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Church Crookham & Fleet Men's Chairman, Allan Walker officially opens the Hartland Village Shed.

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The weather couldn’t have been kinder for the grand opening of Church Crookham & Fleet Men’s Shed (CC&FS) ‘building 505’ at Hartland Village.
On Wednesday 7th June representatives from developers, Berkeley St Edward & Hart District Council joined a plethora of ‘shedders’ & their guests at the official opening of the charity’s second shed.

The CC&FS committee led by Chairman Allan Walker have worked closely with Berkeley representative, Lisa Smith to bring the new facility on-line; coupled with their Naishes Lane shed, Building 505 will enable CC&FS to reduce their waiting-list of new ‘shedders’ whilst continuing to deliver fabulous projects for the local community.

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Lead Mental Health Youth Worker - Youth Safe Haven

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Lead Mental Health Youth Worker - Youth Safe Haven

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No Limits are looking to recruit a part-time Lead Mental Health Youth Worker - Safe Haven (North East Hampshire and Farnham) - based in Farnham. Closing date to apply 14 June 2023. Details about post at the link below.
https://actionhampshire.org.uk/.../lead-mental-health.../

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Our Safe Havens offer support services for young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who need access to out of hours emotional and practical support.

We offer online, telephone and open-access sessions for you to talk to someone in confidence about anything you may be going through. Our Youth Workers will support you in a safe space, help you to make positive changes with your mental health and well-being, as well as signpost you to other sources of support.

If you would like to get help from our Safe Haven service, you can phone any of our Safe Haven teams or complete our online form and a member of the No Limits team will be in touch.

Details of when and where the sessions take place are listed below:

Safe Haven: Southampton

Support for children and young people in Southampton aged 11-25 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who need access to out of hours emotional and practical support.

Safe Haven Southampton is currently providing an online, telephone and face-to-face service (by appointment only). Youth Workers are available:

Group drop-in session for 15-25 year olds - 6-7:30pm

One to one sessions - 7:30-8:30pm (by appointment only)
Wednesday
Web chat and phone support - 6-8:30pm

Group drop-in session for 11-14 year olds - 4:30-6pm

One to one sessions - 6-7pm (by appointment only)
Saturday
Web chat support - 10:30am-1pm

Contact details and address:

For phone support or to make an appointment for face-to-face support, please phone: 07918259365

For web chat support: Please click the web chat button at the bottom right-hand side of the No Limits website.

Address: 35 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XN

Space 4 U (Safe Haven): Isle of Wight

Support for children and young people on the Isle of Wight aged 11-17 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who need access to out of hours emotional and practical support.

Sessions take place weekly at two locations on the Isle of Wight. Youth Workers are available:

Time: 5pm-8pm

Address: East Newport Family Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AX

Time: 4pm-7pm

Address: Sandown Family Centre, 98 The Fairway, Sandown, PO36 9EQ
Saturday:
Time: 10:30am - 1pm (web chat support only)

Contact details:

To book an appointment for face-to-face support, please phone: 07741665182

For web chat support: Please click the web chat button at the bottom right-hand side of the No Limits website.

Safe Haven: North East Hampshire and Farnham

The young person's Safe Haven in North East Hampshire and Farnham (covering areas including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) offers young people aged 10-17 access to out of hours emotional and practical support with their mental health, providing them with the tools and techniques to enable them to be as safe as possible and make positive changes.

Safe Haven NE Hants and Farnham is currently providing an online, telephone and face-to-face service (by appointment only). Youth Workers are available via phone or web chat:
Monday
One to one support - 6:30-10pm (by appointment only)

Virtual and phone support - 6:30-10pm (by appointment only)

Virtual and phone support - 5-8pm (by appointment only)

One to one support - 6:30-10pm (by appointment only)

Virtual and phone support - 6:30-10pm (by appointment only)
Saturday
Web chat support - 10:30am-1pm

Contact details and address:

For phone support or to make an appointment for virtual, phone or face-to-face support, please phone: 07918259361

For web chat support: Please click the web chat button at the bottom right-hand side of the No Limits website.

Address: Shieling House, 30 Invincible Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7QU

To find out more:

Phone 02380224224 or email enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk.

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Safe Havens (Support Services For Young People)

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Our Safe Havens offer support services for young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who need access to out of hours emotional and practical support. We offer online, telephone and open-access sessions for you to talk to someone in confidence about anything you may be going through.

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Welcome to our first news bulletin on "padlet" and many thanks to our colleagues at Rushmoor Voluntary Services for the inspiration!  Please scroll up and down each section for news items.  You can click on any of the items to see them in a larger view.  Click on the side-bar to share all or any of the items with friends and contacts.  We will be aiming for a fortnightly issue, so do send any updates about your activities, events, appeals for new members/clients, funding successes, jobs, etc to admin@hartvolaction.org.uk

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Hart Voluntary Action is launching a new Health Walk in Blackwater from Monday 19 June - 10.30 start with time at the end for refreshments in the cafe at Blackwater & Hawley Leisure Centre.  If you are interested to find out more either as a participant or volunteer, do check out the link above.

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On Monday the 19th of June we'll be launching a new health walk for Hart district. The start time will be 10:30am. The start point for this walk will be Blackwater and Hawley Leisure Centre (we'll meet in the large car park by the netball courts - what3words ///gosh.slang.essay)

Address is: Hawley Green, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9BW.

Feel free to join us on this new walk and new walkers in Blackwater feel free to pop along. All we ask is that new walkers fill in a short registration form ( found here) before the walk commences, so do arrive a few minutes early. The walk will hopefully last around 1 hour and will be around 2.5 miles.

It will be completely free of charge and it will be led by one of our dedicated and trained volunteers. The walk will be heading up into the MOD land so suitable footwear (sturdy trainers will be fine) for paths and tracks should be worn. Also, be suitably attired for the weather conditions on the day!

We'll finish with a cuppa at the coffee shop on the green which is located at our start point. It will give you the chance (should you wish) to have a chat and a cuppa. Tea and coffee can be purchased here directly from the coffee shop on the green.

This new location will be trialled for a few weeks to gauge interest in the local area. Hopefully this will then take place every Monday at 10.30am from the 19th June onwards (excluding bank holidays).

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New health walk for Blackwater - Hart Voluntary Action

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On Monday the 19th of June we'll be launching a new health walk for Hart district. The start time will be 10:30am. The start point for this walk will be Blackwater and Hawley Leisure Centre (we'll meet in the large car park by the netball courts - what3words ///gosh.slang.essay) Address is: Hawley Green, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9BW.

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Hart & Rushmoor LCP - Ukraine Support Fund 2023-24

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Hart & Rushmoor LCP - Ukraine Support Fund 2023-24

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The Ukraine Support Fund is being organised by the Hart & Rushmoor Local Children’s Partnership (LCP) with funding received from Hampshire County Council.  Small grants of £100-£250.

Applications must come from referral organisations such as voluntary/community or public sector organisations, not the individual or family

In the first instance, contact Tony McGovern at Rushmoor Borough Council with your idea / suggestion – only after discussion should you complete and send the application form.

The fund is mostly available to remove barriers to progress, for instance in finding work, independent living, education and learning outside the regular school day/curriculum.

Full details about the Ukraine Support Fund can be downloaded from this link and the application form from this link.

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Winchfield Music Festival 23 June - 1 July

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Winchfield Music Festival 23 June - 1 July

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Check out the website for the full programme - a lovely setting in the field next to St Mary's Church on Bagwell Lane.  Funds raised go towards the upkeep of St Mary's.  Further details at this link.

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Lions Funfest returns for another year - 25th June.  This immensely successful event  is a fun packed day for people with disabilities or special educational needs, their families and helpers. There is no charge to attend but those wishing to attend should register. The emphasis will be on music and fun, for people of all ages and abilities: with bouncy castles, roundabouts, steam train rides and plenty of sideshows and games.  The event is wheelchair accessible.  Further details about to book at this link.

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Employment opportunities with Rushmoor Voluntary Services

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Employment opportunities with Rushmoor Voluntary Services

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Rushmoor Voluntary Services are recruiting a Community Support Worker (Mental Health & Wellbeing) and a Health Walks Development Officer.  Both roles are part-time.  You can download a recruitment pack for either role at this link

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The Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation have re-opened this grant programme aimed at sports clubs/physical activities providers.  The aim is to fund local provision that helps people to access outdoor spaces and sporting opportunities, enabling them to participate in games, sports, and physical activity.  12 month grants of £500 to £2,500. Closing date 29 June 2023.  More info at this link.

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The aim of this grant programme is to fund local provision that helps people to access outdoor spaces and sporting opportunities, enabling them to participate in games, sports, and physical activity. Hampshire Playing Fields Fund offers 12 month grants of £500 - £2,500 for not-for-profit community organisations.

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A simple 20-minute application process for a £500 grant and an outcome within six weeks. Organisations must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000.  Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work.  Closing date 31/10/23.
Applicants may apply for funding for projects under one of the following themes:

Providing support to improve mental health.

Enabling participation in physical activity.

Enabling participation in the arts.

Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty.

Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality.

Improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency.

Improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors.

Open to charitable groups whether they already subscribe to the Localgiving.com donations platform or not.  More information here:

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We would like to welcome CPRE Hampshire as our most recent Hart Voluntary Action member.  CPRE Hampshire's mission is: "To promote, enhance and protect a thriving countryside."  Some of the ways they do this are:

Raise awareness of the Hampshire countryside as a vital space for health and wellbeing.

Encourage care of fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.

Celebrate and support businesses that give back to the Hampshire countryside.

Promote renewable energy that does not damage the Hampshire countryside or wider environment.

More detail about the charity's work and how to get involved at this link

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One of Hart's most longstanding annual community events is back for another year.  Fleet & District Carnival is organised by a volunteer committee, and all proceeds will go towards their chosen charity for 2023 - Sasha's Project.  Activities in Calthorpe Park start from 10.00 and include a Carnival Market & Bar, traditional fete games, Searle's Fun Fair. The Grand Procession along Fleet Road starts at 12.00pm, and there will be a Dog Show and Music also in Calthorpe Park from 2.00pm.  The event finishes at 8.00pm. Full details at this link.

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Advice Session Supervisor - Citizens Advice Hart

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Advice Session Supervisor - Citizens Advice Hart

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Advice Session Supervisor (Trainee or Lead role)

Hours: 22.5 – 30 hours per week (hours negotiable)

Days: Monday – Thursday. Salary: Ppro rata £15,000-£17,400 for 22.5 hrs, £20,000-£23,200 for 30 hrs.
Contract: Permanent. Citizens Advice Hart is looking for a part-time Advice Session Supervisor to work with other Advice Session Supervisors, responsible for day-to-day supervision and development of the advice team of volunteers to deliver a high quality service to help clients. Will to consider someone new to the role to be trained or an experienced supervisor keen to take a lead role with progression opportunities.  Full details at this link:

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Hampshire Community Buildings Forum - 21 June

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Hampshire Community Buildings Forum - 21 June

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Update from Kevin Sawers from Action Hampshire.  "The next online forum for community buildings reps across Hampshire: Weds 21 Jun, 9.30-11.45am.   Zoom link  will be sent nearer the time. Two of my colleagues will provide an introduction to business / development planning and marketing, as Action Hampshire moves towards a team-based approach to community buildings support. There will also be a presentation on Insurance for Community Buildings by Norris & Fisher specialist brokers. We also run district-focused forum sessions with our colleagues from Hampshire's other Councils for Voluntary Services  Details of these meetings are on our website."

If you run any type of building for community hire/use, then HVA can recommend you join this network for peer support and knowledge-sharing.

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We joined with our partner organisations across England to celebrate Village Halls Week! More information about what happened is at this link Our support for community buildings offers free guidance and information, regular email bulletins, and networking opportunities covering a range of issues, including: Funding Insurance Safeguarding Health and safety Marketing Our information sheets and access to the Basecamp discussion forum are free to all community buildings in Hampshire, thanks to funding we receive from Defra through our membership of the ACRE Network.

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Friday 16 June 2023:  St. Peter’s Parish Centre, 60 Church Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 7AP

Topic – Grieving and Guilt - Dr Gemma Jones

Alzheimer Cafés provide dementia-related education in a café-like setting for people with dementia (any type), their family, friends, professionals, and for anyone else interested in dementia. NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME! No advance registration required. For more information about the cafés:

Phone: Farnborough Alzheimer Cafe: 07938 175 002

alzheimercafe@hotmail.co.uk
https://alzheimercafe.co.uk/

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Saturday 1 July 2023, 7.30pm - Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney
Hart Voices says Thank You for the Music to finish its 50th Anniversary Year with choral works including Abba & other Scandinavian delights! Join Hart Voices for an evening of music celebrating the music of Abba, Benny & Bjorn and a host of other Scandinavian choral delights! ​Get your tickets before they sell out!
Tickets: £17 (Under 16: £6)
On sale now at:  h ttps://thankyouforthemusic.eventbrite.co.uk

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Location: Hampshire: Home-based with travel across the county. Salary: £23,611 - £26,249 (pro rata) per annum. Closing Date: Sunday 02 July 2023. Healthwatch Hampshire are looking for a passionate and innovative communicator to join their small and friendly team on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.  https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/3136631

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You can see for miles from the viewpoint on Phyllis Tuckwell’s new Walk for the Wards route

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Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice - Walk for the Wards - 18 June

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Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice - Walk for the Wards - 18 June

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Register now for Phyllis Tuckwell’s Walk for the Wards taking place on 18 June and enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the Hampton Estate, a beautiful 200-acre area of rich and diverse habitat, located between Puttenham and Seale.  Entry is £10 for adults and £4 for children, and dogs are welcome (on a lead). Walkers can start their walk between 9.30 and 10am, and there will be a free ice cream at the end for all who take part, kindly sponsored by Spire Health. Register now at www.pth.org.uk/walk-for-the-wards and start raising sponsorship money.

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Vision 4 Youth - Summer Youth Activity Scheme

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Vision 4 Youth - Summer Youth Activity Scheme

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Vision 4 Youth is the first local youth organisation to join Hampshire County Council's list of approved Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) school holiday activity providers.  This means that they are able to offer free places to children aged 11-16, who attend Hampshire schools and are in receipt of free school meals for their summer holiday scheme in Yateley. Contact office@vision4youth.org.uk or call 07423 336516.

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Aviva, in partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is making £1 million in funding available to support community groups across the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area. The Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund is a crowdfunding initiative that will give £2 for every £1 raised by each project. The matching applies to each individual donation up to £250, with a total of £5,000 in match funding available per community project. A wide range of nature projects can be supported, from creating community gardens and replanting wildlife meadows, to protecting wildlife and promoting community connection to nature. Applications can be made at any time until all funding has been allocated.

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Aviva Community Fund - powered by Crowdfunder UK

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To apply for the Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund, your project needs to be focused on taking action for nature in one of the following three ways:

1. Nature restoration - activity that boosts local biodiversity, by protecting or restoring habitats, creating space for nature, connecting green spaces and/or addressing activities that directly impact biodiversity.

2. Nature connectedness and pro-environmental behaviours - action that supports greater connection to nature and promotes pro-environmental behaviours at the community level that will benefit nature.

3. Community cohesion and connection - nature positive activity that encourages collaboration in the local community, by connecting people of diverse backgrounds, generations, and abilities to nature and one another.

If that sounds like something you'd like to do, we'd love to hear from you.

With £500 available to get started, and up to £15,000 in match funding per project, it's a great chance to make a real change.
Apply today

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A new £1 million fund for communities working to protect and restore our wild isles.

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The Annexe is a self-contained building next door to the main Odiham Cottage Hospital.  Accessible 6 days a week.  

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Did you know that Hart Voluntary Action has a suite of 3 counselling/therapy rooms to hire on a hourly/sessional basis?  The Annexe is part of Odiham Cottage Hospital and can be used by counsellors and other professionals who would like a calm and inviting space for one-to-ones with clients (small groups of up to 3 or 4 people also possible).  Rooms work for all ages.  Subsidised rates for charitable and public sector services.  More detail at this link.

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The Big Bike Revival programme is for people returning to cycling, or those starting as a complete beginner. The Big Bike Revival 2023 is focusing on teaching skills and leading bike rides. If your organisation is able to deliver events that meet those criteria, you can apply for a grant of up to £2,000. Grants can be spent on equipment to expand capacity; venue hire for learn events or instructors to lead bike rides. The delivery period for the 2023 programme began on 15 May and lasts until 30 September 2023. Applications open to 31 May.

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Big Bike Revival 2023; delivering until 30 September

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Grant funding applications to deliver this programme have now closed. If you would like to be the first to hear about future funding opportunities, express your interest below.

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The MSE Charity is dedicated to supporting UK voluntary groups deliver financial life skills, which make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave & manage their money.
The September 2023 grant round is focused on funding groups working with adults who are specifically impacted by one of the life changing transitions listed on their website (bereavement, redundancy, homelessness, offenders, resettlement, relationship breakdown etc.) to develop the personal financial life skills which are essential to navigate through the transition they are facing.  Deadline: 29 September 2023.
https://www.msecharity.com/how-to-apply/application-guidance