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How far have we really come?
Young Reporter Maddy reflects on how much progress has been made tackling homophobia and other prejudices over the years. Worth a read…
The Crime Reduction Fund (CRF) is open again for applications
The North East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Crime Reduction Fund is now open again for 2020/21 applications. The first round for 2020/21 has a closing date of 18th September 2020. Read on for all the details and how to apply.
Health support over the Bank Holiday Weekend
An update from Accord about health care over the coming bank holiday weekend.
Some thoughts from Young Reporters during Mental Health Awareness Week
A couple of pieces of writing for Mental Health Awareness Week from our Young Reporters. Read on…
Coronavirus Community Support Fund, £200m is now open
The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200m for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund. The fund opened for applications on 22nd May 2020.
Lockdown Lifehack
Life in lockdown is generating some thoughts and stories by our Young Reporters. Here’s the latest. Read on…
Are you planning on reopening premises soon?
There is plenty of advice circulating about keeping safe when you reopen your premises/offices/shop. Hopefully you are already keeping on top of latest advice, but here are a couple of useful references. Read on.
Quit Smoking for Covid
Information shared from North East Lincolnshire Council. More than 300,000 people have stopped smoking since COVID-19. Become healthier and reduce your risk by joining others to #QuitforCOVID. Access free, confidential support and information to stop smoking through the Wellbeing Service. You can triple your chances of quitting. We can help you prepare yourself, your home, […]
Last chance to nominate a charity (your charity?) for chance of £1000
Nominate a charity to win a donation of £1,000 to support work that will make a real difference in the community. This scheme from Ecclesiastical is only open until 24th May so make sure you nominate a charity now!
Creating a green route through Cleethorpes
VANEL has received Heritage Lottery funding to explore ideas around creating a green route through Cleethorpes. VANEL will work with Cleethorpes residents to research the existing natural heritage in public parks and gardens; other green spaces; alleyways and along the seafront, in order to explore the feasibility of connecting them together using green ‘corridor’ mapping to create a green route. Read on to find out more about the project and to take our survey.
New Removing Barriers to Work Programme from VANEL
VANEL are pleased to announce that we have a new programme getting underway. Our Removing Barriers to Work programme helps young people aged 18 to 30 years old to find their own personal pathways back into paid employment through learning, volunteering and undertaking community action projects with support in the communities where they live. Read on for all the details.
Stay alert. Control the virus. Save lives.
This week some advice, guidance and activities have changed in relation to Covid-19 and lockdown. NELC’s latest newsletter is a helpful summary of the latest advice as well as important numbers to call should you or others you know need to know about.
The Importance of Life
This weeks interesting read by Young Reporter Sophie. Read on…
Wishing our Members well for this Bank Holiday Weekend
Wishing all our Members and Friends well over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Read on for message from our staff and trustees.
It’s Water Saving Week next week
A bonus piece this week from one of our Young Reporters. In the runup to Water Saving Week next week (11-15th May 2020) she extolls the reasons to save water. Read on…
Learning to love yourself
Valuing and loving yourself are important explains Young Reporter Alex. Read on…
Young Reporter Alex is on Radio 3 this week in a different role
Our Young Reporters are not just Young Reporters, and this week you can find out more about Young Reporter Alex Greenwood and what she gets up to when she’s not writing by listening to her in a concert on Radio 3. Read on to find out more.
The Importance of Sign Language
Every wondered about sign language? Young Reporter Beth explains all. Read on…
Life of a quaranTEEN!
Young Reporter Anna explains the impact of lockdown on the exams of young people and why we all need to be in this together. Read on…
Keep up to date with updates on Covid-19 response from NELC
Latest updates on Covid-19 support from NELC. Where to find news and how to subscribe to email updates. Useful for yourself, your colleagues, neighbours, beneficiaries and others. Read on…