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Why do we need a community network?

Last year people in Slough took part in a survey that was organised by the Race Equality Council called the Additional Support Programme. Some people who were interviewed said that they felt that they did not have influence over decisions that were made in Slough.

What is the Slough Community Network?

Through a series of events open to community groups throughout Slough, Slough Community Network will provide great opportunities for you to meet with other community groups in Slough. It will give you the chance to come and prioritise what is important for Slough.

What form will it take?

Slough Community Network will include networking events like In Good Company, training events and participatory planning workshops that help groups to influence the changes they want to see in Slough. It will give you the chance to share information with other community groups in Slough and with statutory organisations. It will help to focus your issues and how you can achieve them.


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Slough Community Network E bulletin -1st July 2008



Please find below some information about community activities coming up in July and August.


Children and Young People Safeguarding Conference 14th July, 6pm - 9pm. Contact: Sharon Dodd Tel: 01753 875718

Aimed at anyone from the voluntary sector working with children including evening classes and sports clubs, this conference will help you ensure you are complying with current legislation and good practice.

Older People's Forum 2nd July, 1.30pm Upper Hall, Age Concern Day Centre, William Street, Slough. Contact: Marcia Wright Tel: 01753 536906

The Older People's Forum is open to all Slough residents over 55 years old. This month the speaker will be Steve Rose, Joint commissioning Manager for Older People's Services, Berkshire East Primary Care Trust and Slough Borough Council speaking about individual budgets for social care.

Effective Decision Making Workshops 8th July, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Thames Valley University. Contact: Shafeen Khan Tel: 01753 697650

This session will look at a range of theories and models to help you to undertake a systematic approach to decision making. There are limited spaces so please book early by calling or by sending your details to shafeen.khan@tvu.ac.uk

Carers Forum. 14th July, 12 - 2pm Contact: Marcia Wright Contact: 01753 536906

If you are a carer then this is a chance for you to meet with other carers in Slough. Carers will be discussing training workshops for autumn. A buffet lunch is available from 12.00 noon.

Disability Awareness Day 18th July, Contact: Mary Byrne Tel: 01753 219116

Come and see a T 'ai chi demonstration, and join in dance lessons. There will be a selection of stands with information about the range of services, including sports and leisure activities, which are available for disabled people in Slough. Find out more about services for disabled people and come and enjoy the fun!

Slough Focus Forum, 22nd July, Contact: Naveed Mohammed or Leigh Gravenor on 01753 875657 or 01753 875658

Decisions about how Slough's 3 year plan the Local Area Agreement, is carried out are made by Slough's Local Strategic Partnership (LSP)called Slough Focus. Slough Borough Council has been restructuring the way Slough Focus is organised to include members of voluntary groups and the local community. The Forum on 22nd July will be held to explain the restructure and explore ways in which organisations can participate in the work of the LSP.

Music and Dance in the Park , Upton Park on 3rd August 2008. Contact: Susan Duncan Tel: 01753 875571 For tickets call: 0844 847 2359

Tap your feet to the music at this year 's Music and Dance in the park event! Slough Borough Council has been able to arrange for Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Group to play together with a number of supporting music and dance acts that will provide entertainment from 1pm until 9pm.

Community RePaint

If you think your community group, charity, voluntary organisation or local project could use paint for a redecoration or art project then please contact your local Community RePaint project. You can do this by logging onto their website at www.communityrepaint.org.uk and clicking on the ‘Do you need paint?’ page.

If you would like to receive the e-mail alert please contact sara on 01753 219113 or e-mail sara@sloughcvs.org.uk
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Make Sure You're Heard 2nd November

Final Report
Key Findings

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Counselling Service for Young People

Notes from In Good Company discussion 11th December 2007

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