5Alive Magazine February 2013

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February 2013

5Alive is financially supported by SOAR, NHS Sheffield and the North East Community Assembly

You too can learn what it takes to be a Urban Cycle Commuter.

The Sheffield CycleBoost scheme for North Sheffield is offering free approved safety sessions and beginners maintenance courses for New Year cyclists.

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Yet more Sheffielders are expected to take to two wheels in January, say Sheffield’s cycling professionals, Pedal Ready, but every local cyclist should make it their New Year resolution to get skilled up first.

“If you’ve got a new bike for Christmas, or if you fancy improving your health and saving a fortune by riding more often in 2013, why not give us a call so you can make sure you’re a skilled up urban cycle commuter?” said Gareth Nicholas, from Pedal Ready.

Department for 5“The Transport have just updated

their cycle commuting courses, so we can teach you the latest advanced cycling skills, which will make you at least three times less likely to have an injury when you ride to work, college or school.”

Nearly 2,000 cyclists of all kinds have taken part in Pedal Ready’s sessions so far, from born again bikers wanting to improve their cycling confidence to regular long distance commuters who want the latest hazard avoidance techniques.

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Dear Residents Welcome to the February issue of 5Alive!

SOAR Works is still thriving with over 25 businesses currently renting over 40 units. Since December we have signed up ‘Letz find a property’, ‘Miro Tour Limited’, ‘Lorna Bowman Jewellery Maker’ and ‘Aspire’ have taken on a second unit. We also have two new virtual tenants ‘Yookle’ and ‘Pulse Courses’. ‘’Since arriving at SOAR we have seen our aim of becoming self-supported rapidly achieved thanks to our dedicated and industrious staff and volunteers but also to the SOAR environment. We look forward to future expansion, further synergy and success with SOAR in our aim to support a vulnerable workforce. We have found that the ethos and social mission of SOAR as an organisation sits very comfortably alongside our own’’ Dave Metcalfe, Aspire Community Enterprise Ltd If you are looking for business premises feel free to pop in or alternatively contact Hannah Downes Centres Co-ordinator on 0114 213 4120 for an informal chat. SOAR Works has a range of units available to suite most businesses and currently have great deals on light industrial and studio units.

After a rigourous assessment process, SOAR has now been accredited with the nationally recognised standard for customer service - Customer First.

SOAR makes contact with nearly 9000 customers a year. Working through the Customer First Standard has helped us embed excellent custom and practice in to the service delivery across the organisation.

“We wanted to ensure that our customers receive the best service possible from all our staff.”

Ian Drayton Partnership Manager The SOAR Team x

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The free governmentfunded sessions are part of Sheffield Council’s Sheffield CycleBoost scheme, and are available at no charge to anyone living or working in the city. The sessions are at various times and cover all levels of cycling.

“This is NOT cycling proficiency,” said Gareth Nicholas. “This is about helping you reduce the hassle and worry of modern road conditions, it’s free, and it will dramatically reduce the chances of you having a crash. What have you got to lose?”

For more information contact training@ sheffieldcycleboost.org or call 0114 241 2775 Right: Mechanic, Angela Walker & trainees; Pauline Evans & Dave Parkin.

Beginners Maintenance Courses: As well as the New Year commuter sessions already mentioned, CycleBoost are also starting some free beginners maintenance courses to be held in the town centre at Scotia Works on Leadmill Road. The courses are being offered by fully qualified mechanics from ReCycle Bikes as they are also a partner in the Sheffield CycleBoost scheme.

The 4 week courses running back-to-back throughout the rest of the year on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm. The courses are free for anyone who lives and works in central and north Sheffield and are aimed at complete beginners who have no previous experience of bike maintenance.

Over the 4 weeks we will show you how to clean and lubricate your bike and make basic adjustments. We’ll also teach you how to repair punctures, change worn brake blocks and provide you with lots of tips to keep your bike running smoothly.

To book a place on the course email bookings@ sheffieldcycleboost.org or call 0114 241 2775

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Exciting New Additions to Soar!

New Volunteer Co-ordinator & Volunteering Projects

Join us for a launch of the publication inspired by Parson Cross and developed by Ania Bas during her year long residency in the neighbourhood.

Soar is very excited to have a number of new volunteering projects on offer, as well as the addition of a new Volunteer Co-ordinator, Miriam Densham (pictured above).

New volunteering projects on offer include: Living Well Health Champions: Older people, volunteering to support other older people with long term health conditions, to help them to ‘live well!’.

Core Health Champions: For anyone who has 3-4 hours per week spare and wants to help improve the health and wellbeing of people living in their community.

PEY Health Champions: Recruitment and training of local Pregnancy and Early Years Health Champion Volunteers to support expectant and new families in improving their health and wellbeing.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to have a volunteer to support you with aspects around your health and wellbeing then contact Miriam on 07507 798 054 or 0114 213 4065 or email miriam. densham@soarcommunity.org.uk

Pregnancy & Early Years Project SOAR are now delivering this new project, which includes the recruitment of PEY Health Champion Volunteers, and the recruitment of a PEY Health Trainer, Lucy Street (pictured above).

The aim of the project is to support expectant and new families to eat healthily, be more physically active, and to improve mental wellbeing.

Lucy’s role is to offer personal support to pregnant women, expectant fathers, and new parents and families up until the infant is 2 years old. Lucy will be able to work with individuals and families on a one to one basis, to provide information, support around general parenting skills, and overall health and wellbeing.

Saturday 2nd March 11am — 1pm Learning Zone The event will be a chance to collect your free copy of the book along with other activities and performances.

To read PX Story on line go to http://tinyurl.com/7g3fch4

Text 07731 509 854 to order your copy Commissioned by Yorkshire Artspace and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England

If you would like any further information or support, please contact Lucy Street at SOAR on 07903 328 020 or 0114 244 0401 or email: lucy.street@ soarcommunity.org.uk This project is supported by Altogether Better Living Well, Sheffield Well-Being Consortium and the Big Lottery Fund in association with The Daily Mail.

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All Our Stories Longley 4G are delighted to have received funding through Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver an All Our Stories Project.

The Misconceptions of Young NEETs…

The local history project has two strands, one to research the life of J G Graves, whose trust bequeathed the Four Greens and the second to build up a timeline of the local area and how it has developed over the centuries.

Working with children from Longley School, it will include visits to the Central Archives and Graves Art Gallery as well as locally held workshops to interview older residents who have memories of Longley which they are willing to share.

All the materials will form the basis of an exhibition in the Longley 4G Community Centre which will remain on display for the life of the Project.

There is also an opportunity for volunteers to become involved in digital media as the whole project will be photographed and audio recorded.

Anyone who has any maps, photographs or memories and would be interested in contributing to the Project should contact Sheryl Roberts on 0114 233 2984.

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SOAR’s NEETs Project came to an end on the 21st December when the learners put on a presentation about the misconceptions of NEETS.

“The course has boosted my confidence and I have new skills in a work experience environment. Now I can put these to use in an apprenticeship.” Simone Berry “The course has helped me develop better communication skills.” Georgia Grant

ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD?

“Without this course I would have probably been in the same position.

Now I am starting an apprenticeship as a fitness trainer and really looking forward to it.” Rebecca Compson

If you are caring for someone else’s child for 28 days or more this is called Private Fostering.

Find out about the support available to private foster carers and why it’s important to let us know of your arrangements.

Contact us

“I’ve realised the importance of attendance and how much the course has made a difference to my self esteem.

I am now more positive about my future.” Gemma Rutter NEXT EXCITING PROJECT STARTS END OF FEBRUARY! For details contact Michele Ward: Tel: 0114 213 4065/07960 084 252 Email: michele.ward@soarcommunity.org.uk

To register a private fostering arrangement and to access the support available to you contact: Families, Adopters and Carers Team (FACT) Sheffield City Council ) 0114 273 4998 + adoptionsupport@sheffield.gov.uk Or find out more online: 8 www.sheffield.gov.uk/privatefostering DP12400

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Award for Young Sheffield Inspectors

AGED 16-18?

Looking for job opportunities & qualifications?

APPLY HERE Gain a Nationally recognised ASDAN qualification in employability whilst gaining the skills you need and employers want.

Activities Include:

A TEAM of youngsters who go undercover to rate facilities in Sheffield have been given five stars themselves and presented with an award at the Houses of Parliament.

Two young inspectors from Parkwood Academy travelled to the Houses of Parliament to receive the award from Ed Timpson, Children and Families Minister.

The Young Inspectors are a group of children and young people from different backgrounds and cultures, both disabled and able-bodied, who assess activities and places to go all over the city.

The Young Inspectors receive full training and support from the council and then go undercover to take part in an activity, awarding between one and five stars for the help they’ve had from staff, safety and surroundings, accessibility and the fun factor. They award an overall star score and give feedback to the venue.

Now the project – which involves about 50 children and teenagers aged between eight and 19 – has won an ‘Inspiring Project’ award from the British Youth Council.

“This is a fantastic project which fully deserves national recognition. The Young Inspectors do a brilliant job. They’ve all made new friends, acquired new skills, and broadened their experience.”

Councillor Jackie Drayton, Sheffield City Council

“Our day in London was brilliant! We loved the ride to London, the pictures, and most of all how we had the awards presented to us in the House of Commons.

We went on the tube and to Trafalgar square where Lord Nelson has his own statue. After that we walked to the House of Commons where we collected the award and we had a smile on are faces for ages.”

Hassan Ahmed & Jordan Sheppard, Parkwood Academy What do you rate facilities for young people in Sheffield?

Email: 5alive@soarcommunity.org.uk

• Sports • Do It Yourself • Cooking • Health & Beauty • Arts • Life Skills and more Trips Include: Cinema, Laser Zone, Bowling, Visits to other Cities and more.

Contact: Graham, Liam or Walleed at South Yorkshire Clubs for Young People - 0114 233 0365

www.sycyp.org.uk

Take on the six book challenge!

Do you fancy a New Year challenge? Why not take part in the Six Book Challenge?

You can join up at any Sheffield library and all you have to do is read six books before the end of May. Any sort of book counts - short, long, books you read with your children. So if you’ve not read a book since you left school or if you’re new to English why not give it a go.

For more details contact Sue Taylor at Burngreave Library on 203 9002.

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NORTH EAST COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY The Safer Neighbourhood Team Update

members of the public have suffered intimidation, harassment, alarm or distress due to the presence of groups AND where anti-social behaviour is a significant problem.

It’s been a very busy period for the North East Policing team. We were determined to ensure that the crime gangs we saw in Southey Green and Parson Cross were dismantled and between gang injunctions and a series of Police interventions, we are almost there.

The order will commence on 1st February and run until 31st July, when it may be reviewed and possibly extended, and will cover the Southey Ward area, taking in Southey, areas of Parson Cross and Foxhill.

Issues of concern are predominantly; • large groups of youths, behaving in an intimidating manner, and often fighting in the street • Involvement in gangs • Drug dealing at certain locations in this area.

There is still a lot for us to do and we have been talking to you, the wider community and our partners about the prospect of having a curfew and dispersal order for the Southey Ward.

This will help us police areas where we see people gathering and break up groups, which cause the most problems in the locality and we will continue to target individuals and families causing problems.

A Section 30 dispersal order has been seen to be a useful tool and the order will enable a more robust policing approach, but be sympathetic to those not responsible for the issues raised.

Section 30 of the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 contains police powers to disperse groups of 2 or more and also to return to their place of residence young people under 16 who are unsupervised in public places after 9pm. The Act contains powers of arrest for failing to disperse, as well as the power to remove children to their place of residence from designated areas. These powers can only be used in areas where 6 5Alive

Members of the Southey Ward area can expect to see; • Intensive additional policing • Sustained, focused engagement work with partners • Joint patrols with school staff • A continued focus on organised criminality If you have any views about how we police your community you can find us on Facebook (North East Safer Neighbourhood Team), Twitter (PCSO Deb Parker – Burngreave PCSO, PCSS Shaun Davis – PCSO supervisor, Inspector Simon Leake – kpinspector) or email Inspector Leake direct: simon. leake@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Recycled Reading Area Opened at Mansel School Following the felling of 5 poplar trees within the school grounds, and a design competition by pupils leading to a Roald Dahl theme, a local chainsaw carver worked with the pupils for a week in January to create a new reading area consisting of carved benches and a sculpture. Three heavy standard trees were planted around the benches to provide shade and replace those removed.

Blog: www.sheffield.gov.uk/northeastnews

North East Community Assembly Firth Park Library 443 Firth Park Road Sheffield S5 6QQ Email: communityassembly northeast@sheffield.gov.uk Tel: 0114 203 7562

The Lord Mayor officially opened the new area on Friday 18 January.

The reading area benches and sculpture were created from the same trees which were felled in the school grounds so it truly is recycling the wood!

The project has been co-ordinated

by Community Forestry but is funded by the school itself. Contact Leonie Kapadia, Community Forestry Project Development Officer on 0114 273 6701

Do you have any suggestions to improve streets/ pavements in your area?

These will be considered as the Streetsahead project moves around the city to improve our streets (Parson Cross area and Holywell Road/Barrow Road/Ecclesfield road areas are targeted for April-June 2013).

You can submit your suggestions by telephone 0114 273 4479 or online – www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads (Please note all requests will need to be for the benefit of the wider community).

Website: www.sheffield.gov.uk/northeast email 5alive@soarcommunity.org.uk

Training Bursary Grants Available!

Do you live or volunteer in Southey or Owlerton Area?

Computer Services • FREE Assessments • No Fix/No Fee! • Repairs Fee £35 (maximum price excluding parts) • Virus Removals • System OS Installs • PC & Laptop Upgrades • Laptop Screen Repairs (price varies) • We Sell Refurbished Computers • Clearance Computers Available For details of our work with vulnerable and disadvantaged people why not take a look at our website: www.aspire-sheffield.co.uk Aspire Community Enterprise (Sheffield) Ltd Unit 11, SOAR Works, Knutton Road Parson Cross, Sheffield, S5 9NU Tel: 0114 285 3788 Email: info@aspire-sheffield.co.uk We are a registered charity no. 1116421

Do you want to enrol on an accredited or vocational course but need help with the fees?

SOAR may be able to help, through its Bursary Grant Scheme. This funding is available to help overcome the barriers that can stop people from learning. It can be used to pay for, or contribute to the cost of: • Course fees • Childcare • Transport • Required materials • Specialist equipment

• Learning support • Educational visits • Placements • Accreditation

For more information contact Diane at SOAR on 0114-213-4065 or email: diane.herbert@soarcommunity.org.uk

BTEC Award In Work Skills Are you a bit stuck with?

• Career Progression • Application forms • Interview Techniques • Goal Setting Then this is a FREE course that will support you to brush up on your skills. Courses start 23rd January 2013 and continue throughout the year on a rolling basis.

On completion of this course you will receive benefits such as; reductions in retail, food outlets and transport.

Contact Penny Stanley

www.aspire-sheffield.co.uk

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This page is funded by NHS Sheffield as part of the Healthy Communities Programme

Health and Wellbeing

Ovarian Cancer Only 3% of women know the symptoms

SOAR are raising public awareness of the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer in North East Sheffield as part of a 6 week pilot campaign. Women aged 50 and over are being advised to see their GP if they have felt bloated for most days over a 3 week period.

When to see your Doctor If you have any of the following symptoms, most days, for 3 weeks or more: • Unexplained bloating • Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite • Pelvic or stomach pain • Needing to pee urgently or more frequently than normal

SEEING YOUR DOCTOR EARLY COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Why don’t women go to the doctor?

• They don’t realise their symptoms are serious • They worry about wasting the doctors time • They may feel embarrassed

Facts of Ovarian Cancer • 80% of cases occur in women over 50 • 5th most common cancer in women • Almost 7000 cases in the UK every year • Life time risk is 1 in 50 • Awareness is low and cases picked up late • Symptoms are similar to IBS therefore GPs don’t always pick up • 50% of women confuse Ovarian with Cervical think screening detects ovarian • 39% of cases present as emergency

Talk to Groups If you would like someone to come and give a talk about Ovarian Cancer, please contact Chris McCartney on 0114 213 4065 or email chris.mccartney@soarcommunity.org.uk 8 5Alive

Breast & Bowel Cancer Awareness Training Thursday 25th & Friday 26th April 2013

SOAR, in partnership with Breast Cancer Care and Bowel Cancer UK is delivering a FREE two day training course for volunteers and workers. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the information and confidence to deliver breast and bowel awareness to groups and individuals within the North East of Sheffield.

Topics include how to be breast/bowel aware, unusual signs and symptoms, breast/bowel cancer risk and NHS screening programmes.

The course will be held at: The Learning Zone, S5 8NL For an informal chat, please contact Chris McCartney, Health Development Worker at SOAR on 213 4065 or email chris.mccartney@soarcommunity.org.uk For further information or an application form contact bhp@breastcancercare.org.uk or call 0845 092 0809.

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Health and Wellbeing

This page is funded by NHS Sheffield as part of the Healthy Communities Programme

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) FREE courses and workshops for managing common mental health problems such as problems with sleep, stress, anxiety and depression. Run throughout Sheffield, upcoming courses in this area include:

Stress Control (Six week course) City Centre Location Evening course - Tuesdays, starts 19th Feb 6:30–8pm. Daytime course - Mondays, starts 25th Feb 12:151:45pm. Courses run continuously.

Workshops: Understanding Stress & Anxiety Firth Park Clinic Wed 6th February, 10am-1pm

Fairlawns Medical Centre Thurs 21st Feb, 10am-1pm Shirecliffe Community Centre Wed 20th March, 10am-1pm Cornerstone Building, Burngreave Wed 17th April, 9:30am-12:30pm

Assertiveness & Interpersonal Skills Firth Park Clinic Wed 6th March, 10am-3pm Fairlawns Medical Centre Fri 10th May, 10am-3pm

Managing Low Mood Shirecliffe Community Centre Wed 20th Feb, 10am-1pm Fairlawns Medical Centre Fri 8th March, 10am-1pm Firth Park Clinic Wed 3rd April, 10am-1pm Cornerstone Building, Burngreave Wed 1st May, 9:30am-12:30pm

Managing Sleep Problems Fairlawns Medical Centre Tues 19th March, 12pm-3pm Shirecliffe Community Centre Wed 15th May, 10am-1pm For more information on IAPT or to book onto any of these courses, or courses in any other areas of Sheffield, then please ring us on 0114 226 4380 or take a look at www.sheffieldiapt. shsc.nhs.uk

New Year New You Turn ash into cash!

Are you tired of smoking?

Think positive, you can quit!

Do you need some FREE advice and support?

Come along and see Lisa Harman at the drop in session:

If you are over 65 and wanting to start the new year with a spring in your step this course is just up your street!

Experience new ways to keep active and healthy this Winter. Try juggling, soup making and learning how to keep your home warm whilst reducing your fuel bills.

The course is so much fun and provides information on local resources, healthy eating and practical cooking.

The next round of the health experience course will start in February, so don’t miss out! To book a place or would like more information please contact Marisa Leiva on 0114 244 0401.

Tuesdays 12-4pm SOAR Works, Knutton Rd We will help you find the best way for you to quit, and support you for up to 12 weeks.

Quitting can seriously improve your health and wealth! What have you got to lose?

Call Lisa on 07960 085 403 or Email: lisa.harman@soarcommunity.org.uk

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The Community Guide

Email your community activities info to 5alive@soarcommunity.org.uk

The Learning Zone Wordsworth Avenue S5 8NL

PX Forum 56 Margetson Crescent S5 9NB

Contact us for more information.

MONDAYS

MONDAYS

Slimming World 9.30-11am. Discover how to lose weight and keep it off as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. £4.95 per weekly session or sign up for 6 or 12 weeks for £4.12 per session.

Call Christine, on 0114 240 3225

SATURDAYS

Get Fit 4 Health 9.30-11.30am, £3 per session.

This includes a consultation delivered by a Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor, aimed at reducing the risk of disease such as Cancer, Strokes, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Obesity and much more.

School of Theatre Dance 10am-4pm. Dancing Classes for Children. Contact Sharon Direct for more info, vacancies and prices on 0114 246 6126.

TUESDAYS YOGA Class 10.30am-12pm. Exercises for health and wellbeing including breathing techniques for dealing with stress & Deep Relaxation. Qualified and experienced instructor. Beginners Welcome. Everyone can do Yoga! £5 per session. Contact Chris Noon, Sheffield Satyananda Yoga School on 0114 233 8340 WEDNESDAYS Weight Watchers 10-11am & 6-7pm. Slimming and lifestyle group. Call in and see Emma or go to www.weightwatchers.co.uk for fees and membership offers.

Southey Library Moonshine Lane S5 8RB

Chairobics 10–11 am, £2 per session. Come and do gentle exercise to music in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with Paul Young.

School of Theatre Dance 4pm–9pm. Dancing Classes for Children. Contact Sharon Berry on 0114 246 6126 for more information.

TUESDAYS Young at heart 1pm-3pm. Activity and social group for women over the age of 50 Call for cost and more information.

Taekwondo 6.30pm-8pm, £6. A great way to have fun and keep fit.

Beginners Adult Tap Dance 8.15pm-9.15pm, £3. Get your dancing shoes on and join in the fun!

WEDNESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Reading Group 1st Wednesday of every month.

Starts 10.30am. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books?

Would you like to make some new friends? Why not come along and join us in chatting about favourite books and authors?

Lunch Club 12pm-2pm, £4 for 2 courses.

Come along and have a cooked meal, socialise and take part in an activity. Open to all ages.

Tinies and Tots 1.30 - 2.30pm. For all under fives and their parents/carers. Stories, rhymes and play.

For more details contact the library on 0114 203 9531 or email southey. library@sheffield.gov.uk

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Boxercise 6.30pm-7.30pm, £2 An hour of boxing related exercise including jogging, push ups, crunches, skipping, stretching & punching bag. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing.

THURSDAYS PX Batters 10am-12pm, £2. Badminton, Table Tennis, Darts, Snooker and Kurling.

Line Dancing 6pm-8pm, £3. Line dancing is a great way to meet friends, stay fit and improve co-ordination.

We have lots going on at the Forum as well great rooms for hire.

For more information on any of our services or to book rooms contact Louise Ashmore or Louise Clamp on 0114 327 9727 or email louise@ pxforum.org or louisec@pxforum. org or visit our website www.pxform.org DAY TRIPS 2013 SATURDAY 8TH JUNE THE GREAT KNARESBOROUGH BED RACE 2013 (Including the notorious river crossing) Depart 9am from the Forum Return 5.15pm from Knaresborough. £10 per adult, £8 per child. All under 16’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

SATURDAY 27TH JULY SKEGNESS Depart 8.30am from the Forum Return 5.15pm from Skegness £12 per adult, £10 per child All under 16’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER SKIPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET Depart 9am from the Forum Return 5.15pm from Skipton £10 per adult, £8 per child All under 16’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

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Longley 4 G 41 Southey Avenue S5 7NN

DANCE ON! in Parson Cross Your chance to get involved!

MONDAYS Longley 4G Job Club 10am–12.30pm. Help with CV’s, interview techniques, how to fill in a job application, job searches.

No referrals needed and you don’t need to be unemployed.

Benefit Advice Session 10am–12.30pm. Open to anyone needing advice on benefits, housing or debt. Advice provided by qualified advice worker in partnership with Firth Park Advice Centre.

Longley Little Ones 9.30am–11.30am. Play group aimed at carers & children under 5yrs every Monday, no booking required. £1 per family All Stars Street Dance 4–5pm. Ages 4+. Contact Lesa for details on 07946 608 164. £3.50 TUESDAYS Bokwa 6.30–7.30pm. Contact Lesa for details on 07946 608 164. £3.50 WEDNESDAYS Longley Little Ones 9.30–11.30am. Play group aimed at carers & children under 5yrs every Monday, no booking required. £1 per family THURSDAYS Confidence Through Singing 10am-12pm. No experience needed to attend. Meet people in your local area. Small charge.

FRIDAYS Longley 4G Job Club Same as above.

SATURDAYS Football coaching sessions Please contact us for more info.

Café now open, Mon–Fri, 7.30am-2pm For more details: Tel: 0114 233 2984 www.longley4g.btck.co.uk

Photo: BELROBICS performing in DANCE ON! September 2012

Visitors to the Learning Zone on the morning of Saturday 29th September were treated to a feast of music and dancing on Chaucer Square.

This was the first event in the ‘Square Dance Project’; an exciting programme of dance performances planned for Chaucer Square this Spring and Summer. We asked lots of local people what sort of dance events they would like to see and what sort of dance classes they would like to take part in. Now we’ve listened and we’re busy putting our DANCE ON! programme together.

We are planning to put on a live dance event each month from May to September on Chaucer Square (outside the Learning Zone).

There will be something for everyone including jive, hip hop, ballroom, line, folk and some surprises! As well as the live dance events, we will be putting on a programme of dance classes and workshop sessions, for local people of all ages to enjoy.

To help us do this, and to make sure we keep listening to what people want, we’re looking for local people to join our DANCE CHAMPIONS group to act as ambassadors, put us in touch with people and groups who might like to take part, advertise the dance events, or help on the day of the event. You don’t need to be a dancer or feel you need to commit a lot of time, just be someone who is interested and keen to get involved.

So if you are interested in getting involved and/or would just like more information please contact us by email: squaredancepx@yahoo.co.uk or call/text, Project Manager, Maire McCarthy on 07941 883 276.

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Digital Media Centre If you need support with your new or existing business to create a website, make and edit a promo video or take promotional photos but don’t have the equipment or software to make this happen, then our Digital Media Centre is for you.

We have Adobe Creative Suite software on both Apple and PC computers, digital cameras, camcorders and video conferencing with web collaboration.

Community groups and local residents are also welcome at the DMC. Perhaps you are working on a local history project and want to take photos of the local area to record your findings? Or are you involved in a community group and would like to produce a video raising awareness of your project?

You can do all this from the SOAR Works Digital Media Centre and all for FREE! Open Monday – Friday, 8.30am - 5pm For more information please contact Vanessa Kirby on 0114 213 4120 or email DMC@soarcommunity.org.uk Look out for Vanessa at the ‘Sheffield Enterprise Programme Roadshow’ on Tuesday 12th February 1-4PM at the Learning Zone, Wordsworth Avenue.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, NEW JOB! Sheffield Homes & SOAR working in partnership to help you: • Overcome barriers to work • Increase employability skills • Develop a CV • Build self esteem and confidence • Job search • Complete online applications • Prepare for an interview • Start your new job • In work support We have a dedicated job search facility to help you find your next career move.

All delivery is from SOAR Works Enterprise Centre, Knutton Road, S5 9NU (Back of Margetson Shops) Contact Zoey Bass on 0114 213 4072 or email Zoey.bass@soarcommunity.org.uk

NVQ LEVEL 1 CUSTOMER SERVICE Are you volunteering or working 8 hour or more? Do you not have any qualifications up to level 2?

Then this course is ideal for you and is FREE of charge with progression to a level 2 qualification.

Classes start on: Friday 22nd March 2013 from 9.30am — 12.30pm at Longley 4G Community Centre, Southey Avenue, S5 7NN. Candidates will attend 3 half day workshops designed to introduce the concepts of customer service delivery in a relaxed and comfortable team environment. The workshops will be fun, interactive and practical, focusing on how customer service is applied into realistic work place situations. Following the successful completion of the workshops, each candidate will receive 1:1 coaching and support.

For further information contact Diane on 0114 213 4065 or Sheryl at Longley 4G on 0114 233 2984. Or drop in to the enrolment day on Friday 15th March from 10am to 2pm at Longley 4G Community Centre.

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