SpiritLevel
21st August – Issue 51
CRC Events
Here I am Lord: responding to God's call to meet neighbours of other faiths. At the Methodist Mission, Huddersfield; Saturday October 2nd, 10.30-4.00 costing just £5, which includes lunch. This conference arranged by CRC's Inter-faith task group is in partnership with Churches Together in England, Bradford Churches for Dialogue and Diversity, Livability and Kirklees Faith Forum, featuring Celia Blackden (CTE) on "friendship and exchange", Helen Reid (BCDD) on "can a good neighbour be an evangelist", and will include a visit and lunch in a local gurdwara, temple or mosque. This is to resource churches in their interfaith work, aimed at lay people and clergy. We especially invite people who don't yet have inter faith experience. Those who do have such experience are also welcome! To book contact Janet.Bryer@crc-online.org.uk, 0113 244 3413 or see online.
Bradford Trail – As part of the highly successful Treasures Revealed in Bradford Project, five places of worship on Leeds Road in Bradford, are offering guided tours on the first Saturday of each month from July- Dec 2010. St Peter’s RC Church, Abu Bakar Mosque, the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple, the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara and Bradford Cathedral have agreed to welcome visitors form the local community and from further afield. The Faith Trail will run form 10:30 – 3:45 and is free of charge (although you will need to make a reservation). To book your place please call Tracy 0n 0133 2443413 or tracy@treasuresrevealed.co.uk
Treasures Revealed in Calderdale Festival Saturday 11th September to Sunday 19 September 2010. Treasures Revealed will be arriving in Calderdale this Autumn to run a nine day festival, where lots of places of worship will be opening their doors to visitors and residents. It's a great chance for you and your family to look around these fascinating buildings, and to ask questions about them and the faith communities there. They are as much a part of local culture as mills and brass bands, so why not pop inside and discover a little bit more about the past? For further details contact Tracy on 0133 2443413 or tracy@treasuresrevealed.co.uk
CRC News
Two new papers are available from the CRC. The first details some of the changes of government policy and the opportunities and challenges it offers for churches which can be download here. The second is an update of the housing paper. It can be downloaded here.
The CRC Annual Review for 2009/10 is now available for download here. If you would like a paper copy please contact Janet Bryer.
It’s that time of the year when we are looking for suitable candidates to become one of our Commissioners. There are 25 members who serve for a term of three years, and in the last 12 months, three people have stepped down. The CRC is committed to strengthening the breadth and balance of representation on the Commission. We need people concerned to see the Church reaching out in communities who are keen to influence the public agenda and political life. The Commission meetings are every quarter, although membership also gives an opportunity to take a greater part in CRC work and we especially value having members who are prepared to commit time and help shape this organisation at this time. If you would like further information, please contact Janet Bryer at CRC or look at the CRC website. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2010. Applications received will be submitted to a meeting of the Regional Church Leaders Reference Group and applicants will be informed of their decision by the end of November.
Partners’Events
A Conspiracy of Hope: Creating the future one mustard seed at a time. A residential event led by Tom and Christine Sine. “If you had faith no larger than a mustard seed, you could tell this mountain to move from here to there. And it would. Everything would be possible for you.” Matthew 17:20, CEV. Many in our urban communities have been hit by the impact of the global recession. Tom and Christine Sine will present new challenges that are likely to face the urban poor, those that work with them and our churches as we race into an increasingly volatile new decade For the last seven years, Livability’s Community Mission team has hosted an annual residential event for busy Christians involved in their communities. Our aim is to help you find refreshment and renewed passion for your life, work and ministry in this new decade. Date: Wednesday 27th-Friday 29th October 2010. Time: Start 4pm Wednesday- end 3pm Friday. Venue: Hothorpe Hall, Theddingworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6QX .To book: Contact Jill Clark or phone her on 020 7452 2018 for more information.
Other news and links
Upland Report. The government’s rural watchdog has called for a new strategy to revitalise England’s upland communities. The Commission for Rural Communities said the English uplands underpinned a wealth of natural and cultural assets. But they were failing to realise their potential – despite their ability to support a low carbon future and green economy. Commission chairman The Revd. Dr. Stuart Burgess said: “Our inquiry has focused on the uplands’ potential as well as the challenges needing to be tackled.” Problems included a lack of affordable housing, poor mobile phone coverage and slow broadband connections. A new approach should balance economic potential with environmental needs, said the commission report published on Tuesday (15 June). Hill farmers and land managers should be rewarded for managing national assets in harmony with developing businesses, it recommends. The report says the government should appoint a single individual responsible for overseeing a new uplands strategy. Supporting farmers alone is insufficient, warns the document. Upland sustainability also depends on a thriving business sector, it adds. New initiatives are needed to bring together the public and private sectors to create markets for natural resources, such as carbon and water. This would benefit local communities, the report says. The full document can be downloaded here (pdf).
Bigconversionyorkshire. In the aftermath of Yorkshire Forward, the government is setting up Local Enterprise Partnerships – LEPs. Local Authorities have to submit proposals by September 6th. It is likely there will be al least four in Yorkshire and Humber based on city regions – Leeds (west Yorkshire plus other bits), Sheffield (South Yorkshire plus other bits), Humber, (not clear whether one or two here), and York and North Yorkshire. It is also proposed to have a Yorkshire and Humber wide Enterprise Partnership. This proposal has come largely from the business community who saw the benefit of a Yorkshire and Humber wide body lobbying for tourism, inward investment etc. They would like people to support this initiative by signing up on the website – see http://www.bigconversationyorkshire.org/. The website explains why and what and how to support the proposals. You can also see this on the pdf attached. They want people to have signed up by the end of August so that proposals can go in alongside local LEP proposals.
Significance and Change: The Third United Reformed Church Yorkshire Synod Historic Churches Conference on Saturday 23rd October. This Yorkshire Synod Conference follows earlier successful events which helped members of many churches in Yorkshire and beyond look again at their buildings as assets for mission. Under the heading of 'SIGNIFICANCE AND CHANGE' it will examine the role of the historic church building in modern mission, illustrated by case studies from rural North Yorkshire and Kent. Because, following recent government policy changes, the concept of 'significance' now has a central role in considering how a church building can be adapted for mission, ample time will be given to studying the implications of the new arrangements for churches. Full details from http://www.urcyorkshire.org.uk/cf.html The event held at Silcoates School, Wrenthorpe,Wakefield, WF2 0PD with start at 9:30am and include speakers such as David Peel: Chairman The Keld Resources Centre;Linda Monckton: Head of Places of Worship Research English Heritage and Kathy Gambell: The Hope Centre, Sheerness. Though of relevance particularly to churches occupying listed buildings, the meeting has a wider appeal. Details from David Figures on david.lbac@me.com
‘Connect’ – a creative networking event. ‘Connect’ is a creative networking event for anyone interested or involved in Christian social action in the city of Leeds. It is taking place on Thursday 9th September, 6.30 – 9pm at St. George’s Centre in the city centre (LS1 3BR), and is being hosted by Leeds Christian Community Trust, Leeds Churches Together in Mission, Network:Leeds, and Unity in Poverty Action. The event is an opportunity to share your dreams and visions for Leeds; hear about social action projects already in action in our city; get creative alongside some inspirational people of faith; and meet and make friends with Christians from different backgrounds, cultures and postcodes. There will be a whole host of creative networking opportunities for you to chose to get involved with if you wish including, a dream wall, speed networking, an interactive art installation, connecting games, and a ‘would like to meet’ message board. In addition there will be stalls from a wide range of Christian social action projects in the city, with information and people to talk to from projects small and large. There will be a kids area with activities for children of different ages, and music from a variety of local acoustic artists. A finger food buffet and drinks will be served towards the beginning of the evening. Connect will also see the launch of a new DVD profiling the work of nine Christian social action projects across the city, entitled…Sidelined: nine stories of hope from the margins of Leeds. This DVD focuses on the stories of those whose lives have been touched by the work of the projects profiled. It is hoped that this DVD will be a resource for Christians to reflect on living out the Gospel in our contemporary city context. Copies of the film will be available at the launch for those who can use them in their church/community settings. For more details contact Jonathan Dorsett: 07930364733
National Justice and Peace Network Networking Day. Saturday 11th September 2010 at Oxford Place Centre Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX from10.30 am ‐4.00pm on the theme: Working Together‐speaking with one voice. The key speaker is Dr Clive Barrett. Clive is a former Chair of the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, Clive spent many years promoting peace through anti-war campaigning and writing. He continues to be immersed in popular peace education through being Chair of the Bradford-based Peace Museum. Drawing on experience in urban outer-estate ministry, he currently works for West Yorkshire Ecumenical Council, promoting unity and peace between churches. In practice, this means getting different denominations to work together and speak with one voice on issues of social justice – asylum, debt, inequality. He argues that peace is The Way to justice. There will be opportunity to hear about justice and peace activities from groups around the country. Representatives of Catholic/Christian Agencies will report on their work and suggest practical ways of becoming involved in campaigning for social justice. Tea and coffee will be provided, bring your own lunch.
For further details contact: Ann Kelly Tel: 020 7901 4864 Email: admin@justice-peace.org.uk
“Faith & the Future of the Countryside” is a major three-day ecumenical symposium helping mark 20 years since the publication of the landmark "Faith in the Countryside" report, at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire. 3-5 November 2010. All details are also available on the symposium website at: www.rural20.org
Strengthening leadership and partnership – Commission reports. A Commission set up by the Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft, to look at the future working of churches in the North Sheffield estates area of the City recently published its Report. The Report makes detailed proposals to strengthen leadership and partnership in many spheres, for both clergy and lay members of the Church. It also recommends the appointment of a Mission and Development Coordinator – to work with all those involved in responding to the recommendations and to develop a clear strategy for mission, both through existing churches and through fresh expressions of church. The areas involved include a population of 70,000 people in Parson Cross, Shiregreen, Brightside, Wincobank, Fir Vale and Norwood and the Commission looked at how the six parishes might work even more effectively together and with partners (other denominations and agencies) in the future. The commission was chaired by Bishop David Hawtin working ecumenically with a representative from the Methodist Church. Bishop Hawtin said today: “Ours is a substantial Report – it’s not a quick read, and it doesn’t offer quick-fix solutions. Since the autumn of last year, we’ve been “out and about” among the churches, and meeting others who live in the area and share a commitment to it – and now we’re wanting to encourage churches to be increasingly ‘out and about’ too.” The report can be download here.
Foodbanks. The Trussel Trust is in talks with government about food vouchers being given via Jobcentres. If you could like to be involved in this or similar work then further information will be given at the Scunthorpe/Foodbank – Network North Conference at Scunthorpe Baptist Church on 8th September from 10am – 4pm. The conference aims to show How the Trussell Trust equips churches to tackle hidden hunger in their communities through the foodbank project; How the foodbank Network provides ongoing support to network members and How the foodbank Network campaigns on behalf of those going hungry in our communities. For further details see http://www.faithworks.info/Event.asp?id=9138
Community Builders still open: The Communitybuilders Fund is a £70 million investment fund for multi-purpose, community led organisations sometimes known as Community Anchors. There are three levels of funding - development funding, feasibility funding and capital investment funding which is a mixture of loans and grants. For further information contact Social Investment Business on 0191 269 2278 or visit www.communitybuildersfund.org.uk. It is open to churches and faith groups who provide services to the community.
The Economy Servant or Tyrant? This is the theme for a series of talks in Sheffield. On Thursday 14th October: The Case for Zero Growth by Chris Brazier : co-editor of New internationalist; Thursday 21st October: Moving to a no Growth Society Saamah Abdallah, New Economics Foundation Thursday 11th November both at Sheffield Cathedral starting at 7pm. Thursday 11 November A Truly Human Economy: Tarek El Diwany & Bishop Peter Selby. Christian and Muslim approaches to the issue. At Sheffield Town Hall. Thursday 18th November. The Power of Community: Stephanie Bradley, Transition Towns at the Cathedral. All lectures start at 7pm.Tickets £3 - concessions £1:50. For further information contact Kate Plant Church House tel. 01709 309136 email kate.plant@sheffield.anglican.org
Publicity for events. Would you like to include your events in the UK's family & community what's on diary www.WhereCanWeGo.com. It is a way public events can be promoted at no charge - getting your details out to a wider and new audience thanks to being displayed on the Daily Telegraph's website and our own. WhereCanWeGo.com is a national service focussed on family and community events. It has exceeded all expectations - over 210,000 events posted across the country in the first two and a half years - but I guess we are still only covering the tip of the iceberg. We launched the service because we found it time-consuming to trawl endless websites to find out things to do with my own family, and because attendance at some really worthwhile events seemed disappointing. Judging by feedback we get from users and organisers, http://www.wherecanwego.com is helping solve both problems! It is getting enthusiastic response from people who can search for events by category, by date, by region, and find it a useful one-stop shop for such information. Please take a look for yourself. You can find out more under the Help/FAQs tab at www.WhereCanWeGo.com or simply enter your events under the Add Events tab off the home page.
‘Your Church and the 2012 Games. On Wednesday 20th October in Sheffield More than Gold is organising a briefing to help your church make the most of this unique opportunity; find out how churches responded at previous games – from Atlanta to Beijing – through outreach, hospitality and services; learn of the tested programmes and resources for all ages to be available through More Thank Gold; Identify the most appropriate response and involvement for your church – and dream a little of what could be done. These evenings are for anyone committed to the mission and future of their church. Ordained or lay, PPC members, Elders and Deacons, Evangelism co-ordinators, teachers, youth workers, community workers and others. www.morethangold.org.uk/your-church/visiontour/
White Paper on Health. On 20th September in Leeds Civic Hall from 10:30am – 3:30pm, Regional Voice will be hosting an event to discuss the forth coming White Paper on health. This Paper has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the 'what' in the White Paper has largely been decided, the 'how' is very much still being shaped. The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes through the White Paper as well as having the chance to attend three interactive consultation workshops during the day to discuss issues in depth and to provide feedback directly to those leading on the
consultations from the Department of Health. To find out more and book a place please visit:
<http://www.yorkshirehumberforum.org.uk/conferences_and_events.php?event=509>
Racial Justice Service at Bradford Cathedral is pleased to once again host the WYEC (West Yorkshire Ecumenical Council) Racial Justice Service taking place this year on* Sunday 12th September at 6.30pm*. The Speaker will be *Maureen Grant*, *Development Officer, West Yorkshire Racial Justice Programme*, *Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust*. The Service will be both Multi Cultural & Multi Faith ! - if your Church is not having it's own Racial Justice Service why not come along and join in - you'll be very welcome. Further details from Chris Aldred 01274 777720.
Heritage Open Days, sponsored by English Heritage at St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton. These will be held on Saturday September 11th 2pm and Sunday September 12th . At 2pm there will be a presentation of the “English Parish Church through the Centuries”, an interactive DVD produced by Christianity and Culture, University of York and St John’s College, Nottingham. This will be part of the opportunity for visitors, including those villagers who would like to know more about our Grade 1 Norman Church, to tour the church with Churchwardens on hand to answer questions. There will be refreshments available. The church will be open all day Saturday and after the Sunday service which finishes at 10.30am.Enquiries to Roy Thompson 01347 878644 or roythompson2@btinternet.com
Do Justice at the Gate. Christian Aid is organising a lobby to take the message to the new Parliament that the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life free from poverty. This will take place on Wednesday 20th October. The event will start at Methodist Hall Westminster at 11am with Revd Jesse Jackson as the guest speaker together with input from Christian Aid's director, Loretta Minghella, and the head of Christian Aid Scotland, Kathy Galloway. And you will also hear about the day-to-day reality of the fight against poverty and injustice from partner staff and community members from India, Zambia and Haiti. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity to talk to our MPs. Places are free but must be booked to ensure that you can get into Central Hall. So Book your free places online now,
Church Tourism Training Day. Wednesday 29th September 10-4pm.Sheriff Hutton Parish Church, YO60 6SS .For those interested in “opening” their churches to visitors and pilgrims. It will be open to the whole Diocese. There will be an opportunity to hear about:• “The English Parish Church” interactive CDRom; Promoting your Church as a Visitor Attraction;• Understanding your Church Furnishings; “Welcome Host” taster; Recording Family History; Modern facilities in a Listed Church; Preparing a modern church guide. Preliminary bookings to roythompson2@btinternet.com No charge but donations for refreshments please.
Let’s Connect with Faith – New Guide for Volunteering: A new Guide entitled ‘Let’s Connect with Faith’ has been produced for Volunteer Centres and others providing expertise on volunteering who want to learn how to tailor their services and develop support for volunteering in a multi-faith society. The Volunteer Network Centre Newham commissioned the Guide, which will also help faith-based organisations who want to know how to access the services available through their local volunteering infrastructure agency to increase the quality and quantity of volunteering for the benefit of their communities. See here
Understanding the diversity in Islam. Dr Philip Lewis will be leading a seminar to develop an understanding of this subject. All Muslims accept Muhammad as Prophet. There are, however, different understandings of what this means, for example reverence or respect, varying spiritual practices and approaches to interpreting the law. Through the lens of studying Muslim perspectives on Muhammad, we can gain a lively insight into the spiritual and political dynamics within Muslim faith communities. This seminar will deepen your knowledge of spiritual and religious authority in Islam, and how this is differently understood by Sunni and Shia Muslims, and sub groups of these. If you want a clearer understanding of the differences between Salafi, Deobandi, Sufi and Barelwi, this seminar is for you. At: St Paul’s Church, Manningham 20th Oct 2010 7 to 9pm Cost: £5
The Big Response: The Big seminar from 10am – 4pm for local church and Christian agency leaders exploring the new opportunities and challenges presented by the Coalition Government’s policies for community building and social cohesion. Is your church ready? A Christ-centred vision of safe and sustainable communities; Turning vision into reality; How to work in partnership with government while remaining distinctively Christian. This will be followed at 7pm – 9pm by The Big Event. If you believe that the church has a vital role to play in your local community – then join us for an evening of inspiration and information designed to equip your church to rise to the challenge. There will be an event in Lincoln on 16th November. For further details see the website www.thebigresponse.org
Faith and the City Clash of civilisations or chance to cooperate? The University of Bradford’s School of Lifelong Education and Development in partnership with the Bradford District Faiths Forum has established the ‘Faith and the City’ programme. The programme is a series of thought provoking and challenging discussions, dialogues and discourses that will be led by speakers who are authorities and critiques in the broad field of religion and politics. The purpose of this programme is to raise the level of debate amongst all communities and to encourage us to collectively think about difficult issues around cohesion, faith, politics and values. The title of this event is Clash of civilisations or chance to cooperate? Speakers: Indarjit Singh, journalist and broadcaster Wednesday 22nd September 2010. It starts with registration and Networking from 5:30pm for a prompt start at 6:00pm (finishing at 7:30pm) at JSB Lecture Theatre, D Floor, Richmond Building, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP.Places are free but must be booked. To be part of this event, please send an email to nasar.fiaz@bradforddistrictfaithsforum.org.uk. For further speakers will include Fatima Bhutto, author and journalist, niece of late Benazir Bhutto, former PM of Pakistan Wednesday 13th October 2010; Peter Osborne, journalist and political commentator Wednesday 24th November 2010
Growing Organically: Using Church Land as a Model for Environmental Change. A Conference on Saturday 18 September 10.00am-4.00pm, Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham (close to New Street station). Speakers: Prof Sir Ghillean Prance and Bishop James Jones + workshops. Booking essential - details from A Rocha UK, 13 Avenue Road, Southall, Middlesex UB1 3BL.tel 0208 574 5935; email: uk@arocha.org or Google A Rocha UK
Big Lottery Fund grants. The Big Lottery Fund has announced the 50 areas where community groups will be able to apply for funding from its new £200m funding stream, Big Local. The areas, spread across most of England, each will be given at least £1m from the fund. The BLF will set up an independent charitable trust to give out the money and is looking for a partner organisation to run the trust. Expressions of interest must be submitted to the BLF by 12 August. The local grants, which will last for 10 years, will be targeted at neighbourhoods that have a history of difficulty in obtaining resources and be available by mid 2011. See http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_biglocaltrust.htm?regioncode=-uk
City of Sanctuary conference. This will be held in central Birmingham on Monday 13th September. The conference will showcase some of the best work being done by City of Sanctuary groups all over the UK, including Swansea, which has recently become Wales first City of Sanctuary. The conference will also include a focus on working with Universities to open up access for people seeking sanctuary, with guest speaker Dr Ibrahim Shaw, from the University of the West of Englands Refugee and Migrant Support Hub. Places are free (by donation towards costs), but booking is essential by contacting us at: mailto:cityofsanctuary@cityofsanctuary.org.More information at: http://www.cityofsanctuary.org/events
The Community Mission Conference. Friday 1 October 2010 Westminster Chapel, London, SW1E 6BS 10am-4pm Passionate about seeing your community transformed through the work of your church? Come to the Community Mission Conference and be inspired and resourced. The event will tackle issues such as keeping our Christian faith strong whilst staying engaged in our communities, how to take the first steps in community engagement and staying passionate when the easiest thing to do would be to give up. Speakers include David Westlake from Tearfund; Jenny and Andy Flannagan Pete Greg and Nick Gumbel as well as interview with front-line community workers. Costs including drinks and lunch £25 Book online here or contact communitymission@livability.org.uk Tel: 020 7452 2018 for further information.
Funding Central website generates £1.5m for civil society groups: Funding Central, NCVO's free website highlighting thousands of funding and finance opportunities for third sector organisations, has generated £1.5 million in grants and contract funding in its first six months. Thousands of voluntary organisations and social enterprises have benefited from the new website, which also provides valuable advice and information on developing skills to draft winning tenders and successfully apply for grants or loan finance. So far, 100 charities have received funds of between £800 and £85,000 with many more applications pending. Read more
City of Sanctuary groups in the Yorkshire & Humber region. Recently there have been public launches over the last few weeks in Wakefield, Hull and Huddersfield. Wakefield City of Sanctuary used the event to sign up its first official supporters to make a commitment to welcome and include people seeking sanctuary in the area, including Bishop Tony Robinson and Nick Powell from Total Sports Coaching. The Huddersfield Town of Sanctuary launch was a lively celebration of the town's welcoming community spirit, including Burundian drumming, Iranian food and stories of friendship between refugees and local people. Hull's launch was another vibrant community-wide event, with music, food, dancing and exhibitions - see photos at:http://www.cityofsanctuary.org/hull
Churches’ project receives funding: Noah's Ark Community Cafe in Ovenden, North Halifax has received £152,741 from the Big Lottery Fund to extend their counselling service to include young people. Recent experience has highlighted a need for a provision specifically for young people and the many issues they can experience including depression, bereavement and loss, abuse, dysfunctional family systems, bullying, substance abuse, self-harm and eating disorders. Natalie Wilkins, Assistant Counselling Co-ordinator Noah's Ark Community Cafe said: “This grant will bring positive change to the lives of many young people in our community and it will enable us to provide the much needed safe and confidential environment for them. Young people need their own space to explore what hurts and identify what is difficult in their lives. Counselling will allow them to express themselves through a variety of creative interventions and it will give young people the necessary tools to work through issues like depression, self-harm, low self-esteem and a host of other emotional difficulties, which can impact negatively on their development and growth into adulthood.”
St Wilfred Lectures on Theology and Education: Religion and Politics – The Role of the Church in Contemporary Society. The fourth in the series of lectures is on Thursday 30th September Baroness Estelle Morris – House of Lords on ‘The Church, the State and our Schools; is it a relationship that can still work? The final lecture of this series will be on Thursday 18th November. For further information see www.yorksj.ac.uk/stwilfridlectures. Admission is free but by ticket only. To book at ticket judithbustard@riponcathedral.org.uk or St Wilfred Lectures, Cathedral office, Liberty Courthouse, Minster Road, Ripon. HG4 1QS
Buses and Walks to Scargill this Summer. The Dales and Bowland Community Interest company have organised Friday buses from the Aire valley to Kettlewell over the school holidays and the Scargill Community have organised a guided walk and tour of Scargill House and gardens to coincide with the arrival of the bus in Kettlewell. It would be great if people from Aire Valley Churches could come and visit Scargill on these services and have a wonderful day out. For people with a bus pass or METRO Card the travel by bus is free; children's tickets are £1 and for everyone else it's just £5 return.
Fair Intents. Haworth Fairtrade Group have a reputation for putting on a 'good do' ! Who can forget, 'Chocolat' with Joanne Harris and the cocoa farmers from Ghana, John and Yoko in the Peace Bed, Mikron Theatre with 'Reaping the Benefits' and the wonderful 'Chuffin Fair' in the engine shed of the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway. Fair Intents is a much more ambitious project but we are a dedicated and enthusiastic bunch and have a huge amount of support. An Ecofair is just what Haworth has needed and our close relationship with the Bronte Parsonage has given us the opportunity to stage what will be an educational, informative and fun event for everyone. This is The Fairtrade Groups participation in the Haworth Arts Festival which runs from Thursday 9th September to Sunday 12th. Check out all the other venues in the Village. see the link http://www.fairintents.org.uk/
Working with Gypsies and Traveller. There will be one day introductions to working in these areas on Wednesday 18th August, Thursday 26th August, Tuesday 31st August, or Monday 13th September at Hillside, Beeston Road, LS11. This interactive session includes; history and culture, housing and homelessness, joint working, health issues, media representation, employment and education and ways forward. By the end of the session you will be able to; Challenge uninformed views, Myth Bust, Understand better ways of working with English Gypsies and IrishTravellers,Have confidence to make contact with the communities and Understand more about culture, ethnicity and lifestyle. To book contact Leeds GATE on 0113 2402444 or contact info@leedsgate.co.uk. The course costs £60 for small voluntary organizations and £75 for larger ones
Home is a Holy Place. Two hours to sample the new Home is a Holy Place DVD Resources Pack. We will try out a variety of ideas from the pack to help us to see and to celebrate the joys and sorrows of everyday family life in the light of the Gospel. This will appeal to all family people as well as those who work with or care about families. Cost £5 per person or £50 per group. Contact Brenda Theakston 0113 261 8050 pr flm@flm.org.uk to arrange
Job opportunities
Volunteer opportunities. Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service is looking for a diverse group of women, to join our team of women on the helpline. If you are able to spare a few hours each month, to help and support women who have been raped or sexually abused, then we would like to hear from you. A ten week training course (one evening a week) is provided with ongoing support. Applications are available now. If you are interested please contact our Helpline Co-ordinator on 0114 2618990 or via email to jane@sheffieldrapecrisis.org.uk.
