Brookside Community Noticeboard

We currently have a vacancy for a Project Lead to deliver the Brookside Big Local programme.
Closing date is the 9th July 2024.
For further information about this post and the application pack please contact Hope on: 01952 382180, email: [email protected] or pop into the community centre for a printed version.

FREE EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

Sunday July 7th 12noon – 4pm

Refreshments will be available to purchase on the field. Free parking on the Randlay Valley Car Park just off Queen Elizabeth Avenue.

For further information, please contact the Parish Council: [email protected]

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Wrekin Housing Group

Wrekin Housing Group are looking to appoint a Welfare benefits and money matters advisor to their team.
They are seeking an experienced individual to join their established Money Matters team; to provide expert advice on welfare benefits, maximising income, and offer practical assistance and guidance on various issues all aimed at helping our customers maintain their tenancies.
It's a permanent part-time position, 30 hours pw
Salary: £27,804 - £35,394 pro rata (depending on experience)

For more information and to apply - https://www.wrekin.com/Vacancies/VacancyView/WHG2367-Welfare-Benefit-and-Money-Matters-Advisor

FREE activities and workshops coming soon at SYST for young people in Telford & Wrekin!

These FREE activities are for young people aged between 16-24 in Telford & Wrekin who are not in employment, education or training. They are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund from Telford and Wrekin Council.

If you would like to get involved, or know anyone that might be interested, please email: [email protected] or call: 01952 299214

It’s National Volunteers Week 🦸 Let's give a huge shout out to our amazing volunteers in Telford and Wrekin ⭐️

Your efforts make a real difference in our community. This week, we are celebrating your diverse talents and passions and inviting you to share your volunteer stories to inspire others to get involved.

Share your stories in the comments below 👇

With a General Election taking place on 4 July 2024, the Council is now in the pre-election period. Please do not use any of our social media accounts to promote party political messages. The council will remove any comments that, in its view, may compromise its obligation to maintain political neutrality. You can find out more about how we use and monitor our social media channels here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/telford-wrekin-council/how-we-use-social-media/431674550196152

Full House at Our meet the Funder Event
Great to see so many Voluntary and Community Organisations at the Telford & Wrekin Council Community Support Team's 'Meet the Funder Event' . Groups heard from The National Lottery, Charity Bank and Staffordshire and Shropshire Community Fund about the money they have available to bid for that supports local causes. There was also a really useful question and answer session. Which should help our community groups with their fundraising activity.

Moving On, a NEW gentle exercise class tailored for individuals aged 50 are NOW taking place at a venue near you!

Visit the Fit4All website to find any session that work for you: https://fit4all.org.uk/services/moving-on-exercise-classes/

Led by qualified and friendly Fit4All Instructors, the Moving On classes are made accessible with Telford & Wrekin Council's support, priced at £3 per session or £10 for 4 sessions when pre-booking four sessions.

FREE activities and workshops coming soon at SYST for young people in Telford & Wrekin!

If you would like to get involved, or know anyone that might be interested, please get in touch.

01952299214 or email [email protected]

Telford Walk Week is almost here!

For more information and to book your place (free to join) on Visit Telford: https://bit.ly/3J62I2Q

To see the Walk Week Events on Facebook: Visit Telford with the booking links on: https://www.facebook.com/TelfordCultureEvents/events

Volunteering opportunities with Wrekin Special Swimming Club from Wellington Leisure Centre every Sunday!

Telford Mind is launching a partnership project with Brookside Central CIO and Brookside Big Local.
Do you feel lonely, stressed or anxious? Do you live in Brookside?
You can access the support of a Link worker.
Please contact:
[email protected] or call 07434 869248
for more information

*** Free Stalls available ***

Contact [email protected] to request a booking form.

The draft All Age Carers Strategy is now out for consultation and your feedback matters!

We are inviting all carers, of any age, from around the borough to get involved and share your thoughts. We want to know what you want to see at the heart of services and support that will help you in your day to day life.

Leave your feedback at https://orlo.uk/8cTAD

Places still available on this course in Randlay

There are still places available on this course in St Georges

Come and join us at Madeley Community Library in the Anstice from 10am-1pm today where you can come and chat to a range of service providers and get help and advice.
In addition to our wonderful core services who are joining us weekly, we will also be welcoming Forum 50+
The tea and coffee will be flowing, as will the chat, so even if you don't know what the Let's talk Live Well Community Hub is all about, pop in for a drink and find out.
Live Well Telford
Telford Mind
Telford & Wrekin Council