Newsletter #3
www.warwick-ahead.co.uk Big Local catch up Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents on Warwick Estate to use at least £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to the community. Warwick Ahead Big Local project continues to go from strength to strength. Every resident within the Warwick Ahead Big Local Area is a member of the Partnership unless they actively opt out. This means that every resident’s contribution to the Big Local Vision is important. A Plan is currently being put together on what the priorities are for the first 18 months to 3 years to make the estate a better, happier and healthier place to live now and for the future. In July a Community Board was set up to oversee the vision and plan. As this is a 10 year project ideas will evolve and develop and residents can get involved at any stage and at any level. The elected Chair Person of the Board is resident Rebekah Eyles. There are 21 places with 14 of them being for residents or people permanently based on the estate. If you are interested in being involved we are recruiting Board Members from people living in this area (see map on back page).
costs for residents to visit other areas and swap experiences. In July residents presented about Warwick Estate at a Big Local event in Leeds, and in August the Addy hosted a regional Big Local event. Big Local has funded lots of activities and trips over the last few months one of the most popular has been the luncheon club for older residents at the Addy. Residents have enjoyed a three course meal and bingo or entertainment.
The Community Board meets every 2 months and each member of the group pledges to work for the good of the whole community, there are also Interest Groups where people with a definite interest can get involved. (see inside pages) Members of Warwick Ahead recently presented the vision for a better estate to senior managers at Wakefield Council. It is important that Warwick Ahead work with key agencies to make sure we get as much done for estate as is possible. In April Warwick Ahead hosted a visit from Dewsbury Moor Big Local area, sharing between Big Local areas is an important part of the project and Big Local often pays travel
Members of the luncheon club Next Warwick Ahead Community Board meeting is Tuesday 25th September 10.00am at the Addy Please call Judi Alston on 07901 686142 or visit the Addy for more information.
The Old Quarry Adventure Playground Earlier in the year Big Local helped us take young people on residentials. We’ve been busy over the summer running animation movie workshops, den building, sports National Play Day trip, It’s a Knock Out event, NPT Football League, ‘additional needs’ family sessions, Youth Club, art sessions and much more. Normal term hours for the Addy resume in September. Restarting in September, Thursdays 12.30 -2.30pm The Older Peoples Luncheon Club. £3 per meal. Refreshments and entertainment included. 93 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ - Telephone 01977 670953 hollyellisoqap@talktalkbusiness.net
son Dennis with PCSO Aaron Riley, PC Ali their playing cards Mark and Beth showing
Pontefract and Knottingley Neighbourhood Police Team Young players from the Pontefract and Knottingley’s police run sports teams including Max’s Madcats, Monkhill Monkeys, Knottingley Angels and Paddy’s Predators are now the stars of a new set of cards that they can collect, swap and treasure. The 72 card set has been designed to have a picture of each player on them along with their team crest, police contact details and most importantly; a safety themed message on the back of each one such as road safety awareness, staying safe while playing out and general well being.
al at the Addy’s Army promoting Big Loc Knottingley Dragon Boat Race
We hope that the children will have fun swapping the cards. This sort of activity is seen throughout the country within school playgrounds and we feel whilst they are busy doing this they are developing their social skills.
Wakefield Primary Care Trust Providing community development support to residents and groups across Knottingley. Address: Glasshoughton Centre, Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, WF10 4PF Phone: 01977 550431 Email: Charlie.watson@wdpct.nhs.uk
up presenting Members of Warwick Ahead Gro uncil about the Estate to Wakefield Co
Sycamore Childrens Centre
Love Where You Live
Recently, the Children’s Centre ran trips to Filey and Temple Newsam Farm funded by Big Local. With 142 attendees, it was very successful. We used the time on the coaches to talk about Big Local and to encourage people to get involved. The Children’s Centre staff and families would like to say a big thank you to Big Local as many would not have been able to afford to take a family trip to the seaside and the farm.
Wakefield Council has teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy, and other partners, to bring the Love Where You Live campaign to life in the district.
Open Monday to Friday (8.30am -5pm) and provides services for all families with children under 5 years old and expectant parents living in the Knottingley & Ferrybridge area. Contact: Samantha Law on 01977 722527 Address: Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PL
Warwick Community Group We are always looking to recruit new members and help improve the estate. Over recent months we’ve run an Easter Egg Hunt and a Jubilee Party to promote Warwick Ahead and engage residents in research of what they want. Coming up Friday 31st August Blackpool trip £6.50 each very limited space left! Monday Afternoons 1pm-4pm Art sessions Tuesdays 10am-12pm Card making sessions every 3rd Tuesday Tuesdays 10am-12pm Diabetic self help group every 1st Tuesday of the month Thursday Afternoons Jewlery making The Community Shop, Pinewood Place
There are lots of things that affect how we feel about where we live; how it looks, what there is to do there, how safe we feel and addressing these issues isn’t something that Council services and partners can solve alone, we need your help. Is there something you could pledge to change? It could be doing a litter pick to tidy your local street or park, volunteering to work with people in your community, it could even be as simple as tidying up your own garden or resolving to recycle more. We’d love to hear what you love about where you live and what you’re planning to do in your area so ‘Like’ LWYL Wakefield’ on Facebook Contact: Tel No:01924 306009 Email:areaworking@wakefield.org Website: www.wakefield.gov.uk/LWYL
Warwick Ahead -Special Interest Groups All residents welcome. Poverty and wealth – jobs, enterprise and training - Tuesday 4th September 11.00am at Warwick Community Group Pinewood Place Co-ordination and Evaluation – events and publicity - Tuesday 18th September 11.00am at The Addy Community wellbeing including older people and community facilities - TBC Children and young people - Tuesday 4th September 11.00am at the Addy Transport - Wednesday 12th September 12 noon at Kellingley Club Environment and Safety - TBC
Warwick Ahead Big Local Area Map
Poetry Corner Ready for a Challenge by Rebekah Eyles Are you ready for the challenge are you ready for the change. Here it is and its heading our way. No longer will we stand in the dark and watch our community change we now have one voice, one vision and this time its here to stay. But where does it start? It starts right here with you and me so lets start a chain reaction we will build together, mend together and lend a helping hand, leave our house and get to know the neighbours, share what we have in knowledge and skills. We will honour our elders and hire our young people to do odd jobs. Ask for help when we need it and be a shoulder to cry on when others need it, lets plan together to make things happen even if it takes months or years.
Preparing dinner for the older luncheon club
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We can share our joys, our problems and achievements, lets say hello to people we pass but do not know, lets help the old, the young, the sick and depressed. I hear you say that this can not be done but lets hold our heads up high and be proud of our community because you and I have taken the first steps just by saying HI!
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