Archive for February, 2012
Lambeth’s children’s centre’s are changing….
Feb 28th
There are currently 27 Children’s Centres in Lambeth and a further three smaller centres known as ‘satellite sites.’ These children’s centres provide borough wide coverage of a range of services for children under five and their families, including integrated childcare, health and family support services.
We know that our children’s centres are making a difference to the lives of our youngest children and their families, and that the service offered in Lambeth is very good and often outstanding, but changes have to be made.
Click here to download the Proposed changes to Children’s Centres in Lambeth 2012-13 consultation document
The Weir Link is looking for new trustees from the Weir Estate….
Feb 21st
FOR WEIR ESTATE RESIDENTS ONLY
THE WEIR LINK NEEDS YOU!
The Weir Link is a vibrant and highly successful Community and Children’s established in 2008. The Centre has been widely recognised for its good work, and has plans to expand its provision in the area of community health and volunteering.
We want to increase the number of Trustees from The Weir Estate. We are seeking up to 3 people with, knowledge and/or skills gained in the voluntary sector; trade unions; work or university of life. It would be useful if you had knowledge of any of the following:-
- Community organisations and leadership
- Voluntary sector experience – voluntary or paid
- Financial management; Business development or Fundraising in voluntary sector
- Knowledge around issues for local Under 5 s and their families
- Good knowledge of local community on Weir Estate and other local estates
- Health issues
- Education and Employment – issues for low waged or unemployed
- Negotiating skills; Advertising Marketing in the community
Previous Trustee experience is not essential –training and support will be provided. It is important to us that the Trustee body fully represents the diversity, cultures, experience, and skills that reflect life in Lambeth. The Weir Link is a local centre developed by local people for local people to be managed by local people. We are therefore seeking applications from local residents, parents/carers members of community groups, as well those with relevant professional or voluntary experience and skills.
To find out more, or to receive an application pack please contact:
Linda Linehan at Abbeville Associates tel 020 7720 1830 or e-mail: admin@abbevilleassociates.co.uk
The closing date for applications is March 23rd 2012
Interviews will take place on end March (dates to be agreed)
For more information on what we do look up: – www.theweirlink.org
Charity No 1114855 Established 2006
Documents:
Click here for the Advert (doc)
Click here for further information about the Weir Link (doc)
Click here for the latest Weir Link Newsletter (pdf)
Click here for the Application Form (doc)
Training and work experience opportunities for 18-26 year olds.
Feb 17th
Training and work experience opportunities for 18-26 year olds.
Your chance to check out job pathways in the environment & energy industries.
our free programme works like this;
- get on a 3 day residential Energy Academy at the National Resource Centre, near Chester
- get trained as a home energy assessor
- get 5 days worth of expenses-paid work experience in March doing Energy Assessments for householders in the Waterloo area
- collect a cool Certificate and up to £100 in vouchers of your choice
- get invited to a little reception at The House of Lords in July
Its free, nada, zip; just put in a bit of time and its all yours. Coach leaves 22nd Feb, back to London, 24th. Do some half-days out of our Waterloo office whenever suits and you’re done.
by completing the programme, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to;
- help householders become more environmentally friendly and cut their energy bills
- help householders access financial support for energy reductions through the use of government websites
- help householders gain a report into what they can do to reduce their carbon footprint
- help yourself to show employers and colleges your learning and working potential in the rapidly expanding environmental and energy industries
Limited places so please email, link or call to register and get further information
waterloo-energy@wcdg.org.uk 020 7633 9291
Waterloo Energy Academy on Facebook @WaterlooMatters on Twitter
Lambeth Civic Awards 2012 – CLOSED
Feb 6th
2012 is the thirteenth year of Lambeth’s Civic Awards. These awards are made by the Mayor of Lambeth to recognise local people who are making a difference in their local community. There is one borough-wide award and one for Norwood, Streatham, Brixton, Clapham & Stockwell and North Lambeth. And a Scarman award for promoting equality and inclusion in challenging circumstances.
If you know someone who freely gives of their time and who deserves recognition then nominate them for anaward by downloading this form and post it back to Cllr Tina Valcarcel, Mayor of Lambeth by Monday 20 February 2012
Click here to download the form
The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4th April.