Hockley Heath Scout Group are looking for volunteers.

2015 VOLUNTEERING VACANCIES AT HOCKLEY HEATH SCOUT GROUP

At the end of the summer term unfortunately we will be losing two of our Scout Leaders who will be retiring from Scouting after many years service, and so we are currently looking for new assistant leaders to replace them. Volunteers need to 18 or over. You don’t need Scouting experience as we will provide training. Mostly you need enthusiasm and an interest in helping young people to be the best that they can be.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

• you’ll have fun and feel rewarded

• you’ll learn new skills

• you’ll work directly with young people

• you’ll make new friends

• you’ll gain externally recognised qualifications

• you’ll add to your CV with membership of professional organisations such as the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM )

• you’ll make a difference and give something back to your community.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

By volunteering, you will be making a positive difference to the lives of young people. From archery to canoeing, camping to drama, young people get the opportunity to try new things, explore their talents, develop their values and beliefs and make the most out of life.

Scouting is not just a youth club. We do expect young people and adults to have fun but it is also about adventure, challenge and learning to be your best in all aspects of life.

FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES

We understand that volunteering from Scouting can’t be your first priority. You may have family, work and other commitments, but just see what time you do have or could have and talk to us about the best way that you could use that time to support Scouting. You will make a difference!

BE PART OF A TEAM

You’ll be in a group of like minded adults doing your bit for young people and having fun.

Scouting is more than the Scout hut, with district, area and county teams plus the national organisation providing support, direction and guidance to volunteers.

Scouting is bigger than all of us, but when you volunteer in Scouting you become a part of the worldwide family of Scouting.

This year people like you have helped Scouting in the UK provide more adventurous activities than any other voluntary organisation in the UK.

Please call or email if you are interested in knowing more or if you would like to nominate a friend or relative who you think would like to know more (Please mention it to them first).

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Colin Redmond-Lyon

Group Scout Leader

gsl@hockleyheathscouts.org.uk

Tel: 01564 785186

Public Consultation on former nursery site to rear of School Road, Hockley Heath

There will be a public consultation event to consider new proposals for the above site on Wednseday 8th April 2015 at the King George Memorial Hall from 3.30pm – 7.30pm .  All welcome.

The consultants will then be attending the meeting of Hockley Heath Parish Council on Thursday 16th April 2015 at 7.45pm at the Pavilion, Hockley Heath Recration Ground, Old Warwick Road.

 

 

SUSTAIN Solihull Voluntary Services Directory (Community Resources)

Solihull Council is committed to promoting local groups and organisations in relation to the services and activities that are available locally for individuals and communities. This is all part of our programme of supporting our citizens to find help and fellowship to live well – contributing to health and well-being. As part of this commitment they would like to signpost people to local organisations though our My Life Portal (http://solihull.mylifeportal.co.uk/home/). This new resource is being developed to help individuals and families to find and access the right information, advice and support as well as learn how to get involved in and participate in local activities.

My Life Portal will be regularly updated as new and updated information becomes available and therefore it will retain its relevance for local people.

 

Aquability – swimming activites for people with disabilities

FAMILY SWIM Open to the whole family, these sessions offer an ideal opportunity for people with disabilities and their families to enjoy swimming when the pools are less busy.

SWIMMING LESSONS Exclusive and group lessons are available with specially qualified instructors.  Please contact Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on 0121 705 6371 to discuss your requirements with a specialist.

AQUABILITY BUDDY SCHEME Would you like to go swimming but need additional support?  A Buddy is a personal assistant who will assist you in changing and support you in the pool so you can have a positive swimming experience: Call SoLO on 0121 779 3865

DISABILITY AQUA-FIT Aerobics in the water, this activity is a fun way to get fit in the water without having to swim! Participants must be able to be independent in the water.

Comic Relief Fun Run Sunday 22nd March 2015

Get involved in this years Comic Relief Fun Run for just £5, with all proceeds going to Comic Relief.  Join in by wearing some fun face paint or take part in costume and you could win a prize for your efforts.

The adults prize is a free months gym membership and the childs prize is a free course of physical activity of their choice, both at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre.

For full terms and conditions please visit www.solihullactive.co.uk

 

 

 

Parish Council Elections – what are you waiting for?

On Thursday 7th May, as well as the general election and SMBC elections, there will also be the opportunity to elect / stand for  Hockley Heath Parish Council.  If you are looking for more infromation about this or are thinking about standing yourself for election, please go to the link below or visit the parish council newsletter for February 2015.

http://www.solihull.gov.uk/About-the-Council/Voting/elections2015

Changes to Street Naming and Numbering – SMBC notice

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 – SCHEDULE 14 (PARAGRAPH 25)
Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (“the Council”) intends to resolve that the enactments detailed below shall apply throughout the Council’s administrative area to enable the Council to charge for the street numbering and naming service in accordance with Section 93 of the Local Government Act 2003, namely:
 Sections 17-19 of the Public Health Act 1925 relating to naming of streets; and
 Sections 64 & 65 of the Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 relating to the numbering only of streets.
Details of the proposed charges for the financial year 2015/16 for the street numbering and naming service may be obtained by:
 written request from the address given below; or
 inspecting the deposited documents at Solihull Connect located at Library Square, Touchwood, Solihull during normal opening hours.
Objections to the intended resolution must be made in writing and addressed to Mr L Stevenson, Corporate Governance Division, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull B91 3QB stating the grounds on which the objection is being made by no later than 27th February 2015.
NICK PAGE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
13 February 2015