Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

459 - 19th September 2025

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Support us today with Easy Fundraising!

Support us today with Easy Fundraising!
Here's how YOU can help the Neighbourhood Network for FREE! For no additional costs, support the Neighbourhood Network on EasyFundraising, where with over 8,000 retailers, they will donate to us from your online order without you having to pay the cost! These donations will be a massive help, so please sign up to help out the NN team & charity …

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Neighbourhood Network Shop -Signal Blocking Bag!

A good quality signal-blocking bag can stop relay attacks and other thefts that rely on your key fob’s radio signal being captured or amplified. What it protects against Relay attacks — thieves use two devices to capture and extend your key fob’s passive signal so the car thinks the key is nearby and unlocks/starts. A signal blocking bag blocks the …

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Neighbourhood Network Shop -Signal Blocking Bag!

Songbird Survival Garden Volunteers Needed!

Songbird Survival Garden Volunteers Needed!
Could you spare an hour or two ? The Neighbourhood Network needs YOU!! All skill levels welcome!! Call us on 01482 826 061 or email office@nnetwork.org.uk to register your interest!

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Events & Activities

Unhidden Face of Domestic Abuse in Older People

Your invitation to an event discussing the Unhidden Face of Domestic Abuse in Older People. This is an opportunity to raise awareness, share insights, and work together to provide support when older people are affected by domestic abuse. Event: The Unhidden Face of Domestic Abuse in Older People @ Legends Lounge, Hull KR, Craven Park, HULL, 2nd FloorDate: Tuesday 21st …

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Unhidden Face of Domestic Abuse in Older People

Halloween Pride Prom 2025

Halloween Pride Prom 2025
Following the amazing success of their past events, this year’s Halloween Pride Prom is just around the corner! Taking place on Thursday 31st October, 6:30–9:30pm, this special event is open to LGBTQ+ young people and allies aged 11–18. Expect a joyful, safe, and inclusive space to celebrate, dance, and embrace the spooky season together. 👻✨ Tickets are free! To secure your spot, scan the …

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Good Things - Autumnal Market 2025!

Good Things : Autumn coming at ya on Sunday 5th October! They'll be filling the carpark on Queen Street off Humber Street HU1 with pumpkin spice and all things nice. Come and see the best makers with the spooky things, the cosy things, the warm tone things and the mushroom themed things  FAQs? It's open 10:30-16:00, it's free to get …

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Good Things - Autumnal Market 2025!

Music sessions and the choir at Open Doors!

Music Sessions  and the Choir at Open Doors!
Free music sessions run by Cecil on Fridays are going to start in the second week of September. They are for Open Doors clients and for anybody else who might be interested. He will teach basic music skills, how to play an instrument (including the African drums of course!) and how to perform. In the words of one of our …

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Local News, Services & Advice

Gas Safety: Protecting Lives

Gas Safety Week 2025 is your annual reminder to act and protect your home and loved ones from hidden dangers like gas leaks, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.  A yearly check by a Gas Safe registered engineer is essential to make sure your appliances are working safely and efficiently – good news for your peace of mind, your wallet and …

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Gas Safety: Protecting Lives

Stoptober 2025!

Stoptober 2025!
Stoptober is starting 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 national Stoptober campaign, to promote their service and encourage the local community to stop smoking. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Let’s quit smoking together this …

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Children's Oral Health in Hull

The Early Help Partnership is hosting a webinar focused on children’s dental health in Hull, exploring why it matters and how together we can make a difference. The webinar will be taking place on Wednesday 24th September at 10am, to reserve your space, click here Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams What to expect:👶 An overview of children’s oral health …

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Children's Oral Health in Hull

Falls Awareness Week 2025 - Helping you stay safe at home

Falls Awareness Week 2025 - Helping you stay safe at home
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury, especially among older adults, and they can have a big impact not just physically, but emotionally too. This Falls Awareness Week, organisations across the UK are joining forces to raise awareness, share practical advice and help reduce the risk of falls in our communities. Whether you're concerned about your own safety …

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Employment , Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Hull Poverty Truth are seeking volunteers

Have you experienced poverty? Would you like to tell your story and help others? If so, join the Hull Poverty Truth Commission and make a real difference by speaking up with decision makers and making a change. Check out the poster below for more information or contact Sarah at Forum on Tel: 07548 763853 or email sarah@forumcio.org.uk visit Hull Poverty …

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Hull Poverty Truth are seeking volunteers

Hull KR Foundation – Finance Manager (Maternity Cover, Part Time)

Hull KR Foundation – Finance Manager (Maternity Cover, Part Time)
Closing Date: 30/09/2025 Job Type: Part Time Salary: £14,840 (Pro-rata) Location: Hull Hull KR Foundation is a registered charity impacting lives across Hull and East Riding through programmes in Health and Wellbeing, Employability and Skills, Community and Schools and Rugby League and Sports Participation. We are committed to delivering impact with integrity and ensuring that every pound we receive makes …

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Free Breast Cancer Awareness Sessions

Get in touch with yourself – Free Breast Cancer awareness sessions for all To mark Breast Cancer awareness month (October), Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is supporting national campaigns to raise awareness about breast cancer and the NHS breast screening service, by offering short 30 minute online breast cancer awareness sessions for everyone. Did you know… breast cancer is …

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Free Breast Cancer Awareness Sessions

Scams & Fraud News

Trigger Fraud Alert

Trigger Fraud Alert . 
Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are contacting potential victims in Hull and surrounding areas. The fraudsters call and advise they are from the Fraud Squad in the police and appear to be building up to requesting the victim withdraw money based on the information they have, which matches previous details for this type of offence. Please make anyone you think …

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Protect Your Pension from fraud

Savers and those reaching retirement age are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for criminals trying to catch people out of their life savings, with Action Fraud revealing a total annual loss of £17,567,249. This equates to roughly £48,129 lost to this type of fraud per day in 2024! Data reveals there were 519 reports of pension …

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Protect Your Pension from fraud.

Scam Energy Supplier Calls

Scam Energy Supplier Calls
There has been a number of reports of people receiving phone calls from individuals pretending to be their energy supplier or broker. These callers are claiming your prices are about to go up, or that your contract is due for renewal when it isn’t – in order to pressure you into sharing information. They may ask for personal details such …

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Courier Fraud

A new video about courier fraud has been developed by Suffolk Police, which is now available on the FraudWatch website. The video aims to raise awareness of how courier fraud operates, the warning signs to look out for, and what to do if someone suspects they or others may be at risk. It is a useful resource for both professionals …

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Courier Fraud

Winter Fuel Allowance Fraud - Trigger Fraud Alert, Sept 2025

Winter Fuel Allowance Fraud - Trigger Fraud Alert, Sept 2025
Humberside police have advised that Fraudsters are sending out winter fuel payment scam texts claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Victims have received a winter fuel allowance scam text, with an attached link. When you click on the link you will be asked to fill out a form which includes your personal bank details. Remember: …

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Humberside Police

Six sentenced for drug supply

Six people have been sentenced to a combined total 23 years and eight months for their involvement in an organised crime group suspected to have been operating across Hull for several years. Following a complex investigation lasting over two and a half years, all six were charged with multiple drugs offences and eventually pleaded guilty. Ethan Start, 27-years-old, of Ashworthy …

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Six sentenced for drug supply

Three men arrested following reported rape in Hull

Three men arrested following reported rape in Hull
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported rape on West Park in Hull in the early hours of Tuesday, 9 September 2025. At around 5.20am, police received a call from a member of the public who reported that they could hear a woman in distress on West Park. Thirty seconds later a further …

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Autumn is here and it's starting to get dark earlier

Check out these 5 crime prevention points for you to consider during the Autumn and winter periods to improve the security of your home. Secure and lock your doors and windows even when you are in the house. 1 in 3 burglaries reported to Humberside Police involve entry being gained through an open window or an unlocked door, so this easy …

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Autumn is here and it's starting to get dark earlier

CrimeStoppers Impact Report

CrimeStoppers Impact Report
Crimestoppers believe everyone has the right to feel safe from crime, wherever they live. Their service empowers thousands of people every day to speak up anonymously, helping to stop crime and protect communities. This year, they have continued to strengthen that impact, building trust and preventing crime through anonymous reporting, innovation and robust partnerships. The Contact Centre remains at the …

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Funding news

National Lottery Community Fund – Million Hours Fund

Aiming to support extra open-access youth work in areas with high anti-social behaviour, helping young people build well-being, skills, and trusted relationships. This is the third phase of the Million Hours Fund. It is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund. Deadline: 22nd October 2025 To apply, your project must: Benefit …

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National Lottery Community Fund – Million Hours Fund

Northern PowerGrid Foundation

Northern PowerGrid Foundation
Grants to build energy resilience, covering emergency preparedness, support for vulnerable people, tackling fuel poverty, rural resilience and innovation. Deadline: 13th October Northern Powergrid funds projects that build community energy resilience for people most affected by changes in the energy landscape across North East England, Yorkshire, and north Lincolnshire; it typically makes one-off grants of £1,000–£20,000 (larger awards in exceptional cases), usually via two rounds per …

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Round 7 of the Police and Crime Commissioner fund now open

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is pleased to announce the launch of Round 7 of the Community Safety Fund (CSF). This round is focused on the purchase of and / or installation of equipment and / or assets which will support the reduction in crime and improvement in community safety which will be completed by 31 March 2026. The CSF can provide funding of …

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Round 7 of the Police and Crime Commissioner fund now open
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