Newsletter October 2009
Hello Everyone, welcome to the October edition of the Sunderland East Area Forum E Newsletter!!
I'm sure you will find something of interest!!
 Date for your Diary - The next Sunderland East Area Forum meeting will take place on Thursday 5th November at Hendon Young Peoples Project, Church Street East, Hendon
(a light lunch is available at 12.30pm)
The Guest Speaker will be Gareth Cousins who be presenting an ‘Introduction to Spark FM’ Sunderland’s New Community Radio Station.
Download the Agenda for this meeting and information from previous meetings here
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 Sunderland East Area Forum - Membership--
Join Us - Membership is Free!
Interested in becoming a member of Sunderland East Area Forum?... Its so easy, just fill in our MEMBERSHIP FORM
and return to Sunderland East Area Forum,
c/o Riverview House, West Wear Street,
Sunderland SR1 1XD
If you require any further information or help with filling in the form please phone Audrey Thompson on 0191 5651566 or email audrey@sunderlandeastareaforum.org.uk
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 Sunderland East Area Forum AGM and Christmas Celebration 12.30pm 3rd December 2009 at Grangetown Community Association, Stannington Grove, Hillview.
This will be an event not to be missed. The celebration will include festive food, music and much good cheer!
For futher information please call Audrey on 0191 5651566 or email audrey.thompson@sunderlandeastareaforum.org.uk |
 Press Release from ETEC-- Painting the Town Red...........
A SUNDERLAND man has returned to his home town to help spread the word about an innovative home improvement scheme. Ian Cronin worked in the tourist industry in Portugal’s Algarve for more than 11 years. But after returning home for personal reasons, he felt he needed a fresh challenge and a springboard back into paid employment.
Now Ian, 50, is volunteering for ETEC Development Trust and helping to spread the word about  ETEC’s Back on the Map-funded Tool and Paint Banks. Ian, of Sunderland’s East End, said: “I will be speaking to managers of social housing and housing associations about the Paint and Tool Banks in order to increase membership. “I am hoping to create a word of mouth effect by visiting local businesses and residents’ associations. “I also plan to distribute our promotional material and flyers to people in the Back on the Map area, of Sunderland.”
Neil Gibbon, ETEC Construction’s Manager, said: “Ian Cronin is the ideal volunteer co-ordinator for our community Tool and Paint Bank venture. “Ian is a self-starter with a wealth of experience and enthusiasm. He has lots of innovative ideas and engages very well with clients and staff. Hopefully, we can find a way to make Ian’s stay with us permanent as he is fast becoming an invaluable member of the ETEC family.”
As well as gaining experience as a volunteer with ETEC, Ian has access to systems and support which will help him find employment.
The Paint and Tool Banks aim to help revitalise homes and community buildings in the Back on the Map area, of Sunderland. Residents and community groups can gain joint, free membership to both schemes when they enrol.
Members of the Paint Bank can buy tins of emulsion and gloss at reduced costs.
They can also donate unused tins of paint to be re-used and recycled in their neighbouring decorating projects.
The Tool Bank gives members the chance to hire joinery, bricklaying and gardening equipment free of charge.
Capital investment for the Paint Bank was provided by Back on the Map, enabling ETEC to purchase racking, a storage container and stock.
The schemes are based at ETEC House, 90 Coronation Street, in the East End. It will operate from Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm.
For more details contact ETEC Construction on (0191) 514 6154.
 Volunteer Centre Sunderland Volunteer Awareness Event 10th November St Mary's Parish Centre, Bridge Street.
The Volunteer Centre Sunderland will be holding a Volunteering Awareness Event on the 10th November at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Bridge Street, Sunderland. The event is aimed at anyone who would like to find out more about volunteering and to meet with some of the local organisations providing opportunities.
This will be a unique opportunity for individuals to meet with the organisations on a one to one basis and ask any questions they may have. The event is free to anyone interested in coming along and will run from 3.00pm – 6.00pm, with no booking necessary.
Access Flyer Here
What's on at.....
Deptford and Millfield Community Association
Deptford and Millfield Community Association is situated in Hylton Road, Millfield. The centre has been a hub of the community since 1964. Sisters Nora Dorwood and Muriel Harrison along with the Management Committee work tirelessly to ensure there is something of interest for people of all ages, ethnicity and gender at the Centre.
There is a wide range of clubs and activities available, including Children's Sugar Craft, Karate and Bowls, just to mention a few!
Access Full Itinerary Here
The centre boasts a spacious hall which seats 150 people and numerous rooms which are available to hire.
Anyone interested please email Nora Dorwood at n.dorwood@ntlworld.com
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 Sunderland CVS - Speed Networking Event with Funders Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Sunderland Bangladeshi Community Centre, Tatham Street, Sunderland 9.30 - 1pm
Is your group looking for funding?
Would it be of benefit to talk to funders face to face?
Do You want to meet other groups in your position?
If so this event is a must!!
Access full details here
St Michaels Ward Residents Association
St Michaels Ward Residents Association was formed some 18 months ago and is now a firmly established and expanding organisation with a structured governance and an approved constitution.
Close and effective working relationships are in place with individual members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team; representatives of the City Council, and local residents whose concerns are addressed and resolved via strictly managed monthly meetings lasting some 90 minutes which are held at Auckland Homes, Hill View Estate. These meetings are increasingly well attended and provide an excellent forum for discussion of a wide range of problems, and importantly --have witnessed an overall fall in crime levels.
The objectives of the association are:
- To give confidence and support to residents, many of whom are elderly and vulnerable
- To maintain and enhance the residential environment of the area
- To work in partnership with the Police and Sunderland City Council to combat crime, the fear of crime and anti social behaviour
The members of St Michael's Ward Residents Association would warmly welcome as prospective members, anyone having a pride in our City, their neighbourhood and particularly those having specific concerns which may be addressed and resolved by the profile of those present at the meetings.
By joining the association for only an hour or so each month.......You Could Make a Difference!!
The next meeting is on Wednesday 11th November in the Common Room, Auckland Homes, Hill View Estate
For further information please email Allen Dawes at allenldawes@talktalk.net |
 Sunderland Compact ...Important Update
The Sunderland Compact has now been endorsed by the Sunderland Partnership and organisations are being invited to sign up to it.
Signing up to the Compact is simple. Just complete and return the Compact proforma sign up sheet.
As of 20th October 2009, 41 organisations have signed up, with many in the process of taking the Compact through their decision making structures. This is really encouraging and demonstrates that organisations across the city see the benefit in improving how we work together.
For further information and to see a list of signatories visit: www.sunderlandcompact.org.uk
2nd Annual Sunderland Compact Conference
The 2nd Annual Sunderland Compact conference is being held at the Swan Street Centre on Tuesday 3rd November. This will be an opportunity to remind ourselves what has been achieved over the past year, to plan for the coming year and to provide practical help to help ensure that the Compact has an impact on and for your organisation. There will also be sessions on the Volunteering Toolkit that has been developed in Sunderland and on local strategies/plans/decision making structures and how you can influence them.
For more information see www.sunderlandcompact.org.uk or email compact@sunderland.gov.uk
View the Online Calendar of Local Events and Happenings Here
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