News and Events

17/02/12- WDF Bulletin

• Health Event- 25 February, 10am-1pm
• WVA Funding News- Please contact Michelle for attachement
• Consultation on a new Policy for shop displays and a boards
• FREE Aqua Zumba
• Walsall’s Bayard Colts Project Launch
• Shaping Health Watch Event- 29th February, Frank F Harrison Centre. 9.15- 2pm
• News from the Stan Ball Centre
• Leisure Link Activities
• Funding Opportunity- Volant Trust

HEALTH EVENT ORGANISED BY BLACKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP AT BLACKWOOD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH HALL B74 3PL
SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2012 10AM – 1PM

THERE WILL BE TWO SPEAKERS
• 10.30.AM DEMENTIA
• 11.30.AM DIABETES

VARIOUS HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION AGENCIES WILL BE ATTENDING INCLUDING
FREE NHS HEALTH CHECK, INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE, AGE CONCERN, MyNHS WALSALL, SMOKING, MEMORY SERVICE.

FREE ADMITTANCE AND REFRESHMENTS
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Consultation on a New Policy for Shop Displays and a-boards

Walsall council wants to make its shopping centres and streets vibrant places that people want to visit. The use of A boards and shop displays on the highway by businesses is an old custom. However, the local authority also has a duty to maintain the safe and free use of the highway for everyone, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
The council is proposing the introduction of a code of practice for shop displays and a boards and is inviting your comments on the proposal. The last date for receipt of comments is Friday 9 March 2012.
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Free Aqua Zumba
Every Monday and Thursday 10-10.30am, Sneyd Community Association
Booking is essential as places are limited- 01922 710133

Walsall’s Bayard Colts Project Launch 
There will be a Launch event for the Walsall Civic Society’s Heritage Lottery Funded Bayard’s Colts Project on Wednesday 29th February at Walsall College, 6.30 – 9pm. Further details to follow but please book in your diary
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Supported Holidays for people with Learning disability including support workers and transport. Please visit http://www.trevanion.co.uk/ for further information.

Shaping Health Watch Event- 29th February, Frank F Harrison Centre. 9.15- 2pm 
An agenda is attached for the event and if you would like to book a place or receive further information please contact Donna Ebanks on 01902 711228 or email ebanksd@bcha.org.uk
Large or small if your organisation / group are a Walsall one with an interest in Health and Social Care then this event is for you.

News from the Stan Ball Centre
NEXT MONTHLY CHARITY SHOW IS ON WEDNESDAY 22 ND FEBRUARY AT THE STAN BALL CENTRE 1PM UNTIL 3PM
 
“The Carla Yates Entertainment Show”
Admission is £2 per person - Tickets available from reception, or on the door. If you fancy having lunch here first in our café come along anytime from 11.45pm. A great afternoon and everyone is welcome! Any enquiries to Karen or Mandy 01922 403351
 
BALLROOM AND LATIN ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS 3-5PM £5- 1 hour tuition and 1 hour practice. Come along and learn this great social skill. The sessions are’ Pay as you go’ and the first week is free. If you want to know more ring Karen on 01922 403351.
 
ROOMS FOR HIRE - We have fab rooms for hire here at The Stan Ball Centre, contact Karen by email or on 01922 403351 to arrange a site visit, check availability, and to get the rates.
 
VACANCY - We have a job vacancy - Activity Co-ordinator, 22 hrs pw for 1 year, £7726.68 pa.
 
You must have min NVQ level 2 in Care. Ideally candidates will have experience of activity planning in care, there will also be other entertainment events to organise. Please ring 01922 403351 for details of how to apply.
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Leisure Link Activities

• Wednesday 22nd February 1pm - Carla Yates, singer/entertainment show at Stan Ball Centre
• Monthly Bird Watching Group at Stan Ball Centre - 2nd Tuesday morning of every month
• New monthly cinema group - 2nd Wednesday evening of each month at Junction 10 Showcase
 
Open to learning disability adults over age of 18 in Walsall.

Please contact either Kieran Smith or Alison Davies for any further details. 01902 712405

Funding Opportunity  
 
Please find below a link to the Volant Trust, there are two broad areas of funding, one of which may be useful to groups in your area; Charities and projects, whether national or community-based, at home or abroad, that alleviates social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on women’s and children’s issues. http://www.volanttrust.com/index.html

For further information on any of the events/activities above please conatct Michelle Small on 01922 614 794 or email michelle@walsalldeaf.org.uk