Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

191 - 13th July 2018

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Neighbourhood Network News & Advice

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National Neighbourhood Watch latest newsletter

National Neighbourhood Watch latest newsletter

Please find below the link to the latest edition of the popular, national Neighbourhood Watch e-newsletter Our News.  This issue displays a story informing members of the new Future Strategy for 2018 and their plans going forward, one seminar was held in Hull. Hosted by John Hayward-Cripps and his team, this was attended by Neighbourhood Network. This was a great …

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Hull: Marfleet Business Watch now up and running

Hull: Marfleet Business Watch now up and running

We are really pleased to report some great partnership work this week. The Hull East Community Policing team have erected 9 signs around the businesses of Marfleet Lane, Poorhouse Lane and Elmbridge Parade. All businesses and partners are working together to tackle Anti-social behaviour and retail crime. Marfleet Business Watch is now well underway and will join other recent successful …

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Neighbourhood Network Awards 2018 – Open for applications!

Neighbourhood Network Awards 2018 – Open for applications!

The Neighbourhood Network are pleased to announce that their annual Awards are now open for nominations! If you know of a community group or individual who has made a significant contribution to a community or a community project, why not nominate them for their achievements and give them recognition for their hard work. This year's Award categories are as follows: Community …

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New crime prevention equipment listed on the Neighbourhood Network website

New crime prevention equipment listed on the Neighbourhood Network website

We are now pleased to showcase two new crime prevention products which we are now selling on our website. Energy Saving PIR Halogen Floodlight is an ideal product to warn intruders that they have been noticed and to alert the owner to any visitors.  At just £14.00 this is a great deterrent at a great low price! Signal blocking bag's …

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NN take part in the first Castle Grange 'Pop Up Drop In'

NN take part in the first Castle Grange 'Pop Up Drop In'

On Monday evening the Neighbourhood Network Team were part of the first ever 'Castle Grange pop up drop in' event aimed at uniting the residents of Castle Grange and signing them up to the Community Alert System. There was an absolutely fantastic turnout for the first ever  Pop Up Drop In, with many members of the community popping by to chat. …

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Get your discounted bike lock now!

Get your discounted bike lock now!

Now that the sun is out, more of you are travelling by bike to your destinations. Don’t become a victim of cycle crime by having an insufficient lock to secure your bike. Here at the Neighbourhood Network, we are offering Hull residents the chance to purchase a Gold Sold Secure Bike lock at just £11.50 each. To take advantage of …

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Police Appeals, Arrests & News

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Hull: Antiques stolen in burglary

Hull: Antiques stolen in burglary

Call 101 if you know who is responsible Humberside Police are appealing for information after an antique sailing steering wheel and an antique sailing ship model were stolen in a burglary. The items were stolen from an address on Canopias Close, in the Hessle Road area of Hull at around 2.15am on Tuesday 12 June. The steering wheel is described …

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Hull: Did you see anything that could help police with their enquiries?

Hull: Did you see anything that could help police with their enquiries?

Incident on Shannon Road   Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident on Shannon Road in Hull on Friday 6 July at around 9pm.   Police were called to reports of a disturbance at an address where a man suffered a knife wound to his arm.  A woman was arrested in connection with the incident and has since …

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Hull: Taxi and moped involved

Hull: Taxi and moped involved

Can you help trace the driver of a taxi who allegedly failed to stop following a road traffic collision in Hull? The incident which involved a white Daelim Dart scooter happened at the junction of Alfred Gelder Street and Quay Street on 7 July 2018 around 11am. A taxi, which has been described as a Toyota mini cab, drove off …

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Hull: Breach of bail

Hull: Breach of bail

Police want to find 31-year-old Mahfuzur Tarafdar from Hull for breaching his bail conditions.  He had been living at an address in the Harehills area of Leeds, but hasn’t been seen there for some time. There have been a number of sightings of him in Hull – the last one being on 17 June 2018. If you’ve seen him, or have …

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Hull: Do you know these men?

Hull: Do you know these men?

Police want to speak to them in connection with a robbery in West Carr Lane, Hull, on Monday, June 25, when a woman had her bag snatched by a man who came up behind her on a bike. The incident happened at around 5.10pm, close to the Aldi supermarket. The robber was described as white, in his mid 30s, around …

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Hull: Wanted - Daniel Rutter

Hull: Wanted - Daniel Rutter

Can you help police find wanted man Daniel Rutter? He is wanted on a fail to appear warrant after being found guilty, in his absence, of perverting the course of justice at Hull Crown Court. He is believed to have connections in Bridlington and Hull. Authorities would urge anyone that knows his whereabouts to get in touch with police by …

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Hull: Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds

Hull: Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds

Beware - There are fake text messages purporting to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a refund. The link in the messages lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information, as well as payment details. Such techniques are often used by fraudsters to extort large sums of money from consumers by pretending to be financial institutions, …

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Hull: Woman dragged along street during robbery

Hull: Woman dragged along street during robbery

A woman has sustained injuries to her head, thigh, shin, feet and hands following an alleged robbery on May Tree Avenue, Hull the morning of 5th July 2018. She was walking along the road around 10am when a man riding a bicycle came up behind her and grabbed her handbag. As she hung on to it, the woman fell over …

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Events & Activities

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Hull: New Craft workshops and Mental Health sessions at Lonsdale Community Centre

Hull: New Craft workshops and Mental Health sessions at Lonsdale Community Centre

Come along to the Lonsdale Community Centre and enjoy a range of new crafting afternoons - all welcome! Or if you feel you would benefit from some taster sessions on 'Healthy Mental Health' then just pop along and see what is available to benefit you.                          

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Hull: Tai Chi & Qigong Weekend Seminar 2018

Hull: Tai Chi & Qigong Weekend Seminar 2018

3rd-4th November This years seminar is an opportunity for enthusiasts of all levels to come and learn and practice the arts Taijiquan and Qigong This years seminar will be taught by Master Tary Yip of Deyin Taijiquan GB who we welcome for the first time Master Tary Yip is Chief Instructor of Deyin Taijiquan GB and Vice President of the …

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Hull: Yorkshire Focus on Funding Event

Hull: Yorkshire Focus on Funding Event

The Focus on Funding event will return this year in Hull. Prior years’ events have been held in Selby and Wakefield. This event is supported by the Yorkshire and Humber Funders Forum, and organised by East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) Ltd in collaboration with a steering group made up of local VCS support organisations. The free Focus on Funding …

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Hull: Open Doors - Music, Networking and Showcase Event

Hull: Open Doors - Music, Networking and Showcase Event

Open Doors are organising in aid of the Open Doors Housing Project The schedule for the day is as follows: 11 – 4 pm       Showcase and networking (foyer, hall) 2pm – 4pm    Paul Field’s Music workshop – Room 2 4pm – 6pm    Entertainment – Church 7pm                Paul Field Concert – Church Tickets £10 Light refreshments will be served throughout the …

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Hull: The Big Knit 2018 – Knitters Needed!!!

Hull: The Big Knit 2018 – Knitters Needed!!!

Could you spare some time and help a great cause? - Age UK Hull (which now includes East Riding) is once again asking you to knit hats for Innocent smoothie bottles. 25p from every bottle sold will go to Age UK Hull. Details and knitting patterns are available from the Hull office or the Age UK shops Please help them raise …

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Sutton Village Family Fun Fair

Sutton Village Family Fun Fair

The Sutton Village Committee are holding their annual summer family fun fair at Barbara Robson Playing Fields, Sutton on 6th - 9th September 2018. Why not join the fun and games!!  

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Get Involved

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Friends of Hull General Cemetery activity day

Friends of Hull General Cemetery activity day

Friends of Hull General Cemetery are holding an activity day: Cemetery Trees in Autumn  What happens at an Activity Day ? At least two members of the Friends will be present. The activity days are themed and the aim is to have an expert present to guide you through the cemetery as you monitor the area and do a spot of …

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Hull City Council Logo 4

Hull Tenants Forum - Come along and share your thoughts

Do you have any ideas on how your local area can be improved? If so come along to Hull Tenants Forum. Working in Partnership: Help to shape the future of Hull’s Housing Service Guest Speaker: Police & Crime Commissioner If you think that services could be improved or you have suggestions on how to combat problems in your area, why not …

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Hull: Patient Participation Group (PPG) Event

Hull: Patient Participation Group (PPG) Event

Organised by Healthwatch Hull and NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group This event brings together people currently part of a PPG, people who would like to join a PPG and GP Practice Managers. Participants will hear from key speakers about the vital role PPGs can play in shaping GP care, learn more about how primary care is changing and will leave with …

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Employment & Training

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Hull: Executive Assistant with HEY Mind

Hull: Executive Assistant with HEY Mind

37 Hours per week based in Hull circa £22,000 per annum  Using your strong administrative skills you will support the Senior Management Team to make the best use of their time. This is a new role which carries a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to get involved in activities across a broad range of services. Exceptional communication and …

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Vacancies within The University of Hull - as of 10th July 2018

Vacancies within The University of Hull - as of 10th July 2018

The University of Hull currently have the following vacancies for a Student Hub - Team Leader, an Inclusivity assistant and a Heating & Mechanical engineer, along with a variety of others.  There are also opportunities for temporary staff. For more information contact Temporary Staffing Services, e-mail: TSS@hull.ac.uk, tel: 01482 466477 Click on the link below to view all available opportunities. …

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Funding News

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Funding

Lloyds Bank Foundation – Invest and Enable

Application window re-opens on 27th August Every year the Foundation make grants to hundreds of small and local charities, investing in their work helping people overcome complex social issues across England and Wales. They provide long-term funding for charities with a proven track record of helping people achieve positive change. They understand that sometimes the most life-changing charities may not …

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The Weinstock Fund

The Weinstock Fund

The Weinstock Fund was originally established by the late Lord Weinstock in 1962 for general charitable purposes and is a grant-making trust with which he was actively involved until his death in 2002. It was wound up in December 2012 and a successor charity with similar aims created in its place. The deed of charitable trust allows the Trustees absolute …

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The Blakemore Foundation

The Blakemore Foundation

The Blakemore Foundation is a charitable trust established by the Blakemore family to support good causes across their trading area. Organisations eligible for donations include: Social Clubs/Community Groups Sports Clubs Schools/Education Medical/Research/Hospitals and Health Family/Support/Housing/Care Hospices Emergency Services/Armed Forces Environmental Causes The Blakemore Foundation offers four types of grant: Match Fund Donations – Donations for causes supported by employees of A.F. …

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Arts Council – Developing your Creative Practice Fund

Arts Council – Developing your Creative Practice Fund

Round 2 opens on on 12 July 2018. Developing your Creative Practice is a new development fund designed to support independent creative practitioners to ensure excellence is thriving in the arts and culture sector. This fund will create more pathways for individuals, from a range of creative practices and backgrounds. Funding activity: Research and development opportunities, building new networks, creating …

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Hull: The Hospital Saturday Fund

Hull: The Hospital Saturday Fund

Next deadline 10th September for large grants; 8th October for standard grants The Hospital Saturday Fund is a registered charity whose aims are to provide assistance through its charitable funds for: Individuals with a medical condition or disability who would benefit from assistance with the purchase of specialised equipment or from practical forms of treatment Registered health charities such as …

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Social Tech Trust Grant

Social Tech Trust Grant

Deadline: Wednesday 25th July 2018 Social Tech Trust have launched a new £0.5m grant fund. Tech to Unite Us aims to demonstrate how tech can reach its transformative potential when it’s driven by one of the greatest opportunities of our time – equality. Social Tech Trust encourage your interpretation of the theme, so if you’re using tech to increase access, …

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Hull: A Life Less Lonely Fund

Hull: A Life Less Lonely Fund

This Fund is designed to help voluntary organisations, community groups and small charities that operate in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.  The fund provides  grants of up to £5,000 for charitable activities that make older people feel less lonely. Priority will be given to projects that can demonstrate that they will make a lasting difference to …

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Hull: Lung Health campaign workshop - Get Involved and share your thoughts

Hull: Lung Health campaign workshop - Get Involved and share your thoughts

The Hull York Medical School are looking for people from Hull who are over 18 years old to take part in a workshop. They are trying to find out what makes people visit their doctor, or prevents them from going, when they notice a change or a new symptom related to their breathing or their chest. They are interested in …

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Hull: A Life Less Lonely Fund

Hull: A Life Less Lonely Fund

This Fund is designed to help voluntary organisations, community groups and small charities that operate in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.  The fund provides  grants of up to £5,000 for charitable activities that make older people feel less lonely. Priority will be given to projects that can demonstrate that they will make a lasting difference to …

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Hull: The Hull Crime Reduction Fund.

Hull: The Hull Crime Reduction Fund.

Next deadline 31st August Administered by the Hull Community Safety Partnership (CSP), with funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner , this fund is currently open for bids from community and voluntary sector groups. Groups can apply for grants of up to £10,000 The funding panel are looking for bids that focus on CSP priorities and/or the …

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Two Ridings Community Foundation – #iwill Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation – #iwill Fund

Deadline 17th September Grants are available for community groups working in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Yorkshire for projects which engage young people in ongoing regular volunteering or demonstrate how another youth-led method will be as effective at engaging young people in social action. For further information or to apply please click the link below https://www.trcf.org.uk/grants-youth-social-action-fund

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The Road Safety Trust

The Road Safety Trust

Next round opens September 2018 The Road Safety Trust has been created to contribute to improvements in safety on the roads of the United Kingdom through support for research into road safety and for the development of practical measures and trial or demonstration projects, whether through education, engineering or enforcement, aimed to reduce death and injury to all road users. …

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Dunhill Medical Trust.

Dunhill Medical Trust.

The Trust have three funding schemes available for community-based organisations who work directly with older people who need some form of extra support to make everyday living that bit easier. There are three funds: Project grants from £5,000 to £40,000 for projects lasting up to 36 months. Building and physical infrastructure grants of £5,000 to £100,000. Capability development grants of …

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Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund

Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund

The Greggs Foundation is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and is closely associated with Greggs plc. The Greggs Foundation is a grant making charity which improves the quality of life in local communities, distributing around £3 million per year to charitable organisations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Foundation uses the money raised from the 5p levy on carrier bag …

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Funding

The Lady Neville Charity

If you are a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation, you may be able to apply for a one-off capital grant of up to £1,000. The Lady Neville Charity is pleased to welcome applications from registered charities or not-for-profit organisations in the UK whose total annual income is less than £100,000, and the total project cost is less than £10,000. Organisations applying must …

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Peter Cruddas Foundation

Peter Cruddas Foundation

This Foundation gives priority to programmes designed to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people to pursue pathways to Education, Training and Employment with the ultimate aim of helping them to become financially independent. Preference will be given to the support of projects undertaken by UK registered charitable organisations (currently not CIC's or Social Enterprises), in England and Wales only, for …

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Friends of the Elderly

Friends of the Elderly

Friends of the Elderly aims to alleviate the worry and stress that living on a low income can cause. This small grant service provides one-off grants and regular allowances to those who have reached state retirement age and are struggling to cope on a low income. The grant allowance has been increased to £300 per applicant. They aim to make …

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