Serving the Local Community
EARLSWOOD WILDLIFE PARTNERSHIP is arranging a SPRINGWATCH EVENT on SATURDAY MAY 30TH 10.00 AM – 4.OO PM at the LOG CABIN, WOOD LANE EARLSWOOD, B94 5JP
WILDLIFE DISPLAYS & ACTIVITIES with experts on BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, MAMMALS, HEDGEHOGS, WILD FLOWERS etc.
GUIDED WALKS DURING THE DAY IN CLOWES WOOD
REFRESHMENTS
Further information
ewp2010@btinternet.com
Tel. 07528 595444
The Oak Hotel, Stratford Road, Hockley Heath are opening their doors to VE celebrations this coming weekend. On Friday 8th May from 2pm – 4pm they are holding a tea dance event. Entry fee is a donation to Help the Heroes. If you want more infromation please visit their website: http://www.theoakhotel.com/index.php or give them a call on 01564 78 52 52.
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
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.
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.
There is a useful function on SMBC web site where residents can select information updates on a wide variety of topics.
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
For more infromation about your council tax please go to the below link:
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Council-tax
CAN YOU HELP RAISE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GUIDE DOGS?
Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to help look after our Guide dog mums in their homes.
For more information please contact the National Breeding Centre on 08453727432 or email BSH enquiries@guidedogs.org.uk
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.
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