Burnley Dog control orders - Since this e-bulletin went out, the deadline for the survey has past (31st July).

Recommendations and way forworth from the Council will be posted as soon as made available to the Network.... to follow...

Voluntary sector asked for their ideas on how to do more for less

Responses period began 29 July 2010 and runs until 20th August 10

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, and Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, have today written an open letter to the

voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors asking them to contribute their ideas to help reduce the deficit. They are

being asked to share ideas about how they can help reduce the deficit directly with the Office for Civil Society.

Tackling the deficit and restoring confidence in the economy is a high priority. Significant savings have been made across all

areas of Government, but the deficit reduction plan is not just about cuts. It is also about finding better ways of doing things.

Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are today being asked to share their innovative ideas of how things

can be done more efficiently. Those in the sector have a wealth of experience from delivering services on the frontline, often in

the most disadvantaged areas, and can see what is working well and what can be improved.

Ideas and examples from the sector can be posted on the Cabinet Office website or e-mailed directly to 

sectorchallenge@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk.

Local referendums to veto excessive council tax increases -

This consultation period began 30 July 2010 and runs until 10 September 10

Consultation document

New people power veto over soaring council tax

"If councils want to increase council tax further, they will have to prove the case to the electorate. Let the people decide."

The public will be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced today.

The new Government has already committed to help councils to freeze council tax. In parallel, steps are now being taken to help

prevent bills skyrocketing down the line by giving local people the final say in a vote on excessive increases. This will replace top-

down council tax capping by Whitehall, which gave no choice to local residents.

The Secretary of State is determined to reverse the presumption that Whitehall knows best by making local councils directly

accountable to the local taxpayer. - view VIDEO

Introduction to the Planning system ...Learn how the planning system works

Why, When and How to Get Involved

Get involved in plan making

This free event is aimed at Community Groups, Community Activists and Volunteers, and Community Support workers

in the Burnley, nelson and surrounding areas.

To be held at Burnley ELVRSC, 62-64 yorkshire street, Burnley, lancashire BB11 3BT

Comment on planningapplications or appeals

Monday 4th october 2010 6pm to 8pm

(registration and light supper from 5.30pm)

To find out more or to book a place please call Jackie Dibley, Community Planner for

NW Planning Aid on 01254 820 996 or email nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk

Or leave a message with Rita at the NWPA office on 0161 969 3672. More

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Support For Grassroots Sports Projects

The Wells Sports Foundation, a unique sporting charity created and funded by Barrie Wells, is offering grants of between

£500 and £2,000 to sports clubs to support sustainable grassroots projects. Funding is available

for clubs that need equipment that is specially focused on increasing participation: CRBs for volunteers; coaching quali

fications; refereeing/umpiring courses.

To be eligible to apply for funding projects must support the development of grassroots sport for young people between

the ages of 5 and 18; clubs must have achieved Clubmark status, have at least one partnership agreement with a local

state school, have raise at least 50% of the required funds for the overall project, and total project costs must not

exceed £5,000.The deadline for applications is the 10th of every month.

http://www.wellssportsfoundation.org/grassroots-sport/sport-grants.aspx

Children in Need grants

deadline: 15 July and 15 October 2010

BBC Children in Need's grants programme is open to organisations working with disadvantaged children and young

people who are 18 years old and under. Your

organisation and project must be based in the UK and you need to be a registered charity or other not-for-profit

organisation. Within the general grants programme, you can apply for:
Small Grants of £10,000 or less per year for up to three years;
Main Grants over £10,000 per year for up to three years.
For further information, please go to: www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/general_grants.shtml

Finally, , Community Cash Awards of up to £5,000 are available through the Princes Trust for young people to design

and

set up football projects that will benefit their local community and themselves- If interested please download

 The Burnley & Pendle Faith Centre

“Dear Friends of the Burnley & Pendle Faith Centre

My greetings to you all, as I send out the final bulletin of 2009/10

Hope you enjoy my final offering of the academic year, which contains my personal thanks to you all on page 1 plus news of

many other interesting items.

The quote is always a popular section of the document.

This week's will not be a disappointment to you, especially if you are feeling tired!!

Have a great summer, if you are able to take time off

Will be back, God willing, around the second week of September 2010

With my thanks and every good wish  - More

Terry Murnane
Director of the Burnley Campus Social Enterprise Ltd

The Burnley & Pendle Faith Centre (Burnley Campus)  Tel 01282 682275       Mob 07766 577 914 

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED? If so, we are looking to recruit the following posts, we want drive,determination and a ‘CANDo’ way of thinking. Project Manager - 37 hours per week, Salary (£26,276 - £27,849) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the mobile provision,delivery, resources, staffing and quality assurance. Adult Support Trainer - 37 hours per week, Salary (£23,708 - £25,472) Responsible for the development, delivery and review of training programmes offered by the mobile provision. Adult Support Advisor - 37 hours per week, Salary (£21,519 - £22,958) To deliver IAG to adults accessing the mobile provision, coordinate and facilitate support programmes to meet the needs of adults accessing the provision. For an informal discussion please contact Martin Hartley-Smith on 01254 244716 or download an application pack, visit www.canwesolutions.org.uk or contact: HR, CANWe Solutions CIC, Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn BB1 9LL. Tel 01254 244716   Closing Date: 12 noon, 16th August 2010

If you are a talented artist, Arts & Business are inviting applications from professional artists to join our successful Visual project. Applications are  sought from artists, photographers, digital artists and designer/makers based in the North West with a particular focus on: digital art, graffiti art, practices using recycled materials, work around the built environment, large scale wall based work, sculpture, public realm and temporary exhibitions. Participation in Visual is by open submission. The selection panel will be made up of arts professionals and business leaders. Visual is free to artists. Please read the following information before making an application:- Complete Application must be accompany by: · Your CV · 10 images of recent and available work (2005 to 2010) as JPEG images on CD, min resolution 100 dpi · SAE for the return of your CD, if required The DEADLINE for your application to reach us is 17:00 on Friday 27 August 2010 Any information you provide will be used for the selection procedure, for monitoring purposes and development support for the selected artists. We are looking to recruit professionals in the following areas: fine art, photography, digital art and contemporary craft. Ee-mail katja.ogrin@artsandbusiness.org.uk for an application form. If you have any questions please contact Katja Ogrin at Arts & Business on 0121 248 1200

BPRCVS Training Booklet

August - October 2010 - CLICK

Any queries please contact Heather Starkie

tel.: (01282) 416146

Essential training and development workshop

Do you work for any of these agencies?

The borough or county council

The police

Fire and Rescue Service

Housing provider

Children’s Centre

School or college

Do you work or volunteer for a? Voluntary organisation Community group Faith group

Do you work in the private sector with children and families?

Are you a local councillor?

If you answered yes to any of the above then this development session is for you.

It doesn’t matter if you are the Chief Executive or a front line member of staff, attending one of these sessions is essential.

What you will learn

In East Lancashire the number of babies who die before their first birthday is higher than the national average and we need your help to improve this.

You may think that there isn’t anything you can do but, just by attending one of these sessions and learning about what will

make a difference you can help.

You will learn how you can make a difference and keep babies safe

Choose one of the following:

Wednesday 29 September 2010, 2.15pm-4.15pm, BPR CVS, Yorkshire St, Burnley

Tuesday 19 October 2010, 9.30am-11.30am, Meeting room 1, St Peter’s Centre, Burnley

Monday 15 November 2010, 2pm-4pm, Meeting room 1, St Peter’s Centre, Burnley - More

- Lifelong Learning Sector - Are you teaching/tutoring or training, or do you wish to become a teacher in the Lifelong Learning

Sector (i.e. adult and community education, the voluntary sector or workbased learning), but do not have a qualification? 

Providing you are sufficiently qualified or experienced in the subject you intend to teach then this is a perfect opportunity to

take advantage of this great offer.

Eight sessions commencing September 2010

9.30am-1.30pm

Wednesday 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th September

6th 13th, 20th & 27th October, More

The first day at school

I know, we bearily entered August, but already shoe shops are buzzing with little feet trying on their new “clogs” and already

offers of school uniforms welcome visitors in our local supermarket for that very important day... 1st day at school!!!

The first day at school can be tough for both children and parents, but with a little preparation it'll be easier for both of you to

cope.

It helps if your child has the practical skills schools expect before they start. “He or she should know how to sit still, wait and

listen,” says parenting expert and mother of three Dr Pat Spungin. “This can be especially hard for little boys who are very

physical.

“They have to be toilet trained and know how to undress and dress themself for PE. So ask yourself whether your child is ready

to do those things. If not, it’s a good idea to teach them those skills.

“They will probably be quite nervous about starting. But you can’t always tell who will settle and who won’t. A sociable child won’t

necessarily fit into school straight away.

“The idea of ’big school' can be very appealing for children but it can also be quite frightening. It's useful to let your child know

what’s coming by reading them books about starting school and talking to them about it. That will reduce their anxiety.”

'The idea of "big school" can be very appealing for children but it can also be quite frightening. It's useful to let your child know

what’s coming by reading them books about starting school' Dr Pat Spungin

Whatever your child’s reaction to school, remember that the teachers will have seen it all before. Schools are familiar with

children who are worried in their first few weeks.

“They usually have a system to help children adjust," says Dr Spungin. "Some schools have a ‘buddy’ system where children are paired with those already established at the school. Or some children might attend for half a day.”

Find out what system your school uses, then you can help prepare your child by letting them know what to expect. Some schools also have open days where children can meet the teacher and see their classroom before they start. This helps them get used to their

new environment. 

The first weeks School isn’t easy for everyone. During the first few weeks of school it’s essential to keep communicating with

your child and take care to notice signs that things aren't going well.

“It’s not uncommon for a child in their second week not to want to go to school. They'll say, ‘I’ve been to school now and I

don’t need to go back’,” says Dr Spungin. “The excitement of the first week has worn off but they still feel nervous.”

Dr Spungin says you can watch your child's behaviour as well as listen to what they say. “Look at your child’s behaviour in the

morning when you get ready for school. Are they bright and lively, or dawdling? How do they react when you ask them how their

day was?"

Keep your questions simple. “It's difficult for a five-year-old to answer a question about whether they're happy at school. You'll

get more information if you ask specific questions such as who did you play with? Who did you eat lunch with? Are there any

naughty boys or girls in your class? Your child might not even know what the word ‘bully’ means."

Talk to teacher

Make the teacher the first person you contact if you think something is wrong. “Start by passing on what your child said,” says

Dr Spungin. “For example, point out that your child started off by really enjoying school but is now nervous and has told you

that somebody kicked him. Or mention that your child says he doesn’t have any friends. The teacher will know whether that’s

the case or not.”

It can be hard to cope when you see your child lining up in the playground for the first time. This is normal, says Dr Spungin.

“It’s your child’s first real step to independence. It’ll be a world that they know and you don’t. When your child settles down and

enjoys school it’s a tribute to how well you have raised him or her, so try to look at it positively.”

Still few free places

 for community groups to hold a stand at the Burnley Community Festival- Apply NOW

Are you looking for good furnitures?  .....Hameldon College, as most of you will know, is moving to a new site over the

summer.
As a result of this, furniture ranging from chairs, filing cabinets, desks, cupboards, small electric equipment and lots of odds,

will be made available to the good of the community.
An open day for community groups throughout Burnley, Padiham and Hapton to come along has been arranged:

 Mon 9th Aug 10 - 2p.m. at Hameldon College, Byron Street.

Items will be sold to groups (payment by cashor cheques - payable to Hameldon Community College)

People will be able to take items they have paid for on the day, if they soo wish. Otherwise all items must be picked up on

Thursday 12th Aug

between 9a.m. - 2p.m.
There are also two large clay ovens which we are looking to place in good homes .
Any questions, please call Beatrice foster on 07875517043

Volunteering at the London 2012 Games

Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012 

Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012 

Every big sporting event relies on an army of volunteers to make them happen, and the London 2012 Olympic and

Paralympic

Games is no exception. But its not just at the Olympic venues where you can help out.

Heart of the action :Up to 70,000 volunteers from across the UK will be needed to help out at both the Olympic and

Paralympic

Games in the summer of 2012. From specialist to general volunteers, there's a huge range of tasks you could be doing,

such as

helping with stewarding, supporting contestants, driving VIPs around, or assisting in the media centre. It's a great

opportunity to

gain experience and learn new skills at a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Already 280,000 people have registered their interest to volunteer, but that doesn't mean you're too late. The application

process

will begin in July 2010 and remain open until all vacancies have been filled. You can register your interest by signing up

on the

official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games website.

Big Society, Localism and the BME Third Sector

The Coalition Government have announced that their ‘ambition is localism’ and it is

expected that the Localism Bill will become law by November 2011. This means that there will be a ‘radical

shift of power from Westminster to local people’.
There is potential that this agenda could disproportionately affect BME communities and the BME Third

Sector and so One North West wants to collect responses to this agenda from across the region to be able

to influence the Coalition's programme and its local implementation. 
You do not have to answer every question and the survey should not take too long. Your

thoughts will be invaluable for us to lobby for greater race equality in the North West. 
Please view the briefing

Padiham Triathlon Sunday 1st Aug 2010

If you haven't seen it already please see the link for info on the upcoming triathlon to be held in Padiham on

Sunday 1st August. The event

forms part of Padiham Sports Week and you will also get chance to experience cycling the new Green way.

Its for all people of any age and there is also a team event challengeyou can enter.

All parts of the event will take place away from Public Roads and theswimming will be in the pool!

Its not the Olympics but if you want an achievement of completing aTriathlon (at your own pace!) whilst

raising money for Pendleside Hospice now is your chance!

The Junior Event (14 & Under) is a simplified version and a great introductory to the sport.

Each person entering gets a T - Shirt and a goody bag.More

‘Postcards from the Park’ 2010, This summer sees the launch of ‘Postcards from the Park’ 2010, a national

photography competition organised by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) and parks

charity GreenSpace.

Now in its fourth year, this competition continues to grow with thousands of entries received each year. It

encourages everyone to get out and about in their local public park and photograph what they love most

about it. Categories include wildlife, heritage and people at play.

The overall winner will receive £1,000 of Jessops vouchers and finalists will be in with a chance of winning an

overnight stay in London and seeing their photo exhibited at a London Gallery.

The closing date is Sunday 1 August 2010. To enter go to www.postcardsfromthepark.org.uk

‘Postcards from the Park’ highlightsthe unique part that parks play in community life, promoting the joint

'Parks for People' funding programme,supported byHLF and BIG, which has to date invested £600m in

improving and transforming public parks and green spaces.

The exhibition event will take place at Café Gallery in Southwark Park, London on Friday 3^rd September where

competition judges, celebrity photographer Mike McCartney and environmentalist Chris Packham will be

meeting winners and talking about what the future holds for parks funding

Rural Conference 2010 : Penclle Community Network held a Conference on 8th June 2010 at the ACE Centre in Nelson .

To view the vodcast of 'Sowing the Seed, Reaping the Benefit' click HERE

For further information, please contact Martin Bradley, Rural Development and Training Officer, on 01282 619913 or email martin@pendlecommunitynetwork.org.uk

: Burnley Community Network Showcase preparation....

Over the past years BCN has offered platforms information to all Voluntary, Community & Faith groups and partners agencies

alike, to promote and facilitate network activities impacting on the Borough. This year is no exeption, and we are now taking up

registration of members (and non members) wishing to showcase their group and/or activities to the wider community

completely free of charge.

Last week we announced that this autumn programme will include a presentation from Edward lee, an experience journalist, who

recently joined the CVS’s team to lead on this Heritage Lottery funded project. BPRCVS will mark its 75th anniversary celebra-

-tions twith the publication of a book and calendar along with a touring road show and permanent exhibition.

Also with us on the day, we will have an Beaumont NW Planning Aid Manager who will introduce a special Burnley Planning

session due to take place beginning of October, the 4th to be precise.; we will also be joined by Faruk Desai Chief Executive

Preston & W. Lancashire REC to cover Human Rights - Awareness raising topic and finally, we are pleased to welcome Richard

Doyles who on behalf of the Burnley and Pendle Faith Centre will brief the audience on the Burnley and Pendle Interfaith week

(week beginning November 22nd) in line with the same National initiative.

 BCN showcase, September 17th (details on www.burnleycommunity.net) and

will be inviting members of the public, and readers, to join this initiative by telling him stories about the Burnley, Pendle and

Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service.

He wants to hear from people who have been involved as volunteers and from those who have been helped by the CVS and its

many projects. [Contact Edward on 01282 433740 or email edward.lee@bprcvs.co.uk ]

For more information about the Heritage Lottery Fund visit www.hlf.org.uk