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Arts and Culture

Information of news and events on arts and culture occuring in and around Hyndburn.

Time to Dance in July	Download
Various dancing events to be held around Hyndburn in July

Time to Dance in July	Download
Various types of dance events for people of every age running through July 2010. Download the attached list for more details.

Awards

Does your community group or an individual member deserve an award for its outstanding contribution to the third sector?

Sports Awards	Download
Winners from each category will be put through to the Lancashire Sports Awards 2010. You are allowed to nominate in more than one category however a nomination form must be completed for each category. Please return all nomination forms by FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST

Faith Shorts - How does your faith inspire you?	Download
If you’re under 25 and have something to say about faith then enter the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s global film competition. Winning films will be premiered at BAFTA, London. See attached for more details.

Inspiring Women Nominations	Download
We are looking for the North West’s inspirational women in four different walks of life: Business, Community, Public Sector and Social Entrepreneurs. So if you know a woman who has made a significant difference to the lives of other people, through their work, in their community and in the public sector (eg. health, local government, education, the ‘services’, transport), or contributing to social change through business, then we need to know. Please download attached documents for more information or to make a nomination. Closing date for nominations is 2nd April 2010.

Aawaz Women of Achievement Awards 2010	Download
The Awards are held in the same week as the International Women’s Day and 2010 Awards event will include recognition also for those women who attend at AAWAZ and participate in the various programmes aimed at helping to improve English and self confidence. Nomination form are available from AAWAZ on 01254 398176 or email: aawazlancashire@tiscali.co.uk . You can also download the forms from their website www.aawaz.co.uk. All entries will need to be at AAWAZ ACCESS Point in Accrington by Friday 19th February 2010. The Achievement Awards event is scheduled for Thursday 11th March 2010.

Community Groups

Urban Forum Response to	Download
Urban Forum is a membership organisation that seeks to reflect the views and experience of the community groups they work for to inform policy making. See download for further details.

Community Safety

MESSAGE FROM LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE	Download
As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency).

Comprehensive Area Assessment

The CAA is a framework for independent assessment of how well people are served by the public bodies in their area.

Briefing for the Third Sector	Download
The document attached provides a brief overview of the Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) and relevance to the third sector. The CAA is a framework for independent assessment of how well people are served by the public bodies in their area. It started on 1 April 2009 and is a rolling assessment. It looks at the whole area and how well local bodies are working in partnership to deliver agreed priorities such as those set out in Sustainable Community Strategies1, Local Area Agreements (LAAs) and the wider National Indicator Set. The third sector is an essential member of the Local Strategic Partnership and is recognised as having key roles in local decision-making; in delivering services, and in holding local government to account5.

Events

Human Rights Conference	Download
Preston & Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council “Human Rights in Our Services and in Our Community” Conference Wednesday, 14th July 2010 9.30 am – 3.15 pm at the University of Central Lancashire in the Greenbank Lecture Theatre, Adelphi Street, Preston, PR1 7DR Statutory bodies £50.00 Voluntary sector Free of charge

Travelling Towards a Better Future	Download
Tuesday 28th September, 9.30pm - 3.30pm The Octagon, Hull This conference follows on from the Hull & East Riding Gypsy and Traveller Health & Well-being event held in 2005 in which service providers and community members from across the region came together to discuss the issues faced by the community and suggested ways of tackling inequalities. So, after 5 years, we ask: has anything REALLY changed?

“Human Rights in Our Services and in Our Community” Conference	Download
Preston & Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council “Human Rights in Our Services and in Our Community” Conference Wednesday, 14th July 2010 9.30 am – 3.15 pm at the University of Central Lancashire in the Greenbank Lecture Theatre, Adelphi Street, Preston, PR1 7DR For more information or to book a place download the attached documents.

Protecting Victims Theatened with Forced Marriages	Download
Tackling Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriages Friday 23rd April 2010 Darwin Lecture Theatre, University of Lancaster This conference aims to look at the national and local picture in relation to protecting people. Leading figures will share good practice & examine the challenges they face in order to improve local responses and develop working protocols and consistent responses to those issues. For further details contact: Emma Kelly Conference Officer University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE 01772 892654 or email eakelly1@uclan.ac.uk www.uclan.ac.uk/uclanconferences

New Era What's on Guide.	Download
All the latest events for 2010 held at the New Era Complex, Paradise Street, Accrington

National Family Week	Download
Here, at National Family Week HQ we are getting very excited about next years National Family Week taking place between Monday 31st May and Sunday 6th June. Planning is fully underway and we have lots of ideas on how to make The Week bigger and better in 2010.

Stepping Out Evening walks	Download
Dates, places and times of the Stepping Out Evening walks that are being held at various locations around Hyndburn.

Faiths

Various Inter faith news and articles from around Lancashire

Faith and the Enviroment	Download
Faith and the Enviroment The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum hosted an event at Great Harwood in June 2009 which investigated the links between faith and the environment. Speakers from the Lancashire Council of Mosques and Christian Aid delivered talks on how their religious teachings cover the environment and how it is important for religions to work to support the environment. Following this successful event this guide has been developed to provide a greater understanding of how faiths and the environment are intertwined and how different religions view the importance of the environment.

Fire Safety

Information available on various aspects of Fire Safety aroud the home for people from different cultures and people who are elderly or have disabilities.

Fire safety for people with mobility, sight & hearing difficulities	Download
Support tailored to your needs by: Contact via... Directory enquiries Phone book Online The numbers for your local Fire Service or Social Services can be found in the phone book, via directory enquiries or online at www.direct.gov.uk • Register with your local Fire Service If you have a sight,hearing, mobility difficulties or if you use oxygen. This will mean a fire crew is made aware of your circumstances in the event of an emergency. • Contact your local Fire Service or Social Services if you need practical help tailored to meet your needs. They may be able to fit a smoke alarm for you or provide other safety equipment. • See the Fire Safety in the Home leaflet for further advice and top tips. • 999 should only be used for real emergencies.

Fire Safety in the Home	Download
Fire Safety in the Home is a booklet to inform you of the dangers in the home that could possibly lead to the risk of a fire. For a free home fire risk check, contact your local fire and rescue service. The phone number is in the telephone book Please do not use the 999 emergency number. Or alternatively, you can access our website at: www.firekills.gov.uk

Funding & Grants

Small Sparks Funding	Download
Small Sparks is a small amount of funding which can be used to kick start, inject life or enhance community based services or activity which can show a clear positive difference to adults within their local community. Download the attached document for more information.

Green Partnership Awards Environmental Grants	Download
GPA assists groups and individuals to carry out projects to improve their local environment. It aims to provide money and professional advice. Grants are available to all groups and organisations, as well as individuals in Lancashire and are awarded in the region of £500. We also might be able to support your project in other ways - talk to us if you have project ideas that you want to develop

Calico, Activities Based in the Community Fund	Download
Welcome to the Calico, Activities Based in the Community (ABC) Fund. The ABC Fund has been set up to help local people in Burnley & Padiham to access funding when they might not normally qualify, to carry out activities which will be of benefit to the community. Our website is updated several times per week so please visit the site for more information about the Network and information on resources available to the voluntary, community and faith sector.

Oasis Computers for Charity	Download
Oasis Computers for Charity exists to equip charities with high quality refurbished computers. They refurbish to the highest standards in partnership with Microsoft, and then supply this equipment exclusively to charities at amazing prices.

BBC Children in Need Small Grants Programme	Download
BBC Children in Need’s experience shows that significant and valuable work can be achieved with a small grant (£10,000 or less p.a. for a maximum of three years) The programme is designed to encourage those who may never have considered applying to BBC Children in Need to send in an application. There are four deadlines in the year, each with a 14 week turnaround: 15 January; 15 April, 15 July and 15 October. Further information and application forms are available online at www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants. The Small Grants programme is in addition to BBC Children in Need’s Main Grants programme.

Grants for Growth2	Download
Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community and voluntary groups to develop projects which enable people to access training and gain skills to help them to get a job.

Opening Opportunities	Download
Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support organisations in Lancashire to develop projects to help the most disadvantaged people from all backgrounds and faiths to progress towards further learning and employment.

Sports Unlimited in Hyndburn	Download
Would you like to apply for Sport Unlimited funding? £35 is available per participant who you aim to engage with and retain for at least 6 of the 10 weeks in your sport/ activity. E.g. If you have the capacity to deliver a session for 12 young people, then you can apply for £420 (12 x £35). Please download the document available for more information.

Energy Debts	Download
British Gas Energy Trust Domestic customers of British Gas or Scottish Gas can apply for a grant to the Trust. People who are not account holders but live in a home which is supplied by British Gas or Scottish Gas, for example lodgers who pay gas and electricity as part of their rent, can also apply for a grant. Contact Details British Gas Energy Trust PO Box 42 Peterborough PE3 8XH Telephone 01733 421 060 Website http://www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

Energy Debts	Download
EDF Energy Trust Domestic customers of EDF Energy including the brands formerly known as London Energy, SWEB Energy and Seeboard Energy can apply for a grant to the Trust. People who are not account holders but live in a home which is supplied by EDF Energy, for example lodgers who pay gas and electricity as part of their rent, can also apply for a grant. Application forms can be downloaded from the website or you can call to request one by post. Proof of income must be provided. Successful applicants can reapply after two years. Unsuccessful applicants can reapply after six months.

BIG Lottery Fund	Download
A BIG new-look Awards for All programme launches today (Wednesday) as the BIG Lottery Fund opens its own new version of the highly popular small grants scheme in England and Wales. BIGs /Awards for All /programme will be the Funds biggest-ever commitment to a small grant scheme supporting community projects, offering a more easily accessible programme with even quicker decision times. Applications* Application forms are available www.awardsforall.org.uk or phone 0845 4 10 20 30 for all enquiries.

Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund	Download
Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund The Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund enables local community groups to implement practical projects to tackle climate change. The fund was established in October 2007 and allocates £250,000 per year. If you would like to know more about the Lancashire Locals Climate Change please visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climatechangefund or contact: climatechangefund@lancashire.gov.uk or 01772 531257

Lancashire Community Grant	Download
Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. Grants Applications can be submitted at any time.

Opening opportunities across Lancashire	Download
Opening opportunities across Lancashire Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector – (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. The project will award grants to VCFS organisations that are well placed and creative in their approach to solving employment issues in their areas by “opening opportunities” for the hard to reach communities in Lancashire. Projects must not duplicate provision that is already available through ESF (European Social Fund) Co-Financing or mainstream funding.

Where is the funding coming from?	Download
This paper is a response to a request to prepare a ‘think piece’ for the Funding Commission which focuses on “where the money is likely to come from for voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) over the next ten years and the opportunities and challenges that exist.”

Lending a hand to local initiatives	Download
Since Wilkinsons first store opened almost 80 years ago their contribution and support for local communities has grown and strengthened year on year. They have been active in helping to boost local economies and have played our part in helping to enhance the vitality of neighbourhoods by maintaining a reassuring, welcoming presence in towns and cities, creating jobs and employing local people.

Funding links	Download
Click here to find links to various funders.

Health

WHEN NEW MUMS NEED HELP MOST	Download
New research released today has revealed that, after the understandable flurry in the first eight weeks of motherhood, the period when first-time mums have the most questions about their babies’ development can be pin-pointed to five months and one week after they have given birth.

Face to Face	Download
Are you a parent or a primary carer of a child with a disability or special need? Would you like to have contact with other parents?

How Hyndburn Works - Quick Guides

A series of leaflets about Hyndburn and how the third sector and public sector work together.

Being A Representaive	Download
Your role as a representative is to speak on behalf of the Forum that elected you and represent the views and perspectives of the VCFS to ensure that recommendations that benefit the sector, and your service users or members, are included in discussions and the work of the partnership. You will act as an advocate for the VCFS and in the interests of the common good as opposed to narrow self interest. This quick guide will help you understand your role as a representative.

Quick Guide - Hyndburn Disabled Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Disabled Forum was initiated by Hyndburn Community Network in 2007, so that those residents with a disability have an opportunity to contribute to decisions about which local problems need the most attention and money and also decisions made about local issues and service delivery.

How to Get Involved	Download
How to get involved, have your say, and take control over the decisions and services being delivered in your local area.

Local Development Frameworks	Download
A quick guide on how development takes place in our boroughs,towns, cities and the countryside.

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum is the leadership body that works on issues of local concern such as the provision of services, self help and advocacy, campaigning, borough co-ordination and support.

Quick Guide Community Empowerment Glossary	Download
This is a jargon buster/Glossary .

Quick Guide to Communities & Neighbourhoods	Download
This quick guide(2c) is a summary of what the Department for Communities & Local Government is doing for communities & neighbourhoods and how they take forward the 'community empowerment' agenda. The websites and documents mentioned give more detailed information.

Quick Guide to the Local Strategic Partnership	Download
A brief introduction to Hyndburn's Local Strategic Partnership.

Quick Guide to Being a Network Board Member	Download
The Network Board is made of representatives from the townships, electoral wards, Neighbourhood Community Voice (priority wards) and special interest groups - faith, Over 50s, black minority ethnic, women, youth and the voluntary sector - to reflect the diversity and equality of residents in Hyndburn.

Quick Guide to Community Involvement	Download
Hyndburn Community Network gives groups and individuals the power to take action. This power comes from the experiences, knowledge and skills of local people and the connections that they make with each other.

Hyndburn Borough Council

Hyndburn Nature Walks Festival	Download
The Nature Walks in Hyndburn Project The Prospects Foundation working with local groups and individuals to identify how access can be improved - this might be creating a new route, improving signage, upgrading a path or community management of a natural area. If you would like to know more about the festival, future walks or if you are interested in nature conservation volunteering, contact Gemma Tomlinson, Nature Walks Project Officer on 01254 380675 or email: gemma.tomlinson@prospectsfoundation.org.uk We also have a website: www.prospectsfoundation.org.uk

One Planet	Download
‘One Planet (Accrington) Ltd’ is an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community incorporated by the Financial Services Authority on 14th May 2010. The society’s registration number is 30968R. • One Planet will incorporate a retail shop, information point and training space based in a retail shop in central Accrington. See the attached document for more information

Active Pledge Campaign	Download
The campaign will be launched on Friday 7th May on Broadway, outside Accrington Town Hall from 12pm-6pm. The day will include entertainment from The Bee 107 FM Radio Roadshow and there will be a variety of attractions, including a climbing wall, giveaways, competitions and mini physical activity sessions. The day will be attended by a number of organisations promoting their services, programmes, facilities and events such as Change4Life. Stalls will be free of charge. We also plan on using half of the Ballroom to put on classes such as mother and tots, line dancing, health workshops etc. If relevant, there is an option to put your own class/session/workshop on in the Ballroom between 12pm and 6pm.

Annual Report Final 2009	Download
Our Aim We will lift Hyndburn out of the 100 most deprived areas in the Country by 2018, and make Hyndburn ‘The place to be’ Visit the link to download a copy of this document. http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Annual_Report_2008-09.pdf

Hyndburn Borough Council Teams up with Community Payback	Download
Hyndburn Borough Council has teamed up with Lancashire Probation Trust’s Community Payback department in a partnership that is the first of its kind in Lancashire, The Council is funding a dedicated payback supervisor to get offenders working on community projects that otherwise wouldn’t get done. The first of these projects is the path that runs alongside the railway between Accrington station and Oswaldtwistle station – locally known as The Black Path.

Community Safety Partnership	Download
Cllr Brian Roberts, Chair of the Community Safety Partnership has warned local people not to be taken in by a Euro millions Lottery scam letter, which he received himself recently. If you receive unsolicited email or mail telling you that you have won money. you should ask yourself , ‘Have I entered any scheme or have I bought any tickets?’ If the answer is no then throw the letter in the bin. Remember that no one will give you money for nothing.”

Homeless in Hyndburn Forum Newsletter	Download
This is the second edition of the Homeless Forum Newsletter. This edition provides you with lots more news on what’s happening in Hyndburn.

Bogus Caller	Download
Following on from the last year’s success in reducing the crime figures within Hyndburn, the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has developed an initiative which will link in the bookmark campaign and the ‘Beat the Bogus caller’ scheme. .

How Your Council Works	Download
This Guide has been published jointly by the Improvement and Development Agency for local government (IDeA), Urban Forum and the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA). The work is funded by the National Empowerment Partnership (NEP) as part of a wider programme of activity to support and strengthen community empowerment and engagement.

Changing Spaces Community Spaces Launch Pack	Download
Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme managed by Groundwork UK as an award partner to the Big Lottery Fund. It is part of the Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Spaces initiative. Community Spaces will help local community groups create or improve green and open spaces to improve the quality of life in their neighbourhood. These may include play areas, community gardens, parks, wildlife areas, See download on this website or ring 0845 3671 671 for further information or email info@community-spaces.org.uk.

Event Safety Guide	Download
As an event organiser, you will be responsible under the law for the safety of everyone at the event. (The most relevant safety law is likely to be the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and its accompanying Regulations). Therefore you have a duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to make yourself aware of and consider any current ands applicable statutes,regulations, by-laws, approved and associated codes of practice relating to the event.

East Lancashire Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy	Download
The East Lancashire Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy is the first step towards developing a co-ordinated, collaborative and sustained response to preventing, reducing and addressing a range of harms associated with the misuse of alcohol. The strategy will enable us to set agreed aims and objectives, and to develop shared action plans which take account of subtle differences in each area whilst ensuring our approaches are both consistent and effective.

Hyndburn Borough Council Compact	Download
A Compact is a statement of partnership between various organisations. It is a commitment to work together more closely and effectively and to respect each others’ rights and responsibilities. It offers a new approach to partnership, and a framework to develop more detailed agreements in specific areas in the future. This compact is being drawn up in consultation with the community and voluntary sector in Hyndburn and Hyndburn Borough Council.

Hyndburn Children & Young People's 3rd Sector Forum

The Hyndburn Children & Young People''s 3rd Sector Forum is a Hyndburn wide body with a wide ranging remit.

Every Child Matters	Download
The five Outcomes and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

Vetting & Barring	Download
In a remarkable change in direction the Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced on 15 June 2010 that registration under the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will be halted to allow the government to remodel the scheme. Voluntary registration with the VBS for new employees and job-movers working or volunteering with children and vulnerable adults had been due to commence on 26 July. Please see enclosed document for more information.

What is a Children's Trust?	Download
The Children’s Plan set out the Government’s aim to make this the best place in the world to grow up. This document explains what Children’s Trusts are, what they do and how they will be strengthened.

Lancashire Children's Trust Leaflet	Download
Discussions about the approach to developing a children's trust in Lancashire have taken place over the last two years. A multi-agency partnership was responsible for putting forward a proposed model and it consulted widely with partners before making its recommendations.

Hyndburn Disabled Persons' Forum

Get the most out of your Appointment	Download
The attached lealet will help you with tips and questions you would like to ask your GP when you visit but forget at the time of your appointment.

Quick Guide - Hyndburn Disabled Person's Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Disabled Forum was initiated by Hyndburn Community Network in 2007, so that those residents with a disability have an opportunity to contribute to decisions about which local problems need the most attention and money and also decisions made about local issues and service delivery.

FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE	Download
The British Computer Society, is a nationwide network of volunteers providing FREE computer support to disabled people usually in their own homes but also at other locations such as day centres and residential homes. For further information please visit the website below or download the FREE information leaflet. http://www.itcanhelp.org.uk/ or if help is needed contact the Client Helpline via the Ability Net freephone 0800 269545 or email: help@itcanhelp.org.uk

The Disability Agenda - Tackling Health Inequalities	Download
Discussion document with recommendations for tackling health inequalities.

Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum

One Peace One Goal	Download
One Peace One Goal 5-A-Side Football Tournament 14th September - Training session @ Spring Hill 6-8pm 21st September - Tournament @ Norden Leisure Centre 6-9pm For more information please contact Hayley on: Tel 01254 232426 or email: hayley@hyndburncommunitynetwork.org.uk

Curious Minds Case Study	Download
Curious Minds, formerly Creative Partnerships Lancashire, was commissioned by Lancashire Constabulary to develop a creative arts based programme of work: six Lancashire secondary schools addressed the objectives of the Prevent Strategy and the Department for Children Schools and Families’ ‘Learning Together to be Safe’ toolkit, on the prevention of violent extremism.

Wheres the Line?	Download
To create an essential resource for preventing violent extremism. Resource was aimed at teachers and professionals working with KS4, who want to cover the topic of violent extremism and provide practical information and advice to support the delivery the ‘Learning together to be safe toolkit’ in schools.

Quick Guide to Faith and the Enviroment	Download
Faith and the Enviroment The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum hosted an event at Great Harwood in June 2009 which investigated the links between faith and the environment. Speakers from the Lancashire Council of Mosques and Christian Aid delivered talks on how their religious teachings cover the environment and how it is important for religions to work to support the environment. Following this successful event this guide has been developed to provide a greater understanding of how faiths and the environment are intertwined and how different religions view the importance of the environment.

Engaging the capacity and capabilities of faith communities in civil resilience	Download
Faith communities are increasingly recognised as significant partners in working for the common good in their localities. Research has demonstrated that faith communities instinctively respond to the needs of their neighbours in times of crisis. They have the resources in terms of both buildings and volunteers to do so. This document attempts to ensure that both emergency planners and faith communities themselves recognise their potential.

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum was initiated in partnership between Hyndburn Community Network. 'to promote positive relations between faiths in Hyndburn and become a vibrant network to develop better relationships between faiths through discussions, dialogue and sharing information in relation to faith issues'.

Hyndburn Leisure

Hyndburn's Active Pledge Launch	Download
Hyndburn’s Active Pledge Campaign aims to improve the health of the borough by getting the people of Hyndburn to pledge to take part more regularly in sport or physical activity. In order to experience health benefits, this is 3-5 lots of 30 minutes of exercise every week. When a pledge is made to take part in more physical activity, pledgers can choose if they’d like to receive information about sports and activities that are available within Hyndburn. They can also tell us about any new activities that they would like to see offered within Hyndburn in the future. For more information on what's happening in Hyndburn, please download the attached document.

Recruit into Coaching	Download
The programme offers you the chance to : Develop a training plan which you can work through Undertake training most suited to your needs Be supported as a volunteer Shadow qualified coaches For application forms please go to www.lancashiresport.org.uk Or for more information please contact Jayne Lee on Tel: 01995 642280

Hyndburn Over 50's Forum

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Over 50s Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Over 50s Forum is where older people are empowered to live their lives in the way they choose and where their skills and expertise are valued. The Over 50s Forum is a group of people with a desire to improve services for the over 50s in Hyndburn. These volunteers are willing to work together and use their influence to stand up for the interests of the over 50s. It also aims to promote good relations, the values which underline equal treatment for older people and which contribute to the fight against discrimination and seeks to eradicate the stereotypical views some people have of the older generation.

Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum

Being a Representative	Download
Your role as a representative is to speak on behalf of the Forum that elected you and represent the views and perspectives of the VCFS to ensure that recommendations that benefit the sector, and your service users or members, are included in discussions and the work of the partnership. You will act as an advocate for the VCFS and in the interests of the common good as opposed to narrow self interest. This quick guide will help you understand your role as a representative.

Navca - Principles of Representation	Download
Principles of Representation: A framework for effective third sector participation should stimulate local, bottom-up discussion and debate, rather than being seen as top-down guidance. The Principles set out how to improve partnership working between the third sector and local government.

Principles of Representation	Download
The third sector is key to delivering ambitions to strengthen the involvement of the community in shaping better places. It has an essential role in decision-making and in delivering services which meet the needs and aspirations of those who use them. The Government wants the best local partnership working with the third sector to be the rule not the exception, particularly through Local Strategic Partnerships.

Navca - Tool for Voices	Download
Third sector participation in local decision making has never been higher on the Government’s agenda, and is now embedded within a wide range of policy. This places high expectations upon local authorities to show how they are supporting improved, effective third sector engagement in local strategic partnerships. From April 2009 this will be assessed as part of the Audit Commission’s comprehensive area assessments.

Local Area Agreement	Download
You’re needed! Everyone has a right to be heard when it comes to making decisions about local services. No one should be ignored just because they belong to a small minority group. How to get involved Your local infrastructure organisation – Voluntary Action, Council for Voluntary Service, Community Empowerment Network or equivalent – will be able to tell you more about your new local area agreement and how you can get involved. If you’re not already in touch with them, contact NAVCA to find out who they are.

What are Local Area Agreements (LAAs)?	Download
Local area agreements (LAAs) are three-year agreements, based on the local sustainable community strategy, setting out the priorities for a local area, as agreed between central government and the local area. LAAs are about ‘place-shaping’, a term coined in the March 2007 Lyons Inquiry report1 and defined there as ‘the creative use of powers and influence to promote the general well-being of a community and its citizens’.

Equality Impact Assessments (EIA's) Essentials	Download
Everything an organisation does, including the voluntary sector, must ensure that they have had regard to the general duties. So any policy, provision or activity must be measured against them In order to help Public Bodies (e.g. Local Authorities) a set of ‘specific duties’ were created.

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Lancashire County Council

Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund	Download
Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund The Fund has been established to support community projects on climate change, these projects can either be aimed at 'reducing greenhouse gas emissions', or helping communities to 'cope with the impacts of climate change'. The fund is shared across all the 12 districts in Lancashire, and grants of £500 - £15,000 are available. For more information on the fund take a look at our Climate Change Fund website: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climatechangefund

Local Involvement Networks (LINks) explained	Download
A LINk will be a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make care services better. A LINk will give you the chance to say what you think and to suggest ideas to help improve services. They will be expected to represent everyone. A LINk will also work with care professionals to make sure your views are heard. There will be a LINk in every Local Authority area that has social services responsibility.

Local Area Agreements

Ambition Lancashire Summary	Download
Local area agreements (LAAs) are made between central government and local areas across the country. They set out targets to be achieved in those areas over the next three years. The targets are based on priorities identified in each area’s sustainable community strategy, which describes the long-term vision for the area. Lancashire’s sustainable community strategy is also known as Ambition Lancashire.

Local Strategic Partnership (LSP)

Hyndburn''s LSP is comprised of partner organisations from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. Its key function is to develop and deliver a plan for the ongoing sustainable development of the area.

Discussion Document	Download
Principles of representation: A framework for effective third sector participation in Local Strategic Partnerships.

Skilling up for LSPs	Download
This report describes a research project carried out for NAVCA in April/May 2007 to define the competencies needed for effective participation by voluntary and community sector (VCS) representatives on the executive boards of Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs).

Skilling up for LSPs - Executive summary	Download
As LSPs have become more established and more widespread over the last few years, there have been increased opportunities and the need for involvement from the sector in the Local Area Agreement (LAA) framework.

LSP - Envionment and Bio Diversity

LSP Assembly- Environmental Workshop Newsletter 09	Download
July’s Assembly meeting was dedicated to looking at the environmental commitments and discussing how to make a difference in the future. Scott Butterfield kicked things off, reminding delegates of the importance of the environment as a theme in the Sustainable Community Strategy. He also prompted the assembly to think about how the LSP might best tackle environmental issues throughout the course of its dayto- day work on all its priorities.

Lancashire Environment Forum	Download
Good news – The Climate Change Strategy has now been approved by the Lancashire Leaders. The full report can be seen at:- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk A- Z Climate Change. Our Moors, Our Planet! As part of Lancashire County Council’s package of measures to address climate change, an initiative called "Our Moors, Our Planet!" has been established to capture carbon and prevent flooding.

LSP - PVE (Prevention Against Violent Extremism)

PVE helps to support individuals who are vulnerable to recruitment or who have already been recruited by violent extremists to increase the resilience of communities to violent extremism.

Weekly News Summary RICU - 26th nov 09	Download
Five arrests made under the Terrorism Act 2000 On Monday 16th November the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) arrested five men following a 15 month investigation, focussing on offences relating to activities overseas and not attack planning in the United Kingdom. On Monday 23rd November four of those arrested were formally charged, one man was released without charge.

RICU - Weekly News Summary	Download
Key Issues Hamid Karzai declared elected President of Afghanistan On Monday 2nd November Hamid Karzai was declared president of Afghanistan, after election officials scrapped a planned second round of voting. The announcement comes a day after Mr Karzai's sole challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, pulled out of the race.

National Consultations

Communities in Control Summary	Download
Communities in control: Over the last decade, the Government has modernised the democratic system with devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; a London assembly and directly-elected mayors in England; electoral reform for European Parliament elections; and an end to the hereditary principle in the House of Lords. Communities in control: real people, real power aims to pass power into the hands of local communities. They want to generate vibrant local democracy in every part of the country, and to give real control over local decisions and services to a wider pool of active citizens.

Reactions to Urban Forums Research on Community Empowerment Networks	Download
Reactions to Urban Forums Research on Community Empowerment Networks.

Communities in Control White Paper by Hazel Blears,Communities Secretary	Download
Full details of White Paper published by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens.

Neighbourhood Management

The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.

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Network documents

Annual Report 2009 - 2010	Download
A copy of the Trustees Report and Accounts which contains the structure, governance and management of the Network; a financial review, objectives and activities, performance and plans for the future.

Annual Report 2008 - 2009	Download
Annual Report 2008 - 2009 Please contact the Network if you require more information about our community empowerment work, projects included in the annual report or our current projects.

Annual Report 2007 - 2008	Download
Annual Report 2007 - 2008 Please contact the Network if you require more information about our community empowerment work, projects included in the annual report or our current projects.

Information for Board Members	Download
If you are interested in becoming a Network Board Member please read this information and then contact the Network for a nomination form.

Network Registration Form	Download
If you are a Voluntary, Community, Faith Sector organisation based in or delivering services in Hyndburn, you can join the Network for free. Please download form and return by post.

News

Various news downlaods around Lancashire

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Newsletters

Minaret July 2009	Download
The organisation has matured and developed over the years into an organisation that holds beacon status for a number of innovative projects and has been recognised nationally and regionally for its work.

NHS East Lancs

Events and launch dates from the local NHS East Lancs team

Self Care User Leaflet	Download
A Self Care Skills Course will help you to: • Understand the link between your health and the way you live • Change unhealthy behaviours • Increase your confidence and self esteem • Manage stress and anxiety • Develop healthy eating habits and increase physical activity levels • Cope better with minor illnesses For more details Phone: 01282 693415 Mobile: 07968403646 E-mail: selfcare@eastlancspct.nhs.uk Website: www.eastlancspct.nhs.uk

Get the most from your Appointment	Download
A leaflet to download that will help you remember the questions you would like to ask your GP when you visit but always forget.

NEW Dermatology Service	Download
NHS East Lancashire has a responsibility to provide, plan and fund appropriate health services for the local population. Our broad functions are to engage with the local population to improve health and well-being. We propose to develop a new community based Dermatology (skin) Service.

Self Care Leaflet	Download
The Self Care Skills course can help to: • Promote effective use of services and hospital resources • Reduce unnecessary visits to GPs etc.

Rural

Rural downloads relating to Improving Reach project

Sowing the seeds, Reaping the benefits	Download
Book your place now for “Sowing the Seed, Reaping the Benefits”, a conference about engaging effectively with rural communities, which will take place on Tuesday 8th June 2010 between 10am and 3.30pm at the ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson. For more inforamtio and to book contact: Martin Bradley 01282 619913 martin@pendlecommunitynetwork.org.uk

Training

Healthy Mums Happy Families	Download
Monday 20th Sept 12.30pm – 2.30pm for 10 weeks (Crèche) (FREE) How to improve your mental and physical health, by focusing on your daily activities, diet and emotional well-being. Learn about various relaxation techniques to help manage stress and depression. Create a healthier you for a healthier and happier home. For other courses delivered by the Womens Centre please look at the attached document.

Personal best volunteering	Download
A 12 week pre-employment programme helping to raise aspirations and offering the chance to work towards an NVQ Level 1 - Preparation for Event Volunteering. 2 x 3 hour sessions a week for 12 weeks. Mon 10am – 1pm & Thurs 1pm – 4pm. Starts Mon 20th September Finishes Thurs 9th December. You must be over 16 years of age on 20th September 2010 and 18 years of age before 1st January 2012 to take part in this programme. Limited places available For more information please contact: Claire Newton 01254 296124 or claire.newton@brfctrust.co.uk Joanne Calvert 01254 354191 or jcalvert@accross.co.uk www.brfctrust.co.uk

‘Get Some Answers’ on Illicit Tobacco	Download
Wednesday 22nd September 2010, 9am – 1pm Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 OUJ Lancashire is a hotspot for illicit tobacco. Whether smuggled, bootlegged or counterfeit, it is widely available across the county. It undermines all effective tobacco control levers to tackle our biggest killer and creates a cheap source for children and young people. To book on this event and view our full CPD programme, go to www.clph.net or call the Network office on (01772) 777002/3 for more information. Lunch will be provided free of charge after the event

Customer Care	Download
This course is aimed at anyone who provides a service for others, either internally within an organisation, or externally. It will help those who would like to improve their organisation’s performance, to make it more competitive and give a better service to their customers. For further information contact: 01254 386285

Confidence & Self Esteem	Download
This course is aimed at those who feel they should be getting more from life than they presently are. It will help those who feel they lack the right amount of self-confidence and self-esteem and, as a result, need to enjoy a more balanced and successful life. For more information tel: 01254 386285

Diplomas	Download
The Rank Foundation, in conjunction with the YMCA George Williams College, are looking to fill a second cohort for their diploma courses in September 2010. The deadline for applications is 30 August 2010. This is a unique opportunity to take part in two, exciting new programmes, at no cost (each course will cost about £1000 per person) – this offer will not be repeated in the future. But more importantly these courses offer an opportunity to embark on a life changing journey. Take a chance and get in touch! For more information or an application form, contact Sharon Connery s.connery@ymca.ac.uk

Let's Leave it till Later	Download
‘Let’s Leave it Till Later’ enables professionals to confidently and competently support young people to make choices about sex that feel right for them, and help them to decide when they are really ready. To apply for this course, please complete a Lancashire County Council application form, available from The Learning and Development Team, 01772 535355 (option 2) and e-mail to: learninganddevelopment@lancashire.gov.uk or by post to: The Staff Training Centre, Moor St, Kirkham PR4 2AU. For further details please contact Debra Smith, Becky Gill or Hayley Rowlings.

Safeguarding Course Level 1	Download
March 23rd 2010 and May 10th 2010 Target Groups: Multidisciplinary managers/staff from voluntary agencies in Lancashire 2 Days 9.00am–4.30pm Preston North End, Preston http://www.younglancashire.org.uk/content/safeguarding-course-level1 Application Form to: LSCB Training Unit c/o NSPCC 125 Oxford Street Preston PR1 3QY

ELVSRC Training Programme	Download
FREE Basic Introductory Awareness Training available ti Individuals and members of Voluntary, Community and Faith Organisations. Course provided by: Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service

New Era Complex	Download
New Era is a large venue for young people and the community in the centre of Accrington. We provide value for money coaching with qualified staff. The list also includes organised classes by other groups who are based at New Era. Attached is a list of courses form Jan - March 2010

Course Application	Download
Lancashire safeguarding children board application form

Volunteering/Volunteers

For volunteers who would like to give their time to the community or you would like help from volunteers for your organisation.

Volunteering_ BTEC Award in Workskills	Download
Accrington and rossendale College are running a short course to gain you a qualification and imporove your chances of finding employment. Want more information? Call Tracy Landon on 01254 354084 or 07970 969728

Volunteering can help save lives.	Download
Join the team of people in your local community who are raising awareness of the early signs and symptoms of breast, bowel and lung cancer. Come and make friends and receive FREE training. Contact Anne--Marie Jones, Project Manager Mobile: 07850919176 Please download the application form from the word document provided, if you are interested.

Vinvolve registration form	Download
Please download the form and fill in if you would like to become a volunteer, or if you feel you have a couple of hours per week or more to give your time to helping someone out in the community.

Woman's Voice in Hyndburn

A vibrant and self-reliant group that meets the diverse needs of women, young people and children where they have equal access to opportunities and support to enable them to realise their potential.

Violence Against Women and Girls Newsletter	Download
On 25 November 2009, the Home Secretary launched a cross-Government strategy "Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls".

Women's Issues

What do women want?	Download
Over the years funding has become increasingly hard to find and other Women's organisations have been launched or grown and have included International Women's Week events in their provision. Now is the time to question whether there is a role for a group is sole objetive is to orgainise activities to celebrate International Women's Week. Join the debate.........

Young People

Information and services available for the young people of Hyndburn.

Young Peoples service	Download
The Connexions and What Now Centres are now located in a new Infocentre. The Old Bank 8A Whalley Road Accrington BB5 1AA 01254 393316 They are open Monday to Friday 9.30am til 5pm. They also offer a young people’s sexual health clinic. This is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3.15pm til 5.30pm.

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