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Theatre Local – Peckham 2012

9 May 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

Theatre Local, the project run by the Royal Court Theatre with the aim to take plays to alternative spaces, will be returning to the Bussey Building in Peckham this summer, with two plays and a series of free workshops.

 

They will be kicking off Theatre Local 2012 with Belong a new play by Bola Agbaje followed by Vera Vera Vera by Hailey Squires, which had a sold-out run here at the Royal Court. We are again offering free production workshops for Schools, community groups and local youth groups around the two plays.

 

Belong: 31 May- 23 June, Bussey Building Peckham

Belong by Bola Agbaje: 31 May- 23 June. Workshop dates for Belong are 6 – 23 June (Mon – Fri only).

“Supporters keh! Forget this country… Your hinglish is better than the Queen’s and they still call you…”

The award winning playwright, Bola Agbaje, returns to the stage with a satirical new play that questions our notion of home.

Cost: Free

 

Vera Vera Vera: 4-28 July, Bussey Building PeckhamVera Vera Vera by Hayley Squires: 4-28 July. Workshop dates for Vera Vera Vera are 5 - 28 July.

The boy who comes back from war far away in a wooden box is glorified and called a hero. As the funeral plans are made, his siblings squabble over who he really was.

‘Real and fierce’ Observer              ……. ‘Crackling… a terrific debut’ Telegraph


 

If this is something you might be interested in then please do contact Diana Atuona on 020 7565 5157 or Ruth Hawkins on 020 7565 5013.

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Sport Relief & Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund 2012

18 April 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

Purpose:

Your organisation must prove you are working to lift people out of poverty in one of the following areas:

  • Training and educating people who have dropped out of mainstream education
  • Getting people into work such as through apprenticeship or mentor schemes
  • Fighting gangs, knife and gun crime
  • Improving mental and physical health and well-being, such as through sports clubs and helping carers
  • Addressing other manifestations of poverty such as homelessness, pensioner poverty or the working poor.
  • You should also be able to demonstrate community involvement in your project and work.

Priority will be given to:

  • Small, locally based groups or organisations working in areas of disadvantage
  • Organisations demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs of their community

Additional Information:

 

 

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Man Group plc Charitable Trust Community Programme

18 April 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

Man Group plc Charitable Trust and the London Community Foundation are pleased to launch the community programme for 2012. 

Purpose
To support projects focusing on disadvantaged youth, literacy and numeracy or vulnerable populations. Please read the Guidance Notes for further information.

  • Grants: Up to £7500
  • Income Threshold: Less than £250,000 p.a
  • Closing dates: Friday 25th May 2012 (5pm)
  • To Apply: Online application form
  • Available in: Greenwich, Hackney, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets


Notes

Please note this is an incredibly competitive programme. Please ensure you read the guidelines carefully and submit all necessary documentation by the 5pm deadline.

 

Filed Under: Funding

Breast & Bowel Cancer Awareness Training

17 April 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

Breast Cancer Care & Bowel Cancer UK are running a free pilot course promoting breast and bowel health awareness for healthcare professionals, community workers and volunteers

This FREE two day pilot training course, developed by two leading cancer charities is designed to give confidence in delivering breast and bowel awareness messages to groups and individuals.

Topics include:

  • How to be breast/bowel aware
  • Unusual signs and symptoms
  • Breast/bowel cancer risk
  • NHS screening programmes

Further details:

  • The course will be held at NHS Southwark
  • Date: 23 and 24 May 2012
  • It’s open to people within surrounding boroughs, but priority will be given to those working in Southwark.
  • For more information or to request an application form contact us at bhp@breastcancercare.org.uk or on 0845 092 0809.

 

Filed Under: Events, Training

Bradfield Club Centre Manager

16 April 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

Can you lead a youth centre that has been making a difference to young people’s lives for 100 years?  If so, the Bradfield Club in Peckham is looking for a Centre Manager.

The Bradfield Club is a youth centre that exists to empower young people in Peckham to live life in all its fullness by providing sessions and one-to-one mentoring to enable the Club’s members to be the best they can be in every area of their lives. We work with children and young people aged 4-20. The Club Council are looking to recruit a Centre Manager to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth in order to maximise its impact with the young people in Peckham.

Some of our staff, activities, funding and partners are motivated by the Christian faith and this role would therefore suit somebody sympathetic to it. You will work with the Management Committee to ensure best practises are followed throughout the organisation. This is a full-time position, £35,000 – £40,000 per annum and is subject to an enhanced CRB check. You must be willing to work evenings and occasional weekends.

The application pack consists of:

Please send your completed application form including personal details and declarations to Rachel.Shah@bradfieldclub.org by midday on Friday 27th April 2012. First round interviews will be held on 8th and 9th May.

For more information, please call Rachel or Aaron on 020 7703 2692.

Filed Under: Jobs, SE15 News

Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets – March 2012

5 March 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment
  • Topic (4 of 4): Photography & printed publicity material
  • Content:  a)  Photography issues i.e. image resolution, copyright, where to use, royalty free images, getting consent, photographing vulnerable groups, photographers rights etc  b) Printed Material – outline the elements required to create successful marketing communications printed material e.g. the ‘marketing message’, essential information and a call to action.  What should be in annual reports and who should do them.
  • Date/Time:  Monday 26 March (5.00pm – 7.30pm)
  • Refreshments:  Tea & Coffee available.
  • Location;  All workshops will be held at PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham SE15 6BW
  • Cost:  Free for PVSF members / £15 for non-members

 

Making Connections / Marketing Evening Workshops (Spring Series): 5-26 March 2012

  1. Monday 5 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Making Connections Intro & Working Within the Law
  2. Monday 12 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  3. Monday 19 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Websites & Social Media Introduction
  4. Monday 26 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: Lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk , Tel: 020 7732 2220

Filed Under: Events, Marketing Workshops, SE15 News, Training

Websites & Social Media Introduction Spring 2012

5 March 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment
  • Topic (3 of 4): Websites & Social Media
  • Content: Web design & layout, content, hosting, domain names, multi media, social media & online tools
  • Date/Time:  Monday 19 March (5.00pm – 7.30pm)
  • Refreshments:  Tea & Coffee available.
  • Location;  All workshops will be held at PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham SE15 6BW
  • Cost:  Free for PVSF members / £15 for non-members

 

Making Connections / Marketing Evening Workshops (Spring Series): 5-26 March 2012

  1. Monday 5 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Making Connections Intro & Working Within the Law
  2. Monday 12 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  3. Monday 19 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Websites & Social Media Introduction
  4. Monday 26 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: Lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk , Tel: 020 7732 2220

Filed Under: Events, Marketing Workshops, SE15 News, Training

Media, PR, Networking & Presenting Workshop – March 2012

5 March 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment
  • Topic (2 of 4): Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  • Content: Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Publicity, Networking & Presentation Skills
  • Date/Time:  Monday 12 March (5.00pm – 7.30pm)
  • Refreshments:  Tea & Coffee available.
  • Location;  All workshops will be held at PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham SE15 6BW
  • Cost:  Free for PVSF members / £15 for non-members

 

Making Connections / Marketing Evening Workshops (Spring Series): 5-26 March 2012

  1. Monday 5 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Making Connections Intro & Working Within the Law
  2. Monday 12 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  3. Monday 19 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Websites & Social Media Introduction
  4. Monday 26 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: Lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk , Tel: 020 7732 2220

Filed Under: Events, Marketing Workshops, SE15 News, Training

Working Within the Law & Making Connections Intro

5 March 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment
  • Topic (1 of 4): Working within the Law & Making Connections Introduction
  • Content:  Why marketing is important, royalty free photos, trade marks, copyright, data protection & privacy
  • Date/Time:  Monday 5 March (5.00pm – 7.30pm)
  • Refreshments:  Tea & Coffee available.
  • Location;  All workshops will be held at PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham SE15 6BW
  • Cost:  Free for PVSF members / £15 for non-members

 

Making Connections / Marketing Evening Workshops (Spring Series): 5-26 March 2012

  1. Monday 5 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Making Connections Intro & Working Within the Law
  2. Monday 12 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  3. Monday 19 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Websites & Social Media Introduction
  4. Monday 26 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: Lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk , Tel: 020 7732 2220

Filed Under: Events, Marketing Workshops, SE15 News, Training

Making Connections Spring Marketing Workshops – March 2012

5 March 2012 By Lydia Edwards Leave a Comment

The Making Connections marketing workshops are back by popular demand!  The ‘Spring’ workshops will be held in the evening for those of you who missed them previously and will be ideal for those of you who cannot make it in the daytime.

Places are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis.  Please contact Lydia Edwards, Tel: 020 7732 2220 / Email: lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk to confirm if you would to attend any of these marketing workshops so that a place can be reserved for you.

 

Making Connections / Marketing Evening Workshops (Spring Series): 5-26 March 2012

  1. Monday 5 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Making Connections Intro & Working Within the Law
  2. Monday 12 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Media, PR, Networking & Presenting
  3. Monday 19 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Websites & Social Media Introduction
  4. Monday 26 March 2012 (5-7.30pm) – Photography, Annual Reports, Posters & Leaflets

 

-        Tea & Coffee available.

-        All workshops will be held at PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham SE15 6BW

-        Free for PVSF members / £15 for non-members

 

If you are not PVSF member, please contact us about joining or download the PVSF membership pack and send a completed application form to PVSF.  If you would like to be considered to join the PVSF Making Connections project, please contact Lydia Edwards, Tel: 020 7732 2220 / Email: lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk or complete a Making Connections application form and return it to me.

Filed Under: Marketing Workshops, Recent News, Training
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