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- Life’s Treasures…Fri 15 July
- An Evening with Canon Andrew White…Fri 22 July
- Audley Christian Viewpoint - “Lessons in Life”…Fri 22 July
- Arts & Carts Fair…Sat 23 July
- Family Fun Day…Sat 23 July
- The Bible in Voice & Verse…Sun 24 July
- Andy Flannagan…Sat 13 Aug
- Exclusive Invitation from UCB…Mon 26 Sept
- Community Scrap Centre
- National Citizen Service: School leavers offered a chance for the ‘Summer of a Lifetime’
- Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry
- Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service
- Do you want extra publicity for your event?
- Lounge Bookings
- Healing Rooms
- Saltbox…practical donations needed
- PhoneLink
- Vacancy: Children’s Cohesion Worker
- Vacancy: Child Specialist
- Vacancy: Administrator
- Vacancy:
- Vacancy: Young musician
Every Blessing
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Life
A sale of goods/gifts will take place at The Hub Cafe; Goods include jewellery, textiles (silk scarves, bags), cards, soaps, candles, decorations and craft
Date: Friday 15th July
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: St Clare
For further information contact Pat on 07761 976415
Do you have a business idea… and would like to become self employed?
Are you finding it difficult to find a job in the current climate?
We can help, come along to the
Date: Tuesday 19 July, Tuesday 16 Aug, Tuesday 20 Sept, Tuesday 18 Oct
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: Unity, Hillcrest House,
For more information contact Gaynor Parkinson on 07834 657828, Gayle Jessiman on 07969 557915 or Lisa Davies on 07866 807134
The Vicar of
Andrew White is known as the Vicar of
Here’s a link to an article from the
Date: Friday 22 July
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bridge Centre,
Further details from Pastor Steve Russell: stephenrussell1@sky.com
Audley Christian Viewpoint invite you to: “Lessons in Life”
With Barbara Jones & Kip Chelashaw
Date: Friday 22 July
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St. James
Tickets £3 – include coffee and cake
Phone 01782 720381 or 01782 722106 to reserve your tickets.
Date: Saturday 23 July 10am
Time: 2.00pm
Venue:
Free entry - over 20 stalls of homemade and hand crafted goods
New Testament Church is holding a Family Fun Day & all are welcome.
Date: Saturday 23 July
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Venue:
A special concert of words & music to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, with a journey from Genesis to Revelation featuring Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn & more.
Date: Sunday 24 July
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St Lawrence’s Church,
Cost: £5 per ticket which are available from the Church Office or the Town Hall
For more information call 01782 513891 or email office@biddulphchurch.org.uk
Date: Saturday 23 July
Time: 7:30pm
Venue:
Cost: £5 per ticket
For more information & to book tickets call 01782 279092 or visit www.hanleyelim.co.uk
Invitation from UCB International
UCB is delighted to invite you to a very special event at the De Vere Conference Centre, Near Crewe,
Phil Cooke - Writer, speaker, filmmaker and media consultant whose work focuses on helping clients navigate the tremendous change happening in our culture today.
Date: Monday 26 September
Venue: The De Vere Conference Centre,
Time: Registration is at 8.30am, ready for a 9am start and we expect to finish by 5.45pm
Cost: £120 - although bookings received by 30 June will be subject to a £20 early bird discount
THIS PRICE INCLUDES LUNCH AND TEA/COFFEE DURING THE VARIOUS BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
This is a ticketed event and places are limited – so bookings are accepted on a strictly, first-come, first-served basis.
For more information contact Bill Partington, Executive Assistant. Direct Line: 01782 764935
Email: bpartington@ucb.co.uk
Web: http://www.ucb.co.uk http://www.UCB2GO.co.uk http://www.LookingforGod.com
Community Scrap Shack reclaims surplus materials and makes them available as affordable creative resources. The Scrapstore is filled with a selection of paper, card, vinyl, fabric,
plastics, wood, unusual items and so much more. There is always something different to discover and with a little imagination your art, play and curriculum projects will be enhanced whilst developing a heuristic and sensory learning environment.
Daily & annual membership options available for schools, pre-schools, nurseries, out-of-school clubs, childminders, community & uniformed groups, art & craft clubs, artists, crafters, individuals, families and anyone who can see the creative potential of ‘scrap’!
Call in and take a look, there’s no obligation to join or see our website for more details.
Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
1st Saturday in Month 10am - 12pm
Address:
Telephone: 07956 606 334 / 07968 348 645
Web: www.communityscrapshack.btck.co.uk
Email: scrapstore@hotmail.co.uk
Community Interest Company No: 7411468
(Not for Profit)
National Citizen Service: School leavers offered a chance for the ‘Summer of a Lifetime’
North Staffs YMCA has been engaged by v, the young people’s volunteering charity and Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust to deliver a pilot project across the city, offering 16 year olds the chance to take the challenge of their lives. After completing their exams year 11 students are being invited to apply to take part in a free and exciting summer of activities and community events, which they will design and deliver with support from an experienced staff team.
National Citizen Service is a Big Society initiative, supporting young people from all backgrounds to work together, take on new challenges and make a difference. It is a voluntary programme for 16 year olds and includes fun and challenging activities, away from home residential experiences and a self-designed social action project. The National Citizen Service aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society by bringing young people from different backgrounds together to make a difference in their communities. Twelve pilot projects will run across
North Staffs YMCA have teamed up with Wolverhampton college to offer a challenging and fun packed week away at Kinver Scout camp in Stourbridge, participants will take part in exiting activities such as archery, climbing abseiling and zip lines. This will be followed by another week away at the C.O.G.7 centre in Nantwich where we will begin to plan a community project. We then move on to a full time week of planning and a couple of week’s part time to deliver the event.
YMCA Chief executive Danny Flynn Says “The YMCA’s national vision is that we are an inclusive Christian movement that want to see Young People, contribute, grow and thrive. Leaving school is a scary thing, you’re facing a new world of fantastic possibilities but where has everyone gone? The National Citizen Service will act as an exciting, creative bridge into those early days of independence. Young People will be taking part in activities where they will be unlocking their gifts, talents and have practical volunteering opportunities where they will learn both rights and responsibilities to themselves whilst serving others.”
If you are a year 11 student or a parent and would like more information please contact Steve Bailey or John Beswick on 01782 204975 or e-mail: steve.bailey@northstaffsymca.org.uk or you can also register online at: www.http://vinspired.com/summer-of-a-lifetime
Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry
Validated by
The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry has been developed by the Centre for Youth Ministry in partnership with
Beginning in September 2011, the course is work-based, with the flexibility for students to study from two to four years. Students will attend
Throughout their time on the course, students will work in an appropriate pioneer ministry context, such as a church, Christian community project, church plant, fresh expression, chaplaincy setting, YfC centre or mission agency.
Through this practical experience they will develop their skills and have the opportunity to put into practice all they are learning through their academic work. They will also compile portfolios of their work around five competences:
- Personal Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Community Skills
- Ministry Skills
Taught modules relate directly to the students’ ministry contexts and enable them to enhance their practical and theological understanding and develop their ministry skills. Types of assessment will vary to reflect different learning styles and preferences.
Modules in Year 1: Theory and Practice of Pioneer Ministry, Bible in Practice, Understanding Communities and Culture, Human Development in Practice, Models of Contextual Theology, Learning and Discipleship, Basic Skills for Pioneer Ministry.
Modules in Year 2: Spirituality for Pioneer Ministry, Entrepreneurial Skills, Approaches to
The supportive, creative and practical learning environment of MCYM courses attracts students from diverse cultural and church backgrounds with a range of different work and ministry experiences and of varying educational ability. CYM has worked in partnership with
The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry, validated by
For further information please contact Gill Benson in the MCYM office:
Tel: 0115 968 3222
Email: mcym@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk or www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service
Portable Appliance testing for small businesses, hotels, churches, offices, audio/DJ equipment & kitchen appliances.
For more information 01782 341721 or 07928 230197 or email: safeandsoundpattestingservices@gmail.com
Do you want extra publicity for your event?
Make sure your details are included in the
There is a simple self-service form at http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/add-event.
Need a place to hire for meetings or training days?
Why not book the Lounge in the heart of the city centre. £8 per hour,
Venue: The Lounge,
For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk
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,
For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com
Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders
North Staffs Community Chaplaincy would like to say a BIG Thank You, on behalf of the vulnerable adults we support.
We are please to say we now have ample supply of items requested, however we still required small wardrobes and coffee tables.
For further information contact us at
PhoneLink
Are you a ‘people person’?
Are you a good listener?
Can you spare an hour or two a week to offer a friendly ear to older and vulnerable members of society in Stoke on
PhoneLink needs you!
Telephone befriending is a rich and rewarding way to volunteer your time. No qualifications or experience necessary – though warmth, compassion and a sense of humour are a definite advantage!
To enrich your life and make a real difference locally, join us at PhoneLink.
Contact
Vacancy: Children’s Cohesion Worker
STOKE ON TRENT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stoke-on-Trent Citizens Advice Bureau, one of the country’s largest, most progressive and dynamic advice agencies, has been awarded an expanded immigration contract with the LSC.
To our award winning INTO SCHOOLS project to provide assistance to new migrant children to access schooling undertake community cohesion/myth busting work with local schools and support new migrants as volunteers with the project.
Hours: 22.5 per week Salary: Point 22 – 28 £19621 - £23,708 p.a. (Pro rata)
Closing Date for all applications: 12 noon Monday 18 July 2011.
Interview Date: Monday 1 August 2011.
Application packs from Stoke on Trent Citizens Advice Bureau, Advice House,
Telephone 01782 408628, email sue.jinks@stoke-cab.org.uk or visit website: www.stoke-cab.org.uk
Vacancy: Child Specialist
Save the Family is a unique charity supporting homeless families from across the
Salary 30k Based in
To lead, develop and manage the care and education of children, aged 0-11, who live within the centre. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in education or PCGE and be of QTS, with experience in Early Years settings and Special Educational Needs. You will possess initiative, excellent team leadership and communication skills, and demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation in childcare and protection. You will be highly committed to the welfare and development of vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Closing Date: Friday 22 July 2011
This is a funded position for 3 years
To apply: download the job description and an application form at www.savethefamily.org.uk and forward with your CV and covering letter to jobs@savethefamily.uk.com
The North Staffordshire Methodist Circuit (formerly
The Circuit Administrator will undertake general administrative duties for the
The salary will be £8.20 per hour and normal working hours will be 24 per week. There is 5.6 weeks of 24 hours per week (including 8 recognised public holidays) annual leave entitlement per year. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced safeguarding disclosure and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a one-month probationary period.
Further details and application forms are available from:
Michelle Bradbury
c/o St Peter’s
Staffs
ST5 3RE
Tel: 01782 634389
Email: northstaffscircuit@hotmail.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 25 July 2011
Interviews will take place on 2 August 2011
Vacancy:
SCP 21-26 (£19128- £22222)
This is an exciting partnership between
You will be responsible for working alongside Children Centre service coordinators to recruit select, train and suitably place volunteers in a wide range of roles. You will have excellent communication and management skills and the ability to work autonomously and across a number of Children’s Centres teams located throughout
Given the geography and location of all the Children’s Centre’s you will need to be able to prioritise workloads according to the various individual needs of the centres. You will require a good awareness of people’s motivation for volunteering in addition to having experience of supervising, supporting and placing volunteers appropriately. Experience and knowledge of enabling volunteers into education training and employment is desirable.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of volunteer management and preferably hold the Excellence in volunteer management qualification.
Use of a car would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications 4pm 27 July 2011.
To download an application form and find extra details for this post please go to the Action for Children website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk and then ‘jobsearch’ to find the post details.
A young experienced bass player is required for a hard working, gigging, four piece Christian rock band who write and record their own material. This position requires full time investment as the band are focusing the next 12 months on touring the UK, Ireland and Europe; developing their careers in the industry. Ownership of your own equipment is essential. We would love to hear from you if you have a heart for God, hard work, creativity and fun.
For more details call 07920 405439 in first instance.
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