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Please see the following items in this week’s newsletter for your information, and to share with those you feel could be interested.
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Upcoming Community Cycling Activities This March Solihull Active have organised the following upcoming free cycling activities:
Also, look out for Solihull Active’s upcoming spring and summer programme of cycling activities from the new community cycling hubs in Babbs Mill, Elmdon, Shirley and Tudor Grange parks (see link below). For updates and more info, and to book onto any of the bikes rides or Dr Bike sessions, please visit: https://www.solihullactive.co.uk/cycling-in-solihull/ |
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Cycle Leader Training Solihull Active need your help to support the delivery of local physical activity opportunities in Solihull. If you have a keen interest in cycling and would like to support people in your community to be more active, then becoming a volunteer ride leader could be right up your street! You can inspire more people to get fit, have fun and ride bikes by becoming a British Cycling Guided Rides leader. If you are interested please check out the latest training opportunity. The course is free of charge.
Book your place at: www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/course/details/7345 You can also find out more at: https://www.solihullactive.co.uk/cycling-in-solihull/ |
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Chelmsley Wood Town Centre Masterplan In a previous Community Update the details were shared of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council’s plan which could transform Chelmsley Wood Town Centre over the coming years, along with asking for your views by completion of a survey. A Public Consultation is underway with further opportunities to learn more and provide views and feedback. A set of consultation boards have been produced which set out proposals for features that could be included in future development, such as new residential use, improved community facilities and a new food retailer. It also presents ideas for delivering new attractive public realm and better connections with the existing town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, incorporating key feedback from last year’s Chelmsley Wood town centre visitor survey. You can view the consultation boards here: Consultation Boards Once you’ve had the chance to review these boards, you can share your feedback by taking part in the accompanying Consultation Survey Your views will help shape a draft masterplan that best meets everyone’s aspirations for the town centre whilst remaining realistic and deliverable. The consultation material is available to view in-person at the Solihull Recruitment and Training Centre. Paper copies of the survey are available from Chelmsley Wood Library. There is also an opportunity to join a webinar, where the project team will present the consultation information and be on hand to answer any questions. The webinars will take place on:
The consultation closes on Thursday 24 March. Please see further information here: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Planning-and-building-control/chelmsley-wood-town-centre-masterplan |
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Prince’s Trust Team Programme The next programme starts in Chelmsley Wood on Tuesday 19th April.
To register your interest or for more information please contact Sam Colbourne at: scolbourne@wcg.ac.uk or phone: 07740405016 |
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LSCP’s Free Safeguarding Training for the Voluntary & Community Sector Solihull Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) are providing the Voluntary & Community Sector free training in ‘An Introduction to Safeguarding Children’. Being held on: Tuesday 5th April 2022 at 1pm – 4pm Deadline to book onto this session: Friday 1st April 2022 This training is for those employed, volunteering or in a position of trust in a Solihull Voluntary or Community group to:
To book a place please use this link: https://training.solihulllscp.co.uk/Course/CourseDescriptive.aspx?id=168 For assistance on how to book onto training please see: https://training.solihulllscp.co.uk/howtobook.aspx |
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Inclusive Archery is back! Inclusive Archery is back at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre every Tuesday, starting at 11am. A very social and inclusive sport, it allows you to practice your target skills and have fun in a friendly social setting. For more information call Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on 0121 705 6371 or visit: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/tudor-grange-leisure-centre/?fbclid=IwAR3VU7-1YYgmAbWrDPtbmfWdoZtUKcacIAA1N6vPZsz4zEeepTiFDafoY_E |
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Digikick’s Free Digital Training Platform for Community Organisations Digikick are developing a training platform designed specifically for community organisations. Part of this platform is a series of FREE 5-minute lessons to help people develop their organisation. People can even sign up to receive the lesson of the week. The FREE lessons can be found at: https://www.digiquick.org/digiclip |
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Job Advice Club Solihull |
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Renewal’s Recovery Course There is still time to sign up to Renewal’s Recovery Course – a free fifteen-week Christ-centred course for adults based on the Twelve Steps. It provides practical insight and support to help anyone on the path to freedom from the grip of any addiction, secret habit or compulsive behaviour. Deadline to signup: 23 March 2022 For more information visit: https://renewal.churchsuite.com/groups/pjplwym8 |
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Wellbeing Community Choir at The Fordbridge Centre Come and join the Wellbeing Choir! They are open to the whole community and invite you to come and give it a try, as they’re sure you’ll enjoy it. They welcome anyone that wants to join a friendly group which promotes mental and physical wellbeing through music and song. No experience needed and no auditions, just come along and join in. The Wellbeing Choir get opportunities to perform in and around Solihull at healthcare, community and charity events. They meet every Monday at 5.30pm – 7pm at The Fordbridge Centre, Fordbridge B37 5DD. |
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National Lottery Awards for All England Accepting Applications for Jubilee Funding National Lottery Awards for All is a small grants programme provided by the National Lottery Community Fund for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The aim of the grants programme is to support communities to thrive by funding projects that:
The programme is currently also accepting applications for projects which meet these aims while also commemorating the Platinum Jubilee. Projects for the Jubilee could be one-off events or happen over 2022, such as:
The National Lottery Community Fund prioritises groups with smaller incomes; due to high demand, organisations that have a large annual income might not be able to get funding. Groups applying for funding for Jubilee projects must apply before 31st March 2022. For more information, please visit: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-england |
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