Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

443 - 21st February 2025

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Neighbourhood Network News

Please share the Neighbourhood Network's crowd funder to help bring an RHS Chelsea garden to Hull!

Support the Neighbourhood Network bringing a 2025 RHS Chelsea garden to Hull
The Neighbourhood Network is excited to have been selected as the relocation home of the Songbird Survival Garden after exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May 2025. To help bring this exciting project to life and redevelop the full garden, to complement the Songbird garden, the team have set up a crowdfund though Aviva, who will match any …

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22.02.25 – Menopaus’ull Café @ Crafty Coffee Shop, Beverley

After our first successful Menopaus’ull cafe at The Crafty Coffee Shop in Beverley, we are pleased to inform you that another is being held in the same place this weekend. Join us on Saturday 22nd February from 1pm till 2pm for our Menopaus’ull Café at the Crafty Coffee Shop, Beverley, HU17 9BP for an informal chat where we can openly …

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22.02.25 – Menopaus’ull Café @ Crafty Coffee Shop, Beverley

09.03.25 - Join us for a Menopaus’ull Walk & Talk around Welton Wold Circular!

Join us for a Menopaus’ull Walk & Talk around Welton Wold Circular!
Ladies, let’s step into nature, connect, and support each other on a refreshing Menopaus’ull Walk around the beautiful Welton Wold Circular! This March we are teaming up with the lovely Sarah from BacktoBack massage and the gang for a collective walk around the area chatting all things menopause and life!! Why Join? This gentle, scenic walk is designed for women navigating menopause—whether you’re …

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Secure your bike with our State of the Art D lock Bike Locks!

With the weather forecast getting warmer, hopefully there will be more opportunities to be getting out and about on your bike for bike rides! You'll want to ensure that your bike is left as safe as possible, no matter where you leave it, so why not purchase one of our sold secure bike locks? The Sterling D lock bike locks …

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Secure your bike with our State of the Art D lock Bike Locks!

26.02.25 - Do you live in the Orchard Park area? If so, we have FREE Crime Prevention Products for residents?

Do you live in the Orchard Park area? If so, we have FREE Crime Prevention Products for residents?
Do you live in the Orchard Park area of the city? If so, then why not come down to our session this coming Wednesday 26th of February, at the Orchard Centre between 11am - 2pm for FREE crime prevention items, as part of our ‘Safer You Project’. As part of the wider HOPE work, designed to combat organised crime and …

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TV's Matt Allwright needs your doorbell footage for an upcoming BBC production!

The BBC are looking for Doorbell Detectives: communities who've come together to use their home CCTV or smart doorbell footage to help the police. Matt Allwright has shared a special message for Neighbourhood Watch volunteers: click here to watch! If you'd like to find out more, or if you've got video clips that you can share with the BBC, please email …

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TV's Matt Allwright needs your doorbell footage for an upcoming BBC production! 

Events & Activities

Welcome House & their Calendar of Events!

Welcome House & their Calendar of Events!
Welcome House has an exciting lineup of events and activities planned for 2025! Explore past and upcoming events below, featuring key highlights you won’t want to miss. January was spent planning and reflecting on their work so far. February saw their first Welcome House Football Festival. In March, there will be an International Women's Day celebration. In April they will hold a belated Eid party for families, along with a Fundraising Event in …

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Hull VCSE Assembly - 13th March 2025

The Hull VCSE Assembly mission is for you to have your voice heard, have an opportunity to participate in shared conversations and best practice, and keep up to date with all the changes occurring in Hull. If you would like a 10–15-minute presentation slot on the VCSE Assembly agenda, to share news/updates, please contact Linda Conway linda@nbforum.org.uk. Refreshments will be provided, and …

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Hull VCSE Assembly - 13th March 2025

Women Only drop-in session at Welcome House!

Women Only drop-in session at Welcome House!
Starting on 13th February 2025, and every Thursday thereafter, Welcome House will be hosting their new Women's only session, starting at 10am until 2pm and held at the main building located at 3 Wright Street, Hull HU2 8HU. Welcome House has listened to feedback from their female service users, and they have asked for a women-only session. These sessions will …

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Social Prescribing Day Celebration

Join the team at Forum for an informative day showcasing a range of Health and Wellbeing activities that people can access across Hull and East Riding to help support and improve peoples lifestyles. The event will be taking place on Wednesday 19th March on the Upper Deck at Princes Quay Shopping Centre, 10am until 3pm. No need to book, just …

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Social Prescribing Day Celebration

Local News, Services & Advice

Don’t Forget to Test Your Smoke Alarm!

Don’t Forget to Test Your Smoke Alarm!
When Humberside Fire and Rescue team are out and about, they often hear things like:  "I thought about testing it, but just never got round to it..."  Or, "I know I should, but I just keep forgetting."   The fact is a working smoke alarm can double your chances of surviving a fire. But just having one isn't enough AND you need to …

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Green Scene event coming this March!

Green Scene Event - Thursday 6th of March 2025 - 10:30am - 3pm. FREE entry! The Civic Hall, Cottingham. The ethos of the Cottingham Green Scene Event is to provide a platform for discovering community energy solutions, supporting local green enterprises and fostering a sense of community involvement. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of stalls, …

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Green Scene event coming this March!

Neighbourhood Nuisance - Report ASB in your area!

Neighbourhood Nuisance - Report ASB in your area!
Everyone is entitled to enjoy their own lifestyle. They should be safe to enjoy their environment if this doesn't affect other people's quality of life. Unfortunately, there are some people within our communities whose actions and behaviour can have a negative effect on the lives of others. You can report Anti-Social Behaviour such as - nuisance motor bikes misuse of …

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Help Shape the Future of Digital Capacity in Hull’s VCSE Sector

FORUM CIO and Hull CVS are conducting a survey through Sector Connect Hull to better understand the digital capacity of the VCSE sector in Hull. Your insights are invaluable in helping them identify challenges and opportunities to support local organisations effectively. Sector Connect Hull, a partnership between FORUM CIO and Hull CVS, is committed to enhancing capacity and expanding opportunities …

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Help Shape the Future of Digital Capacity in Hull’s VCSE Sector

Important Fire Safety Warning – Tumble Dryers

Important Fire Safety Warning – Tumble Dryers
Humberside Fire and Rescue team have recently attended several house fires caused by tumble dryers. These types of appliances contain powerful motors with fast-moving parts that generate heat, making proper maintenance essential to prevent fire risks. To keep your home and family safe, please follow these key safety tips: Clean the lint filter after every load to prevent dangerous build-up. …

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Decision: Council Tax Contribution to Your Local Fire and Rescue Service

Humberside Fire Authority has approved a 5.09% increase in the portion of Council Tax which goes to fire and rescue services to make sure the delivery of essential services continues across the Humber region. Following a seven-week public consultation that received over 1,100 responses, 67% of respondents supported an increase, with many advocating for a higher contribution. Council Tax is …

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Decision: Council Tax Contribution to Your Local Fire and Rescue Service

Disability Service – Childs Voice

Disability Service – Childs Voice
Hull City Council is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide the aim of the Disability Service Childs Voice is to promote the rights of disabled children and young people. The council is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide the aim of the Disability Service Childs Voice is to promote the rights of disabled children and young people who …

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Employment, Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Community Vision Vacancy - Energy Champion and Partnerships Officer

Community VISION is seeking a: Energy Champion and Partnerships Officer Salary: £18,250 (FTE £27,010) per annum, + pension contribution (10.6%) Area of work: Based at our office in Scunthorpe Hours: 25 hours per week Length of contract: 31st March 2026 Responsible to: CEO/Deputy CEO Job Role: To assist Community VISION in delivering our new and exciting project working on the Cadent centre for Warmth project across the …

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Vacancy for a Benefits Advisor at Age UK

Vacancy for a Benefits Advisor at Age UK
Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire (Age UK HEY) are working in partnership with Beverley Housing Charity to deliver older person-focused welfare benefits advice and information across Beverley and surrounding areas. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Information and Advice Lead Benefits Advisor to join our team and make a difference in the lives of older people. Older people in later …

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Trustees wanted at Rainbow Community Garden!

North Hull Rainbow Community Garden seeks trustees who are passionate, strategic thinkers with strong communication and teamwork skills. Candidates should uphold integrity, diversity, and leadership while understanding trustee responsibilities. Experience in finance, HR, sustainability, and supporting vulnerable communities is valued. Trustees must engage actively, provide oversight, and contribute to the charity’s growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a …

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Scams & Fraud News

Safer Internet Day 2025

Safer Internet Day 2025
Last Week was #SaferInternetDay - This year Fraud Watch wanted to take the opportunity to share key information about how to stay safe from online fraud.  To mark the day, they launched their new Guide to Online Fraud Prevention Resources leaflet, this can be downloaded on the FraudWatch website here. Check out these Take Five top tips to stay safe …

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Humberside Police

Humberside Police Concert Band are looking for new members.

Humberside Police Concert Band are looking for new members.
Fancy being a band member for Humberside Police? Do you play an instrument? Do you want to take part in public concerts or Force events? If so, apply by clicking on the link. Humberside Police Concert Band plays a vast repertoire of music including military classics, pop, selections from the stage and screen, and Last Night of the Proms style …

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Protecting missing people from exploitation

Protecting missing people from exploitation
On a daily basis, Humberside Police officers work hard to locate and safeguard vulnerable members of the community who have been reported missing by their family, a guardian or a partnering agency. These are children, teenagers and young adults who may have never been missing before, or in fact, regularly go missing and are vulnerable of being exploited by criminals, …

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Humberside Police: 165 commercial vehicles stopped as part of intensification period

A total of 165 vehicles were stopped by the Humberside Police's Roads Policing Commercial Vehicle Unit as part of the recent National Commercial Vehicle Intensification period. Working in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and local council partnerships, officers have been actively engaging with commercial vehicles to ensure goods are loaded securely and the vehicles and drivers are …

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Humberside Police: 165 commercial vehicles stopped as part of intensification period

Help make our roads safer! Operation Snap - Apply for a Dashcam!

Help make our roads safer! Operation Snap - Apply for a Dashcam!
In partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), the Police & Crime Commissioner has been provided additional funding to offer key road users the possibility of a free dashcam over the coming months in the Operation Snap - Journey Cams project.  They're committed to making the roads safer for residents and visitors, one of their key aims is the use …

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Funding news

Community Recovery Fund Hull

Hull City Council has received £275,000 in funding from MHCLG to support projects that improve community cohesion in response to the 2024 summer disturbances, with a focus on building connections, addressing local tensions, and promoting shared values. Hull City Council has received funding from the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) in response to the violent disorder that …

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Community Recovery Fund Hull
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