02/06/2016 VOLUNTARY ACTION ANGUS WEEKLY BULLETIN

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1 VOLUNTARY ACTION ANGUS WEEKLY BULLETIN

2 Page 2 DECC Relaunches Big Energy Saving Network with 1.7m The Department of Energy and Climate Change has relaunched its 1.7 million energy advice grants programme and is currently accepting applications from third sector organisations in England, Scotland and Wales. Following the success of the first three years of the Big Energy Saving Network, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched the application process for grant funding of the 2016/17 programme. The programme is jointly funded by DECC and National Energy Action. The 1.7 million programme of training, support and grant funding is for legally constituted third sector organisations and community groups to deliver an extensive programme of outreach to vulnerable consumers, focused on helping them reduce their energy costs through assisted action on tariffs, switching and the take up of energy efficiency offers. The programme has two objectives, which are: To provide assisted action for the maximum number of vulnerable consumers possible with the funding available, helping them save money on their energy costs through attendance at BESN Champion and/or Volunteer led outreach sessions. To deliver a training programme to frontline workers who come into regular contact with vulnerable consumers, in order that they can give direct help and advice to clients to help them save money on their energy costs where practical. Each grant award is for a total of 5,000 per 'Champion', which is made up of an initial 4,000 grant to be followed by a further payment of up to 1,000 if the agreed objectives of the grant are met in full. The funding can be used for staff costs, venue hire, publicity, printing, IT, translation costs, travel and other associated expenses to run events and/or make home visits. The outreach programme will run through autumn/winter 2016/17, with outreach activity concluding on 24 March There are two deadlines:- 8 July 2016 for print applictions delivered either by post or by hand and 10 July 2016 (midnight) for applications submitted by . Full details can be found at: The Big Music Project The BIG Music Project (TBMP) is now in its third phase and is open for applications from Youth Scotland member groups. TBMP equips young people with the skills and knowledge they need to create a successful future within the music and creative industries, as well as building their general employability skills. Youth Scotland is offering organisations working with young people in each region of Scotland the chance to become a BIG Music Project hub and enjoy being part of an exciting UK-wide music network. Access these amazing opportunities with The Big Music Project and Youth Scotland: Small grants funding to the tune of 3,740 Performance opportunities for your group's young musicians A residential event Training for youth workers and young people Accreditation for young people via the Dynamic Youth Awards and Youth Achievement Awards Career opportunities and access to mentors in the music business Support from a dedicated TBMP development worker The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 10 June. If you have any questions about The Big Music Project, please drop us a line on or contact Fiona Muir, Development Worker via fiona.muir@youthscotland.org.uk The online application form is available at: YOUR VIEW COUNTS Police Scotland Public Consultation Survey I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Divisional Policing Commander for Tayside. As a fellow resident of Tayside I am keen that my officers listen, and respond, to the concerns of people who live in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross. To enable that, we have created a new online public consultation survey questionnaire, hosted on the front page of the Police Scotland website at - Scotland.Police.Uk/yourviewcounts The survey seeks YOUR views on what concerns you in your local area and what you think that Police Scotland should focus on. The survey is easy to complete, takes a few minutes and we will use your views to evidence local policing priorities. The survey is open 24/7, all year round. We particularly value the views of the Third Sector and Voluntary Organisations and seek your support to spread this message to your groups and networks asking people to complete the survey. Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete the survey. Paul Anderson Chief Superintendent Police Scotland

3 Page 3 Food Memories, Tips and Recipes Food Buddies develops peer support for people in Scottish Borders who have dementia and for their carers around food and keeping well shopping, cooking, eating at home and eating out. There will be activities in local areas, starting in Peebles in early 2016 and then using the experience and examples from there to build more activities in other areas. The project also aims to raise awareness about the importance of food for people with dementia and their carers, how people s needs change and what families and others in the community can do to make it easier for people who are affected by dementia. This will enable us to reach more people with dementia and their carers as well as building the capacity of others in the wider community. Sharing experiences and helpful tips We are beginning to gather tips from people about ways to make shopping, cooking and eating easier for people with dementia and for their carers. Stories of using memories to help people enjoy food Memories where food was an important part of someone s life Tips on ways to help people enjoy food when they are finding it more difficult, or that make life easier. Recipes that are good for people with dementia and their carers easy to make, or good when someone has less of an appetite or wants different tastes, for example. How people can help us Tell us your experiences and examples. Ask other people you know for their memories, tips or recipes. Share your ideas with each other and then tell us. Photographs and short video clips are very welcome. Contact: Christine Ryder, Outside the Box christineryder@btconnect.com Link Up Project Worker (Whitfield, Dundee) 1 F/T post (35 hrs per week) - 18,810-20,361 Fixed Term until end June 2018 (possible extension) Are you someone who wants to be instrumental in delivering lasting social change for communities? Do you believe the ingredients for that change already lie in our communities in the shape of the passions, strengths, skills, knowledge and interests of local people? If you do, and have the self-belief to enable this change whatever the barriers, we would love to hear from you. Volunteer Centre Dundee is looking for a new project worker to join our Link Up project in Whitfield, Dundee. Reporting to our Link Up Community Manager, you will use your community development experience to engage and work with local residents, harnessing their capacity and empowering them to take forward activities of their choice (e.g., gardening, cooking, arts, crafts, sports, music) in a sustainable way and on their terms. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 9 June Interviews for this post will be held Monday 20 June Visit our website to find out more about this vacancy and download the application form or contact Pat Cosgrove on info@volunteerdundee.org.uk or call Volunteer Centre Dundee is an equal opportunities employer. Monifieth Befriending Scheme MBS is moving office to Monifieth Health Centre. Their new address will be: Monifieth Befriending Scheme The Health Centre Victoria Street Monifieth Angus DD5 4LX The address and phone number will remain the same Telephone: monifieth@befriending.fsnet.co.uk The Angus Falls Service has relocated to Stracathro Hospital. New details are as follows: Angus Falls Service Ward 5 Stracathro Hospital by Brechin, Angus, DD9 7QA Phone/fax for referrals: Tay-UHB.angusfallsservice@nhs.net

4 Page 4 INVITATION Following on from our successful TCA in-house shared learning lunches we are inviting agency workers to attend Our Dundee Office for a visit/information session (see below), and an opportunity to find out about our services and how we work. This is a lunchtime session so bring a sandwich and we will supply some refreshments. To register interest please contact Danni or Joanne on or enquiries@alcoholtayside.com. Spaces are limited so please sign up as soon as possible. Friday 24 th June shared learning/tca promotion of services 1pm-2pm TCA The Wishart, 50 Constable St Dundee, DD46AD Monifieth Charrette As you may know, Angus Council has selected Monifieth as the focus for the next major locally driven design charrette to actively involve local people in planning the future of the town centre. A charrette is an intensive consultation that engages local people in shaping the future of their community. Planning and design workshops will be held in the vacant shop unit at 47 High Street and next door in The Crown Inn function suite, Monifieth, DD5 4AA on Thursday 2 nd June (Launch Day), Tuesday 7 th, Wednesday 8 th and Wednesday 22 nd (Report Back and Exhibition) June ALL members of the community, as well as local businesses, public sector partners and interested parties are invited to attend. If you are an agency, Angus Council officer or member you are specifically invited to the Launch Event on Thursday 2 June, the Access Monifieth Transport / Traffic Walk + Talk on Tuesday 7 June and the Public Agencies Workshop (Invitation only) on Wednesday 8 June. Public agencies are welcome to also attend any of the other sessions If you are a local business, land/building owner or developer you are specifically invited to the Business Breakfast on Wednesday 8 June & the Invest in Monifieth Workshop on Wednesday 22 June Please come along and have your say. There is no need to register in advance. Regards Gillian Macfarlane, on behalf of the Monifieth Town Centre Design Charrette Team

5 Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising group member - Montrose Volunteer Opportunity We want to make Macmillan the best-known local charity in the area, and that s why we are looking for volunteers to help boost our fundraising network. Whether you join an existing group or help us set up a new one, you ll be making a big difference to Macmillan and, ultimately, to the lives of people affected by cancer. What activities will I be involved in? If you ve got what it takes, you ll be involved in vital activities including: Planning, organising and promoting your group s fundraising events with other group and committee members Collecting funds on behalf of the charity and looking after the collection tins Attending group meetings Acting as an ambassador for macmillan through building community networks Giving enthusiastic presentations to community organisations and schools Delivering macmillan merchandise to local supporters Complying with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation for fundraising events Keeping records of the group s financial activities, arranging submission of funds and overseeing the year end accounts in line with macmillan s guidelines. What we're looking for Great organisational skills Honesty and reliability Good communication skills Punctuality and enthusiasm Numeracy and book keeping skills An ability to be a team player An interest in cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides What you can gain from this opportunity The full support of your fantastic local fundraising team An opportunity to meet and work with new people The opportunity to develop your fundraising and communication skills Building a local group of like minded people, supporting one another The chance to boost your CV The opportunity to develop your skills Having your expenses paid within agreed guidelines What s the next step? Contact details: Kerry Scott, Phone: , Fundraising@macmillan.org.uk Reference: MCS /06/2016 The next meeting of the Page 5 Angus Third Sector Forum will take place on Monday 13th June 9.30am Voluntary Action Angus Guthrie Port Arbroath, DD11 1RN To Forum members: Please note that the next issue of the Third Sector Collaborative Magazine is due out at the end of June 2016 If you would like to add information about your service/projects please contact Josh at josh@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or Beth at beth@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or telephone Josh/Beth on Tayside SASA Local Support group meeting for people with sleep apnoea Wednesday 15th June pm At VAA Training Room, 1 3 St James Road, Forfar, DD8 2AQ Whether you have had OSA for a long time, are newly diagnosed or just suspect you or a family member might have it, please come along. All welcome. Community Support Network for Angus Drop-in Sessions Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts? Or are you worried about someone who may be suicidal? Come along to our drop-in sessions to find out more about support available for you. Every Thursday in June between 10am and 1pm Starting 9 th June 2016 At SAMH Resource Centre, 1-3 Bridge Street, Montrose, DD10 8AB For further information contact Shanice Taylor on or shanice.taylor@samh.org.uk

6 Hear Me We are recruiting volunteers now! Counsellors Trustees Board Members Volunteer Coordinator Finance worker Are you interested in joining a fun, dedicated and dynamic team? Can commit to 4 hours per week? Have experience in any of the above roles? For more information and an application pack please contact Carol on or hearme@btconnect.com The role of sport and physical activity in Scotland Survey The Robertson Trust, sportscotland, Scottish Government and the Sport for Change Network are doing some research. They want to find out how sport and physical activity are being used to benefit individuals and communities across Scotland. The research is being undertaken by Research Scotland. They would like you to complete a short survey to inform this research. The survey is for organisations delivering sport and physical activity in Scotland. The survey is a very important part of the research, and will feed into important regional and national discussions about: what change sport can bring about for individuals and communities; how best it can do this, and what support organisations may need to make this positive difference. The survey also gives you the chance to express your interest in taking part in these discussions. Please complete this survey by 24 June Please also feel free to send the survey on to others in Scotland. If you have any questions, please contact Lyle Christine or Katy MacMillan at Research Scotland on or at lyle.christine@researchscotland.org Angus Long Term Condition Support Group hosts four meetings monthly in four different locality areas. All are welcome to attend and there is a 1 admission charge 24th 27th 28th 29th Penumbra, Emma Wilson Forfar Academy Medical Centre 4pm-6pm VAA, Kay Robertson Befriending/Volunteer Drive Montrose Links Medical Centre 1pm-3pm SDS Edzell Health Centre 2pm-4pm Deaf Blind, John Whitefield Carnoustie Parkview Health & Community Centre 2pm-4pm Volunteers urgently needed! Voluntary Action Angus are always looking to recruit volunteers in all areas of Angus for 100 s of varied opportunities to help in your local communities. If you would be interested in becoming a Volunteer please get in contact by phone on: or or alternatively by at info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or search online This bulletin is created by Voluntary Action Angus and the views and opinions within are not expressed by any persons involved in the bulletins creation. If you have anything you would like to add to next weeks bulletin please contact Josh or Beth by to info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or alternatively by phone on Voluntary Action Angus Tel: Registered Office: Guthrie Port, Arbroath, DD11 1RN VAA is Company limited by guarantee Scottish Charity No. SC032830, Scottish Company No. SC248473