Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

448 - 2nd May 2025

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Neighbourhood Network News

A Mischief of Rats comes to the Alf Marshall Centre!

Please welcome our newest edition "A Songbirds Paradise" as part of the incredible Mischief of Rats Trail running in Hull & East Yorkshire 3rd May- 31st August. When Neighbourhood Network were approached to host a sculpture in this trail we were so excited but really wanted it to link in with our beautiful songbird survival garden coming soon to the …

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A Mischief of Rat comes to the Alf Marshall Centre!

Apprenticeship opportunity at the Neighbourhood Network!

Apprenticeship opportunity at the Neighbourhood Network!
As a Neighbourhood Network Apprentice, you will be a keen team player supporting with a variety of exciting projects. This role requires strong customer service skills; often being the first point of contact for the charity. Neighbourhood Network are pleased to be offering the opportunity for a new apprenticeship, adding value to their small team. The apprenticeship post will be …

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Join Neighbourhood Network as a Charity Trustee!

Are you passionate about community safety, health, and wellbeing? Neighbourhood Network is looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Help guide and shape the future of our charity — and be part of a mission that truly matters. 👥 Who We Are We are a Hull-based registered charity focused on empowering residents and community organisations to …

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Join Neighbourhood Network as a Charity Trustee!

Events & Activities

80 Years of VE Day celebration at the Alf Marshall Centre !

80 Years of VE Day celebration at the Alf Marshall Centre !
On Tuesday 6th May at 1pm the Alf Marshall Community Centre are hosting a VE Day celebration which will include the incredible Meeshia who will be performing some classics to celebrate VE day as a community. The Social club is a weekly event the aim is to get people out and socialising Pop along and play Bingo for prizes , …

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Join the Menopaus’ull team for a night of fun at Hull New Theatre!!

Are you ready for an evening of laughter, connection and a celebration of the menopause? The Menopaus’ull team are thrilled to share that we have secured seats at Hull New Theatre for the fantastic show Menopause the Musical 2 and all our supporters are invited! Event details: When: Friday 30th May @ 7.30pm Where: Hull New Theatre, HU1 3HF Price: £30.00 WHAT IS MENOPAUSE …

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Join the Menopaus’ull team for a night of fun at Hull New Theatre!!

Come along to Hull Seedling Bring & Buy Event !

Come along to Hull Seedling Bring & Buy Event !
You are welcome bring any surplus small plants to exchange and buy others. Veg or non-veg seedlings accepted. Donations made earlier in the week can be collected by arrangement. If you haven't been before, why not come and visit the site where the Postcode Gardener team have been creating a community allotment for several local schools and a haven for …

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Alzheimer's Society introduces a new Wellness Café -Hull!

Alzheimer's Society are excited to announce the opening of their new Wellness CafĂ©, a friendly and welcoming space designed to support individuals and families dealing with dementia. At the Wellness CafĂ©, visitors can: Drop in without an appointment to chat with our team about memory concerns, dementia or if they have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive impairment Are waiting for an …

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Alzheimer's Society introduces a new Wellness Café -Hull!

Paws in the Park - RSPCA Charity Dog Walk!

Paws in the Park - RSPCA Charity Dog Walk!
Join the RSPCA for a tail-wagging day out at Paws in the Park, a charity dog walk in support of RSPCA Hull & East Riding!  Date: Sunday, 11th May 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: The Humber Wellbeing Hub, Humber Bridge Country Park, Hessle Registration Fee: £5 per dog (in advance or on the day) Enjoy a scenic 2-mile walk through …

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Bee Lady Day -13th May 2025!

Jean Bishop, fondly known as "The Bee Lady," was a true icon—not just in Hull, but across the nation—for her incredible fundraising efforts for Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire. Over three decades, she raised an astonishing £124,000, transforming the lives of thousands. To honour Jean’s legacy and inspire future generations of fundraisers, they are thrilled to announce that May …

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Bee Lady Day -13th May 2025!

Local News, Services & Advice

Have you ever felt harassed while walking, running or exercising outdoors?

Catcalling. Offensive comments. Feeling unsafe or changing your route just to avoid being bothered. It’s more common than people think – and far too many just put up with it. Fit Mums are working with Humberside Police to raise awareness, challenge this behaviour, and make exercising outdoors safer for everyone. But first, they need to understand the scale of the problem.  If you’ve …

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Have you ever felt harassed while walking, running or exercising outdoors?

Stay safe, stay water-wise!

Stay safe, stay water-wise!
Did you catch our firefighters recently on BBC Look North during their water rescue training? With more sunny weather on the way, we're sharing this life-saving information to help you stay safe. Even on a warm, sunny day, the water can remain dangerously cold and cold-water shock can have fatal consequences. Water safety tips: âś… Follow warning and safety signs âś… …

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Humberside safer place as crime reduces!

Over 7,000 fewer crimes across Humberside force area The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted a continued reduction in crime across the Humberside force area, as officers remain committed and strive to provide the best possible service to the public and to protect communities. For the 12 months leading up to December 2024, there was …

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Humberside safer place as crime reduces!

Employment, Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Parenting in the Digital Age Course.

Parenting in the Digital Age Course.
Are you wondering how you can support your child to navigate the challenges of the digital world? If you've watched Netflix's drama Adolescence or Channel 4's documentary Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones, you may be worried. They're here to help you to support your children in using digital platforms as safely as possible. Join Hymers College on Thursday 15 …

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Chefs in Schools - Training!

Chefs in Schools – FREE school kitchen team training – starts 8th May Thanks to William Jackson Food Group, Chefs in Schools are offering their School Chef Educator training programme for up to 15 school chefs, designed to empower kitchen teams to create healthy, delicious meals. This training is open to all schools in Hull, whether catered or in-house.Key details: …

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Chefs in Schools - Training!

Volunteer or Peer Mentor Position!

Volunteer or Peer Mentor Position!
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 35 years. East Riding Partnership (ERP) – is a partnership between ADS and Humber Teaching NHS trust. It has three hubs, Hull, Bridlington and Goole. It is multi-disciplinary team led by a consultant and provides …

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Hull Befriending - Volunteer Vacancy!

Kids are here for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities, young carers and families. They're on a mission to create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities. They create life-changing opportunities by providing a wide range of support. Together, they'll empower disabled children and families to stand up …

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Hull Befriending - Volunteer Vacancy!

Scams & Fraud News

Friends Against Scams

Friends Against Scams!
Due to the success of the campaign in 2020 and 2021, the Friends Against Scams Team are again running a SCAMnesty (a scam mail amnesty) campaign aiming to encourage everyone in the UK to send in any unwanted scam and nuisance mail that they receive into the National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team completely free of charge. This campaign will …

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Holiday Fraud Campaign

Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a holiday fraud campaign, urging the public who are looking to snap up their next holiday deals online to look out for suspiciously enticing offers online, including on social media, and do their research before booking their getaways. New data shows there were 6,066 reports of holiday fraud made …

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Holiday Fraud Campaign!

Keep safe when sending money abroad

Keep safe when sending money abroad!
As somebody from abroad living and working in the United Kingdom, you may send remittances (money transfers) back home. These payments could be for your family to buy essentials or to maintain their standard of living, to pay for accommodation or education, or to help with businesses. It could also be to help deal with natural disasters or for unexpected …

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Humberside Police

Spotlight: Dogs with jobs.

Police dogs have been on the frontline since 1908 in the UK and form an integral part of our policing family, playing a vital role in helping us serve our community. They help to catch criminals, locate missing people, and can sniff out drugs, cash and firearms including digital equipment Humberside Police love to find out what our Dog Section have been …

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Spotlight: Dogs with jobs

What happens when the Serious Collisions Unit are called in?

What happens when the Serious Collisions Unit are called in!
Every time a serious or fatal collision happens, hundreds of lives are affected. Behind the flurry of flashing blue lights, and road closures, our team of highly skilled investigators work against the clock to gather evidence, support grieving families and seek the truth. Tasked with investigating the most serious and fatal road traffic collisions, the Serious Collisions Unit (SCU) see …

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Operation Coastline!

Whether you're planning a seaside stroll, enjoying a picnic by the shore, or visiting local attractions, our coastal towns and villages are filled with springtime activities. However, this busy season can also present opportunities for crime and antisocial behaviour. To help keep communities safe, local neighbourhood policing teams, the Rural Task Force, and the Community Safety Unit will be out …

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Operation Coastline!

Funding news

Blagrave Trust, Roots & Routes Fund

Blagrave Trust, Roots & Routes Fund
The Roots & Routes Fund is for youth-led organisations who are fighting for climate justice in England. In its pilot phase, the Roots & Routes Fund will provide one-year grants and the maximum each organisation can apply for is £20,000. The principal aim is that young people feel empowered and supported in taking climate justice action in ways that are …

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£1,000 Funding opportunity from Tesco & easyfundraising

Tesco and the partner easyfundraising have come together again to give a little help to good causes in our area. Your organisation could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots During May, when your network of volunteers and supporters shop with Tesco via the easyfundraising website or app, your organisation will receive free donations AND has a chance to receive …

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ÂŁ1,000 Funding opportunity from Tesco & easyfundraising

Music for All - Community Project Funding

Music for All - Community Project Funding
The Community Grants programme is administered Music for All, which is the charity of the UK musical instrument industry. The mission of the charity is to make more musicians and to enable and inspire more people to discover the mental and physical benefits that playing a musical instrument can bring'. Music for All is a partner of the Power of …

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