Taster Sessions

Looking to try something new and creative ? We have lots of taster sessions coming up over the new couple of months.

Fabric Magic 
Create a piece of wall art with textiles, suitable for beginners, no artistic skills necessary. All materials provided.
20/11/14 10:00 to 12:30 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl

Photography with a Mobile or iPad
Learn how to take really good photos on your phone or iPad. IPad’s can
be provided. 20/11/14 2:00 to 4:00 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl

Social Media Safety 
Introduction to how to keep yourself safe on social networking sites. Also covers
some other aspects of internet safety. 27/11/14 10:00 to  3:00 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl

Christmas Crafts 
Make something festive and unique for your home. Suitable for beginners, no
artistic skills necessary. All materials provided.  27/11/14 2:00  to  4:00 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl

Nail Art 
Learn how to create your own unique stick on nails. 1/12/14 10:00 to 12:30 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl

Make a Ring in a Day
Using sterling silver, learn the techniques to create a unique ring for
yourself or as a gift.  11/12/14 10:00 to 3:00 The Oak Tree Centre, Fford Las, Rhyl

Beauty on a Budget 
Facial care and make-up to help you look great without spending loads of money.
All materials provided. 18/12/14 2:00  to  4:00 G2G,  Bee and Station, Rhyl
 

All sessions include ;

* All materials will be provided at no cost.

* For day courses lunch will be provided. ...
* We can support you with childcare if it would enable you to attend the session.
* Due to limited places booking is essential.

To reserve your place please call us on 01745 332528, ask for Gavin or Noelle or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop.

 

Family Support Worker Vacancy with Denbighshire Home-Start

Denbighshire Home-Start requires A FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Working to an established Scheme Manager Salary £ 17,333 pro rata (NJC point 18) Fixed term contract until October 2015.
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 11 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

The Trustees are seeking to employ a Family Support Worker, whose main focus will be on providing a rapid response to families in immediate need and helping towards the continuous development of the scheme in Denbighshire.

Parenting experience and an understanding of the needs of families is an essential requirement for this post. Childcare qualifications and family support experience are desirable to this post. The ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous.

You will be required to work 18.5 hours per week, including some lunch time and evening work. Occasional out of office hours work, so flexibility is required. Own transport essential, for which expenses are paid.

Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information, please contact 01745 814819 or e-mail homestart.denbighshire@btinternet.com Closing date for applications: 26th September 2014

Denbighshire Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

 

Vacancy at Hafan Cymru

Regional Advocate North Wales (Men’s Sheds Cymru)
Hafan Cymru Reference:
47RAN
Term:...
Fixed term until 31.08.2017
Salary:
£17,200 pro rata rising to £17,721 pro rata on satisfactory completion of 6 month probationary period
Hours per week:
22.2
Area:North Wales
Office Base:
To be agreed
Welsh Essential:
No
Closing date:
12 noon 11.09.14
Interview Date:
25.09.14
Additional Information:
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this post.

To apply visit
http:www.hafancymru.co.uk

 

 

Free ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ Qualification

There is still a few free spaces for the Thursday 18 September 2014 group so contact us on 01745334482 to book your place.
G2G Communities CIC have a number of free 'Emergency First Aid at Wo...rk' courses on offer to individuals that are unemployed and live in Denbighshire and Conwy. One day courses will be running from September to December 2014 so to book your place call 01745 334482, e-mail or keep an eye on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/G2GCommunitiesCIC.

Thank you.

 

The Business Factor

Have you got an idea or skill and think you could make a business out of if ? Not sure where to start ?
Then come along to the business factor and meet people who can help turn your ideas into a business.
Various talks and workshops throughout the day, including : G2G,The Princes Trust, Denbighshire Enterprise agency, Prime Cymru, Want 2 Work, New Enterprise Allowance and Digital Denbighshire Digidol.
On Thursday 25th September 2014 10.00 am - 2.30 pm.
At the Wellington Road Community Centre Rhyl.
Free buffet included.
To book a place call Angela on 01745 332528 or email angela.watt@co-operative.coop.
Thanks.

 

Community Summer Spectacular

Come and join in the fun ! Be a part of your community. Food, refreshments, music, karate demonstrations and taster sessions with North Wales Martial Arts .Sign up to North Denbighshire Communities First courses and activities, bouncy castle, party games, fancy dress ( dress up as a pirate or princess) school uniform swishing. Bring along and swap your good quality uniforms, food bank drop off point, stalls, information stands and so much more. If you need transport from Upper Denbigh to the event please call 01745 332528 or email Lisa.Evans@co-operative.coop. Please share this with your networks and friends.

Thanks.

 

Free Support to help reduce your energy bills.

Households who find it hard to heat their homes are being encouraged to apply to Nest, a Welsh Government scheme, which aims to make the least energy efficient homes warmer and cosier.

Ne...st is open to all householders in Wales, and provides advice on saving energy, money management, fuel tariffs, benefit entitlement and home improvements to help reduce the cost of energy bills.

In addition to advice, if you own or privately rent your home and receive a means tested benefit, you may also be eligible for free home improvements. These may include a new central heating boiler, loft insulation, cavity wall and solid wall insulation, draught proofing for doors and windows and green technology.

Over the past three years over 50,000 householders have received free advice and support and over 13,000 householders have received free home improvement measures and saved an average of £475 a year on their fuel costs.

Please contact Nest on Freephone 0808 808 2244 or www.nestwales.org.uk for advice on reducing fuel bills and to find out if you qualify for a package of energy improvements.

Organisations and their representatives can also contact Rick Ward, North Wales Partnership Development Manager, on: 07903 443655 or rick.ward@est.org.uk

Rick is available to come along and speak in depth to staff/volunteers and community groups about Nest and other support which is available. A short training session is also available free of charge.

 

Is your child aiming for university? How can you help?

North Denbighshire Communities First will be running a short session on how parents can best help their child to learn to study.
The session will include the following information as well as giving parents the opportunity to talk about any other concerns they might have:

Moving from primary school to high school
What are the differences?
How will your child cope?
How can you help?
Study skills – hints and tips for effective learning
Organisation
Setting goals
How to motivate your child
Health and wellbeing
How much should your child sleep?
Can some foods really help learning?
The session will take place at the Oak Tree Centre, Ffordd Las, Rhyl, LL18 2DY on the 18th August at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 2 hours.
Supervised children’s activities may be provided however these places are limited so please book as soon as possible.

 

Family Lego Workshops in Rhyl and Denbigh

Details of the Family Lego sessions coming up in both Rhyl and Denbigh. Booking is essential, Children must be accompanied by a parent throughout session.

To reserve your place on either session please call us on 01745 332528, ask for Gavin or Noelle or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop.

Thank you.

 

Training Opportunity

If you are thinking of getting back into work, or have a desire to make a difference in your area…

Do you have just 2-3 hours each week to spare?

Many parents need a little help, friendship, advice or support durin...g those early years when children are young. You can make a real difference to a family during a difficult time.

As a Denbighshire Home-Start volunteer you will receive:

* Comprehensive Training (for which life experience is your greatest asset)

* A boost to your CV and a meaningful reference

* The opportunity to take an Open College Network Accredited Course

* On-going training and support

* Satisfaction from helping parents give their children the best possible start in life

Contact us now for more information and about our next course in RhylPhone: 01745 814819 Text: 07871302077 homestart.denbighshire@btinternet.com.

 

 

Live in Upper Denbigh? Need help and support with finding work?

Live in Upper Denbigh? Need help and support with finding work? Then pop along and see what assistance is available.
at 9 Pennant Flats from 9.30 to 15.30 pm every Wednesday.

 

Flying Start Summer Holiday Activities.

Details of Flying Start activities during the summer holidays.
They are for Flying Start Families only and you need to have a child under the age of four to attend. For more details see attached. Thanks.

 

Come and volunteer with us at North Denbighshire Communities First.

ARE YOU OUTGOING?
FIND IT EASY TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE?
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING TO COPE. WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
BECOME ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS!

For Further Information contact:
Debbie Holmes on 01745 332528 or 07545210817

Many thanks.

LIVE IN RHYL?
LOOKING FOR WORK?
NEED SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A CV?
NEED SUPPORT TO ENSURE YOU GET ALL THE IN WORK BENEFITS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO?

Then come along to North Denbighshire Communities First offices 82 Marsh Road, Rhyl every Friday 10.30am – 1pm.
For more details see attached flyer, many thanks.

 

Changing rooms, Changing Lives.

Following on from the Testtown post, please share and help support a young entrepreneur with her amazing idea Changing Rooms, Changing Lives. For details and how you can help please see attached flyer. Thank you !

 

TESTTOWN POP UP FESTIVAL

TestTown is the UK’s biggest high street challenge. It gives innovative young people the chance to test out a business idea for real in town centre spaces. Over 400 young people aged 16-30 across the UK and Ireland entered TestTown 2014.... The five best ideas have been picked by a judging panel of business experts to come to Rhyl on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of June to showcase their business in pop-up spaces across the town centre.

All this summer, towns across the UK will hold their own TestTown Festival. At the end of each festival, the winning team will be given £500 and a place in the Grand Final in Cambridge this autumn. The champions of each TestTown heat will once again showcase their business with the overall winner walking away with £10,000 start-up funding.

Our young entrepreneurs are counting on you to make the festival a success. By coming along and interacting with these new businesses (and even buying their goods if you like them!) you can help to make this great experience come alive.

 

Family Lego® Workshop

North Denbighshire Communities First
Family Lego® Workshop
Thursday 29th May 2014
Free 

A fun, interactive activity for all the family using some of the most up to date Lego equipment.
 Build Robots
 Learn how to programme them with a computer.
 Try out some amazing Lego equipment.

At G2G, Bee & Station , Rhyl (10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00)

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 

Children must be accompanied by a parent throughout session.

To reserve your place please call us on 01745 332528, ask for Gavin or Noelle or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop

 

THE QUEENS BATON RELAY VISITS ‘MARSH TRACKS’, RHYL!

 VENUE: MARSH TRACKS, MARSH ROAD, Rhyl LL18 2AD

DATE: FRIDAY 30TH MAY TIME: 9.30AM – 4.00pmCOST: FREE.

 

Ipad MADE EASY free course

Hints And Tips On Using The Ipad
This 2 hour introductory session run by G2G Communities CIC will help you to:

Be familiar with the Ipad and its controls

Get started & get connected

Take photographs and video

Be familiar with the range of free applications

Be able to use the Ipad for ‘social/business networking’

Places are limited so booking is essential

10:00 am to 12:00 pm on the 22nd May 2014 at

G²G Communities CIC

Units 1&2 Bee and Station Business Centre

Bodfor Street

Rhyl

Free Course

For further information and to book a place please contact Gavin or Noelle on 01745 332528.

Free Up-cycling Course

Hi everyone

As a result of a very positive session last Thursday we have decided to continue the Up-cycling session for at least another 2 sessions (with the possibility of continuing it after half term).

10.00 am to 1.00 pm on  

 

Thursday the 15th and 22nd May 2014 at

82 Marsh Road

Rhyl

Anyone who missed the first session is welcome to come along to the new sessions.

For more details or to book your place see attached flyer or contact Gavin or Noelle on 01745 332528 or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop

Thanks.

 

 

 

PLANTS FOR FREE

Learn how to grow plants from seeds and cutting to produce fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers

Course: 1 day per week for 6 weeks commencing 20th & 21st May
10am to 4pm at the Botanical Gardens, Grange Road, Rhyl.

This course is free of charge.  To book a place please contact,
Susan Nicholas
0151 336 7143 Email  susan.nicholas@btinternet.com
or
Eric Black
01745 342335 Email  Blackecb45@aol.com

North Denbighshire Communities First Digital Photography Free Course

A fun and informative introduction to taking photographs, moving them from the camera to the computer and editing them using Picasa software.

Cameras are available but feel free to bring your own. Weather permitting we will be walking down to Marsh Road Community Woodland and Marsh Tracks to take photographs so please bri...ng appropriate footwear and clothing. Places are limited to 10 so booking is essential.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the 1st May 2014 at 82 Marsh Road Rhyl

For further information and to book a place please contact Gavin or Noelle on 01745 332528 or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop

Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues. Many thanks.

 

 

North Denbighshire Communities First Up-Cycling Free Course

If you're the sort of person who hates to throw anything away, then why not turn your unwanted items into treasures.

Get inspired on this short course with DIY ideas for ordinary household objects. ...

10.00 am to 1.00 pm on the 8th May 2014 at
82 Marsh Road
Rhyl

Just come along, or see below for contact details.
For further information contact Gavin or Noelle on 01745 332528 or email noelle.bracewell@co-operative.coop

Thanks.

 

 

It matters what you think!

Would you like the opportunity to be entered into a Prize Draw to win an Ipad mini, just by answering a few questions?

What do you think about the support available in your area to help you get into education, training or employment? Do you think it can be improved? ...

If you’re 19-24 years old, living in Conwy and Denbighshire and are not in education, employment or training then we want you to give us a PEP Talk. We want to know your thoughts and opinions and to tell us what you think about the support available in your area to help you get onto the right path.

It will take a few minutes to complete and you just need to follow this link www.surveymonkey.com/s/peptalk1924

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely
Sara Williams
PEP Project Coordinator

P.S. This is your chance to tell us what you really think!

 

 

Comic Relief Surgery

Comic Relief welcomes applications from charities and other eligible organisations in the UK dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK.

Relevant bids are welcome from North Wales and an advice “surgery” is available on Wednesday 9th April at Towyn and Kinmel Bay Town Council Resources Centre.

Contact CVSC on 01492 534091 or e-mail mail@cvsc.org.uk for an appointment if you are ready to make a bid and wish to discuss it with the Wales Comic Relief representative. Please ensure that you have read all the guidelines on the website and have a reasonable prospect as this surgery is for organisations which are almost certain of making an application.

Please go to: www.comicrelief.com and search UK grants for more details.

 

 

 

 

Free safe guarding training !

Do you work with vulnerable groups – children or adults who may be at risk?

Keeping People Safe - It's Everybody's Business .....
Safeguarding training sessions and the safeguarding self audit tool

FREE for voluntary sector and community groups

Canolfan Ni, Corwen 31.03.2014 1000 - 1500

Conwy Business Centre 01.04.2014 1000 - 1500

Morfa Hall, Rhyl 03.04.2014 1000 - 1500

Contact:- Bronwen – Bronwen@dvsc.co.uk, 01824 702441

Provided by Conwy & Denbighshire Local Safeguarding Children Board, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council and Wales Council for Voluntary Action Criminal Records Unit.

Employment Event

Think job..
Think volunteering..
Think Business..
Think future..

One-Day Free Event to Support:...

• Getting back into Employment

• Volunteering as a route into Employment

• Setting up your own Business

• Brush up your skills for Employment

10am-3pm 11th March 2014 Rhyl Town Hall

Get help & support from a range of employment, volunteering, learning & business organisations & agencies

Attend a workshop taster session

• Practical workshop from a local business
• What are your barriers to employment?
• Volunteering
• Money Advice
• Working as a team

Transport pick-up available for residents from
Bruton Park & Upper Denbigh (transport must be booked by 4th March)

Please contact Debbie Holmes 01745 332528 / 07545 210817

Feel free to share this with you friends and networks.

Thanks :)

 

 

Communities First and Parents

Communities First and Parents

We can support you with :

Helping your child learn

Free out of school activities

Free educational trips

Help with childcare

Interested ? Then please get in touch :)

01745 332528

Restart Party

* Are you interested in helping members of the local community to learn how to repair their broken laptops, PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electrical items?

* Do you want to help people to learn how things work and provide them with your expert knowledge?

* Do you want to work towards reducing waste especially with regards to electrical items?

If you can answer to one or more of these questions then we’d really like to hear from you.

North Denbighshire Communities First is looking to host Rhyl’s first community repair event within the next few months and we are looking for Volunteers to help people with broken laptops, PCs, tablets, smartphones and other small electrical items to repair and prevent waste.

For further information please contact

Gavin Roberts - 01745 332528 / 07702971676 Email gavin.roberts@co-operative.coop.