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In this issue you will find
- POP Thursdays and Network News
- The Big Lunch 2015
- Sector Success
- Update on Plymouth Plan
- POP Partnerships
- FREE training to the VCS
- Other Training and News Alerts
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POP THURSDAYS & NETWORK NEWS
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FEBRUARY POP THURSDAY FEEDBACK
POP Thursday in Feb was lively and provocative, and long may that continue!
We sorted the next steps for a grassroots Fairness Movement (Innit?) started a collaboration of people wanting to contribute to raising the wellbeing baseline in Plymouth gathered more support for a legacy organisation owned by the sector to support and strengthen the VCS, heard about developments in the State of the Sector report, updated on the Plymouth Plan and were invited to join the very important and influential new commissioning strategy boards which start in April and who knows what was achieved in informal networking sessions...
VOLUNTARY SECTOR INVITED TO BE PART OF NEW JOINT COMMISSIONING BOARD AS FROM APRIL 2015
Great news at our POP Thursday commissioning presentation.....we are in at the very first stage of designing the services the people of Plymouth need to support them.
We have been saying that the VCS has an expertise and knowledge that will be invaluable in co-designing services that really meet need because of their grassroots links – and Co-operative Commissioning is built on this kind of concept.
So in practical terms, this is what will happen: strategy is set by the Health and Wellbeing Board (2 VCS members), and then we will be involved to work out HOW the strategy can best be implemented. We will have a place on each of the systems design boards that will decide how strategy turns into concrete service delivery.
SO – look out for network meetings to select the best people, and to make sure that we have feedback loops so that everyone can feed in their expertise, and be up to date with what is being designed.
This is exactly where the VCS should be - an equal partner round the table where it can really make a difference.
Contact jacky@zebra.coop to find out more
Katy’s Commissioning Presentation to be on our website soon!
Don't miss the next POP Thursday, 19th March - The Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, PL1 4EL Click here for the Agenda
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POP Thursday was well supported with over 30 organisations being represented
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NETWORK NEWS:
H&WB: thanks to everyone (49 organisations) who had replied to our survey to see what aspects of H&Wb you deliver. We are now working on the answers and will design a newsletter to keep you all in touch. If you haven’t answered there is still time by following this link
Also moving on with our Healthy Living movement – see the report of Pop Thursday to catch up.
CAN: The Culture and Arts Network is now one year old and going strong with over 160 organisations in membership and bi-monthly meetings. It is about to have a celebration party, and is designing collaborative work round the theme of Fairness. Lots going on – agenda of next meeting here
Fairness Commission VCS Leadership Group
Working on a community based anti-discrimination movement. See POP Thurs for more detail. CAN has now joined this and we are seeking links with the Police and HE who are also working in this area. Now this is happening the network will look at other ways we can make Plymouth a fairer city.
Street Services
is co-facilitated by POP and PCC during their transformation of the Street Services Department. It is an opportunity for groups and organisations to meet with PCC staff to offer feedback and co-design key services. Feedback from Street Services Network Meeting 26th Feb 2015 can be viewed here
Next network meeting 26 March in Ballard House Room 0.8 10.30 - 12.30
Events is a new network co-facilitated by POP and Pride in Plymouth. It meets to enable local groups to learn and benefit from each other's experience and share resources.
For feedback from our last Events Network meeting, click here, next Events Network meeting to take place on 26 March 1.30 - 3.30pm
People, Communities and Institutions forms part of the LES Flagship and sends representatives to the Growth Board. POP is a member of the group which has met three times on a bi-monthly basis. To find out more about this group contact wendy@zebra.coop
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The Big Lunch 2015 packs are ready!
The Big Lunch 2015 packs have landed; request yours today and it will be in the very first mail out! You’ll notice that we have upgraded our pack request form so you can now log in and update your contact details or request more Eden Project news. As this email address is already on our database, before you can apply for your pack you’ll just need to request a password. If you’re unsure of the process, give us a bell on 0845 850 8181.
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The success of The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours from the Eden Project, has been reported widely since the initiative started in 2009. But did you know that there’s an exciting follow on project, called Big Lunch Extras?
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STREET FACTORY HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES. They are now at Plymouth Creative Art School
Huge congratulations to Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council whose BBC Children in Need grant was approved this February following support from POP ideas!
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POP and PCC ran a joint workshop on 2nd March attended by six organisations. We are starting a 'monitoring group', suggestions for names for this group are welcome!
This new group is an exciting opportunity for peoples stories and voices to be heard at strategic level in the city and for us to check out if the Plan is delivering real change in all communities in Plymouth.
For more information about the Plan check out PCC's website and for those of you who held a conversation last year, check out the Plymouth Plan Connections Summary report
Over the coming months PCC will be consulting communities about 'Local Area Visions'.
To find out more about the emerging group, contact wendy@zebra.coop or call 01752 395125
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DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE.
Reminder for March POP Thursday Danny Slay will join us at lunch time on March 19th to explain how you can help spread important fire safety information.
Plymouth Women's Network - a new initiative in Plymouth!
Come along and find out more regarding the Plymouth Women's Network during the afternoon of the March POP Thursday.
For more information: rozzy_bee@hotmail.com or creacionesanairda@yahoo.com
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Does someone you know struggle with energy use?
The Home Energy Team is made up of staff and volunteers from Plymouth Energy Community – a community benefit society that works to help residents in the city.
The team is fully trained to identify and help solve common energy problems in the home.
Email volunteer@plymouthenergycommunity.com Use the subject line - ‘Home visit request’
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Social MediaWorkshop - concentrating on Twitter - Thursday 26th March 9.30 - 11.30, The Meeting Room, Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, Plymouth PL1 4EL
To book a place please follow this link
First Steps to Funding 17th March - 5.30 - 7.30pm, Crownhill Fire Station, PL5 3AN - to book a place please follow this link
Project Development 27th March: 9.30 - 12.30, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, PL1 2QW - to book a place please follow this link
Please note: As these workshops are well attended bookings are restricted to two places per organisation.
"...... I really enjoyed all three workshops that I sat in on recently as there was a great mix of methods to learn and are all hugely beneficial to my development here at the Plymouth Chamber, along with some great contacts made at these events".
From Charley Michael
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Media Trust is running a free video production workshop in Plymouth on March 18th from 10am-4.30pm for charitable and community groups.
There are 10 places on the course. As as these are not allocated on a first come first served basis we are asking organisations to complete an application form to enable us to target those groups we feel will get the most from this opportunity and from the subsequent mentoring available to them following the workshop.
For more information and an application form groups can contact me directly - Adam Perry: adamp@mediatrust.org
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OTHER TRAINING AND NEWS ALERTS
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Childhood Obesity Conference The South West Health & Wellbeing Board Chairs’ Network is holding the conference on Tuesday 24th March 2015, 10am-4pm in Taunton.
There will be a number of speakers (both national and local to the South West), information about good practice and lots of opportunities for discussion.
The conference is aimed at a wide audience, including: HWBB members, Cabinet / Lead Members for children’s services; local authority directors; CCG clinical chairs and accountable officers; directors of PH; NHS England Area Team; children’s services commissioners; and children’s community health providers. For more information or to book a free place, please email: claire.rees@southglos.gov.uk
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EARLY YEARS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
June O’Sullivan MBE, CEO of London Early Years Forum, and Women’s Social Enterprise Champion of the year 2014, is speaking in Plymouth on March 30th at Devonport Guildhall 1.00 – 2.30pm. Book here
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NEW VICTIM CARE UNIT
On 30th March the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPPC) will launch the new Victim Care Unit - follow this link to complete the registration form and for more information contact OPCC@devonandcornwall.pnn.pplice.uk
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'Adult Safeguarding: Changes, Challenges & Opportunities' - 12th June 2015
A city wide partnership has convened an excellent day of speakers and discussion opportunities for all health and social care practitioners concerned with Adult Safeguarding. Plymouth University as host is looking to gauge interest.
To register your interest please complete this survey
POP attended South West Social Investment Workshop on the 18th Feb. For more information about social investment and for copies of the presentations click here
POP attended the launch of Plymouth City Council and Plymouth University's ISSR (Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research) "Creating a Sustainable Future" Research Manifesto launch on 25 Feb. We will be discussing the research manifesto in our April POP Thursday event, for more details follow this link to ISSR website
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Event Expenses Fund from Voluntary Arts (£50 - £200 grants)
Does your group offer creative activities? This could mean anything from dance to gardening to digital art. It doesn't matter if it is something the group does every week or whether it is just now and then.
For full details and how to apply please follow this link
Epic Awards
Has your group ever won an award?
Epic Awards are the UK's National Award for self-managed, not for profit, mostly amateur, arts and creative groups. If your activities are Epic - Engaging, Participatory, Innovative and Creative and you carried out an interesting project in 2014 - then why not nominate your group?
For full details follow this link
Plymouth C.A.B. – Disposal of unwanted furniture and office equipment
Plymouth CAB is moving offices over the weekend commencing Friday 27th March – from the 2nd floor to the 3rd Floor of Cobourg House, 32, Mayflower Street, Plymouth PL1 1QX
As a result we have some unwanted items of furniture and office equipment.......
For further details email office.move@plymouthcab.org.uk
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