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Encouragingly, over the 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the National Day of Prayer & Worship at Wembley Stadium (29 Sept). This will be a very significant Christian event…consider coming along with folk from your congregation.
1. Dave Bilbrough LIVE... Sat 4 Aug
2. Focus Christian Fellowship... Sat 11 Aug
3. Workshop and Training with Mark Hatcher... Sat 11 Aug
4. Farm 2 Grow... Events in 2012
5. Nightshift Creative Missions Week... 26 Aug -1 Sept 2012
6. RubyGirl UK Charity Fundraiser Event... Fri 7 Sept
7. Pastor Dave Ayling returns to Hanley Elim... 8-9 Sept
8. Encountering the Glory: an IFM (UK) Conference… 20-22 Sept
9. My Soul Sings… 21-22 September
10. Wembley 2012: National Day of Prayer & Worship... Sat 29 Sept
11. Updated: Mission Shaped Ministry ... Sept 2012 – June 2013
12. Pastor Bill Crawford returns to Hanley Elim... 13-14 Oct
13. Connected Worship… 2-4 Nov
14. Focus Christian Fellowship... Sat 3 Nov
15. John Bell to visit Lichfield in Nov
16. Pastor John Hollick returns to Hanley Elim... 10-11 Nov
17. Fire 2012... 23-24 Nov
18. 2012 UCB Leaders Meeting
19. Nightchurch
20. Christian Meditation
21. Street Pastors: Looking for Volunteers
22. Free
23. Rock UK
24. Fair Trade Group in Newcastle
25. Women’s Group
26. Healing Rooms
27. Free Adult Training Courses
28. Staffordshire Moorlands & Newcastle: Introduction to Volunteering course
29. Staffordshire Volunteering Consultation... Your Views Needed!
30. S3SN Support Programme for Third Sector Representatives
31. ARCH Tenancy Training
32. Volunteers needed to help at Primary School
33. 10,000 books for sale
34. The Kerygma Bus: Bringing Communities Together
35. Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme
36. Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping & Tree Services
37. Community Scrap Shack
38. SALTBOX
39. The Lounge Booking
40. Saltbox Database
41. PhoneLink Volunteers - Telephone befrienders needed
42. Vacancy: UCB volunteer
43. Vacancy: Development Worker
44. Vacancy: Stoke Volunteer Centre Assistant vacancy
Don’t forget to get involved with the 2012 year of prayer (last item below) - your support for this important 2012 prayer initiative is important. If you’ve not already visited this outstanding local prayer facility then why not call in?
Every Blessing
Lloyd
Lloyd Cooke
Chief Executive
Saltbox Christian Centre
Supporting Church & faith groups
Supporting the elderly
Supporting ex-offenders
Supporting those in debt
Dave Bilbrough LIVE... Sat 4 August
Date: Saturday 4th August at 7.30pm
Venue: Elim Pentecostal Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2AF
Cost: Tickets £5 each
For more information contact T:01782 279092 W: www.hanleyelim.co uk
Focus Christian fellowship… Saturday 11 August
Focus Christian fellowship with Faith Supper at Tunstall Methodist Church 6.45pm–9.45pm. A time to meet spiritually and socially: 18+, all welcome, refreshments available.
For more details contact Andrew 01782 824794
Workshop & Training Day... Sat 11 Aug
Are you a Sunday school teacher? Are you part of a Messy Church team?
Network with other children’s church leaders and find out about new recourses and how to take the next step with parents.
Date: Saturday 11 August
Venue: St. Paul’s Church, 131 Longton Hall Road, Blurton, SOT, ST3 2EL
Time: 9am to 12pm
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by calling St Paul’s office on 598366
Email: office@stpaulsonline.co.uk
More information at www.stpaulsonline.co.uk
Farm 2 Grow... Events in 2012
August 2012
Sat 4 August: Conservation day learning about tree and plant species and hands on fun activities with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Thurs 9 August: Learn how to make attractive signage with our local arts and craft designer Kate Lynch. You will be involved in designing and making the signs for our event day on the 1 September 2012
Fri 17 August: Permaculture for beginners. Learn the basics of permaculture and how you can reduce your own carbon footprint and help the environment
Wed 22 & Fri 24 August: Lantern making using Pugin inspired gothic lanterns in preparation for the lighting installation on our events celebration open day on 1 Sept designed and hand made with Heather from the local
Pugin project in Cheadle
Thurs 30 August: Card making crafts learn how to make your own special cards for friends and family
Pacific Institutes
STEPS to Excellence
13-module course to:
· Increase self-belief
· Improve ability to set goals
· Higher levels of motivation
· Insight into how the mind works
Dates: Mon 25 June, Tues 26 June, Wed 27 June, Mon 2 July, Tues 3 July, Wed 4 July
Cost: £250
CELEBRATION OF CRAFT EVENTS DAY
Date: 1 SEPTEMBER 2012
Activities: stall holders, crafts people holding workshop demonstrations, Produce sales, Refreshments, Farm tour (meet the animals)
To book for events e-mail: admin@farm2grow.co.uk
To find out more details of all that is going on at Farm 2 Grow contact:
E: helen@farm2grow.co.uk T: 01782551833 or 07766836006 (Helen Bailey)
Baileys Barn • Cheadle Road • Wetley Rocks • Staffs • ST9 0AZ
Nightshift Creative Missions Week... Sun 26 Aug - Sat 1 Sept 2012
Creative Missions Week Sun 26 Aug - Sat 1 Sept 2012 Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
What is Nightshift? A Creative Missions Week starting with Campfire team time, based in Stoke-on-Trent. Bringing together creative missionaries from around the World, to have fun, laughter and enjoy community. To participate in 2 nights creative urban mission in the city centre, helping enhance the exciting work of Nightchurch (a late night chill out cafe see www.nightchurch.net).
Who is it for? Christian Artists, Break Dancers, Street Dancers, Entertainers, MCs, Poets, other Creative Missionaries & people who love to pray and make new friends, from across the UK, USA, Europe and around the World. If you're aged 18+ with a heart after God, then come chat to us!
Cost: £ 265 / € 325 / $ 400 per person. There are 12 places on the team
How do I apply? Email us for an application form. Application deadline: 14th July 2012
For more info contact Mark & Clare Dawson:
E: info@nshift.org.uk W: www.nshift.org.uk T: +44(0)7867 800099
F: facebook.com/groups/nshift
RubyGirl UK Charity Fundraiser Event... Fri 7 September
RGUK will be hosting its citywide CHARITY fundraiser night for 'GIRLS IN CRISIS'
Date: Friday 7 September, 7-10pm (doors open 6.30pm for purchases)
Venue: Moat House Hotel
Includes: Inspirational stories, live music, fashion show with 75% off high street fashion, auction and funky stalls ( cupcake city, Glam handbags, accessories & jewellery and much more!)
Cost: Tickets only £5... including a free drink & canopé!!!
Book: Tickets available from admin dept on: 07812 774 632
Or contact Kath Allen at the Bridge Centre (Monday to Friday 10-4pm.)
This is not just for ladies so bring your partners & help us make a BIG difference to the vulnerable girls of our city!
Pastor Dave Ayling returns to Hanley Elim
Celebrating 50 years of Worship and Ministry with:
Pastor David Ayling and his wife Julia
Saturday 8th September 2.00-4.30pm - "Meet and Greet"
Sunday 9th September 10.30am and 6.30pm - Pastor Dave will be ministering to us at both services
Elim Pentecostal Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2AF.
T: 01782 279092 W: www.hanleyelim.co.uk for more details.
Encountering the Glory: an IFM (UK) Conference… 20-22 September
Worship, teaching and workshops with Bishop Eddie Mulenga (Zambia), Tony and Irene Fournier (USA) and hosted by Jim Ford.
Venue: Penkhull Christian Fellowship, S-o-T, ST4 5DS
Tel: Jim Ford- 07747 843337 Darren Holmes- 07799 580826
Check out “Encountering the Glory” on Facebook!
My Soul Sings… 21-22 September
Teaching and worship led by Paul and Vicky Miche (from Bath City Church).
Venue: Trentham Parish Church, Stoke-on-Trent
Date & Time: 21 Sept from 19.30-21.30 and 22 September from 09.30-16.30
Cost: £10 per person
Register on trenthamparishchurchweb@gmail.com then pay on the door!
Wembley 2012 – National Day of Prayer & Worship… Saturday 29 September
Join with over 70,000 Christians from across the UK for this national day of prayer & worship. This will be a ‘once in a generation event’.
Guest worship leaders include Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Noel Robinson, Lara Martin, Hillsong London, etc.
Group bookings:
Coaches will be travelling from across the nation to Wembley. Why not consider organising a coach for your congregation? If you do, please inform the Saltbox so that we can monitor the number of coaches going from North Staffs. For group bookings of over 50 persons there is a special team available to speak with you about this via a dedicated ticket line on 0800 756 5451.
Date: Saturday 29 September 2012
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Time: 2.00 - 6.30pm
Tickets: £10
Further details: T: 0800 756 5451 W: www.ndopwembley.com
Updated: Mission Shaped Ministry
MSM is an exciting one year learning experience for those seeking to develop fresh expressions or wanting to see their existing churches re-shaped for mission.
The mission shaped ministry Leadership Team recently decided to postpone the MSM Wolverhampton 2012 start date to September 2012 to coincide with the Academic Year 2012 -2013. Therefore, the dates of the course are as follows:
Date: Sat 22 Sept 2012 through to Sat 15 June 2013. (Inc. seven week nights)
Time: Saturdays from 09.00 - 17.00 & Wednesdays from 19.30-21.45.
Venue: Trinity Methodist Church • Histons Hill • Codsall • Wolverhampton • WV8 2ER. Includes a residential weekend at Shallowford House • Norton Bridge • Nr Stone • ST15 0NZ.
Costs £299 per person. Price covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away. Financial support may be available.
For more information please contact Anne Riddle on 07974 197806 or 01782 769532
E: anne.riddle1@ntlworld.com W: missionshapedministry.org/westmidlands12
Pastor Bill Crawford returns to Hanley Elim... 13-14 Oct
Pastor Bill Crawford and his wife
Saturday 13th October 2.00-4.30pm - "Meet and Greet"
Sunday 14th October 10.30am and 6.30pm - Pastor Bill will be ministering to us at both services
Elim Pentecostal Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2AF.
Tel: 01782 279092 or go to www.hanleyelim.co.uk for more details.
Connected Worship… 2-4 November 2012
Date: 2 November and officially finish at 4pm on 4 November.
Venue: The Pyramid and Bold Street Methodist Church in Warrington
Sessions: • Mission and preaching in the twenty-first century
• Reflective Worship
• Streamed workshops: Preaching / worship leading /mission contexts
• Retreat and meet other preachers and worship leaders
• Bookshop and marketplace of resources
Contributors: Rev Dr Roger Walton, Ron Willoughby, Rev Joanne Cox, Rev Helen Cameron
Cost: £125 pp (inc. meals & conference fee), £65 pp for Saturday only
To book: Visit www.methodist.org.uk/lp
Focus Christian fellowship… Saturday 3 November
Christian fellowship with a day trip to Blackpool and illuminations by coach TBC.
If interested, please contact Andrew for further details 01782 824794
John Bell to visit Lichfield in November
John Bell of the Iona Community, nationally and internationally renowned as a musician, preacher and broadcaster will be leading two sessions in the Cathedral, on the first weekend in November 3-4. He will be there on Saturday (morning and afternoon) and will preach at the morning sung Eucharist in the Cathedral on Sunday. Details of booking arrangements will be available soon.
Pastor John Hollick returns to Hanley Elim... 10-11 November
Celebrating 50 years of Worship and Ministry
Pastor John Hollick and his wife, Brenda Hollick
Saturday 10th November 2.00-4.30pm - "Meet and Greet"
Sunday 11th November 10.30am and 6.30pm - Pastor John will be ministering to us at both services
Elim Pentecostal Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2AF.
Tel: 01782 279092 or go to www.hanleyelim.co.uk for more details.
Fire 2012... 23-24 November
Christ for all Nations is the ministry of Evangelists Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda, and we are holding a two-day event called Fire 2012 at the end of November with the aim of equipping people for evangelism.
Venue: LG Arena, Birmingham
Date: 23-24 November 2012
Includes: Guest Speaker J John and worship by Martin Stevens
Booking: 0844 338 0338 or visit www.fire2012.org
2012 UCB Leaders’ Meeting
Tea and coffee will be available on the day from 10.30am ready for an 11am start, beginning with a time of praise and worship, followed by the guest speaker & a buffet lunch.
July 10th Tuesday - PHILIP JINADU - Winning Ways & Woodlands Church, Bristol
August 21st Tuesday - JEFF LUCAS - Jeff Lucas Intl Ministries & Timberline Church
September 20th Thursday - NORMAN BARNES - Founder of Links International
October 10th Wednesday - DIANA STACEY - Grace Family Church, Liverpool
November 7th Wednesday - ROY TODD - Roy Todd Ministries & Junction 24 Church
December 4th Tuesday - SUZETTE HATTINGH - Voice in the City
UCB: You can receive further details and book a place now for all of the dates listed simply by emailing leadersdays@ucb.co.uk.
Nightchurch: A chill out lounge for clubbers in Hanley
Open Fridays 10:30pm - late
Nightchurch is a Christian ecumenical organisation with volunteers from across North Staffordshire.
We're seeking new, warm and friendly volunteers with a heart for 18 - 30's to come visit this exciting project. No previous experience required. All ages welcome.
For more info, please contact: Mark & Clare:
Nightchurch c/o The Saltbox • Gitana Street • Hanley • Stoke-on-Trent • ST1 1DY
For more info, please contact: Mark & Clare:
Nightchurch c/o The Saltbox • Gitana Street • Hanley • Stoke-on-Trent • ST1 1DY
M: 07535 242906 E. info@nightchurch.net T. 01782 207200 www.nightchurch.net www.facebook.com/groups/nchurch
Christian Meditation
Meditation is a way of simplicity, silence and stillness. The practice of meditation in the Christian tradition actually comes to us from the early Christian monks - the Desert Fathers and Mothers. In Christianity the tradition of meditation became forgotten until 30 years ago when the rediscovery of this contemplative part of the Christian faith began. Meditation is now in the Christian tradition is attracting worldwide and rapidly growing interest.
The following groups are exploring Christian meditation following the teachings of the Benedictine monk – Fr John Main - who has brought back this tradition to our attention.
Alton Third Sunday of each month at 7pm at St John the Baptist • Alton • Parish Room
For any information please contact:
Mary Tyers on 01538 308687 E: marytyers@aol.com
Or Maggie Connor on 01538 308588 E: maggie@altoncastle.co.uk,
May Bank Monday evenings at 7.30pm in May Bank. For further information contact:
Carmel on 01782 878993 E: carmel.dennison@ntlworld.com
More information can be found on the World Community of Christian Meditation’s website www.wccm.org
Street Pastors: Looking for Volunteers
Stoke on Trent Street Pastors are looking to extend their voluntary work to cover schools in the Stoke on Trent area. This would entail being part of a team of two or three persons and being available as a team to be outside designated schools at school start and finish times. This might lead on to participating during the school day within schools that are willing to allow pastors to be involved. This may include talking to the children in their classes or even being in the playground during play times.
The age limits for this is 18+ with no upper age limit. This would be an ideal opportunity for people who have retired, either singles or couples, who find themselves with time on their hands and feel The Lord is calling them into some form of ministry.
Please prayerfully consider this. If you feel you would like to give it a try please contact Terry English: E: terry.english50@gmail.com T: 07858 782816
Free
A group for adults with special needs or learning difficulties.
Date: Every third Sunday of the month – next meeting will be 18 march
Venue: Penkhull Christian fellowship • Franklin Road • Penkhull
Time: 6pm
For more information contact Eleri on 07912 887026.
Rock UK
Rock UK is a Christian Charity that has been providing facilities for Christian conferences, retreats, church family weekends, youth and children's groups for the past 90 years.
We offer both catering and self catering options and we also have a number of adventurous activities including Climbing, High Ropes, Open Canoeing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking and many more. We have 4 Centres based in Northamptonshire, Wales, Kent and on the Scottish Borders.
If you require further information then please contact:
Jon Munt T:07557471616 E: jon.munt@rockuk.org W: www.rockuk.org
Fair Trade Group in Newcastle
We welcome any new members to join us. We meet about once per month, usually on a Monday evening, and are engaged in promoting the cause of fair trade throughout the borough of Newcastle. We've recently achieved Fairtrade status for the Borough and need to work hard to maintain it.
Anyone interested to contact Hilary on 632895 | 07983 983840
Or e-mail: hilary@jonesten.freeserve.co.uk
Women’s Group
Are you, or do you know, an Asylum Seeker or Refugee with children?
Are you feeling isolated and lonely?
If so, then come to our Women’s Group:
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: St Mark’s Church • Shelton • Snow Hill • ST1 4LJ
There are supervised Crèche facilities available for your child/children.
For any further information or if you would like to co-ordinate delivery of provisions, please contact Julia Roberts:
E: julhindi@yahoo.co.uk T: 07989 980016
W: www.hanleyteamministry.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 & 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 go to thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com
Free Adult Training Courses
Did you hate school? Do you wish you had done better? Do you want to improve you qualifications?
We can help you achieve nationally recognized Level 2 Qualifications in Maths, English, Computers, Employability. Nationally the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) gives a great induction to Microsoft Packages: amongst others; Excel, PowerPoint and Word and is often described as equivalent to five GCSE's (grade A-C). These can make a real difference for someone returning to work or starting out in the workplace.
If you’re interested please contact the Exchange Group:
Your LOCAL Centre address: First Floor • Newcastle Library • Ironmarket • Newcastle- Under- Lyme • ST5 1AT
T: 01782 713165 E: NewcastleUL@exchangegroup.co.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands & Newcastle: Introduction to Volunteering
The Volunteer Centre are running a course called “Introduction to Volunteering”. This is a course which has been written and designed by staff at the Volunteer Centre and focuses on Volunteering for the individual and what to expect from an organisation as a volunteer along with rights and responsibilities and the legalities of volunteering. It has been accredited by the Open College Network at Level 1.
The course will run 3 times per year in each of the North Staffordshire's districts - Moorlands, Newcastle and Stoke. The course consists of 3 half day sessions and is open to anyone volunteering or those who are wanting to volunteer. It is free to anyone who is unemployed and costs £16 per person for anyone else.
The first course in Leek starts on 10 July at Haregate in Leek at 10am. If you have any volunteers who may be interested in booking on to this course then please book through the Volunteer Centre. This really will help you to support your volunteers and help us to support you.
For more information please contact:
Tracy Ellis, Staffordshire Moorlands & Newcastle Volunteer Centre Co-ordinator
T: 01538 398240/01782 661173 M: 07875101267
Staffordshire Volunteering Strategy Consultation – Your Views Needed!
Volunteering is about people spending their own time to do something unpaid that aims to benefit the environment, individuals or groups of people. There are a number of different organisations across Staffordshire that work towards increasing the volunteering numbers and ensure a quality experience for those volunteers. In October 2010, the 'Staffordshire Volunteering Visioning Event' brought together representatives from across these organisations, and one thing was agreed, we all need to work on a coordinated approach.
A working group, which included representatives from across these organisations, has now developed a draft framework, suggesting definitions, aims and actions of how volunteering in Staffordshire can grow over the next five years.
As someone that understands how valuable volunteering is to both the local community and Staffordshire as a whole, we need your views on this. We only need a few minutes of your time to tell us what you think about the aims and objectives, and how it aligns with your own/organisation's objectives, and critically if you think anything is missing.
Telling us your views will take just a few minutes and will help us to ensure that the strategy is a true reflection of what all stakeholders want.
How to have your say... The draft strategy, action plan and online survey are available from www.staffordshirepartnership.org.uk/thirdsector/volunteering/ the deadline for all consultation responses is Wednesday 8 August 2012. If you require a hard copy of the survey sending in the post please contact: Sonia Bennett, Administrative Assistant on 01785 854289 or email sonia.bennett@staffordshire.gov.uk
S3SN Support Programme for Third Sector Representatives
Free Action Learning Sessions for individuals who already attend or would like to attend partnership meetings. Voluntary and community organisations increasingly need to understand the current funding and commissioning environment, the priorities of public sector partners, and opportunities for collaboration with other organisations.
This support programme will help you and your organisation to understand:
· How Central and local government work
· How to work positively with statutory and private sector partners
· The skills and behaviours’ required to have a positive relationships with partners
· Evidencing your views to increase to your opportunities.
The programme is delivered over 5 sessions but you can opt to join just one or two. It will be delivered using action learning sessions that recognise and enhance the skills, experience and knowledge of voluntary and community sector organisations in the context of today’s public, private and voluntary sector environment. It will also use materials designed by the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
Session 1: The impact of national and local policies and strategy on your organisation
23 July 2012 10.00am – 1.00pm Lichfield District CVS
Session 2: Skills for working with public and private sector bodies
1 August 2012 10.00am -1.00 pm Lichfield District CVS
Session 3 The role and responsibilities of being a voice for your community
6 September 2012 10.00am -1.00pm Lichfield District CVS
Session 4 Skills and behaviours for influence
14 September 2012 10.00am -1.00pm Lichfield District CVS
Session 5 Skills for research, finding the evidence
24 September 2012 10.00am -1.00pm Lichfield District CVS
To book or for more details contact Jane Swindall: janeswindall@ldcvs.org.uk
T: 01543 303030 F: 01543 303034
ARCH - Tenancy Training
Gain a certificate that tells landlords, friends and family you have the skills to manage your own home! Looking to take up a new tenancy, maybe for the first time? Or already a tenant, at risk of losing your home?
Learn the following skills to help you get or keep the keys to your home: Budgeting, filling in forms, setting up utility bills, improving your communications.
The course is just 2 hours a week for 3 weeks and is being held at several venues across Stoke-on-Trent - daytimes, evenings and occasional Saturdays.
To find out more or book a place, call the Arch Independent Housing Service on 01782 683719
Volunteers needed to help at Primary School
Carmountside Primary School, Abbey Hulton is looking for retired teachers with Christian Value to support pupils with literacy and /or music on a voluntary basis.
For further information contact Desiree Elliott (chair of Governors) on:
E: desiree.elliott@hotmail.com T: 078 3434 4842
10,000 Second Hand Books for Sale
(All proceeds to go to Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum)
Venue: Hassall Road Methodist Chapel • Alsager • ST7 2HH. Donations of books can be brought to Hassell Road. (Parking is available outside)
Time: Visit us any Friday 10am - 2pm. Also hoping to open on certain Bank Holidays (look at the Englesea Brook Website)
Books genre: Biography • Travel • Geography • History • Literature • Theology • Crime Sport • Children’s • Local History • Christianity • Art • Bible Studies • etc.
Includes: Refreshments and an exhibition of Methodist Heritage.
For more information contact 01270 625278 or 820836.
Volunteers needed: If you would like to volunteer on Fridays please contact Rev. Malcolm Lorimer 01270 625278 maxcricket@btinternet.com
The Kerygma Bus: Bringing Communities Together
The Bus is a mobile way in which to impact the local community. The bus is a non threatening environment which helps local churches to reach out to children, young people and the local community.
The Kerygma Bus is a great local recourse for your church, community project, school or special event.
To find out more information about The Kerygma Bus, contact Colin Stephenson on:
T: 01785 614109 | 07854 452608. E: kerygma@hotmail.co.uk
Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme
Do you have a long-term illness or chronic health condition/s such as: arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, ME, MS and Parkinson’s disease.
Then why not: gain knowledge and skills to manage your long-term condition/s by joining this 6 week Self Management Programme at a venue near you! It’s free and has no known side effects!
What is Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP)?
The CDSMP helps people to manage their health and improve their quality of life. It is a free programme that enables you to take more control of your health condition/s on a day to day basis by:
· Managing difficult emotions
· Communicating better
· Understanding medication usage
· Eating healthy
· Learning to problem solve
Just to name a few…
If you are an adult (18 or over) and want to know more about the CDSMP or want to take part please contact us on:
T: 0845 600 8644 F: 0845 600 8645 E: infocdsmp@bmeunitedltd.co.uk
We would ideally like to train a group of 12 to 15 people, we will provide lunch and support for venue hire may be available.
Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping & Tree Services
We are a local small business offering grounds maintenance services to schools, nurseries and commercial businesses in Stoke and the surrounding area as well as members of the public. We have a Christian ethos and offer a reduced rate to churches and charities.
Commercial & Private, Reliable, Trustworthy, Professional.
Call Brian: 0782 5566677 Claire: 01270 820364 W:www.groundsmaintenancesolutions.co.uk
Community Scrap Shack
Community Scrap Shack recycles waste from business across Staffordshire that can be used for arts and crafts for adults and children across the country. We are looking for any waste that is unusual, versatile, colourful, clean and safe.
This includes plastic, paper, card, stationery, and textiles and fabrics. To find out more information contact:
Michelle Folkes on 07956 606334 | Helen Arnall on 07968 348645
E: scrapstore@hotmail.co.uk W: www.communityscrapshack.btck.co.uk
Elsing Street • Fenton • Stoke-on-Trent • ST4 2PR
SALTBOX
North Staffordshire Community Chaplaincy (NSCC) houses and supports ex-offenders in rental properties. We are always in need of good quality furniture and “white goods” to stock the properties we manage. We have offices in Podmore Street where we can store items and refurbish them if required. We would like donations of good quality, reusable furniture and “White Goods” for example:-
• Three Piece Suites and Settees
• Dining Tables and Chairs
• Wardrobes and Bedside Cabinets
• Single Beds and Bedding
• Kitchen appliances, Cookers, Fridges/Freezers and Microwaves
• Washing Machines
Your support to the charity with items will help us to give clients the opportunity to change their lives.
For further information contact us at: Unit 19 • Podmore Street • Burslem • ST6 2EZ
T: 01782 252708
The Lounge Booking
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 • Gitana Street • Hanley • ST1 1DY
For more information contact Rachael Dabbs: 01782 207200 E: Rachael@saltbox.org.uk
Saltbox database
Sadly, in December the Saltbox experienced a computer server problem which resulted in us having to use an older edition of our database for our Christmas mailshot.
1. If you have been a regular recipient of the Saltbox newsletter for more than a year, you should continue to receive it as usual.
2. However, if you did not receive our Christmas Saltbox newsletter then could you please email Rachael with your home address to make sure that we have your correct details on file E: Rachael@saltbox.org.uk T: 01782 207200.
3. We are also happy to receive requests from new folk who haven’t previously received our Saltbox newsletter. Therefore, please feel free to forward this email to your Christian friends & ask them if they would like to send us their details & we will include them in future mailings.
PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed
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 Trent?
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 Phone Link.
Contact Zi Makhiwa for more information T: 01782 265651 E: Zi@saltbox.org.uk
Volunteer in UCB Broadcasting
UCB is looking for a volunteer to be part of our vibrant, youthful media team who will be dedicated to helping UCB TV progress with our plan for future development in both our internal procedures and ‘on-air’ look and sound. This opportunity will enrich, inspire and develop your career prospects and your spiritual walk with God.
If you think you have the commitment, energy and creativity to assist in TV studio applications, compliance editing, library and scheduling as well as administrative duties, then we want YOU!
A qualification or background in media is not essential but would be preferred. If you have a passion to see the work of the gospel grow and would like to use the skills and abilities that God has given you to help us in this ministry then please complete the volunteer application form.
You will be based at our offices in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent, where on-site accommodation and a budget for food will be provided.
Duration period: 12 months (Ideal for a gap year)
Closing date for applications: 14th September 2012
A role description can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies. A volunteer application form can be downloaded from our volunteers section, please follow the link to this at the bottom of the vacancies page.
Vacancy: Development Worker at the Potter’s House
The Potter’s House Church is a growing church in Stoke-On-Trent aiming to be culturally relevant, reaching out to the community with the love of God. We have over twenty exciting ministries happening throughout the life of the church.
We are looking for a Development Worker to be part of the team here at the Potter’s House Church starting in September 2012. This is a part time position which will help develop the pregnancy crisis work with under 25’s within Family Support Services and working on other projects within The Potter’s House.
Applicants must have:
· Experience in working with under 25’s
· Experience in working with issues of pregnancy crisis
· Minimum of Level 2 Effective Listening Skills Qualification
· Self motivated and able to work under own initiative as well as in a team
· Willingness to work flexibly within a developing environment with a ‘can do’ attitude
The position is for 25 hours per week (flexible). Salary: £9,880 per annum
Application forms from: Lynne Frawley, The Potter’s House, 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: Friday 10th August 2012
Interviews will be held: Week commencing Monday 13th August 2012
Vacancy: Stoke Volunteer Centre Assistant
30 hours per week from 1st Sept 2012 to 31st March 2013. Salary: £12,750 p.a.
Staffordshire Moorlands CVS is seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to work at the Stoke Volunteer Centre hosted by Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent at the Dudson Centre, Hanley.
You will provide a full range of admin support including dealing with internet based enquiries and maintaining the volunteering database. You will have a range of admin skills including proficiency in MS Word and Excel. A friendly approachable manner and a positive attitude are essential.
To get full details and an application form contact:
Jean Dale or Carol Sheldon (01538) 381356 E: leek@smcvs.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 3 August 2012
The successful candidate will require a successful disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
This role is part funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the North Staffordshire Volunteering Programme.
Dear friends
In 2001 a national survey placed Stoke-on-Trent bottom of a list of 376 towns & cities in England & Wales.
On 31 October 2001, around 200 local Christians met together for a one-off prayer gathering using 2 Chronicles 7.14 as a basis for prayer, worship & sharing.
Many of you will know that this gathering became the springboard for the local 2C7 prayer movement. During the next seven years monthly city-wide prayer gatherings were supplemented with other seasons of united prayer. We organised weeks of unbroken 24-7 prayer, specific months of unbroken prayer & also two periods of 40 days of prayer & fasting.
I believe that one of the significant outcomes of our united praying was the emergence & raising up of the Beacon House of Prayer. Over the last decade such houses of prayer have been birthed in different parts of the UK. I am honoured to be able to say that God has gifted the Body of Christ in North Staffs with one of the best developed & best resourced prayer houses in the nation.
In 2012, the Beacon House of Prayer launches a year of unbroken prayer under the title “Why not pray for a change?”
I am writing this email to you to ask if you would consider individually supporting this strategic initiative?
There are two specific ways that individuals like you can practically get involved:
i) Pray where you are:
· Choose to pray & fast once a month (or once a week).
· No need to visit the Beacon HOP, simply pray & fast at home or work.
· Complete the simple form on the ‘get involved’ website section: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/get-involved
ii) Pray at the Beacon House of Prayer:
· We are looking for people who will register for a prayer watch weekly, fortnightly or monthly
· Visit for one or two hours
· Choose either day or night
· The Beacon need 100 local people to register – be one of the 100!
· Sign up on the website & then choose your specific dates & times: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/signup
If you would like to talk to one of the Beacon team call 01782 827238 or email: whynotpray@btconnect.com (see Cc above).
Finally, your local church can also get involved. The Beacon is looking for 25 local churches who will offer to come & pray on two Saturdays during 2012. Why not talk to your church leader & encourage them to think about getting more people praying from your church.
Having sought God together using the ‘IF’ from the Old Testament (2 Chronicles 7.14) many of us are now believing that we will see the promise of the ‘IF’ from the New Testament - “If you believe you will see the GLORY of God” (John 11.40). This year of unbroken prayer in 2012 may be part of the ushering in of such GLORY…to that end, let me encourage you to play your part & get involved.
Every Blessing
Lloyd
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