On Thursday 6th June, members of the Volunteer Managers Network and our Volunteer Centre will be outside The Barge in Grimsby, along with Hattie the Community Bus, to hold a Volunteer Celebration Event. We’re there from 10am-3pm. If you’re a volunteer, thinking of volunteering, need volunteers or already host them, we’d love to see you during the day. For more information contact Liz at VANEL (liz@vanel.org.uk, 01472 231123).
You can read the story about this event on our blog here.
Download this poster (as .pdf) here.
Members of the Volunteer Development Service (VDS) along with VANEL staff getting ready for Volunteers Week 2019.
The Volunteer Managers Network has been getting ready for Volunteers Week too. Look forward to seeing you in Grimsby on the 6th June.
10th June is the deadline for responding to the Government consultation on “Social Value in Government Procurement”.
The consultation details are online here.
The consultation document itself that you’ll need to read is also available online here.
Helpfully, NCVO have written a blog article explaining this consultation and why it is important. Read that here.
This year, as part of the revived St. James’ Festival at Grimsby Minster, the IGNITE team at VANEL are organising an event in Grimsby to celebrate Make Music Day.
Make Music Day is a global festival of music that takes place on the 21st June every year and IGNITE are looking for singers and musicians who are interested in taking part.
We are looking for music makers of any age, skill level and musical style. If you are interested in playing at this event please contact ignite@vanel.org.uk or call 01472 315437 for more information.
Download the poster below and help us to promote the event or scroll down for the call for musicians poster. See you all there!
Or download the poster below for more information about taking part in the event
Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes.
Facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/events/363737721089162/
This is now the largest event on the East coast of England thanks to the support of our visitors, sponsors and local businesses. With a host of displays, parades, entertainment and trade stands we have something for everyone.
Up to date information about exhibitors and what’s happening here https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/armed-forces-day-cleethorpes-army-2888276
VANEL staff and the IGNITE team will be at the event. And the Blue Lights Brigade team and plenty of volunteers will both have a stand and will be out and about throughout the weekend of the event. Come and say hello.