January 2018 - Issue 18
News from TCDT and around Torbay Jobs/Volunteering What’s On
Newsletter
Feature Article:
It’s Time to Timebank Timebanking is making a comeback 1
! t i b b a R e t i h W e Stop th f o t u o g n i n n u r He’s TIME! Ask him for a token & bank your own time! s u o i r a v n i n e e s t Las locations across Torbay...
Join him on Thursday 1st February, 2-4pm in The Lounge, Fleet Walk, Torquay for the Celebration Launch party of the new Torbay Timebank system.
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Latest news from TCDT Funding Update AWT News Volunteering Opportunities Torbay News What’s On
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If you’d like to be featured in a future edition of the TCDT Newsletter, email Matt Saunders, editor at: mattsaunders@torbaycdt.org.uk
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TCDT News Volunteering Forum - March 22nd The next forum will be on Thursday 22nd March, at Brixham Rugby Club, from 9:30am – 1pm. For the panel discussion we are looking at the subject “How can we take the spirit of collaboration beyond the Volunteering Forum?” We would like to build on the fantastic spirit of collaboration we have built within the forum, and look at ways of taking it outside of the quarterly events and ensuring that spirit thrives all year round. Whether that be through informal groups, one-to-one meetings or online tools. We are looking for a few people to sit on the panel, so if you have any thoughts or feelings in this direction, or feel you would like to take part, please contact us with a few words about what your contribution could be. And remember, guest contributors get a free ticket! -Peter Stokes, Capacity Building Manager. Get in touch: Phone: 01803 212638
Click the photo above for our promotional video from the last Volunteer Forum.
Email: peterstokes@torbaycdt.org.uk
Trustee Network - January 31st The next Trustees’ Network will take place on Wednesday 31st January, 6pm – 8pm, at the Chelston Manor. Attendance is free, please let us know if you are intending to attend so we can contact you if we need to cancel the event due to low numbers. Also please let Peter know if you have any access or other requirements: 01803 212638/or email peterstokes@torbaycdt.org.uk 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. We hope to see you there. The Chelston Manor Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6HW There is a car park at the Chelston Manor, and some on-street parking nearby. 4
TCDT News Who received a prize from the advent calendar?
Jess Armstrong from the Chelston Manor presented Julie with her voucher for a meal for two.
The TCDT Advent Calendar
The Torbay Community Development Trust has announced the winner of their festive themed advent calendar prize draw. The Trust is delighted to announce that Chelston resident Julie Reshad won the meal for two at The Chelston Manor. Julie was one of over a two hundred people who entered the draw when they opened the advent calendar windows. She is an active member in the community and is well known for her commitment to supporting local groups. Running from the 1- 24 December, entrants opened doors of an advent calendar to reveal the fundraising achievements, community group projects and volunteering endeavours of last year and were entered into a grand prize draw with the luck winner announced in January. The advent calendar is still available to view by clicking here.
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TCDT News Torbay Timebank Launches New Platform
The Torbay Timebank is launching a new, quicker and easier-to-use platform for time sharing. The Timebank allows people to help each other within their communities to exchange time with others. ‘I used to think time was a thief. But you give before you take. Time is a gift. Every minute. Every second’ as Alice in wonderland exclaims in the time travelling tale, the concept of timebanking offers a practical way for people to share the gift of time with each other.
Timebank users can offer their own skills and benefit from the skills of others who’ve offered theirs. The more people who contribute to a timebank by ‘depositing’ their skills, the more there’ll be for people to share. Absolutely anyone can join a timebank – from individuals and community groups to local businesses.
For every hour participants ‘deposit’ in a timebank by giving practical help and support to others, they are able to ‘withdraw’ equivalent support in time when they themselves need something doing.
Signing up is easy and free, and people can offer their own skills and talents when they want to. In return, they can access and make use of the skills of other timebank members whenever they need them.
The Torbay Community Development Trust, which runs the Torbay Timebank, has upgraded the platform used by participants, where they are able to trade skills, resources and expertise. The new platform is simpler to sign up to, easier to navigate and provides a straightforward way of exchanging time.
In the lead-up to the Timebank Launch, Community Builders from the Torbay Community Development Trust will be out and about across the Bay promoting the new Timebank platform. Photo Opportunity: Join the Torbay Community Development Trust for a Mad Hatter’s tea party with the white rabbit, to celebrate the launch of the new platform.
Theo Tanser, Timebank Coordinator, said: “Everybody has something to offer with others and we all need a little help sometimes, so the Torbay Timebank is a brilliant opportunity to combine the two. We’re hoping, as the new platform is easier to use, it will spur people to take part and use it. “As timebanking is so flexible, and as there are no limits to how often someone can use the scheme or how much they can offer to others, it really does suit everyone. Additionally, it allows those 6
already active in their neighbourhoods to record the work they’re doing (especially important for funding bids!) while enabling them to seek out the services of others when they need them.”
The new Torbay Timebank goes live on Thursday 1st February 2018 from 2-4pm. Cake cutting at 2.30pm. The launch will be at the new Torbay Community Development Trust shop opening in Fleet Walk, Torquay. The new Timebank platform will go live on Thursday 1st February and will be available at: www.torbaytogether.org.uk
TCDT News STEPS Forward bring festive cheer to retirement home Seven volunteers from STEPS Forward spent a day making handmade Christmas cards and signing them individually to be presented at a special event on 12 December. Residents of Westward’s sheltered scheme, Kenneth Court, in Shiphay were selected to receive a very special and personalised card, and the cards were presented at a festive coffee morning with mince pies and warming refreshments. STEPS Forward is a supported volunteering project, run by Torbay Community Development Trust, helping people experiencing barriers to volunteering and employment. Most of the participants are people in recovery from addiction, but also includes people with mental health problems and learning difficulties. Charlotta Gare, STEPS Forward Co-ordinator, said: “The volunteers enjoyed focussing on something so positive and feeling part of a team and in making and giving these Christmas cards, there was lots of laughter and fun”.
The focus of the project is on meaningful activity - doing things with a genuine and positive outcome - and what could be more meaningful than extending the hand of friendship during the festive season? Feeling like a valuable member of society is important to STEPS Forward volunteers, as one participant said: “It’s about time I started giving something back to the community”, and it is also important that society recognises that people who have experienced problems in the past can still be valued and important members of the community. One Kenneth Court resident was thrilled to receive his Christmas card, saying: “I will put this on my mantelpiece as it is so lovely. Thanks so much”. A Westward Spokesperson said: “We are pleased residents at one of our sheltered schemes were chosen to receive this festive cheer and thank the volunteers for their kind work.”
The volunteering team undertake regular oneoff tasks, including a recent day out trimming hedges and clearing paths at Cockington. These activities are chosen by participants, and for their latest task they decided they wanted to focus on Christmas and people who may feel lonely at this special time of year.
The coffee morning was a truly heart-warming event, showing that two groups of people who may seem poles apart can still show true festive spirit by reaching out to each other. If you would like to find out more about STEPS Forward please contact Torbay Community Development Trust on 01803 212638. 7
Funding News In-Brief:
Latest Funding Opportunities Music for All; Music in the Community Grants up to ÂŁ2,500 for community groups that want to bring musical projects to their local communities.
musicforall.org.uk Deadline: 1st February 2018
Masonic Charitable Foundation The Foundation makes grants to registered charities which help people to live happy, fulfilling lives and to participate actively in society.
mcf.org.uk/community Deadline: 2nd February 2018
Useful Links
Funding Central
Legal Help Guides
A free website for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities.
UnLtd have produced a range of free guides for social enterprises covering a range of topics, such as legal structures, employees, property leases and confidentiality.
fundingcentral.org.uk
unltd.org.uk/legal-help-guides
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 8
AWT News Torquay United Walking Football Club The Walking Football club is a fantastic opportunity for men and women over the age of fifty to take part in a kick-about in either a more relaxed pace for one night a week, and more competitive matches on other nights, which can also lead to the Walking Football league matches! Whatever pace you’re comfortable with, the club is a welcome opportunity to get out and about, get more exercise, make new friends, and take part in a more accessible level of one of the world’s most popular sports. TCDT’s own Billy Hartstein is a member of the team, so you may bump into him there! The team, supported by Torquay United Community Sports Trust, and provided with the blue kits seen in the photo above by Ageing Well Torbay (thanks to Community Builder Nina Cooper), recently held an exhibition match at Torquay United’s home turf in Plainmoor Torquay, displaying to all that not only are they are indeed a skilled team, but are all enjoying the experience as well.
Click on the photo above to view a promo film via Youtube. Please note a link to a playlist of related videos is shown at the end, which includes interviews with the club and a recording of the previously mentioned exhibition match.
Christmas Lunches Five lunches were held on Christmas Day 2017, for those of us who may be or may feel lonely and isolated, especially at Christmas. It’s estimated that almost one million older people in the UK will have spent the day alone and will have little contact with anyone over Christmas. This included a lunch at St Peter’s Centre in Chelston, where 19 people tucked into a threecourse meal. The lunch was run by volunteers who prepared the food, put on entertainment and ferry everyone to where they needed to be. Much of the food and drink were donated by local businesses, Councillors and partner agencies.
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AWT News Older Persons’ Assembly - now assembling
You’re invited to come and take part in the planning and formation of the Ageing Well Torbay Older Persons’ Assembly. The assembly will be a platform for people in later life to share their views, and be part of decision making processes. Come and join us, and be a part of shaping the design, structure and the format of the assembly. Brixham Meeting: Friday 2nd March, 2pm-4:30pm Brixham Cricket Club, North Boundary Road, Brixham, TQ5 8LM Book on EventBrite by clicking here or call 01803 212638
Paignton Meeting: Wednesday 7th March, 10am-12:30pm Paignton Gentlemen’s Club, 1 Esplanade, Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6ED Book on EventBrite by clicking here or call 01803 212638
Torquay Meeting: Wednesday 7th March, 2pm-4:30pm Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG Book on EventBrite by clicking here or call 01803 212638 10
AWT News Hello Chelston, Cockington & Livermead By Tara Acton, Community Builder for Chelston, Cockington & Livermead
Hello all Welcome to 2018, hope the festivities were warm and welcoming for you all. Well any Livermead-ers will hopefully be pleased to hear I’m branching out and you’ll be seeing more of me up there now too. I’ve already come across some great things going on; Roundhill Road is a happening little place. Super friendly staff in the post office, a very community minded coop and charity shop and a brand new superb little café. The café has been taken over by 2 lovely young men, who are really trying to make a go of it. From different professional backgrounds they have wanted to start a café for a while, its ludicrously affordable great array of drinks and cakes and very chatty and friendly. They are also up for involving the community in anyway, so if you would like to come along to a coffee morning or are looking for somewhere to organise regular get togethers get in touch or pop in there. The guys will be happy to see you. Another exciting turn for me was meeting some residents around the Grenville Avenue road, they are passionate about their area and take pride in the streets. So much so that they do weekly litter picks to keep things tidy. Should anyone else also think this is a good idea and live in that vicinity (Raleigh, Davis Ave., Oxenham Green, Howard Close and Hawkins Ave.) please do get in touch and we can look at taking action on the roads together. The residents also want to see a street party in the neighbourhood around the time of the royal wedding. Again get in touch if you would like to be part of this. In mid January Chelston Workshop and Community Shed next to Chelston Manor hotel had a fabulous Christmas lunch for over 20 people celebrating how far they’ve come in 6 months. They are around for people to pop in, and/or get involved on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30-12:30. Beginning of January saw yet another successful meeting about the Goshen Triangle with over 25 people coming through the door, some new faces, some back for more. In all my years working in communities I have never known such a turn out and show of passion for a local green space, hats off to you all. Talked about big subjects such as residents parking permits, tree reductions, space for dogs, and space for children, growing and recycling/refuse. More plans for the overall mapping which will be collaborated ahead of the next meeting in February, watch this space for more info. Lastly, congratulations to Chelston Action Group for pulling together a very successful Christmas day lunch enjoyed by many lucky people in the community. Timebanking is taking a new look and new website, check out our facebook page for more info about this. 11
Opportunities
Looking for a new challenge for the New Year? Volunteer recruitment drop-in days Greenway Café, Sat 20 Jan, 11am-3pm Coleton Fishacre, Sun 21 Jan, 11am-3pm Do you want to give something back to special places, meet new friends, or help make someone's day? At the drop-in sessions you can find out about a range of volunteering opportunities at Greenway, Coleton, Bradley Manor and Compton Castle. Drop in to have a chat with staff and existing volunteers about their experiences over a cuppa. 12
' I just started to try everything. It's so interesting. You try one thing and you want to try more ' Lolly, Book Conservation Volunteer, Knole No need to book or a place or register interest in attending – just pop in.. Please use the visitor car park at Greenway (TQ5 0ES) on 20 Jan, and the visitor car park at Coleton (TQ6 0EQ) on 21 Jan. No need to buy a parking ticket on arrival. Follow the signs to the drop-in locations on the day. For more info get in touch with Volunteer Officer Laura Rugg 01803 661856 or laura.rugg@nationaltrust.org.uk. © National Trust 2015. Registered charity no.205846 National Trust Images
Opportunities Get On Board with OurBus! OurBus, TCDT’s community bus service, is run entirely by and for the community of Torbay. We help keep people connected with their community and retain their independence, as well as providing a way to get around Torbay. Our much-needed service is looking for volunteers to help keep us moving! There are a range of opportunities available. Volunteer Minibus Drivers: Provide excellent customer service and help to reduce loneliness and isolation for people who might not otherwise be able to get around. No prior minibus experience needed - just a D1 license and 3 years of driving experience. Volunteer Passenger Assistants: Help with fares, assist passengers with their journeys, and operate the minibus door where necessary. Provide a friendly face, and keep people connected with their community. Steering Group Members: Help to inform developments with the service, and get involved with fundraising, business planning, research, and all other aspects of OurBus’s work. Meet once a month, in a friendly and relaxed meeting. All necessary training and support is provided for all roles. Please contact the Community Transport Team on 01803 212638 or communitytransport@torbaycdt.org.uk to discuss how to get involved.
Volunteer with Ageing Well Torbay The Ageing Well Torbay programme office are currently recruiting for the following roles: • Writers, editors and photographers for Ageing Well Torbay Newsletter • People over 50 who would like to represent the interests of the ageing population in the Older People’s Assembly To find out more about these roles contact Ageing Well Torbay by emailing ageingwell@torbaycdt.org.uk or by phoning 01803 212638
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In & Around Douglas House Family Fun Day I am pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual Family Fun Day at Brixham Rugby Club on the 23rd June from 11.30am to 4pm. The event is raise disability awareness, fund-raise for our home and bring together our community. There will be a bouncy castle, live music, hot food, licensed bar and much more. If any person, or organisation, would like to have a stall on the day, then please email me for a booking form. There is no charge for registered charities. £5 per table or a donation for all others. Please forward this email onto anyone else who might be interested in joining us at our event. If you would any further information then please feel free to call or email me and I will be happy to help. Thanks for your support. Kind regards, Lorraine Dodder Volunteer Coordinator, Douglas House Leonard Cheshire Disability Telephone: 01803 856333 Email: lorraine.dodder@leonardcheshire.org
Brixham Pirate Festival needs your help setting sail Ahoy There! We’re the Brixham Pirate Festival, an annual gathering of the world’s most infamous pirates and scallywags. It’s held on and around the Harbour in the heart of this historic little fishing port at the southern end of Torbay every year, on the first Bank Holiday weekend in May. 2018 will mark 300 years since Blackbeard’s death, and 10 years of the Festival, so it’s going to be extra special! How on earth do we do it? We need your help!!! The Festival can only happen if we get enough pledges of support, some sponsors and donations. Everything raised goes to pay for the Festival; anything left over goes towards the cost of the next year’s Festival. As you might imagine, a big part of each year is spent raising funds. To find out more about helping Brixham Pirate Festival raise funds, visit the GoFundMe page to see how you can help make it happen. Click here to visit Brixham Pirate Festival’s GoFundMe. 14
Torbay News Crafty Fox Cafe ‘n’ Hub updates
The cafe and hub was set up in response to the residents of Foxhole needing a safe place to meet. It’s aim is to reduce isolation, bring the community together and support local residents. A place for friendship, information, support and encouragement. The Crafty Fox cafe offers hot and cold drinks as well as homemade cakes. The hub part of the Cafe is a place for information and advice, activities and services. The Crafty Fox Cafe ‘n’ Hub host Citizens Advice Bureau every Thursday from 10.30 (drop in) and their very own counsellor service specialising in Anxiety and Stress for people living in the Foxhole/Blatchcombe area every Monday from 10-3pm (booking is necessary) Tel 01803 669005. The Crafty Fox had a Christmas Volunteer Celebration on Wednesday 20th December - Nina Cooper, Community Builder cooked a big Paella to celebrate the amazing work that local volunteers have achieved over the last year. Residents from Whitley Court and Waterleat Court visited Endsleigh Garden Centre on Friday 8th December, all had a lovely time looking round, doing a bit of Christmas shopping and lunch together in the restaurant. Funded by The Peoples Health Trust, Torbay Community Development and Sanctuary Housing, the cafe and hub can run for around 15 months but out long term goal is to make this such a success that funding will continue to make this a long term community project.
For more information about Crafty Fox Cafe ‘n’ Hub, contact: Phone: 01803 669005 Web: www.craftyfoxcafe.com Email: craftyfoxhub@gmail.com
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Ageing Well
Coffee & Chat Splashdown QuayWest cafe Goodrington Sands TQ4 6LN
Join us on Wednesdays 10.30am-12pm
For more info call your local Community Builder, Seema on 07703 715226
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TIME OUT COFFEE SHOP & COMMUNITY CENTRE STURCOMBE AVENUE, ROSELANDS TQ4 7EB 01803 411671 | debbie@timeout4coffee.co.uk
GARDENING
MOST TUESDAYS - call to check FROM 10AM
GENEALOGY 1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 2PM | £1
CRAFTY CREATORS OTHER TUESDAYS FROM 1.30PM | £1
GAMES CLUB
OPEN MONDAYFRIDAY 9.30AM TO 2.30PM A welcoming cafe in the heart of Roselands
WEDNESDAYS FROM 1PM to 2.30pm
Drop in for a hot drink or a bite to eat
COFFEE CLUB
Come along to one of our regular groups call us for more details on 01803 411671
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS 10.30AM TO 12PM Hot drink and something sweet - £3
PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS THURSDAYS - 9AM Meet for tea - 50p
SILVER SURFERS IT FRIDAYS FROM 2PM | £1
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Contact 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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