Opera Unwrapped! – Free Professional Development Day with The Royal Opera House
‘Opera Unwrapped!’
FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY WITH
THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
Friday 24th February 2017
10.30 am – 3.30 pm Middlesbrough My Place
Join musinc for a free professional development day with the Royal Opera House!
Your questions answered:
- What is opera?
- Why do opera?
- How is it relevant to young people?
Led by ROH facilitator John Webb and a member of the opera ensemble, we will look at opera’s potential to tell the ‘big’, ‘important’ stories.
Together we will create and perform a 10 minute opera, using techniques you can use in your work with young people. (if you don’t want to sing, bring an instrument!)
To book your free place email: musinc@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call the musinc office on 01642 728379379
Lunch and refreshments provided!
Event takes place at: Middlesbrough My Place, Custom House, North Street, Middlesbrough TS1 2JP
Comic Relief – Try for Change Fund
Comic Relief launched another new initiative, a small grants fund with England Rugby which opened 6th Feb. Further information is below. This round is for small community groups using rugby for change. Please note, it is only for work in England.
In partnership with England Rugby, Comic Relief launched its first funding initiative through the Try for Change fund on 6th February 2017.
In 2016, Comic Relief and England Rugby joined forces to launch the Try for Change Fund. The fund will use rugby union and the rugby union community to deliver social change in England and across the world. Bringing together rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship it will work to tackle a number of social challenges around education attainment, social inclusion, unemployment, mental and physical wellbeing, personal development and community cohesion. Sport can play an important role in improving the lives of millions of people across the world, bringing people together to play, learn, improve their health and benefit from shared experiences. Try for Change works to promote, support and grow rugby as a tool for social good. It aims to help people reach their goals and fulfil their potential, as well as deliver long-term benefits to the wider community.
The first initiative launched under the Try for Change Fund is a small grants programme aimed at supporting smaller charities, community groups, and local community rugby clubs in England. Organisations can apply for between £2,500 and £10,000, for up to 12 months. We will be prioritising applications which target the most vulnerable and marginalised groups, for example young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), local refugees, or young offenders.
If you are interested in learning more about the Try for Change Fund, England Rugby – in partnership with Comic Relief – are hosting a Seminar at Twickenham Stadium on Friday 17th February from 12pm until 2.30pm. For more information on the seminar please contact Tim Wainwright at timwainwright@rfu.com
For more details and to apply for funding from the Try for Change Fund, please check back on the Comic Relief grants page.
Street Eats – Free Cooking Sessions in February
FREE Everyday First Aid Sessions
British Red Cross is offering fully-funded Everyday first aid sessions within your area.
The sessions have had all of the technical/clinical language removed to ensure that it is easy to learn and therefore easy to remember in an emergency situation. Each session is designed to meet learners’ needs and is tailored to the environment the learner will be in.
What can you expect from the first aid session?
- Effective, easy to learn first aid education in a relaxed and informal style.
- Provide relevant first aid skills tailored to the needs of the group.
- Break down the barriers to helping others.
- Build the confidence and willingness to help in a first aid emergency.
- Typically last 2 hours, but flexible depending on number of skills taught.
- Suitable for groups of up to 15 people.
- Participants will receive a pack that covers the skills learned and will be awarded a certificate of learning upon completion.
- Delivered by experienced Red Cross trained educators.
- Delivered at your venue.
- Fully funded – there is no cost to you.
For more information and to book a session for your group please contact Jo Pollard on 07889647358 or email JPollard@redcross.org.uk
Working with Hearing Loss Communities?
Cleveland Fire Support Network and the TAD Centre are opening a charity shop!
The Cleveland Fire Support Network and the TAD Centre in partnership are opening a charity shop outlet every Monday
10 – 2pm each week.
There are a variety of items on sale, from white goods, bric-a-brac, clothing and household goods. The funds raised will be utilised to support individuals affected by house fires and floods in the Cleveland area.
If you have any donations please contact Heather on 01642 288009, or for further information about the charity shop and or online charity outlet visit their web site @ www.clevelandfiresupportnetwork.org.uk
Change, Grow, Live are Recruiting!!
CGL have the following job vacancies in Middlesbrough:
Recovery Co-Ordinator x 2 Posts
Salary: £21,356 – £25,065 Per Annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: Thursday, 23 February 2017 – 11:45pm
Job Reference: CGL666
Salary: £26,056 – £27,783 Per Annum Pro Rata
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 February 2017 – 11:45pm
Job Reference: CGL667
Redcar Arthritis Care Group – March Meeting
LSCB ‘Bite Size’ Sessions – Monday 6th March 2017
The aim is to raise awareness and provide information about the following issues:
- Opioid Substitution Therapy
- Awareness of Safeguarding the Unborn and New-born Baby
At Bridgeway, Allendale Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 9LF
Please see here for the flyer incl application to attend, giving details of the Bite size awareness sessions scheduled to take place on Monday 6th March 2017, at Bridgeway.
Completion of an application is required. You may apply to attend both sessions or only one, if you wish. You need only stay for both sessions if you book (and are offered a place) for both.
Please send completed applications to Denise Skillcorn, LSCB Training Support and Development Officer
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Email: denise.skillcorn@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk tel: (01642) 444336.
Health Champions Training – 2nd May
Join the Health Improvement Team for their FREE Community Health Champions Learning Day
When: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Time: 9:30-4:00
Where: 25K Centre, Redcar
You will gain all of the information and support you need to become a Community Health Champion
You do not need any prior knowledge of health.
The Community Health Champions Learning Day is a relaxed and informative day covering the following topics:
Healthy Eating, Smoking, Mental Well Being, Alcohol, Cancer Awareness and Physical Activity.
You will leave the day with a bank of top tips which you can pass on to family, friends and colleagues who may be interested in leading healthier lifestyles. You will also gain information about local services and activities which you can signpost people to if further support is needed.
To book a place or for further information please contact Lesley Gibbin by Friday 7th April 2017
T: 07909 906415
E: Lesley.gibbin@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
SWITCH Annual Celebration Event – An Invite
Family Mediation and Family Group Conferencing Training Course – 2 days
Cost: £299 per learner, lunch and refreshments provided (Unite is not VAT registered, so £299 is the total that you pay)
Venue: Cargo Fleet Business Centre, Middlesbrough Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6XH
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Dates: TBC in February and March 2017
Course title: Family Mediation and Family Group Conferencing
This hands-on, intensive and fun course is an introduction to;
- mediating with families in conflict
- preparing family members and professionals for a Family Group Conference
- taking everyone through a Family Group Conference with the best possible chance of
long-term success
Those completing the course will receive a certificate.
To book you place, or for more information, contact Mike James on 01643 311633 or mikejames@unite-mediation.org
FRED’s Litter Pick Dates for 2017
FRED are looking for your continued and increased support this year with their litter picks, the British Landsailing event, The Kick Off The Summer event, fund raising and with their continued effort in the conservation of Coatham Dunes to ensure they are environmentally friendly, safe, more easily accessible, attractive and a stronger sea defense.