CULTURE AND ARTS NETWORK
The Network met on 13th July and workshopped ideas on how to make sure all local artists can join in the Art Weekender on the last weekend of September. The next ‘event’ will be part of the weekender, probably on Friday 23rd. Contact jacky@zebra.coop if you want to be part of it!
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RAS/BME NETWORK
At the last meeting we heard of the commissioning intentions to create a new 'Integrated Service for Refugees' in the City (detail to follow); and in the next meeting [Thursday October 6th] we will have the opportunity to discuss in more detail the Terms of Reference for this network. Minutes of the meeting can be found here. If you were part of Refugee Week this year then please get your reports and photos to Hayley Kemp by Weds 17th August
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING NETWORK
This month members will be contributing to the Devon wide Stage 2 bid for the Lottery BBO/LEP 'working with adults furthest from the labour market'. If you want to find out more please contact susan@zebra.coop
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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK
The first meeting was vibrant and enthusiastic, as well as demonstrating what a wealth of expertise and commitment we have in the city. Various people went off with tasks to bring back to the next meeting which is 10-12 on Monday 5th Sept at Devonport Guildhall. Contact wendy@zebra.coop for more information.
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SPORTS NETWORK
POP met with the Sports Development Unit, YMCA and Plymouth Argyle Community Trust to talk through the idea of a Sports Network. During September we'll be compiling a database of organisations and clubs involved in the sports sector to invite to the first meeting of the Sports Network in October. If you would like to be included on the sports development database, please contact wendy@zebra.coop
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If you would like your network featured in the next POP Newsletter then please email your updates to
POP@zebra.coop
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HEALTH & WELLBEING NETWORK
We continue to talk to GPs and the CCG about the contribution that community groups can make to wellbeing. Find all the up to date Health and Wellbeing Board discussions on their website here
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S NETWORK
Recently we sent out the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Strategy for Plymouth. Thanks to those of you that have submitted comments. If you want to see this then please contact us at pop@zebra.coop.
The Safeguarding Board (PSCB) have appointed Tracey Wilkinson as their new Business Manager and she will be starting in October. |
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FAIRNESS COMMISSION
Fairness Commission We went to an event, along with many of you who were Fairness Commissioners, to mark the impact of the Commission, its impact on the city’s agenda and the need to keep our focus on reducing poverty and deprivation. Please send your ideas on how POP should be contributing and working on this to jacky@zebra.coop.
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'THE FUTURE OF DOING GOOD'
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Over 60 people attended 'The Future of Doing Good' event on the 21st July with the Big Lottery, it was great to see and hear so many buzzing conversations about how we in the city can work together to shape the future Doing Good in the city.
You can see list of gives and asks that was produced on the day here.
We'll be sending out the feedback from the day as a separate mailing later this week but be sure to look out for the day's write up which will be featuring on the Big Lottery Fund website under regional conversation.
Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the rich outcomes on the day. If you want to keep in touch with the emerging themes from all of the conversations visit the Big Lottery website here
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We're over halfway through our consultation and the city council team have just processed comment 100!
Don't forget you have until 12 August to hold your meeting and get your comments in.
Visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouthplan to find out more. |
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We want to make sure that the work POP has begun continues when the contract ends in March 2017 which is why we have created the new CIO which is owned by the whole sector.
It will build on POP's work and do even more to support, build capacity, unify our voice, work strategically with statutory partners, and make our own Plymouth PVCSE robust and self-funded for the future! As we move forward with Plymouth VCSE it is essential that we grow our membership. Please do take the time to complete a membership form and join us. We must demonstrate that we can all work together and collaborate in the context of a rapidly changing society to make sure that the people of Plymouth get the best services they possibly can. If you have interacted with POP over the last 3 years then this will be the step forward to ensure you remain part of the vibrant community we have all built together.
As well as becoming a general member, everyone is invited to join the working party which is making sure that Plymouth VCSE is ready for this really exciting step forward for the sector in the city. The meetings are held fornightly on a Tuesday evening 4-6pm, the next being 16th August at Devonport Guildhall.
If you would like to see more information about what the PVCSE is about then please see the following documents, Plymouth VCSE reasons for being and Business plan and feel free to contact us here at pop@zebra.coop
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Open Doors International Language School
ODILS
After obtaining some funding from Vital sparks ODILS set up a four week Art group which was facilitated by a past ODILS student, in the sessions learners painted stories which had been written by other students. It was really well attended, welcoming nationalities including Malaysian, Sudanese, Eritrean, Hungarian, Romanian, Belgian, Bangladeshi and Syrian including the teacher who comes from Turkey. The project has culminated in producing a book and we are planning an exhibition. The project was a real success and engaged some learners with very minimal English who had never painted before so it was very special.
Recently we ther events that have taken place was a successful Trinity Cert TESOL course, resulting in eight fully qualified teachers, two of whom are old students and will now be giving back to the community teaching their own classes.
And they've not stopped there, They have recently had great successes with all their learners completing and passing their City & Guilds or NOCN ESOL and Functional skills qualifications!
 
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CAMPAIGN, CHALLENGE AND CHANGE
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 Do you want to directly influence how NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Influence) guidance is written? If so, contact NICEusers@nice.org.uk
NAVCA Health and Social Care newsletter is out now, find a link here
The Early Stage Support programme, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, offers expert mentoring and small grants to help affordable community-led housing projects get started. Click here for more info
Devon Partnership NHS Trust Development are working on a design of a Devon Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Service. A series of engagement sessions for those with lived experience, their families/carers have been organised via drop-in sessions at across local delivery units. A drop-in session has been organised at the Glenbourne Unit on 15th September from 10:30 - 12:30. Attendees will be able to obtain more information about the proposal A FAQ sheet is attached
 Since 2012 community groups have been using the Community Rights introduced through the Localism Act to rejuvenate community facilities by listing them as Assets of Community Value. This process allows local people to nominate buildings and other land as being of community value. Find out more here
This document sets out a step-wise approach to screening a neighbourhood plan for SEA, possible formats to help document the screening process, a glossary of key terms, and resources and contacts to help neighbourhood planners through the screening process.
Toolkits and fact sheets: Now available on our website are a huge range of useful fact sheets. Everything from Accessibility to Press releases and Work shadowing. Have a look by following this link
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SUPPORT, CELEBRATE AND ENGAGE
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Mayflower 400: Having been named as the lead city for the Mayflower commemorations in 2020, Plymouth Culture is helping to provide support and connections to cultural and creative projects happening in the city. More info here
Royal British Legion: The Royal British Legion run a Pop-In Centre on Armada Way and are looking to develop their outreach programme into the Plymouth area. If you know of any existing opportunities (workshops, coffee mornings etc) that would benefit from their presence they would like to come along and provide information and advice to veterans and/or their dependents. Please contact them via this email.
Give it a go with Rio: During September 2016 Active Devon will be delivering a local promotional campaign month which will run alongside the Rio Paralympics 2016. The aim of the campaign is to inspire, help and encourage disabled people in Devon be more active and involved with local community sport and activity. More info here
The Hindu Society presents the Chariot festival. A stunning festival of light, colour and culture will take over Plymouth Piazza on the 24th September 2016. All are welcome to attend and if you or your organisation would like to have a stand on the day please follow this link.
WildWise runs teen mentoring programmes as part of a broader nature-connection project, they are looking for more connections to the young people they want to help. Some subsidies are available where there is a need. Please do take a look at their website and share their course information.
Disability: Accessible tourism, Access All Areas 1 day conference at the Eden Project, Tuesday 4th October 2016 more info here
The Yellow Belt Challenge: is a national programme in England. Working closely with British Judo, The National Governing Body and directly with Community Clubs and Coaches to support Young people, who otherwise would find taking part in Judo difficult, due to a financial barrier, self esteem or a disability. If you would like more information on how access this see this document
The British Red Cross have resumed their Drop In sessions at a new venue. From Tuesday 5th July 2016 they will be open 10am to 3pm then on weekly basis, same day and times. Venue: Plymouth Unitarian Hall, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2HG. More info here
OnCourseSW have their latest course guide out now full of opportunities across the city, download it here
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Do you have a free event you would like to promote- contact us here
Have you been to a POP/POPideas event/training - let us know your thoughts here
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NEWS FROM THE WIDER SECTOR
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FREE TRAINING TO THE SECTOR
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Dementia Awareness Training: This short session will give you an understanding of what Dementia is, how it can affect daily life and how you and your organisation can become more Dementia Friendly. This is is a free course provided in association with PCC.
Writing a Funding Application: In this 3 hour course our experienced trainer will help you learn the skills you need to make sure your application ticks all the right boxes and stands out for the right reasons
Presenting with Confidence: This training will offer you the chance to enhance your presentation skills using a combination of exercises and advice. Bring along a pitch to practise or simply your favourite poem.
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – 2 day course: This course is for anyone who may come into contact with a person with a mental health difficulty, including stress, either in their workplace or life outside of work. Cost £77 per person email admin@plymouthmind.com
Running on 3 dates; 29th/30th September, 1st/2nd December 2016, 2nd/3rd March 2017.
Promoting Well being in the Workplace 1 day course: This course aims to teach managers the 6 essentials of workplace well being and how to understand how mental illness manifests itself in the workplace. 10th November, 9:30 am to 4:15 pm. Cost £57, Lunch Provided. Email admin@plymouthmind.com
Bereavement Counselling Service: Training to become a volunteer for The Bereavement Counselling Service, 9 week training course from 4th October. For more information please email training@bcsplymouth.com
Acacia Training and Development Provision for August 2016. The courses are free of charge for clients unemployed and in receipt of JSA, ESA or Universal Credit. More info here
If you would like to advertise your training events here please email us here
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Community Corner
Joyce’s Quilt project will travel as a ‘roadshow’ working in different spaces with the women coming along on the roadshow so that different communities integrate and work alongside others in different locations. Women can do a piece to remember a woman that means something to them.
At the end of the sessions making the pieces, we will have extra sessions to put the quilt together. This will give the women a chance to come together and talk about their piece to the other women to the other women in the group.
See here for more info and how to be involved.
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CROWDFUNDERS IN YOUR CITY
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Community Corner
Six out of ten people surveyed* say they cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their community. The Big Lottery Fund wants to help change this with our Celebrate! programme.
The Big Lottery are offering grants of between £300 and £10,000 for groups to hold one off events or activities which celebrate their local community. You could celebrate something from your community's history or a local hero. Or maybe it's a chance to bring people together to get to know their neighbours better.
More info here
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