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New Look! Community Cascade -News
City WideIssue 7 1st Mar 2012
Training and CoursesWhat Who Who for When/Where ContactSocial Media Training SurgeryLearn how to use Facebook, Twitter, and other websites for marketing
Social Media Surgery
Not for profit voluntary and community organisations
Wed 14 March – 6:00-8:00pmRound Foundry Media CentreFoundry Street, Leeds 11
http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/leeds
Adult Community Learning CoursesAlternative Therapies, Confidence Building, Dyslexia Awareness, IT, Arts, Crafts and more
Leeds City College
Adults aged 19 + Starting throughout March Carr Manor Centre, Bentley Lane, Leeds 6
0113 2162360
Adult and Community Learning Courses – Art, cake decorating, counselling, beauty, digital photography and more
Leeds City College
Adults aged 19+ Starting throughout Mar and AprGrammer School LeedsAlwoodley Gates, Leeds
0113 2162359
Informal Community LearningShort informal courses tailored to suit your group. E.g. society, personal development, business and creative writing
University of Leeds
Groups of adults interested in learning
Courses will be delivered at a venue and date to suit your group
Fiona Chapel: 0113 [email protected] Garvey: 0113 [email protected]
Black Studies CourseLearn about black scholars from fields of Psychology, Sociology, Science, Art, History and much more
Per Ankh Study Group
People interested in learning about black scholars
Saturdays 11:00 – 1:00pmJamaica House, 277 Chapeltown Road, LS7 3HA
0797 [email protected]
Training and Courses Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactMobile Art WorkshopsArt workshops delivered in the community such as drawing, painting, craft
Leeds College of Art
Groups of adults aged 19+ interested in art
Delivered at venues and times to suit your groups
Marianne Springham 0113 2028162
Healthy Living TrainingRefresher on healthy living
NHS Leeds People who have attended full Healthy Living Training and need a refresher
Mon 26th Mar 9:00 – 11:00Public Health Resource Centre, Armley Park Court, LS12 2AE
Dorothy Hodgins0113 [email protected]
Writing a Funding Application (£50 - £65)Learn to write funding applicationsCTLLS (Certificate in the Lifelong Learning Sector) (£600) Teaching Qual.
Holistic Partnership Training
All Welcome Dates in Mar, Apr, May and JuneCardigan Centre, 145 – 149 Cardigan Rd, LS6 1LJ
07745 [email protected]
NVQ Level 2 and 3 Health and Social CareCustomer Service
SRC Training Employers who want to raise their staff skills levels
Dates and times to be arranged 0113 2603930800 3345291
Level 2 Qualifications in:Team Leadership (ILM)Health and Safety (CIEH)
Calderdale College
All welcome Mon 12th and Tue 13th March9:30 – 5:00pmLeeds West Indian Centre, Laycock Place, LS7 3JA
Carl Hylton 0113 [email protected]
Steps to Work CoursePositive thinking, confidence building, interview skills and more
Learning Partnerships
Unemployed people aged 19 +
Starts Wed 7th Mar 9:30 – 12:00Castleton Children’s Centre LS12 1JZ
Karen Briggs 07545 604123Office 0113 3806839
English Conversation ClubSpeaking, listening, employability skills
Learning Partnerships
Unemployed people aged 19 +
Starts Fri 9th Mar 9:15Castleton Children’s CentreLS12 1JZ
Karen Briggs 07545 604123Office 0113 3806839
Training and Courses Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactApplied Suicide Intervention TrainingRecognise and help people at risk of suicide
Community Links Training
All welcome Various dates between Mar and JulyVenue to be confirmed
0845 [email protected]
Stress and You Training CourseRecognise, understand and respond to stress
Community Links Training
All welcome 17th Apr and 25th July 0845 [email protected]
Start a running group courseFree course with £50 expenses paid to start your running group
Leeds Athletics
Anyone interested in starting a running group
Sat 17th Mar 10:00 – 5:00pmKirkstall Leisure Centre, LS12
Holly [email protected]
Work with Men and Boys WorkshopTraining and information sharing on how to support men and boys
Calls Community Centre
Anyone working with men and boys
Date to be arrangedLittle London Community Centre, Oatland Lane, LS7 1SP
Paul Auber – 0113 [email protected]
Healthy, affordable cooking classLearn to cook Caribbean meals on a low budget
Black Health Initiative
All welcome Tue 6th Mar – 6:00-9:00pmBlack Health Initiative, Chapeltown Road, LS7 3DX
0113 3070300
Community Health Educator Course – Learn how to be an effective health promoter
Healthy Living Network
All welcome Thurs 1st MarHealthy Living Network, LS12
Jon Hindley 0113 295 [email protected]
ESOL Classes Oblong People whose English is not their first language
Every Thurs 10:00 – 12:00Woodhouse Community Centre, LS6 2NY
0113 2459610
Assertiveness Class (£180)Understanding CBT, recognising assertiveness
St Vincent’s Support Centre
All welcome Starts Wed 14th Mar St Vincent’s Support Centre, York Road, LS9
Shaista 0113 2484126
Free Talking Health CourseExplore health and wellbeing issues in your area – refreshments and lunch provided
Healthy Living Network
All welcome Starts Tues 17th Apr 10 – 2pmBurley Children’s Centre, Rosebank School, LS6
Becky Gunn 0113 295 1043
Training and Courses Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactEmergency First Aid at Work Course
Think Tank Training Solutions
All welcome 6th Mar 2012Lincoln Green, venue to be confirmed
Hazel Hunter07758 236750
Craft Workshop – Making pop up cards
Art Library Leeds All welcome Wed 7th Mar – 4:00–7:00pmLeeds Art Library, Calverley Street, LS1 3AB
0113 2478247
Training Workshops for Play Workers (£25 per person per workshop)
Leeds Play Network
People working with young children
Tue 15th May – ParticipationWed 30th May – Playwork in a nutshellThu 14th June – Risk and ChallengeTue 26th June – Fire Play for BeginnersThu 5th July – Risk and Challenge
Tricia or Cathie0113 [email protected]
Turn2us grants and benefits workshopLearn about grants and welfare benefits
Turn2us People working and volunteering with people suffering financial difficulties
Wed 18th Apr 9:30 – 12:30 or 1:30 – 4:30Swarthmore Education Centre2-7 Woodhouse Square, LS3 1AD
Megan [email protected]
Where do I go From Here?Course to help plan for the future (£95)
Oasis School of Human Relations
All welcome Sat 10th and Sun 11th Mar 9:30 – 4:30pmOasis School of Human Relations, Hall Mews, Boston Spa, LS23 6DT
Samantha 01937 [email protected]
CV writing workshops Laing O’Rourke, Construction North
School or college students aged 16 - 20
Mon 12th and Mon 19th March at 2:00pm8th Floor West Riding House, 67 Albion Street, LS1 5AA
Faye Jenkins0113 242 186707824 432903
The Money CourseBudgeting, saving and managing your finances
Hope Families All welcome Thur 1st and 8th Mar 7:00 – 9:00pm Gosia Denham 0113 [email protected]
Training and Courses Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactGetting started with multimedia and music
Prince’s Trust
Young people aged 16 – 25
Taster day Wed 21st MarCourse Mon 26th – Fri 30th MarFuture Arts, 31 Eastgate, LS2 7LY
Becky Milne07984 1893740113 236 8399
Getting started with Football Prince’s Trust
Young people aged 16 – 25
Taster day Thur 22nd MarCourse starts Mon 26th MarVenue to be arranged
Stephanie Shiels 07432 [email protected]
Latch Energy Efficiency Training To help improve the energy efficiency of old properties
Latch Housing Providers and Organisations
Thur 29th Feb 9:30 – 4:30pmLeeds Media Centre, Savile Mount, LS7 3HZ
Mags Shevlin 07969 [email protected]
JobsWhat Who Salary When/Where ContactFreelance Interpreter Employment
Leeds£15 per hour Various locations in Leeds
Closing date 16th Marche-mail CV to:[email protected]
Qualified Referees and Sports Coaches
Employment Leeds
Negotiable depending on experience
Leeds 15Closing date 15th March
e-mail CV to:[email protected]
Part time Telephone Canvassers
Employment Leeds
£4.83 - £6.08 per hour LeedsClosing date 6th March
e-mail CV to:[email protected]
Door Canvassers and Drivers Employment Leeds
£300 - £350 per week LeedsClosing date 6th March
e-mail CV to:[email protected]
Effective Transitions Personal Adviser
Igen £16,694 – £27,258 pa depending on experience
East LeedsClosing Date Mon 5th March
Apply online atwww.igengroup.co.uk/vacancies
KS3 & KS4 Teacher to support learners in Maths and English
Aspire and Achieve
Not specified Leeds Naomi Addy 0113 2659414www.aspire-achieve.com
Work Experience in Construction
Bam Construction
N/A Working on a garden project at Shine in Harehills
Catherine Fay 0113 881 [email protected]
FundingWhat Who Who for What for/How
muchContact
Santander Foundation Funding
Santander Groups who work with disadvantaged people and support them through education, training or financial capability projects
Up to £10,000 www.santanderfoundation.org.uk
Funding for improving services for children and young people under 18 suffering sexual violence and exploitation
Home Office Organisations working with young people at risk of suffering sexual violence and exploitation
Not stated http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/crime/young-people-advocates
Funding for delivering community and environmental projects
Caird Bardon Community Programme
Those working on community environmental projects
Between £5000 and £60,000
Liz Payne 01282 [email protected]
Community Builders Feasibility Grants
Community Builders Fund
Organisations looking to develop a sustainable entrepreneurial idea that meets social needs of the community
Between £10,000 and £25,000
http://www.communitybuildersfund.org.uk/apply/
EventsWhat Who Who for When/Where ContactIt’s Time to Talk About Mental Health EventIncludes guest speakers and activities
NHS Leeds People who work with people in East Leeds
Wed 25th April – 9:00am – 1:00pmRoscoe Methodist Church,Francis St, Leeds 7
0113 [email protected](Call before 12th March)
Community Open Day – Northern School of Contemporary DanceFood, stalls and information about dance
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
All Welcome Sat 14th July – 11:00am – 3:00pmNorthern School of Dance, Chapeltown Road, Leeds 7
Tracy Witney0113 [email protected]
Events Continued...
What Who Who for When/Where ContactStop Hate Supper NightEvent to raise money for Stop Hate including a meal and entertainment
Stop Hate UK All Welcome Fri 9th Mar – eveningHeart Enterprise and Arts CentreBennett Road, Headingley, LS6 3HW
Rose Simkins: 0113 293 [email protected]
Report it to Sort it EventLearn about hate crime and how to report it
Hamara Centre and West Yorkshire Police
All Welcome Thurs 15th Mar – 1:00 – 3:30pmHamara Centre, Tempest Rd, LS11 6RD
0113 2773330 / [email protected]
Skills for Care Event (the sector skills council for adult social care)Information on current resources and policy
Skills for Care For new managers or providers who have limited knowledge on skills for care
27th Mar – 9:30 – 13:00Hillside, Beeston Rd, LS11
0113 241 0958http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/events
Leeds BME Network Handover EventRefreshments included
Leeds BME Network
All Welcome Wed 28th Mar – 10:00am – 1:00pmVoluntary Action Leeds, Stringer House, Leeds 10
David Odunukwe0113 [email protected]
Museum Exhibition – Pharaoh King of Egypt
Leeds City Museum
All welcome 11th Feb – 17th June Leeds City Museum, Millenium Square, LS2
0113 224 3732
Singing and Theatre Evening Celebrating the heart and soul of Jamaica with refreshments and entertainment
Jamaica House All welcome Sat 14th April – 5:30 onwards277 Chapeltown Road, LS7 3HA
0113 262 0033
Beyond Cancer Charity Ball (£45)Includes meal and drinks
Beyond Cancer All welcome Sat 12th May 7:00pm – 2:00amMarriot Hotel, Leeds, LS1 6ET
Isola Blair 07549 [email protected]
International Women’s Day EventStalls, refreshments, 1950’s fancy dress and more
Zest Health for Life
Open to all women 8th Mar 10:00 – 2:00pmMega Centre, York Road, LS9 8SY
Tara 0113 2406770
Events Continued...What Who Who for When/Where Contact
Thinking of Fostering EventInformation evening
Leeds City Council
All welcome Wed 14th Mar – 5:30 – 7:30pmGildersome Library, Meeting Hall, Town St, Gildersome, LS27 7AB
0113 2477443www.foster4leeds.co.uk
Meanwood Cricket Club Fun Days
Zest Health for Life
Open to all Wed 4th, Wed 11th April, Wed 6th JuneMeanwood Cricket Club, LS6
Maureen 0113 240667
Table Top SaleBook a table £10 or just turn up for a bargain!
Beeston Village Community Centre
Everyone welcome Sat 14th April – 11:00 – 3:00pmBeeston Village Community Centre, St Anthony’s Drive, LS11 8AB
Christine Thornton0113 2700875
Careers and Aspiration EventInforming young people about career and education opportunities available to them
Extended Services Leeds
Organisations working with NEET young people
20th JuneWest Leeds venue to be confirmed
Pat Spedding0113 275396107891 276574
International Women’s Day EventPerformances, refreshments, speakers
Getaway Girls Open to women and girls only
7th March 4:00 – 5:30 pmLeeds City VarietiesSwan Street, LS1 6LW
Flavia Docherty 0113 240 589407535 [email protected]
Fairtrade Café EventChildren’s workshops, food, stalls and more
Beehive All welcome Sat 17th Mar 10:30 – 2:30Fairtrade Café, The Methodist Centre, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
No contact details turn up on the day
Info Vision Day EventRNIB talk, welfare rights, networking, stalls and lunch
Association of Blind Asians
People from BME communities
Wed 21st Mar 10:30 – 2:30Bangladesh Centre, Roundhay Road, LS8 5AN
0113 210 [email protected]
International Women’s Week Taster Sessions in painting, brickwork, Carpentry, plastering, wall and floor tiling and plumbing
Leeds College of Building
Women only Various workshops between 5th and 8th Mar Leeds College of Building, North St, LS2 7QT
0113 [email protected]
Events Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactJo Dunn Painting Exhibition Jo Dunn All welcome Tue 6th Mar 6:00 – 8:00pm 07810 205709
Seven Artspace, Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD
Mother’s Day TributeComplementary therapy and beauty consultation gifts (£25 - £40)
Black Health Initiative
Women 15th and 17th Mar231 – 235 Chapeltown Road, LS7 3DX
0113 3070300www.blackhealthinitiative.org
Extreme Sport EventChallenging myths of disability and quadriplegic Rugby
University of Leeds
All Welcome Tues 6th Mar 6:00 – 8:30pmYorkshire Bank Lecture Theatre, Leeds Business School
http://challengingmythsofdisability.eventbrite.com
VolunteeringWhat Who Who for When/Where ContactNew Charity Shop OpeningNeeds items of clothing and bric-a-brac and volunteers
Retas and St Luke’s Cares
Anyone who can donate items or help
St Luke’s Cares, St Luke’s Church, LS11 8PD orRetas, Roundhay Rd, LS8 4HS
Tania Carlisle 07917 [email protected]
Non Executive Board Members NeededA chance to influence services and impact on communities
Aire Valley Homes
Anyone wishing to volunteer as a board member
Aire Valley Homes, Hunslet, LS10 Vicki Jagger 0113 [email protected]
OtherWhat Who Who For When/Where ContactLent Hunger Lunch Middleton
Methodist Church
All Welcome Every Tuesday 11:00 – 12:30Middleton Methodist Church, Hopewell View, LS10
0113 271 6818
Gipton Friendship GroupActivities such as art, craft, cooking, healthy living and much more
Space 2 Women with English as a Second Language
Every Wed – 9:15 – 11:00amChurch of the Epiphany, Beech Lane, Leeds, LS9 6SW
Emma Goodway0113 320 0159
Benefits and Job Advice in the Community. Outreach service for individuals and groups within the community
Job Centre Plus
Anyone in receipt of benefits
Community venues and times to suit you or your group
East North EastMark Wilson 07855 319830West North WestMarie Child: 07810 507309SouthSue Holdsworth: 07500 987120
East Leeds Health for All Weekly ActivitiesIncludes IT, swimming and community groups
Touchstone All Welcome Tue pm Computer SkillsWed am SwimmingThurs am Boston Towers Drop-inThurs pm Afternoon ClubFri am Walking GroupEast Leeds Health for All41 – 47 Cromwell Mt, LS9 7ST
Wendy: 07825 438373Maxine: 07825 438375Denise: 07760 173470Sarah: 07824 481269Office: 0113 248 4880
Office / meeting room space for rent (£15 plus VAT per hour)
Tiger 11 – Hillside
Anyone wanting to rent space
Hillside, Beeston Rd, LS11 8NY Julie Hogan: 0113 287 6300www.hillside-leeds.co.uk
Activities for YouthsSport and youth clubs
Hamara Centre
Boys and girls aged 9 – 19
Mondays 5:00 – 5:45pmGirls football, rugby and circuitsMondays 5:00 – 7:00pmGirls youth clubTuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmJunior youth club
Shanaz 0113 [email protected]
Other Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactFully equipped Gym Hamara
CentreAll welcome Every day 9:00am – 8:00pm
Gym (£15 per month or £2 per session)
0113 2773330
Zumba Classes East Leeds All welcome Thurs afternoons 1:30 – 2:30pm Maxine, Wendy or
Health for All Louis Le Prince Court, Bayswater Place, LS7
Denise0113 2484880
Leeds Peace Poetry CompetitionEntries for Primary / Secondary Schools and adults
Together 4 Peace
All can enter Submit before Fri 23rd Mar to:Leeds Peace Poetry, Together 4 Peace, PO Box 803, Leeds, LS1 9NG
Guy Wilson 01347 [email protected]
Weight Loss ProgrammePhysical workout, food plan and support
Active Learning
All welcome Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30 – 7:30pmSouth Leeds Youth Hub, LS10 3JA
0113 318890507776 [email protected]
Free Cavity Wall and loft insulation
Wrap up Leeds
Anyone can apply N/A http://www.wrapupleeds.co.uk
Appeal for people to share their story about bowel cancer
Black Health Initiative
Members of the Caribbean /African community who have experience of bowel cancer
N/A 0113 3070300
Free repairs and improvements to heating systems
Care and Repair
Vulnerable people N/A http://www.val.org.uk/news/warm-homes-healthy-people-funding
Childhood Obesity ForumTraining and information sharing about childhood obesity
Children and Families ICT Team
Frontline practitioners working with children and families
21st March 1:00 – 4:30pmShine, Harehills Road, LS8 5HS
Georgina Azzopardi0113 3057558
Children’s Cookery Lessons Jamie’s Ministry of Food
Parents, Carers and their children
Wed 4th Apr, Thur 5th Apr, Wed 11th Apr, Thur 12th Apr 10:30 – 12:00Ministry of Food, Leeds Market, LS2
0113 [email protected]
Other Continued…What Who Who for When/Where ContactWinter Warmth Advice on how to stay warm and insulate the home
Jamie’s Ministry of Food
All welcome Tuesdays and Fridays in March – 10:00 – 2:00pmMinistry of Food, Leeds Market, LS2
0113 [email protected]
Trinity Network Trinity Older people N/A 0113 2703935
Discounted meals, trips, holidays and activities for older people
Network www.trinitynetwork.org.uk
Radio PoplarCommunity Radio Station
Radio Poplar All Send any requests to Bill Rowe or tune in
Bill Rowe: [email protected] Tune into www.radiopoplar.co.uk
Office Space for Rent Ethical Property
For charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups
Roundhay Road Resource Centre, Leeds, LS8
01865 [email protected]
CRB Service for processing of Criminal Record Bureau applications
Learning Partnerships
All N/A Gail Clark0113 [email protected]
10% Weight Management courses
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
All welcome Courses start throughout April at different Leisure Centres across Leeds
0113 845 2395Or visit your GP practice / nurse for details
Free Office Furniture Filing cabinets, tables and computers
Reemap Leeds
Anyone can apply Collect from Reemap, Burton Business Park, Hudson Rd, LS9 7DN
Chantelle Hamilton 0113 [email protected]
Room space for hire at South Leeds Youth Hub including beauty, music, creative, sport, office and many other facilities
South Leeds Youth Hub
All can apply N/A South Leeds Youth Hub0113 [email protected]