National Libraries Day 2014

Saturday 8 February 2014 is National Libraries Day, a culmination of a week’s worth of celebrations in school, college, university, workplace and public libraries across the UK. Portsmouth Library Service is celebrating with loads of fantastic, FREE, events across our libraries.

Anyone who joins a Portsmouth library as a new member on the 8th will receive a voucher for one free DVD or CD loan, or if you're already a member and introduce a friend then you'll get a voucher as well!

National Libraries Day Programme

New 'Can do' guide for community events

The Cabinet Office have recently published a guide to 'help clear up any confusion over issues such as health and safety and food hygiene, which people often think will get in the way of community events'. 

This guide includes:

• What do I need to think about when planning an event?
• Do I need any licences or other sort of permission?
• How do I keep organisers, volunteers and participants safe?
• Do I need insurance?

The seven part guidance can be found on the gov.uk website

Tell a Fairytale Day

Activities and stories for under fives with their parent/carers 

(there will be cutting out)

Wednesday 26th February 

2.15pm - 3.00pm 

Beddow Library

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Enquire at Beddow Library 

or phone 

Linda Collins on 023 9268 8144

Free advice clinics

Run by law students at the University of Portsmouth

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO HELP WITH A RANGE OF DEBT PROBLEMS OR CONSUMER LAW ISSUES

Appointments are available from 1pm - 5pm each Wednesday at the John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, PO1 3HN. http://www.johnpoundscentre.co.uk 

Call Vicki Brown: 023 9284 4114 or email: Vicki.brown@port.ac.uk to make an appointment 

Or once a month on a Wednesday at the Buckland Community Centre 1pm - 5pm 
Contact Angie at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BL Tel: 023 9269 2914 for more information and the date of the next clinic.
*No Appointment Necessary* 
Just Walk In!

Also on twitter: @UoP_Advice

School for Social Entrepreneurs recruitment 2014-15

Click the logo to go to the HSSE page

Hampshire School for Social Entrepreneurs (HSSE) are running a series of Taster Sessions for budding social entrepreneurs including one in Portsmouth on 19th February, to promote the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme which could provide you with a place on the HSSE’ innovative learning programme as well as a grant to help you develop and grow your project.

If you are interested click here for the Taster session details.

First World War Centenary commemoration

2014 will mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. 

Using Portsmouth’s museums and archive collections and with your help Lest We Forget will tell the story of some of the people who took part in the First World War.

At the heart of this project will be an exhibition, opening July 2014, which draws on the museum and archive collections which hold First World War related material connecting to some 200 or so individuals: servicemen and women and civilians supporting the war effort at home. 

Click here to go to the First World War Centenary page 

Get Involved: you can add details of your ancestors who contributed to the First World War. 

Whether you have only have the sparsest detail or have researched more thoroughly you are invited to contribute. 

Click here to add details of your family members to the project

All Fora meeting

The next All Fora meeting will be taking place on Monday February 24th and will be held in Meeting Room 3 on the Ground Floor of Portsmouth Civic Offices from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

The meetings are open to all committee members, if you would like to attend please contact your neighbourhood forum chairman or email us at neighbourhood.forums@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

If you would like to have an issue put on to the agenda please let us know by Friday February 21st.

FREE!!!! BTEC Level 1 Workskills

For 16-18 year olds

Taking part in this course you will gain knowledge of entering into the work environment.

Discovering how to effectively search and apply for jobs, and creating a successful and up to date CV and Cover Letter, whilst engaging in classroom tasks to boost your team working skills.

60% of candidates have an interview by the end of the course with 40% receiving a job offer.

COURSE DETAILS

Enrolment on 15th January 2014 unit 5 commencing on this date and Units 6 & 7 on 16th and 17th January.

Units covered:

Searching for a job

Applying for a job

Preparing for an interview

To book on the course please call 023 9279 3400 or email office@staffordrhodesgroup.com 

Stafford Rhodes Group

1st Floor, East Wing, Prudential Buildings, 16 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2DD

Phone: 023 9279 3400

Recruitment drive for Victim Support Volunteer Visitors (South East Hampshire)

About the opportunity

This exciting rewarding role is to provide a structured face to face support service to victims of crime in their homes or a safe meeting location (depending upon the home visit risk assessment). Volunteering can fit in with work/family commitments as long as regular contact with the client is maintained.

A time commitment of approximately 2 - 4 hours per week for at least 2 years is expected, Full training and support is provided, along with out of pocket expenses.

Could you help us understand the social needs of older people in the city?

Adult Social Care's

Independence and Wellbeing Team at

Portsmouth City Council are looking for people to speak to about their experiences of social isolation and loneliness.

If you answer yes, to the following questions, they would love to hear from you.

Are you aged 65+?

Do you experience feelings of loneliness and isolation?

By speaking to one of their Volunteer Community Researchers you will help them to gather information to shape future services for older people in Portsmouth.

If you are interested or would like to hear more about the project, please call the team on 
023 9268 8705 
or email 
julie.roberts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Cosham Kids Craft Club

Once a month on third Saturday from 11am 

Come along and join in the fun! 

For more details contact Julie Walker: 

email Julie.walker@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

or telephone Cosham Library : 023 9237 6023