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Making People Happy (Mph) scoop award
This week, social enterprise Making People Happy (Mph) Ltd scooped the Walsall Endeavours CIC Award for Enterprise at the Walsall Disability Awards at Bescot Stadium. Making People Happy is a social enterprise set up by Tina Hellings and Mark Phillips aiming to improve the quality of life, health and well being of corporate and community groups in the UK through the mentoring and training of instructors to deliver specialist activities in a wide range of settings.
To contact Mph about accessing corporate or community services, please call Tina Hellings on 07850 117 321, or visit:
http://tinyurl.com/37evxw9
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
Money Survival Kit for single parents.
One Space site for finance and debt advice
The Single Parent Action Network is providing a 1-2-1 benefits, money and debt advice service to help one parent families on low income avoid debt and financial crisis.
We are asking front-line practitioners if they will signpost single parents to the One Space site and help them to avoid the debt that is very often triggered by Christmas.
SPAN’s social networking site for single parents, www.onespace.org.uk has recently launched a new online ‘Money Survival Kit’ to give immediate help to single parents facing financial crisis. SPAN is encouraging front-line staff in children’s centres, community groups, housing associations and faith groups to support single parents in accessing the site. It also contains useful information for front-line staff on finance and debt issues.
The One Space ‘Money Survival Kit’ provides a range of money saving solutions which single parents can access at a time and place which is convenient for them. The online resources include 1-2-1 finance and debt advice via email as well as solution-based case studies that reflect real life experiences.
Debt at this time of year can spiral out of control, especially through door stop lenders and high bank charges. This can have a knock-on effect, leading to not paying the rent or council tax - building up arrears and then potentially facing the bailiffs. Another significant trigger point for debt is separation and divorce. There is so much to deal with – applying for benefits/tax credits; maintenance issues/ mortgage and housing issues. The officialdom and complexity of it all means that problems can build up making it harder to address, especially when there is also the emotional pressure and depression.
For more information on real life practical help for those facing financial problems visit www.onespace.org.uk and click on ‘Money Survival Kit’
SPAN, Millpond, Baptist Street, Easton, Bristol BS5 0YW Tel: 0117 9514231
Email: info@spanuk.org.uk
The Single Parent Action Network is providing a 1-2-1 benefits, money and debt advice service to help one parent families on low income avoid debt and financial crisis.
We are asking front-line practitioners if they will signpost single parents to the One Space site and help them to avoid the debt that is very often triggered by Christmas.
SPAN’s social networking site for single parents, www.onespace.org.uk has recently launched a new online ‘Money Survival Kit’ to give immediate help to single parents facing financial crisis. SPAN is encouraging front-line staff in children’s centres, community groups, housing associations and faith groups to support single parents in accessing the site. It also contains useful information for front-line staff on finance and debt issues.
The One Space ‘Money Survival Kit’ provides a range of money saving solutions which single parents can access at a time and place which is convenient for them. The online resources include 1-2-1 finance and debt advice via email as well as solution-based case studies that reflect real life experiences.
Debt at this time of year can spiral out of control, especially through door stop lenders and high bank charges. This can have a knock-on effect, leading to not paying the rent or council tax - building up arrears and then potentially facing the bailiffs. Another significant trigger point for debt is separation and divorce. There is so much to deal with – applying for benefits/tax credits; maintenance issues/ mortgage and housing issues. The officialdom and complexity of it all means that problems can build up making it harder to address, especially when there is also the emotional pressure and depression.
For more information on real life practical help for those facing financial problems visit www.onespace.org.uk and click on ‘Money Survival Kit’
SPAN, Millpond, Baptist Street, Easton, Bristol BS5 0YW Tel: 0117 9514231
Email: info@spanuk.org.uk
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Top Tips to Avoid Christmas Debt Hangover
10 top tips for avoiding debt
The Citizen's Advice Bureau is urging people to avoid starting 2010 with a Christmas debt hangover, and has published a 'top tips' leaflet on how to avoid this.
The leaflet suggests:
1. Plan early for Christmas and budget accordingly
2. Don't forget everyday bills and pay them on time
3. Don't rely on an overdraft
4. Pay outright if possible to avoid credit card debt
5. Shop around for the best prices
6. Avoid buying from unauthorised traders
7. Do your own credit checks on card interest rates
8. Always read the small print on credit card terms
9. Be organised and repay outstanding debts on time
10.Start planning and saving for next Christmas.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau is urging people to avoid starting 2010 with a Christmas debt hangover, and has published a 'top tips' leaflet on how to avoid this.
The leaflet suggests:
1. Plan early for Christmas and budget accordingly
2. Don't forget everyday bills and pay them on time
3. Don't rely on an overdraft
4. Pay outright if possible to avoid credit card debt
5. Shop around for the best prices
6. Avoid buying from unauthorised traders
7. Do your own credit checks on card interest rates
8. Always read the small print on credit card terms
9. Be organised and repay outstanding debts on time
10.Start planning and saving for next Christmas.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Walsall Centre for Independent Living holding an event on Diabetes
Walsall Centre for Independent Living will be holding an information event for people with Diabetes on
Friday 27th November 2009
Over 13,000 people in Walsall have Diabetes. Come along and find out more about the illness, equipment, benefits advice and get a free cuppa and a reduced sugar biscuit!
The event is on from 11.00am – 2.00pm at the
Centre in Bridge Street, Walsall.
Guest speakers - Richard Rawlinson – Diabetic Optometrist and
Tom Cassey Diabetic Chiropodist
For more information call 01922 650790
Friday 27th November 2009
Over 13,000 people in Walsall have Diabetes. Come along and find out more about the illness, equipment, benefits advice and get a free cuppa and a reduced sugar biscuit!
The event is on from 11.00am – 2.00pm at the
Centre in Bridge Street, Walsall.
Guest speakers - Richard Rawlinson – Diabetic Optometrist and
Tom Cassey Diabetic Chiropodist
For more information call 01922 650790
Friday, June 19, 2009
Fundraising Events
Dear all
As you may be aware our funding has this year been cut by a massive £77,000.
In order to maintain service delivery for victims, children and perpetrators we have launched a fundraising campaign that includes various public events including carnivals and fun days across the borough.
We have also organised our own events that may be of particular interest to you, your family and friends, these are:
Ø Sunday 16th August: Family fun day at Willenhall Memorial Park, where you are invited to take part in either a sponsored walk or sponsored dog walk, or just watch the displays, browse the stalls or try your luck on the tombola. Sponsorship forms are available from the office.
Ø Sunday 30th August: Family fun day at Moat Caravan Park, Manafon, Nr Welshpool, SY21 8BL. Family sports events, bric-a-brac sale, various stalls and tombola. Please ask Sheri for directions if you wish to attend this event.
Ø Monday 28th September: Ladies Pamper Evening at the Long Horn, Sutton Road. Tickets are £10 each and include as many ‘pamper sessions’ that you can fit in (including: facials, leg waxing, Indian head massage, manicure, pedicure etc.) the licensee has kindly offered to provide everyone with a glass of ‘bubbly’ to assist relaxation!
Ø Friday 23rd October: Grand Charity Night at the Bonser Suite, Walsall Football Club. Live music, disco, 2 course meal, charity auction and grand draw of our raffle. Tickets £25 each.
Ø Grand Raffle: Tickets are now available at £2.00 each or £10.00 per book of 5. The prizes are:
1. New Fiat Panda 1.1 Active Eco
2. Wii + Wii fit
3. ipod
4. Electric Keyboard
5. £25 Toby Carvery Voucher
6. Family ticket to the Black Country Museum
7. 2 tickets to Monkey Forest, Trentham Gardens
If you are able to sell any raffle tickets, or tickets to our events, to your families, friends or colleagues please either email your requirements or call the office. We are more than happy to deliver tickets to you or you can pop into the office to collect them and have a coffee. We even have posters to help you promote the raffle.
We would also be very grateful to receive items for either tombola stalls or the bric-a-brac sale so if you’re having a clear out this summer please send unwanted items in our direction.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and we look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Kindest regards
Sheri Rogers
Domestic Violence Co-ordinator
Walsall Domestic Violence Forum
01922 406767
As you may be aware our funding has this year been cut by a massive £77,000.
In order to maintain service delivery for victims, children and perpetrators we have launched a fundraising campaign that includes various public events including carnivals and fun days across the borough.
We have also organised our own events that may be of particular interest to you, your family and friends, these are:
Ø Sunday 16th August: Family fun day at Willenhall Memorial Park, where you are invited to take part in either a sponsored walk or sponsored dog walk, or just watch the displays, browse the stalls or try your luck on the tombola. Sponsorship forms are available from the office.
Ø Sunday 30th August: Family fun day at Moat Caravan Park, Manafon, Nr Welshpool, SY21 8BL. Family sports events, bric-a-brac sale, various stalls and tombola. Please ask Sheri for directions if you wish to attend this event.
Ø Monday 28th September: Ladies Pamper Evening at the Long Horn, Sutton Road. Tickets are £10 each and include as many ‘pamper sessions’ that you can fit in (including: facials, leg waxing, Indian head massage, manicure, pedicure etc.) the licensee has kindly offered to provide everyone with a glass of ‘bubbly’ to assist relaxation!
Ø Friday 23rd October: Grand Charity Night at the Bonser Suite, Walsall Football Club. Live music, disco, 2 course meal, charity auction and grand draw of our raffle. Tickets £25 each.
Ø Grand Raffle: Tickets are now available at £2.00 each or £10.00 per book of 5. The prizes are:
1. New Fiat Panda 1.1 Active Eco
2. Wii + Wii fit
3. ipod
4. Electric Keyboard
5. £25 Toby Carvery Voucher
6. Family ticket to the Black Country Museum
7. 2 tickets to Monkey Forest, Trentham Gardens
If you are able to sell any raffle tickets, or tickets to our events, to your families, friends or colleagues please either email your requirements or call the office. We are more than happy to deliver tickets to you or you can pop into the office to collect them and have a coffee. We even have posters to help you promote the raffle.
We would also be very grateful to receive items for either tombola stalls or the bric-a-brac sale so if you’re having a clear out this summer please send unwanted items in our direction.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and we look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Kindest regards
Sheri Rogers
Domestic Violence Co-ordinator
Walsall Domestic Violence Forum
01922 406767
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Art Speaking
The New Art Gallery Walsall invites you to a series of audio described talks on specific artworks from its collections for blind and visually impaired people.
The aim is to help visually impaired people to gain access to our magnificent collections and to highlight specially chosen pieces for interpretation describing their form, colour, subject matter and mood.
Carvalho's Rhodroponicum
Sunday 21 June, 1pm - 1.30pm
Join curator Jo Digger for a talk and Keiko Higashi for an audio description of Melanie Carvalho's art work, Rhodroponicum, a collage that brings together ideas of the environment and the modern world and society.
Dod Proctor's The Quiet Hour
Thursday 9 July, 1pm - 1.30pm
Join curator Jo Digger for a talk and Julie Jones for an audio description of Dod Proctor's The Quiet Hour, a serene and atmospheric painting characteristic of the artist's style.
The Art Speaking project is run by Art Sense and has been funded by Arts Council England, West Midlands in partnership with Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum and Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
For more information on the talks and to book a free place for you, your friends and family please contact the gallery on 01922 654400 or visit thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
Image: Melanie Carvalho, Rhodroponnicum, 2005, collage on paper, ink and watercolour, The New Art Gallery Walsall Collection
The aim is to help visually impaired people to gain access to our magnificent collections and to highlight specially chosen pieces for interpretation describing their form, colour, subject matter and mood.
Carvalho's Rhodroponicum
Sunday 21 June, 1pm - 1.30pm
Join curator Jo Digger for a talk and Keiko Higashi for an audio description of Melanie Carvalho's art work, Rhodroponicum, a collage that brings together ideas of the environment and the modern world and society.
Dod Proctor's The Quiet Hour
Thursday 9 July, 1pm - 1.30pm
Join curator Jo Digger for a talk and Julie Jones for an audio description of Dod Proctor's The Quiet Hour, a serene and atmospheric painting characteristic of the artist's style.
The Art Speaking project is run by Art Sense and has been funded by Arts Council England, West Midlands in partnership with Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum and Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
For more information on the talks and to book a free place for you, your friends and family please contact the gallery on 01922 654400 or visit thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
Image: Melanie Carvalho, Rhodroponnicum, 2005, collage on paper, ink and watercolour, The New Art Gallery Walsall Collection
Monday, May 18, 2009
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