NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST EDITION 2017 WelI it is a great honour to be elected the new Dartford Big Local Chair. We have made some changes to our Community Chest Grants, which makes the whole claiming process much easier. We are also in the process of writing our plan for the next couple of years, so if you would like to be a part of this process or have something you would like to add then please contact: spricecommunity@gmail.com. We have contracted Sophie to help us build our partnership and to help us write our plan, and since she has joined us she has been extremely busy meeting locals and local businesses. You can see what she has been up to and who she has been meeting by visiting our Facebook page or following our tweets @DartfordBL. I would like to thank all members of the partnership board for their continuing commitment and support. Janine Warner-White (DBL Chair) Dartford Big Local New Rep Coming at community Development and Social Enterprise via the paths of pub management, world travel and political science; Carl brings a passion for thinking differently to Big Local. As an ultra runner he uses running as metaphor for life; believing we are able to draw on untapped reservoirs of potential as both individuals and communities. Carl has 3 children and in addition to being a Big Local rep he is training with England Athletics to become an Endurance Running Coach by Jan 2018. 1 Inside Pages New Youth Apprentice Tree Youth Club Dartford Big Local Community Chest Summer Holiday Activities Past Events Summer Activities
New Youth Apprentice Tree Youth Club The Tree Youth Club is open to young people between the ages of 5-19 years in the Dartford Big Local area on Monday evening at Tree Community centre between 4.30 to 6.30pm with a wide range of activities from cooking to table tennis, snooker, arts and crafts, badminton and board games. The youth club is free of charge and qualified youth workers are on hand to engage and participate with young people in activities. Dartford Big Local (DBL) Jessica Odd has been working since March 2017 supporting the Part time youth worker at the Tree Community Centre and also with detached youth work in the Dartford Big Local area. Jessica is part of the Healthy Living Centre Dartford team and works closely with the DBL Events and engagement officer in supporting additional youth activity during half term week and summer holidays. Community Chest Grants Do you have an idea for a project or want to organise an event for your local community? You can apply for funding of up to 1000 to support your activity! Watch this space for the launch of the DBL community chest grant. Grants for 1000 and under will be considered for short term projects or events that meet the Dartford Big Local Community Grants criteria. A copy of the application form and criteria can be downloaded from: www.dartfordbiglocal.com Alternatively, a hard copy is available on request from Healthy Living Centre Dartford, St Edmunds Road, Dartford, DA1 5ND - telephone 01322 311265. Or Email: dartfordbiglocal@hlcdartford.org.uk For information phone: 07932 245 621 Email: dartfordbiglocal@hlcdartford.org.uk Past DBL community chest awarded to Milan Day Centre in 2016 2
Past Events April activities organised by DBL in partnership with HLC Dartford at Cedar Road Allotment included a family fun day Easter Egg hunt and arts & crafts. May half-term week activities included a Play Places family event with a large bouncy castle at Tree Community Centre, and a small animal experience provided by Our Amazing Animals. DBL Summer Activities in August Dartford Football Club Multi Sports Sessions 31 st July 23 rd August Dartford FC in partnership with HLC Dartford and DBL will be running weekly Multi Sports sessions, including Basketball, Cricket, Football, Rounders, Handball, Dodgeball and more. Mondays 31 st July -21 st August Time: 2.30-4.30pm Wednesdays 2 nd - 23 rd August Time: 2.30-4.30pm Fridays Football Session Time: 4.30-5.30pm (will continue has normal) Arts & Crafts Free Family Event Thursday 3 rd August Time: 2-4pm Tree Community Centre Come and join in the workshop and make your own masks for the Masked Ball on Friday 25 th August at Tree Community centre (see details below for the Ball). 3 Family Cooking Free Family Event Thursday 10 th August Time: 2-4pm Tree Community Centre Come and try making various food activities full of fun. Family Disco/Masked Ball Friday 25 th August Time: 6-9pm This event includes cold buffet and a Magic Show at 7pm. Children: 2 Adults: 5 To Book call Healthy Living Centre: 01322 311265 End of Summer Family BBQ Free Family Event Sunday 27 th September Time: 4-7pm Cedar Road Allotment Family activities DJ, Indian cooking, festival Flags, bunting BBQ bring your own drinks and celebrate the end of the Summer Holidays. Free Event - All welcome To book call Healthy Living Centre: 01322 311265
We are working in the Dartford and surrounding boroughs. We offer Welfare Benefits and Debt Support. If you think you would benefit from our help please contact us through either our website or email us at info@cuu.org.uk or you can phone or text 07514 156771 and leave a message with your contact details. We offer a full range of welfare benefit advice services including: Pension Credit Universal Credit Employment Support Allowance Job Seekers Allowance challenging sanctions / making applications Personal Independence Payment (formally Disability Living Allowance) Attendance Allowance Housing Benefit and Council Tax Relief Freedom Passes Blue Badge Applications With all the changes being made to our welfare system, we are here to help support you through them. We are seeing more and more people being refused benefits that they are entitled too, we can help you through the appeal process. Visit our website for further information at www.cuu.org.uk Community Unites Us Reg Office: 4 Phoenix Place, Dartford, DA1 2XA Company NO: 08956835 www.cuu.org.uk e: info@cuu.org.uk 4
Digital & Financial Inclusion Support We offer advice appointments / seminars / workshops to help support you with debt or debt prevention. We are here to promote and assist with the applications of basic bank accounts. We can support residents with rent arrears and how to prevent rent arrears. We support residents reduce their outgoings by helping to switch providers to lower tariffs, providing budgeting advice and prioritising debts. We offer support on how to deal with multiple and complex debt problems and we can refer you to a debt specialist if required. We work alongside local credit unions, promoting their services to residents who offer a range of saving and budgeting accounts. We support residents to acquire basic digital skills to apply online for things like: Universal credit Online shopping Switching providers of energy and utilities. Community Unites Us Reg Office: 4 Phoenix Place, Dartford, DA1 2XA Company NO: 08956835 www.cuu.org.uk e: info@cuu.org.uk 5
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Summer Fun Stay & Play Tree Estate Community Centre 0-5 years 22nd August 1.30pm- 3.00pm Friendly stay & play group including messy play and art and craft to support your child s learning in preparation for nursery school. http://www.kent.gov.uk/educator-and-children/ childcare-and-pre-school/childrens-centres 7
Weekly Hatha Yoga Classes - Every Monday Hatha Yoga Classes with Ann Fuller consisting of posture work, breath & relaxation. All abilities welcome. Cost: 7 Drop in (option to block book 6 sessions for 36). Contact Ann Fuller: 0771 321 7277 or Email: annfuller66@sky.com weekly activities at tree estate community centre football at cedar road play area EVERY Monday: Tree Youth Club 4.30pm-6.30pm EVERY Monday: Yoga Classes 11.45am-12.45pm EVERY Wednesday: Over 55s Bingo 2.30-4.30pm EVERY Thursday: Tai Chi 10am-12pm EVERY Friday: Dartford Football Club 4.30-5.30pm 8