday 19 December 2010
Venue: Stoke Minster (St. Peter’s)
Time: 6.00pm
Stoke Minster is pleased to host the official Civic Carol Service to celebrate the Centenary of the Federation of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent. The service is on Sunday 19 December 2010. Doors open at 5.00 p.m. and the congregation must be seated by 6.00 p.m. for half an hour congregational practice. The service is being recorded by BBC Radio Stoke and will be broadcast on Christmas day at 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.
The address will be given by Rt. Rev. Geoff Annas, the Bishop of Stafford. The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Denver Tolley, will place a wreath at the memorial of his predecessor Cecil Wedgwood, the first Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent.
Afterwards there is coffee and a mince pie for everyone in the Kings Hall, courtesy of the Civic Centre.
There is amble parking in the Kingsway car park opposite the Minster, which is free on Sundays.
As we hear again the message of the angels, ‘to you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour’ we ask for God continuing blessing on our city.
Tickets are free and may be obtained from BBC Radio Stoke or the Minster.
Details: www.stokeminster.com
All welcome.
Dweeb in Concert
Dweeb is electro rock antics packed with leftfield hooks & an incredibly energetic stage show
Brought Into Being will be supporting them, they sound like Jimmy eat world playing 80’s power metal awesome
Date: Sunday 19 December
Time: 7pm
Venue: New Life Church, West Road, Congleton
Cost: £3
Come in Fancy Dress please
For more information visit www.dweebmusic.com or www.myspace.com/broughtintobeing
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
Your Worship Zone
Welcome to Your Worship Zone, a brand new venture designed to help and support all those whose heart is for the strengthening of the bonds of love and devotion with our Almighty God, and for the building of bridges into our communities through worship.
Your Worship Zone is a new kind of Learning and Development Project. Throughout the year there will be several special days committed to bring you opportunities to get together with other like-minded leaders, preachers, and musicians to explore the nature and content of contemporary worship, to hear from well known Worship Leaders, Singers, Songwriters, Pastors and Teachers about their journey of Faith and Worship. There will be opportunities to take part in workshops and seminars devoted to developing and enhancing specific skills and areas of service, for example: drums, guitar, voice, worship leading and preaching. Rather than just come along yourself, you might want to bring your whole team. There will be space for networking and sharing, and for signposting of events. There will also be resources and exhibitions.
Your Worship Zone is committed to providing quality events and resources which will enhance and strengthen your ministry and service.
The website is being developed to help you discover resources for your own learning & development, and to be of use to your church. We are working with a range of partners to bring these resources to Your Worship Zone, as well as signposting those websites which offer their own quality resources.
We are in our first year of development, so be patient as we grow. Get in touch with us and offer your constructive thoughts or suggest new and exciting things we could venture into. We hope that you will make us a regular part of your facebook and web time through the coming year and journey with us on this new venture
Every Blessing
Geoff Bond
Find us: facebook/Your Worship Zone
Email: info@yourworshipzone.com
Your Worship Zone – special guest Brian Houston
Date: Saturday 8 January 2011
Time: 9.45am - 4.00pm
Venue: The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent. ST2 8DD
Brian Houston…has been writing a performing around the world for many years with a style all his own. Worship/Rock/Folk whatever Brian writes has the heart of Jesus right the way through his music. Brian is also a member of The Hudson Taylors with Wayne Drain and Noel Richards. Brian will be sharing his heart on Worship and encouraging us as we head into a new year.
The day will be an opportunity to meet new people and swap ideas over lunch as well as attending a selection of seminar, including:
Song writing
Children’s work & worship
Worship leading
Drum clinic
Vocal coaching
PA.& Technical
Preaching
Cost: £10 per person Telephone the Saltbox to reserve your place: 01782 207200
To find out more email: info@yourworshipzone.com
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
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
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
Putting Jesus back into Easter
It's hard to believe that, out of the whopping 80 million chocolate Easter Eggs sold each year, not one of them mentions Jesus on the box. Until now that is.
The Real Easter Egg is the first and only Fairtrade chocolate Easter Egg to explain the Christian understanding of Easter on the pack. It also supports charity and development projects - buying everything from medical equipment for new mums here at home, to chicken and fresh water for farmers in Africa.
It would be great if all our supermarkets stocked The Real Easter Egg everywhere, but we need to prove demand before they will. This is where you can help...
If you are connected to a school, church or ethical business, then you can help us win over all the stores.
Join the Real Easter Egg campaign today.
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
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
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
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
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 independence.
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: Constituency office vacancy - Stoke South Constituency: Rob Flello MP
Key Tasks
To work as a member of an integrated team providing support to me in my Parliamentary duties both in Stoke-on-Trent South and at Westminster. The role ultimately will be multi-faceted encompassing all of the traditional duties of an MP’s assistant, including the following.
· Carry out research into local, regional and international issues as required, ensuring I am made aware of any relevant issues
· Identify any issues to assist me in my parliamentary work.
· Provide advice and support to constituents on a variety of issues through liaison with Government agencies, the voluntary sector and others to resolve matters
· Prepare and issue correspondence and other written material as appropriate, including an ability to design materials so as to be more easily digested.
· Manage diary.
This includes work of a complex nature requiring the job holder to work independently and to liaise with senior level contacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond effectively, courteously and independently to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
- Undertake research, usually from secondary sources, on complex and difficult subjects. Analyse and evaluate research and interpret data ensuring key issues are identified.
· Prepare and present results both orally and in writing e.g. for parliamentary questions, briefing notes for committees, articles and press releases.
· Provide briefings and potential questions to me and motions to be put to the house.
· Monitor bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates, etc.
· Monitor coverage in the media, and liaise with the media when necessary.
· Advise and guide me on policy issues.
· Attend surgeries and other meetings to assist me in dealing with constituents’ issues.
· Deal with daily queries from members of the public by phone or in person, taking the appropriate initial action to resolve or document or escalate their concerns or enquiries.
· Gather information from constituents to progress or close the case in a sensitive and confidential manner.
· Progress casework through liaison with local and national bodies, government agencies, lobby groups, etc. and effectively research local, regional or national issues.
· Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce appropriate material.
· Be responsible for design of appropriate material including website.
· Maintain, update and develop knowledge of relevant legislation.
· Ensure records are kept, with details of each issue by adhering to the Data Protection Act principles and respect the confidentiality of data at all times.
· Communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts.
· Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office package, email and internet to: draft correspondence and reports; set up and maintain spreadsheets, undertake research and design material including web-pages.
Salary is £23,000 pa for a 38hr week, usually Monday to Friday although some evening and weekends are expected.
Email applications to include a CV & covering letter explaining why the candidate feels qualified for the post to be sent to Rob Flello MP: flellor@parliament.uk
Vacancy: Volunteering Support Worker
30 hours per week – Maternity leave cover, temporary contract to November 2011
£22,221 pro rata + pension contribution
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity:
As part or our work to develop volunteering as a route to social inclusion, Tamworth CVS runs a highly successful supported volunteering programme – Volunteering for All. We are now seeking to appoint a temporary Volunteering Support Worker as maternity leave cover. Your role will be to recruit and support volunteers who face barriers to volunteering, have additional support needs or are at risk of poor mental health. You will be an effective communicator with an understanding of the needs and issues of those with special support needs, and the ability to support and empower volunteers.
For an application pack, please visit www.tamworth-cvs.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 13 December 2010
Interviews: Friday 17 & Monday 20 December 2010
Vacancy: Community Chaplain
The Walsall Community Chaplaincy Project wishes to appoint a community chaplain.
The role will involve working with disadvantaged people and communities. The chaplain will be required to work with prisons and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
Initially this will be a three year contract at a salary £28,982plus a 5% pension contribution. Access to a vehicle is essential and expenses of office will be paid.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory CRB check.
The duties of the post will include:
· Providing a comprehensive range of support services for ex-offenders released into the Walsall Borough.
· Supporting ex-offenders by building links and bridges to help them successfully re-settle into the community
- Supported by the administration assistant and working closely with the Trustees to assess the needs of ex-offenders, to achieve outcomes for the project and provide effective monitoring of the project.
For further information and an application form, write to The Walsall Community Chaplaincy Project, 1a, Small Street, Walsall, West Midlands. WS13PR.
Telephone: 01922 725370
Closing date for applications is 17 December 2010
Companies House registration number 6555273.
Charity Commission registration number 1136002
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