News & Developments

At the recent committee meeting the HPCVS Celebrating People Award trophy and certificate were officially presented to the committee. Everyone is thrilled and expresses heartfelt thanks to all at the CVS for all they have done. The trophy is going to be presented again to the children of Tintwisle School in recognition of the help they have given, and it will then go on display in the school for a period of time.

United Utilities have donated a magnificent 12ft tree to be the centrepiece of the Christmas event and the Council is to dig a permanent hole to mount it in that can be used again and again in subsequent years.

The new Facebook address is www.facebook.com/friendsofconduitstreet/ 

The Friends of Conduit Street Playing Fields would like to invite you to join us on the Park for some festive fun on the 10 December from 5pm-7pm.

There will be mince pies and other goodies on sale from Tintwistle Honesty Box as well as Mulled Wine and Hot Vimto. Arnfield Brass Band will be playing Carols and the children of the Village school will be decorating the tree with baubles they have made themselves. Glossop Mountain Rescue will also be in attendance and they might just bring a special guest with them…..hohoho! There will also be a raffle and the first prize is £50 worth of Marks & Spencer Vouchers. A donation from any profits will be made to Glossop Mountain Rescue to support the vital work they do.

High Peak CVS has been restructuring its services to accommodate the harsher financial climate we are working in. The aim is to ensure the CVS continues to provide essential support services to the Voluntary Sector in High Peak for the foreseeable future.

As part of the concentration on our core development and representation services, it has been decided that we can no longer offer a community print service and the service will close on 30 November 2016.  

We very much regret any inconvenience this causes groups, particularly our regular users, but hope that you will be able to find alternatives with other local printers or online print services.

If you have any queries please contact either Jackie on jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or Nigel on nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk

The club enables children to have fun in a safe and stimulating environment and runs from 9-30 to 12.30 every weekday. 

They begin meeting in the New Year and meet approximately 6 times before the club starts with members doing a variety of activities to ensure the club is successful. This would be an opportunity for new trustees to do something worthwhile which will benefit 30+ children and also give families a much needed break.

If you are interested or want more information contact Sue Howard on 01663 735211 or email suehoward1406@gmail.com

Remedi are a charity funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of Victim Services to support victims of any crime.

The week commencing 21 November is International Restorative Justice Week and Remedi are looking to promote their service to as many people in the community as possible. 

Remedi are a free and confidential service who can also signpost onto specialist agencies if required.  Anyone can contact them at any time and they will do what they can to help.

Contact Remedi at katrina.wood@remediuk.org or on their office mobile 07747 347815.

You can find more information about Remedi and Restorative Justice at www.remediuk.org or www.restorativejustice.org.uk

Try your hand at this great craft activity which is suitable for beginners.

For more information or to book a free place ask staff or call New Mills Library 01629 533195.

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In January 2016 the guidance around recommended limits of alcohol was updated. The new guidance states that the limits for both men and women are the same – which is to not drink more than 14 units a week, and spreading these units evenly over 3 or more days.

The theme of Alcohol Awareness Week 2016 will look focus on alcohol and health, and knowing the risks associated with alcohol. They have information on their website which is free to download www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/factsheets

They created the video with different perspectives on what eating disorders mean to people as individuals, and to help break some stereotypes.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoosKT0VLA0

If you are helping women who are

• Asylum seekers or refugees
• Homeless (or previously homeless)
• Survivors of trafficking or domestic abuse
• Survivors of substance abuse
• Out of prison
• Have any other issues leading them to work with a support agency

You can now access subsidised EU training tailored to your needs.

The EMPOWER (Educational Materials for Practitioners providing Opportunities for vulnerable Women’s Employability and Resilience) course aims to:

• Help you develop your own skills and confidence as a Volunteer/paid Support Worker to support vulnerable women gain valuable soft skills
• Help you develop the skills needed to support vulnerable women to gain employment or start their own business
• Exchange knowledge and learn from other Support Workers in a supportive group environment via a strengths-based training and group coaching programme

There is also subsidised  training available for the women you support in 2017. If any of the women you support would benefit from having training in employment skills, please do get in touch. 

There is an information session on 23 November 2016, between 1:30-3:30 pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Sheffield to tell you more about the training and give you the opportunity to sign up for training.

To reserve your place please go this link on Eventbrite bit.ly/2dY3twg

If you can't attend but would like to apply for the training see bit.ly/2eM83jZ

One of the 7 categories is Improving Impact for organisations with 3 or less staff, to encourage entries from smaller charities. They will also cover the train fares of any small charities that are short-listed to attend the awards event.

They feel local  small charities could have good but untold governance stories, and the awards could help them be told. 

The deadline for the awards is Friday 13 January.

www.charitygovernanceawards.co.uk