Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

433 - 20th September 2024

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Neighbourhood Network News

Don't miss out on this Interactive Darts session with the Menopaus'ull team!

Don't miss out on this Interactive Darts session with the Menopaus'ull team!
Come along and join in the fun with Menopaus’ull! Have an afternoon of fun and friendships and get to try your hand at interactive darts too! Join us for a fun event at The Boardroom Hull on Humber Street where you can relax, connect and enjoy the experience of hitting a bullseye (or trying to!) in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Get …

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The September edition of OUR NEWS is here

Neighbourhood Watch are pleased to bring you the latest edition of their newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in September's edition: *Issue 8 of The Lookout is here - read our student magazine now! *Student safety and how you can make a difference *Celebrating funds raised towards the Volunteer Programme - thank you! *Read …

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The September edition of OUR NEWS is here

#StudentSafety - Neighbourhood Watch

#StudentSafety - Neighbourhood Watch
Young people and student safety is more important than ever, with young people being disproportionately more likely to be victims of crime. This September, Neighbourhood Watch are spotlighting messages from two of their Youth Council members, Jacob Short and Lotte Lawson, focusing on the safety themes which concern, and are important to, young people. From safety on nights out, to …

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Events & Activities

AMCC NEW weekly calendar!

Take a look at the Alf Marshall Community Centre NEW Weekly calendar for the rest of 2024! We're happy to be bringing back our social club after the break for the summer & brought it back with a bang with an amazing performance from Mikey G! As well as returning events like our St John's Ambulance & Lemon Tree Tipple …

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AMCC NEW weekly calendar!

FREE Scriptwriting Workshops

FREE Scriptwriting Workshops
Are you aged 16-19 and always wanted to learn how to write a play but never known how? If so, look no further than Youth Art's FREE Scriptwriting workshops! Over a 5 week course, you'll learn all the skills you need to craft a short play. This will be performed by actors at Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 23rd October. …

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Hull Green Fair 2024

Hull Friends of the Earth annual Green Fair will be held at Hull Minster on Saturday 5th October 2024. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn about and talk to various local environmental charities, community groups, as well as purchase from environmental, and ethical stalls. The Hull & East Riding Friends of The Earth's amazing annual Green Fair has moved …

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Hull Green Fair 2024

OLDER PEOPLE CELEBRATION WEEK 2024

OLDER PEOPLE CELEBRATION WEEK 2024
It’s Older People Week very soon !! Older People Week 2024 is taking place Monday 30 September to Sunday 6 October 2024 It’s a week-long celebration where people of all generations come together by hosting fun activities, for older people in their communities. Take a look at the image on what events are going on throughout the week!

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Local News, Services & Advice

Humber-wide Learning Event: A Call to Action!

Following International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, and to acknowledge and close the 16th Day of activism on the 10th December 2024, Hull City Council & Public Health are proud to be hosting in multiple venues throughout the Humber region a live streaming of the full 90-minute docudrama LOVE? depicting Sam Beckinsale's lived experience of …

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Humber-wide Learning Event: A Call to Action!

Stoptober starts soon

Stoptober starts soon
Stoptober starts soon! SmokeFree Hull support adults and young people aged 12+ stop smoking through our behavioural support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy, up to a 12-week treatment programme. During October they support the PHE national Stoptober campaign, to promote their service and encourage the local community to stop smoking. The theme for this year's campaign is 'Stop smoking for Stoptober and …

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Nominate your community hero – win £250 donation!

Is there someone in your organisation who's a real champion? easyfundraising wants to hear about them – they are looking for the inspiring stories of people who go above and beyond and embody the true spirit of community. Three incredible people deserving of some much-needed recognition and appreciation will be chosen to be easyfundraising's Community Champions and will win a …

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Nominate your community hero – win £250 donation!

Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation
The Community Safety Partnership wishes to consult with residents, local businesses, and visitors regarding proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO). A Public Spaces Protection Order is an order that identifies a public place and prohibits specified things being done in the restricted area. Once in place, a PSPO is in effect for no more than 3 years. PSPO are used …

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'Thrown Away' educational film

Young people throwing missiles at buses and causing serious damage and potentially risking lives, continues to be a problem. The incidents happen throughout the year but are more frequent between October & March. The age of the young people involved in this activity is from as young as 10 years old. Hull City Council, Humberside Police & Stagecoach commissioned Eski …

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'Thrown Away' educational film

Legacy Funeral Home Drop In Support Sessions - Victim Support

Legacy Funeral Home Drop In Support Sessions - Victim Support
Victim Support have arranged drop-ins across Hull and the East Riding for the local community in relation to support for anyone impacted by the Legacy investigation.These drop ins of which there are four, are due to take place at the below dates and venues: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 – 10am to 1pmSpring Bank Community Centre Tuesday 8th October 2024 – …

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Employment, Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Strategic Volunteer Lead (Humber and North Yorkshire)

York CVS and Humber & North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are recruiting a fill time Strategic Volunteer Lead. This role will engage colleagues within the health and care system and Voluntary and Community Sector, to develop consistent ways to effectively recruit, retain and deploy young volunteers, identifying good practice and scaling this across the system. Closing Date: 22/09/2024 Job …

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Strategic Volunteer Lead (Humber and North Yorkshire)

FREE Doula Training for volunteers

FREE Doula Training for volunteers
Would you like to provide emotional and physical support to local women before, during and after childbirth through training? Goodwin Development Trust are looking for new volunteer Doula's to support mums from 28 weeks in pregnancy, at the birth if required and up until 6 weeks after the baby is born. You will receive free comprehensive training. No experience or …

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Volunteer role with Shannon Trust

Do you want to help transform people’s lives by supporting people in prison and communities to learn how to read and understand numbers? If you have the time to volunteer, you can help train mentors, support other volunteers, offer administrative support, plus much more. With your support, Shannon Trust can ensure that nobody is left out of learning. If you'd …

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Volunteer role with Shannon Trust

Men in Sheds Hull Volunteering

Men in Sheds Hull Volunteering
Ever thought of volunteering? Could you spare a few hours a week? If so, Men In Sheds Hull have opportunities available at The Shed for a range of different roles. Just by giving a little bit of your time, you could make a huge difference to their small charity and all of their participants. Volunteering opportunities currently available at the …

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Hull Food Partnership are Hiring!

Community Food Support Officer

Role: Hull Food Partnership – Community Food Support OfficerSalary: £26,000 Pro RataHours: 21 hours per week (pro rata to 35 hour full time week)Term: 2 year fixed term or secondment opportunityLocation: Hull CVS, The Strand, 75 Beverley Road, Hull HU3 1XL Closing Date: 20/10/2024Interview Date: 30/10/2024 Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you possess excellent organisational skills, an understanding of how …

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Hull Food Partnership are Hiring! Community Food Support Officer

Scams & Fraud News

Watch out for fake job recruitment messages and ads

Watch out for fake job recruitment messages and ads.
Watch out for fake job recruitment messages and ads. Action Fraud have made a list on everything you need to look out for regarding fake job recruitment messages & ads, and how to avoid being scammed. If you receive a job offer, always carry out thorough research to ensure the employer is legitimate and never pay advance fees. Spot the …

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Humberside Police News & Messages

New boots on the block, meet Sergeant Louvain-Walters

As the new Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant based at Preston Road Police Station in Hull, it is fair to say Sergeant James Louvain-Walters boots haven't touched the floor as he wastes no time in getting know his communities. With 20 years' service under his hat Sergeant Louvain-Walters has tackled some of the most prolific offenders involved in acquisitive and organised crime …

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New boots on the block, meet Sergeant Louvain-Walters

Police dog Arnie makes arrest

Police dog Arnie makes arrest
A 45-year-old man is currently in police custody after being detained by police dog Arnie on Thursday 6 September in Hull. Humberside Police were called to Pets At Home on Rix Road in Hull following reports that a man had entered the shop and stolen approximately £50 worth of dog food. A member of staff confronted the man and he …

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Leading the way to tackle violence against women and girls

Police forces, specialist support services, charities, and campaigners across the country have been recognised in a national awards ceremony for their commitment and determination to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). The VAWG and Op Soteria Recognition event took place in Central London on Tuesday 17 September to recognise the pioneering work happening across policing to make communities safer …

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Leading the way to tackle violence against women and girls

Funding news

National Garden Scheme – Community Gardens Grants

National Garden Scheme – Community Gardens Grants
National Garden Scheme – Community Gardens Grants This fund is open to not-for-profits for garden or similar projects with horticultural focus for the benefit of their local community. Some of the following items that may be eligible for funding from the grant are: Plants and containers Materials for flower or vegetable beds and other hard landscaping Greenhouses, polytunnels and sheds …

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Rewilding Challenge Fund

Rewilding Britain is offering an annual award of £100,000 for a single large-scale rewilding project based in England, Scotland, or Wales, that is at least 1,000ha/10 km² in size, which brings ecological and social benefits for local communities and shows the maximum potential to work with others to scale up rewilding on land or at sea. The Rewilding Challenge Fund …

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Rewilding Challenge Fund

Wharfedale Foundation

Wharfedale Foundation
Wharfedale Foundation are running their final grants over 2024/25 in rounds. This fund is open to not-for-profit organisations in Yorkshire and Humber region. They fund 3 areas: Breaking down barriers in society Integration of marginalised groups Tackling disadvantage The foundation will accept applications that cover projects/activities/core and development costs (including staff salaries, training, pilot projects, on-going services etc.) and are …

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Groundwork – Grassroots Grants

Groundwork – Grassroots Grants provides unrestricted funding for small, local organisations in England who are making a positive difference in their communities. When applying, the funder will prioritise the following: Have an annual income of £50,000 or under Funding is for work in communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation Organisations that …

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Groundwork – Grassroots Grants

Cash4Clubs

Cash4Clubs
Cash4Clubs is an unrestricted grant which aims to support the sustainability of local sports clubs to ensuring more people have access to local sports. The 2024 programme main focused will be on supporting adult clubs specificily on groups that deliver activities to over 18s only, with an emphasis on 18–25 year olds. The funding will be unrestricted but with an outcome …

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Imperial Community Impact Fund

The Imperial Community Impact Fund is an initiative designed to support local community groups and charities committed to making a positive difference. With an annual fund of £10,000, this grant scheme offers between £500 to £1,000 per project to inspire and empower local organisations working in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity and local problem solving. By fostering imagination …

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Imperial Community Impact Fund
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