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IGNITE update for the start of 2018. New team member. New events.
It’s a fresh new year for the VANEL IGNITE Team. We’ve got a new member of staff and there are events coming up as soon as this weekend. Read on to meet Olivia, find out about our Gig on 6th Jan, River Care, our communications workshops and more.
Have your say on the next steps for the Carers Support Centre
In Summer 2018 the North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group will be required to re-tender for the North East Lincolnshire Carers’ Support Service. As a part of this process, they are seeking your views either as carers, staff members working with carers or as members of the wider community. Read on for all the details.
YMCA Sleep Easy 2018 is in February. Show your support
The annual Sleep Easy event from YMCA Humber is at the start of February. Read more about the event, how to participate or how to sponsor those already participating.
Governance weekly for 4th January 2018
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership:
Friendship at Home start up a Sporting Memories Group very soon.
Friendship at Home in conjunction with partners will be starting a Sporting Memories group at the Grimsby Town ground in mid January. Read on for all the information about this new project.
Cleethorpes Christmas Market for the festive season
Between 15th and 17th December, the Cleethorpes Christmas Market took place at Pier Gardens in Cleethorpes. Despite freezing December weather the team from VANEL were there talking to the market visitors. Read on for a report back from the team attending the event which was organised by Event Show Support.
Santa visits Beach Hut No 9 in Cleethorpes!
On 16th December Santa was at Beach Hut No 9 in Cleethorpes for a family fun event in connection with a Heritage open day. Read on to find out what happened!
New Training Programme from VANEL for early 2018. Volunteer Management and Governance courses.
VANEL has scheduled a programme of training sessions and workshops for the start of 2018. We’ve got monthly courses targeted at volunteer management as well as a range of workshops around governance and trusteeship. Read on for all the dates, details and more.
Beach Hut Calendars for 2018 – last chance to buy to raise funds for RNLI Cleethorpes
The 2018 Calendars produced by Beach Hut No 9 and showing photographic views of Cleethorpes seafront are still on sale. They’ve been selling fast but more are available and they’re now discounted in price! All profits go to RNLI Cleethorpes. Find out more about how to purchase your copy before they’re all gone!
A reminder from NELC about Our Place, Our Future and other consultations
Our Place, Our Future. Major consultation is still open and asking all NEL residents to take part (and win prizes!). The closing date is 19th February. But the NELC Budget consultation closes next week on 12th January, so read on for how you can participate before the deadlines.
Last chance to apply for funding from Humberside Youth Association
We’re into round 4 of the Humberside Youth Association funding (HYA). The closing date is the end of January 2018. Read on for a reminder about the funding pot and how to apply
Latest TAP workshops for those interested in European Funding
The Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) has a couple of events scheduled which should be of interest if you are thinking or applying for European Funding. Read on for all the details and links.
Christmas opening and availability at VANEL
The VANEL offices will be closed over the Christmas holidays. We’ll be closed from 12noon on Friday 22nd December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. Click for more details of our availability. Have a great time over Christmas and New Year.
Today is Local Charities Day (15th December)
15th December is Local Charities Day across the UK. Find out more here. Come and chat to the VANEL team at the Christmas event in Cleethorpes this weekend.
Update from the VANEL IGNITE team
As we get to the end of the year, Danielle from the IGNITE team looks back at the highlights of the work IGNITE has been doing since September. Read on…
Governance weekly for 14th December
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: It’s the last column of the year so it’s time for a roundup of the key themes in governance and trusteeship development that have surfaced during 2017 (as well as a look ahead to upcoming training in the new year). Read on…
Update from the Volunteer Managers Network
This week saw a very busy Volunteer Managers Network (VWN) at West Marsh Community Centre. Read on for a full update from the meeting.
Final Funding roundup for 2017
If your charity or community organisation is in need of funding then you’ll need to keep planning your funding applications over the coming weeks to take account of deadlines looming early in the new year. So in this last funding summary for 2017, here’s a few dates and reminders you need to know about.
HMRC Grimsby staff donate hampers to CARE’s Christmas Hamper appeal
Staff at HMRC recently collected food to donate to CARE’s Christmas hamper appeal. Read on for the full story.
All I want for Christmas is … Clear drains
Nobody wants to deal with a blocked sewer at Christmas, but that’s exactly what could happen if the fat from Christmas lunches is poured down the plughole! VANEL continues to support Anglian Water in getting the message across about keeping our waterways and sewers working properly. So read on for the warnings about Christmas from Anglian Water!