CULTURE AND ARTS NETWORK
CAN has been very active, doing lots in the Arts Weekender, working with Wonderzoo on the visits of European Writers as part of the Literature festival. It has many other projects in the pipeline and is looking for a base. Next meeting will be 5.30pm 16th Nov at the Athenaeum
Find out more here
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RAS NETWORK
The next RAS network meeting will be 6th Dec 10am - 12noon at the Unitarian Church. There has recently been funding made available to RAS and BME groups in the city, more info here.
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PLYMOUTH THINK TANK
The next meeting takes place on our next POP Thursday - 24th November 3-4pm, If you would like more information please contact us here
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If you have an idea for a network or updates on one that is being run in the city please get in touch with us here
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FAIRNESS COMMISSION
Both the police and the Anglican church are focusing on the Fairness Commission and how we can get things done. The Fairness Commission network will join in where it is appropriate and will update you on what is happening.
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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK
The Environment Network's next meeting will be on 28th Nov 10-12, venue tbc. This is a very active group currently exploring how it can work best and is eager to include anyone who shares an interest in the environment. If you would like to be a part of it or be kept up to date on developments email us
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HEALTH & WELLBEING NETWORK
Health and Wellbeing will meet on 24th Nov at POP Thursday. It is focussing on Social Prescribing and there will be some GPs there to speak with us. We will be discussing who could support primary care with community activities. More info here VCSE webpage
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SPORTS NETWORK
Background work on this network continues later this month and we will keep you posted for a launch date. Do contact us here if you are interested, and if you already have rest assured your details are now on the Sports Network list and you will be contacted soon!
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S NETWORK
The next meeting of this network is joint with the health and wellbeing network on 24th November - please see agenda here
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During the joint engagement (with South Hams and West Devon) the three councils received approximately 3,000 comments and in Plymouth specifically 1 859 comments were received from 1, 150 contributors. We also received additional comments on the draft area vision documents which focused on the three areas of Plymouth we’re likely to see the most change during the lifetime of the Plan: the City Centre and Waterfront; Derriford and the Northern Corridor and the Eastern Corridor.
At the moment The Plymouth Plan team are currently writing a summary report which will highlight the key issues which came from the engagement and the team are using those comments to help write the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan as well as finalising the evidence base.
The next consultation on the Joint Local Plan/Plymouth Plan, which will be very formal and under strict regulations, is currently scheduled for February 2017. This will be the last chance for everyone to have their say before the team submit the final Plan to be examined. If all goes well all three councils will adopt the plan in Autumn 2017.
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CAMPAIGN, CHALLENGE AND CHANGE
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National Conference: Plymouth is hosting a national conference on sexual abuse. "Escaping the Prison of Silence” has been organised by local organisation Operation Emotion 2 (Oe2) who work with male survivors of sexual abuse. 18th November, To find out more click here, download their new app here or visit their Vimeo page here
Modern day slavery: Do you have a facility which could be a 'Safe-place' for police to process those who have been brought out of abuse and servitude? Local police are looking for venues that could potentially host 6-20 people, with the support of Police staff, for a period of a few hours while they are processed and helped to move on. email for more info
Welcoming City: Plymouth Diverse Communities Team - police, are leading a consultation that aims to improve community cohesion and equality in the City for everyone, with a particular focus on those individuals belonging to groups having protected characteristics, see the Equality and Human Rights website for more information on Protected Characteristics. POP will facilitate a couple of focus groups on this topic later this month, views are also being sought from community activists and leaders as well as residents of Plymouth,See the Questions here, email Paul Laity for more information
Family Reunion Project Kickstart Event: on Wednesday 16th November 2016 from 11am-2pm at the British Red Cross. We would invite all stakeholders and interested parties, in relation to both pre-visa family reunion and post-arrival family reunion, in order for us to provide an update about the Family Reunion Project, tell everyone more about our existing/ongoing work in the project and to discuss future plans/obtain feedback. For more info email Kara Tilbury
Millbay Abbeyfield Development: With the pending commencement of Abbeyfield’s Millbay Extra Care Development they feel it is important to have some clear ideas and objectives and of what this innovative build can really deliver. They are inviting comments and ideas from the public and organisations in the city. In this document you will find out more about the project's background as well as details on how to forward your own ideas and comments.
Sexual Health Survey: In Plymouth PCC are working to ensure that sexual and reproductive health services meet the needs of our local population. PCC would like to hear from you, regardless of whether you have used sexual and reproductive health services or not. We are seeking the views of both young people and adults on what they would like from local services. More info here
Plymouth Energy Community: are getting ready to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday the 17th of November 2016 at 6pm, they will be electing new Directors to the Board. If you are interested in either the post of Director or going along to the meeting then click here for more info.
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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Social Enterprise City Festival 2016: A celebration of Social enterprise runs from the 14th - 19th November, Click here to find a full schedule of events and training happening as part of it.
Plymouth Contact Project: This is a local project linking young people with long term mentors. There will be a meeting on 28th November 5-6.30pm, for more information please see here.
Thrive: The Thrive Plymouth Year 3 launch event which will be on 16th November 2016 at 1.15pm in Portland Square, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth. Year three of Thrive Plymouth focuses on localising the national One You campaign in the city please see here for more info.
TEDMED LIVE: This event is being held on the 2nd/3rd December and will create a dynamic and forward thinking, innovative and multi disciplinary space for medical professionals, community groups, technical groups, commissioners and more to learn together. More info here
Oncourse SW: The new Community Engagement Coordinator, Tristan Parkinson is very focused on building better relations within the community and developing a wider audience through social media networking. Read his easy to follow hints and tips on successful Social media practices here.
Plymouth’s Public Health Annual Report: An easy-read version of Plymouth’s Public Health Annual Report is now available, setting out among other things the latest news from Thrive Plymouth programme, a ten-year plan to improve health and wellbeing of people in Plymouth. Click Here
Dementia Awareness: Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance are working together towards making Plymouth a Dementia Friendly City where people with Dementia and their carers are included in all areas of community life and are supported to live as well as possible. Read more here
British Red Cross: The British Red Cross have issued a statement of services they offer in the city. Please do read and share with anyone who may be interested. Click 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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NOVEMBER
3rd - 1-4pm Mental Health Network, with POP's CYP Network at the Jan Cutting Centre, North Prospect Road
16th - Launch of Thrive Plymouth year 3, registration opens at 1.15pm in Portland Square, Plymouth University Click here
16th - CAN Culture and Arts Network, Open meeting at the Athaneum from 5.30pm
17th - Paul Hamlyn Arts and Youth Programmes Briefing Event Click here
22nd - Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) Open event for Parents of SEND CYP, including review of the Local Offer, starts at 10am in the Church House Assembley Rooms, St Andrews Church, Royal Parade/Catherine Street
24th - POP Thursday at Plymouth Argyle, Board Room 10am - 4pm
25th - November Carers' Rights Day, Copthorne Hotel 11am -2pm
28th - POP's Environment Network meeting (venue tbc) 10am -12 noon
29th - First ever open Meeting of the Systems Design Group for Children and Young People, Integrated Commissioning, held at Plumer House, Tailyour Road from 2-5pm
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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
Marketing Know how for the VCSE sector: This half day session is aimed at VCSE organisations who want to improve their marketing and raise their profile to attract more partners, volunteers and beneficiaries.
The Difference We Made: This workshop will teach you easy and effective ways to record the outcomes of your projects, accurate and engaging records of outcomes can help you evidence when applying for funding, gaining partners and more.
Presenting with Confidence: This session will work with a small group to build confidence and presentation skills to help you with public speaking, project pitches and more.
CLASP Network: Are running a workshop on circular economies and how we can encourage this sustainable practice in Plymouth, 14th November 3pm-4.30pm Book here
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