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On this page are the E-Bulletins published during October 2011. For previous month's bulletins please click below.
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October 2011
Issue no. 2011-29 ~ 27th October 2011
Raven Housing Trust: Douglas House, Horley
Douglas House opened in 2007, and provides 27 sheltered apartments and facilities for occupants and visitors. It is fully wheelchair accessible and has a communal lounge, professionally designed gardens, activities room, library and IT suite, all available for local community use. If you would like to run an activity, hold a meeting or event, or make use of the IT suite, please contact Douglas House on 01293 822 637. Other similar venues in and around the borough are available, just ask for further details.
Redstone FM - Help needed with its website.
Redstone FM is launching its full time service in 2012 and in preparation is developing the content of its web site. Full details are here and if you can help please contact the Volunteer Centre in the first instance (Tel: 01737 762115) or e-mail us.
The U3A (University of the Third Age) brings together people, of any age, who are not in full-time employment and who want to learn and pursue their interests in an informal and friendly way. Reigate and Redhill branch has over 600 members and 80 groups which meet, usually once or twice a month, in members' homes.Groups are the life blood of the U3A. All the Groups are interactive and self-organized. Members share their knowledge and skills and learn from each other in a friendly, undemanding environment. Some members have experience, knowledge and skills that they would like to continue practising and pass on to others.
Besides the groups, there are monthly general meetings with invited speakers, coach outings, holidays, study days and summer schools.
So, for a very small annual fee, members learn new skills, acquire new knowledge and interests, keep fit and healthy both mentally and physically and meet new friends.
If you wish to find out more about U3A please visit their website.
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The Horley Local Committee for Cancer Research UK is a small committee of ladies who devote their spare time to run events that bring in money for Cancer Research. They are looking for somebody who would like to join the committee that meets approximately four times a year to arrange new events such as table top sales, street collections, strawberry teas, cheese and wine evenings and quiz nights. If you can help, please contact us on 01737 762115
The Age UK Surrey Charity Shop in Reigate is desperate for volunteers especially on Thursday afternoons and all day Saturday. If you can spare a few hours they would really appreciate your help you can help out with a variety of jobs e.g. sorting, hanging clothing items. Training is provided and under 16's and Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteers taken. If you can help, please contact us on 01737 762115
Issue no. 2011-28 ~ 20th October 2011
RBVS Network Lunch & AGM
Our planned AGM in September had to be postponed, and will now take place on Monday 21st November at 12.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church Centre, Redhill. Notices and invitations are on their way to you, but if you are not a member and would like to be able to vote, can come to the meeting and would like to book a lunch, or have any queries please do get in touch with us.
Volunteering at Gatton Park: A Day in the Park for All
This Sunday 23rd Oct from 10am till 4pm Gatton Park will be open to anyone who would like to have a day volunteering in the park, tidying up the Rock & Water Garden and other general park maintenance. Anyone who wants to join in will need gloves and outdoor clothing, and a packed lunch. Just meet outside Gatton Hall in the morning!
The Mayor's Voluntary Awards 2011
The Mayor's Voluntary Awards 2011 ceremony took place at the Town Hall on Tuesday 18 October. Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Brian Stead, presented the award winners with framed certificates in recognition of their valued contribution to the community. Full details here.
Motor insurers promise not to charge volunteer drivers a premium
After months of negotiation between Volunteering England, the Community Transport Association and the Association of British Insurers, over 50 car insurance providers have confirmed that they do not charge extra for volunteer driving. If you are being asked to pay an additional premium or charge, please contact us for a list of these 50 insurers.
More details here.
Understanding Disability
Wednesday 9th November 2011
Lingfield Racecourse, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ
Get a detailed insight into a range of health conditions and impairments at INDI South East's 'Understanding Disability Networking Day'. As well as learning some practical ways that your organisation can improve access to services there will also be an opportunity to meet key partners for future collaborative working. The aim of the day is to bring together disability organisations, health professionals and local authority personnel who have an interest in the welfare of disabled people.
The event is FREE of charge. For full details please contact Vickie Ellis on 01372 361901 or send an e-mail.
Vacancies: The Sunnybank Trust
The Sunnybank Trust is an Epsom based charity providing friendship, support and advocacy to some of the 700 men and women with a learning disability who live in and around the greater Epsom area. This charity is expanding rapidly and is now seeking to appoint the following two new part time members of staff.
1Recruitment and Administration Manager (Initial 6 month contract with possibility of extension). Leads all the volunteer recruitment and administration activity for the Trust supported by one part time assistant who focuses primarily on the back office and administration aspects of this role. Hours 20 hours per week to include some evening and weekend work attending recruitment events and contacting prospective volunteers who may not be available in normal working hours. Remuneration circa £14/hour
2Assistant Kites Social Club Manager (Permanent) - Assists Kites Club Manager in the organisation and delivery of Club meetings on alternative Tuesdays and Thursday evenings. Tasks include planning the weekly schedule of club nights; liaising with volunteers to arrange working rota; various administrative tasks associated with booking/liaising with performers; liaising with Trust's Transport Manager; advertising and promoting the clubs activities and attendance and delivery of the practical side of the Kites Club meetings including set-up and packing away of equipment. Hours 10 hours per week. Remuneration circa £10/hourPlease apply by e-mail with CV and covering letter or via by post to The Sunnybank Trust, St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HA
Warwick School Lectures: The Intelligence of Man and Machine
Tuesday 6th December 2011, 7.30pm at the Warwick School, Noke Drive, Redhill
This free community lecture will be given by Dr Guy Billings from University College, London, and will cover the history of computers and explore the relationship between computers and the human brain and where this may lead. Everyone from primary school age to adult is welcome, and you don't need to book, so please just come! Further information is available from Allan Hopkins on 01737 378471 or e-mail him.
Issue no. 2011-27 ~ 13th October 2011
Welcome to this E-News published by Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service.
Attached are our latest Newsletter and some other interesting items and events we think may interest you.
Issue no. 2011-26 ~ 6th October 2011
Volunteer Drop-In: Merstham
Monday 10th October, 10am - 12noon, Merstham Community Facility
This is a drop-in for anyone who would like to find out more about volunteering and see what opportunities are available, and for those looking for volunteers to chat with us and register their opportunities. Sessions are available in Horley and Banstead Helpshops too, see the Volunteer Centre website for further details.Domestic Abuse Awareness Week: 10th - 14th October
East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service have a newsletter detailing the Awareness Week. See our website to download a copy.
Surrey Mirror
The Volunteer Centre now has a column in the Surrey Mirror on the letters page. Why not take a look?!
Issue no. 2011-25 ~ 3rd October 2011
Voluntary Sector Forum - Thursday 6 October
A reminder that the Voluntary Sector Forum, taking place on Thursday, is looking at the issues involved with the elderly and services provided by the voluntary sector for this group. The forum is an essential avenue to communicate the voluntary sector's concerns directly with the Borough Council. At this forum, we have three speakers who will set out the challenges as they see it followed by an open discussion. If you have not advised us that you will be coming, please can you e-mail Carol. Please note that this forum is taking place at the Reigate Baptist Church in Woodhatch (and NOT the Town Hall in Reigate). There is plenty of free car parking at this venue.
Office Space Required
Time 4 is a new youth organisation covering Merstham, offering activities and services to 11-25year olds. Their Manager urgently needs office space, preferably in or very near the Merstham area, primarily for one person. If you have suitable space or think you can help in some way, please contact Carol on 01737 763156. Thank you.
The Opportunity to Serve Your Community
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service (RBVS) is the local support and development organisation which works to champion local voluntary action and strengthen local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in the borough.
RBVS is offering you the opportunity to serve your community by volunteering to become a Trustee/Director of the organisation. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic members of the community, preferably with knowledge of the volunteering sector, who are prepared to join the Management Committee of Trustee/Directors to help pursue the objects of the organisation.
The objects of RBVS are:
1. To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the borough of Reigate and Banstead and the neighbourhood thereof and, in particular, the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
2. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together, in RBVS, representatives of the voluntary organisations and statutory authorities within the Borough,
3. To challenge all forms of oppression and inequality and give priority to working with people whose full participation in society is limited by economic, political and social disadvantage.There are a number of vacancies for volunteer Trustee/Directors on the Management Committee of RBVS and we would welcome expressions of interest from all residents of the Borough. We need to boost our committee in all areas but, in particular, we have identified a need to increase the committee's expertise in the area of fundraising in the voluntary sector so would be especially pleased to hear from those already working for local charities and who have special experience in this area.
As a Trustee/Director of RBVS, the minimum involvement required would be attendance at the Lunchtime Network Meetings and Director/Trustee meetings that take place every two months, plus participation in individual working groups, set up by the Directors, to investigate various topics of interest and to prepare reports to the Committee.
If you fell you could contribute to the work of RBVS and would like more details, please contact either:
Arthur Browne (Chair) on Tel: 01293 771794 Click here to send him an e-mail
Des Shepherd (Manager) on Tel: 01737 763156 Click here to send him an e-mail
South East Region ESF Community Grants 2011-13
Grants of up to £12,000 are available to organisations within the South East region who support the most disadvantaged individuals to access further learning opportunities or progress to employment.
This funding is administered by Surrey Community Action. Full details here.
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