June 2017 - Issue 14
Newsletter 14 groups Pitching for up to £10k The Audience decides!
News from TCDT and around Torbay Job Vacancies What’s On
Feature Article:
Pitch Your Project Over 30 applications received!
Could YOU help us to lead Ageing Well Torbay? Co-Chair for Ageing Well Programme Board The Chair and Co-chair of the Programme Board will jointly: • Hold the Board and programme team to account for the programme’s mission and vision • Provide leadership to the Board members • Ensure each member fulfils their duties and responsibilities • Support and challenge the Programme Manager and Programme Director • Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works to achieve agreed objectives • Act as an ambassador for the programme
Lay Members for Ageing Well Programme Board The Lay Members of the Programme Board will jointly: • Help to hold the programme team to account for the programme’s mission and vision • Support and challenge the Programme Manager and Programme Director • Ensure the Board functions as a unit and work to achieve agreed objectives • Act as ambassadors for the programme
If you’re interested, and would like more information, please contact Sue McDermott by emailing suemcdermott@torbaycdt.org.uk, or phone 01803 212638. Applications by letter are requested, explaining your interest and relevant knowledge/experience. The closing date is Noon, Monday 17th July.
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Latest news from TCDT News from in and around Torbay AWT News Funding Update Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities What’s On
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TCDT News Torbay Trustee’s Network meeting - June The next Trustees’ Network will take place on Wednesday 28th June, 6pm – 8pm, at the Chelston Manor. Attendance is free, but if you could let Peter know if you intend to attend that helps to keep an eye on numbers. Please let him know if you have any access or other requirements. The Torbay Trustees’ Network is an informal gathering of current trustees within Torbay (and their equivalents in Community Interest Companies and Social Enterprises- e.g. advisory board members) to share experiences and learning, seek advice and give and receive peer support. It is also a chance for people who are considering becoming trustees to meet others and find out what it’s all about. The Chelston Manor Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6HP Google Maps link (click me!) You can contact Peter by emailing peterstokes@torbaycdt.org.uk or phoning 01803 212638.
Torbay Volunteering Forum - June We held another successful Volunteering Forum on the 20th June, at Brixham Rugby Club. The event featured workshops on: • Recruitment and Management of student volunteers • Wellness Recovery Action Planning for volunteers • Effective Induction for volunteers There was a panel discussion and workshop on the subject of- Is CV building the main reason why people choose to volunteer? These forums end with lunch and networking. The forum is for anyone who manages, works with or supports volunteers; and for anyone who promotes or supports volunteering.
If you would like to attend the next Volunteer Forum, and would like more information, please contact the office on 01803 212638
TCDT News Team Update - Hellos and Goodbyes
Goodbyes Mary Jenkins, Torbay Community Development Trust’s Finance Manager, will be retiring from the Trust, after being with TCDT since the very beginning. Mary will be enjoying her retirement, by playing a lot of Bowls! Katherine Fallon, Community Builder for Paignton Town will also be leaving the Trust, as she will now be joining Devon Communities Together as a Community Project Officer. Best of luck Katherine!
Hellos We’d like extend a warm welcome Mike Norton to the Trust, as our new Finance and Business Support Manager. Mike has previously worked for Torridge District Council. Welcome Mike!
Visit the TCDT website, to see all our current vacancies, including Community Bus Driver, Volunteer Bus Driver, and Volunteer Passenger Assistant.
In & Around May The Toys Be With You - Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum is now hosting the “May The Toys Be With You” exhibition, which stars one of the country’s finest collections of Star Wars memorabilia, toys and posters owned by collector Matt Fox. This includes the likes of X-Wings, Posters, Original figurines, and the iconic lightsabers. Matt’s collection will be joined by life-size replicas of Star War’s beloved characters, including Yoda, Boba Fett, R2-D2 and Darth Vader. An X-Wing cockpit arcade game will also be available for visitors to play. This exhibition arrived in a galaxy that isn’t far, far away on Saturday 17th June, with a launch event that included visitors such as Darth Maul, Kylo Ren, a squad of Stormtroopers, and other characters from the franchise. A virtual reality experience was available on the launch day (run in association with the Institute of Digital Art and Technology at Plymouth University), enabling visitors to use a lightsaber on the planet Tatooine and feel what life is like as an astronaut. The exhibition will remain at Torquay Museum until September 3rd.
Torbay News South Devon Players present “Jack the Ripper” The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company are excited to announce our summer theatre show for 2017. Having won a selection of awards for theatre and film work over the past few months, including the overall national winner for England in the UK & Ireland Epic Awards 2017 in Newcastle, in March .17. The Players are set to hit the summer running with a new production based on the legends of Jack The Ripper. A dark drama based on the true story of the mysterious, unidentified serial killer who terrorized Victorian London in 1888. Combining theories of the killer, with a steampunk adaptation, in style, music and ultimate motive, this is a production by a nationally award-winning theatre and film company from Brixham, of local actors and creatives, bringing a whole new adaptation of this tale, to the stage. Steam-punk is an increasingly popular fashion and entertainment genre based on Victorian sciencefiction, with fashion and decor styles based on Victorian clothing, and mechanical looks based on complex cog based engines and devices. Remaining true to the legends of Jack The Ripper, and incorporating several of the theories as to his identity and motives, while creating a steam-punk themed environment for the show, this production is a new approach to the legends. Controversy rages to this day as to the identity of “Jack” and as to his motives and indeed ultimate fate, and we make no claim to solve them - only to present a drama that explores the legends, and leave the audience guessing. Featuring a mixed cast of members ranging from experienced “old hands” through to beginners, our largest ever costume team, this show is currently well into rehearsals, and everyone is looking forward to touring it around the local area in July. This show does contain violent scenes, and descriptions of wounds. It does not contain bad language. BRIXHAM DATES Saturday July 8th 2017, 7.30pm (doors open at 7PM) Sunday July 9th 2017, 2.30pm (doors open at 2pm) Sunday July 9th, 7.30PM (doors open at 7PM) EXETER Friday July 14th 2017, 7.30pm (doors open at 7PM) TORQUAY Friday July 21st 2017, 7.30pm (doors open at 7PM) PLYMOUTH Saturday July 22nd 2017, 7.30pm (doors open at 7PM)
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AWT News
Ageing Well Festival This year’s Ageing Well Festival will be the 3rd festival run in conjunction with National Older People’s Day, and will be held at Lupton House in Churston Ferrers, on Saturday 30th September and our Big Lunches to celebrate in local communities on Sunday 1st October. The Planning is well underway, and the Festival Steering Group have lots of brilliant ideas for the weekend, including a 60’s theme, an array of taster sessions and activities from local groups, and a Health & Well-being focus. After the success and interest of the art competition at the Symposium in May, there will be a Christmas card design competition, in the lead-up to the Festival. More details coming soon. If you’d like to help plan the Ageing Well Festival and other events throughout the year, the Festival steering group is looking for additional members. If you are over fifty, available to attend monthly meetings (approximately five hours a month) and attend events, we would love to hear from you. Other opportunities available for anyone of any age to get involved in are writers and photographers, to capture the festival, and stewards to support the smooth running of the event. If you’re interested, please contact Jess Slade by emailing jessslade@torbaycdt. org.uk, or phone 01803 212638.
Help us lead awt The Ageing Well Torbay Programme Board is a partnership of older people, voluntary and statutory organisations who jointly lead and guide the programme. We are seeking to increase the number of older people (Lay Members) on our board, including the recruitment of a Lay Cochairperson. This could be your chance to contribute to the development of activities in the Bay, and to have your skills & knowledge valued. You would need to be able to attend the quarterly meetings (about 3 hours) regularly, and also prepare for the meetings (about an hour’s reading). Travel expenses & refreshments would be provided, as well as support. We are particularly looking for people who are over 50, and have good communication skills, a desire to improve ageing in the Bay and experience of taking part in discussions & decision-making. If you’re interested, and would like more information, please contact Sue McDermott by emailing suemcdermott@torbaycdt.org. uk, or phone 01803 212638. Applications by letter are requested, explaining your interest and relevant knowledge/experience. The closing date is Noon, Monday 17th July.
AWT News Hello Chelstonites! by Tara Acton, Community Builder for Chelston, Livermead & Cockington To contact Tara, you can email taraacton@torbaycdt.org.uk, or phone 07730 792431 Finally the yellow ball in the sky is featuring prominently and all is happening in Chelston too. Old Mill road is all happening with new coffee shops, musical instrument shops and a brand new local crafts shop (Myjouka Bazooka, is taking peoples crafts and will display free of charge to sell). The new coffee shop, CafedelMar, has kindly agreed to host a monthly community table meaning first Tuesday of month from 10:30-12:00 anyone can come in and pull up a pew knowing there will be someone else there to talk to who lives in the area. 6 people came to the first one in June, lots of lovely easy going chats and possible plans of trips out and other fun stuff together. The wonderful Walnut Road Street party committee and making grand plans for the big family event on Saturday 5th August, music, local hoola hoopers offering drop in sessions, food, cakes, games and more. If anyone would like to help out at this event please pop in to see Penny and Roy in the Walnut Road Post Office.
After many people asking me about the Hot lunches at St Peters centre I am pleased to announce that they are returning. To begin with the centre will host monthly 2 course lunch with drink on 2nd Friday of month from 122:30pm, not only this there will be games such as bingo to boot, all for a bargain £4.50. They are welcoming peoples idea and efforts into bringing these sessions to life, contact Rev Dave on 07824885561. Finally, cast your minds back to last September’s fabulous dog show in Pretty Park, well there are plans afoot for another. Any ideas, offers or suggestions all welcomed to make this another fab event. For example people are beginning to approach me with their community ideas (brilliant!) such as one person wanting to run an open rounders’ day in the summer holidays. If this sounds like your thing drop me a line. Timebanking is well underway with lots of people helping each other with transport, learning musical instruments and cooking for events. Timebanks work by people offering their skills and benefitting from the skills of others who’ve offered theirs. Absolutely anyone can join a timebank. Signing up is easy and free. There are no limits to how often someone can use the scheme or how much they can offer to others. Feel free to get in touch if you have any other community ideas for clubs, get togethers or a passion you would like to see come to fruition for this wonderful neck of the woods as well as a more detailed break down of all events and activities in the area. Have a corking Summer!
Funding News In-Brief:
Latest Funding Opportunities Armed Forces - Families under Stress The funding is to be used for projects that support families of serving personnel who are experiencing a significant stressful life event and would benefit from an intervention from specialist, localised (or easily accessible) and immediate support. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ covenant-fund-guidance-on-how-to-apply Deadline: 26th June 2017
The Innovation Fund A new £200,000 fund has been launched in Torbay, for local organisations and groups to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over the age of 50. https://ageingwelltorbay.com/innovation-fund/ Deadline: 17th July 2017
Latest Training Opportunities Raising Funds without grants-engaging support from the community - 10th July, £30 a ticket. Book your ticket on EventBrite by clicking here. Individual Giving-telling your story and maximising response - 11th September, £60 a ticket. Book your ticket on EventBrite by clicking here.
If you would like to find out about more funding opportunities contact Robin Causley, Community Funding Advisor at robincausley@torbaycdt.org. uk to join his regular mailing list. You can also check our website www.torbaycdt.org.uk
Funding News Pitch Your Project - funding for the community, chosen by the community
14 groups will pitch their project for funding of up to £10,000 – the audience decides who they would like to win. The event will be held at Endeavour House, on June 30th, 5:30pm-8pm. Pitch your Project is one of the first events of its kind across the UK to be funded by The Big Lottery Fund, who have made funding available to Torbay based groups who work to benefit their communities. Torbay Community Development Trust are involved as we have been supporting both the groups and Lottery fund and will continue to work with many of the groups after the event. The panel will include Kevin Foster MP, Jim Parker from the Herald Express, Robert Excell from Torbay Council, and Matt Kelly from Big Lottery Fund. The groups pitching for funding are: 1. Humanity Torbay 2. Torbay Bravo 3. Ellacombe Community Partnership 4. Friends of Torquay Library 5. Torbay Ladies’ Lounge 6. Play Torbay 7. So-Fly CIC 8. The Crafty Fox 9. Friends of Paignton Library 10. Totally Teenagers 11. Fort Apache 12. Grounded 13. Carer’s Aid Torbay 14. Disabled Sailing Association Refreshments upon arrival and break for a free buffet.
To attend, you must have a ticket, which you can get on EventBrite by clicking here. The event is likely to be very popular, if you’re unable to get a ticket, please add your details to the waiting list, also on EventBrite.
14 groups Pitching for up to £10k The Audience decides!
Funding News What will the General Election mean for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector? by Robin Causley, Community Funding Advisor The Prime Minister’s announcement of a snap General Election caught most people by surprise. Theresa May is seeking endorsement of her strategy for Brexit,and Britain’s impending exit from the European Union had been expected to dominate the debate. However,other major issues are now being openly debated and discussed and there has been the opportunity both individually and collectively, for the voluntary and community sector to actively raise awareness of the issues, causes, people and communities we were created to serve, and challenge the politicians to explain locally and nationally how they will respond. The General Election has provided an opportunity for a genuine conversation about how we tackle the big issues that affect peoples’ lives against the backdrop of social,economic and demographic pressure on the public finances. Whoever wins the election,our society faces huge challengesfrom keeping the health service going, reforming social care, the impact of welfare cuts,providing services for young people, tackling homelessness, caring for vulnerable people, protecting the environment-the list goes on. Those representing the voluntary sector and individual voters will have had opportunities to engage their local candidates about these issues in the street, at hustings events,on the doorstep; if they,or their canvassers have visited them,by writing to them, or via social media. Hopefully the parliamentary candidates have been told about the issues the voluntary sector work around and have been asked, how as an individual MP they would respond and help-what would they do to support your case or service? It has also been important to speak up for the sector itself beyond the individual issues and causes, the voluntary sector needs to speak up for its overall purpose,role and value. The election will set the agenda for the next five years and it’s vital that as a sector we set out a vision of why we exist and what we do and can achieve. Perhaps the best way of summing up the importance of the voluntary sector was made most recently by another group of politicians, the House of Lords Select Committee on Charities. They said “ Charities are the life blood of society.They play a fundamental role in our civil life and do so despite facing a multitude of challenges.Yet for them to continue to flourish, it is clear they must be supported and promoted.” Whilst their lordships are not standing for election, we hope the party leaders heed their call. But ultimately it is up to us as a sector and as a voice for disadvantaged people to ensure they do.
Charities play a vital role in all our lives and communities, and are essential to the future of our country.But this work is only possible because of fundraising and the generosity of the British people. Without fundraisers, donations to charities would fall dramatically. Recent public polling conducted for the Institute of Fundraising by YouGov shows that 81% of people give a donation only after being asked to support a cause,rather than from a spontaneous decision to do so. On top of this, fundraising is one of the most cost effective and sustainable ways in which charities can raise money to improve lives and communities. On average for every £1 invested in fundraising activities, over £4 is received for good causes.This is even higher for smaller charities,where the need for sustainable resources is greatest. Whilst the money raised for good causes is vital,research shows that great fundraising also has wider positive benefits for individuals and society. As a result of donating to charity,63% of people take additional positive actions such as volunteering or taking part in a campaign. 43% of people who donate to charity go on to change their behaviour(for example becoming more environmentally friendly) or say they feel better or more positive as a result of a donation. Supporting excellent fundraising not only helps charities to raise vital funds to enable their work,but also strengthen our communities and society as a whole. Charity fundraising is now more important than ever. Across the country we see rising demand for the services that charities offer,with 83% of people using a charity service in the last year. At the same time many charities are struggling to meet this demand for their work. The Institute of Fundraising states there are three specific areas where political party leaders could support charities to raise funds to improve lives and communities,and to help promote and celebrate excellent fundraising: 1) Support smaller charities to fundraise so that they can have even bigger impact. 2) Support legacy giving,particularly through prompting more people to consider leaving a gift to charity in their will. 3) Work with the Institute of Fundraising nationally and locally to celebrate and promote excellent fundraising.
Opportunities Job Opportunities Community Bus Driver (part-time) Torbay Community Development Trust are recruiting a Community Bus Driver for an initial 6-month contract. The hours will be 20 hours a week, earning ÂŁ9 an hour. Key responsibilities include carrying out safety checks, ensuring the safety of yourself, colleagues and customers at all times, provide a high standard of customer care, assist customers with additional needs (such as anyone with movement difficulties) and handle cash in monetary transactions. A full Job Description and Person Specification is contained in the application pack. To apply for this post please complete the application form. Applications should be sent to: traceycabache@torbaycdt.org.uk Or Torbay Community Development Trust 4-8 Temperance Street Torquay TQ2 5PU. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 26th June. For more information on this post and/or an informal chat please contact Rhian Keyse on 07458 011719 or Tracey Cabache on 01803 212638. Application available on TCDT website.
Volunteering Opportunities Volunteer Drivers and Passenger Assistants TCDT are looking for volunteer drivers for multiple routes. A D1 license and 3 years driving experience are essential, however, full training and support will be provided. TCDT are also recruiting Volunteer Passenger Assistants to assist with our community transport services. The Passenger Assistants are an essential part of our community transport team and work closely with our Volunteer Drivers to provide our much-needed community bus service. For more information on these volunteer positions, please contact Rhian Keyse by emailing rhiankeyse@torbaycdt.org.uk, or phoning 01803 212638 (please note: Rhian works MondayWednesday). Applications are available on the TCDT website.
Positive People Building a brighter future Positive People will help you to develop your skills, confidence and achieve your goals. Our support includes: Personal development and wellbeing Developing digital skills Benefits advice Training Help to find work
www.pluss.org.uk | 0800 334 5525 employment.bureau@pluss.org.uk Contact Natasha Talbot - Community Enabler for Torbay Community Development Trust by phoning 07977 226277
Positive People is delivered by a partnership of 7 Devon community organisations. It is jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund.
FAMILY FUN DAY!
in aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability - Douglas House.
Saturday 1st July
11:30-4:00pm at Brixham Rugby Club Sponsored by:
WINDOWS Please come along and join in the fun to help raise funds for a sensory room and equipment that will enrich and develop the lives of local disabled people.
You can help make a difference.
Dates: July 11th Aug 15th Sep 12th Oct 10th Nov 14th Dec 12th
Every 2nd Tuesday starting on 11th July at Dunboyne Court 170 St Marychurch Road
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Come and chat over coffee! What would you enjoy for future meets….
For Info contact: Jennie Langridge: 07469 660 888 Usha Garrattley: 07702 557 723
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www.brunelmanor.com 01803 329333 Brunel Manor, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4SF - Bus route 22 Charity registration number 1156862
What’s going on in Wellswood? Coffee and Chat – drop in The Kents Pub – Tuesdays 10.30 The Waddling Duck – Fridays 2pm Writers Group 3rd Wednesday of the month 2.30pm at Middle Warberry Road Wellswood. Contact Marianne for address Memory Café 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 2pm at Lincombe Manor – Book with Marianne Skittles Every fourth Monday of the month 1015am – 12 at Boots and Laces, Marnham Road, Plainmoor TQ1 3QW Book with Marianne
Contact your Community Builder, Marianne Parker for more info Tel 07469660875 marianneparker@torbaycdt.org.uk
Contact Us: Torbay Community Development Trust 4 - 8 Temperance Street Torquay, Devon TQ2 5PU 01803 212638 info@torbaycdt.org.uk www.torbaycdt.org.uk
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