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New community volunteering
Thousands of young people, people with disabilities and those experiencing loneliness will get the opportunity to volunteer and help others thanks to £4.6 million in government investment.
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More than 160 community organisations will be able to support 7,800 new volunteering opportunities over the next two years as the government confirms the beneficiaries of the Volunteering Futures Fund. The fund was launched last year and will be distributed by Arts Council England (ACE). It will break down barriers to volunteering and enable organisations across the arts, culture, sport, civil society, youth and heritage sectors to continue their valuable work within local communities while volunteers enjoy the personal benefits of making a difference.
ACE has awarded funding to organisations including colleges, local councils, schools, health and wellbeing organisations in response to demand from a wide range of beneficiaries such as people experiencing loneliness or social isolation, young people in the LGBTQ community, and people with learning difficulties and complex needs.
Name your street!
Local residents will be given the final say on changes to the name of their street under new proposals published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
The government has launched a technical consultation setting out plans to ensure name changes in England are approved by local residents in that street before they go ahead with them.
Currently, many councils can change the name of a given street without consulting residents. Consent from local residents has been a legal requirement in the past, but has been ‘disapplied’ in many areas. The government believes the law needs updating so it is consistent across England.
30th September: The last day you can use the paper £20 and £50 notes. The old paper versions of the £50 notes were first issued in 2011 and feature the entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and the engineer James Watt. The new notes are made of polymer. 30th September: The last day you can use the paper £20 and £50 notes. The old paper versions of the £50 notes were first issued in 2011 and feature the entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and the engineer James Watt. The new notes are made of polymer.
Baby shower gift ideas
If you’ve been invited to a baby shower, you might be wondering what gift to take. Popular pressies include personalised toys and keepsakes (think photo albums, picture frames and trinket boxes); beautiful baby outfits and handy ones such as swimsuits, grobags and swaddles; and useful gifts such as travel changing mats, thermometers and carry bags.
If you’re looking for the ideal gift, help support local business Pom Pom Baby, an independent baby boutique based in Bromley (16 Plaistow Lane). The company stocks beautiful traditional baby and children's clothing from Spain, Portugal and the UK, as well as a selection of products – from crib accessories and toy boxes, to bibs, changing mats, comforters and sleeping bags.
For details see pompombaby.co.uk or call 020 8464 6666.
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