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Wansbeck Online in the community

Why not become a member of Wansbeck Online? You can discuss things in the online forum, as well as having a free community directory entry and even a free web page if you are a community or voluntary group in Wansbeck. We can help you through the process and meet with you at one of the ICT public access points in the area if you would like some help to register and get a directory entry. To date over 400 people have signed up to become a member.

To become a member and get a directory entry and a website is a totally free service- the only commitment is your time to register and enter your details. To find out more simply click below or contact us and we can help you through it.

Become a Member

What's New On Wansbeck Online

Ashington Children's Centre

To find out more about Ashington Children’s Centre activities, courses, services and information they offer, click on the link below:

Ashington Children's Centre

With The Transition To A New Unitary Council What Will Happen To The Wansbeck Compact?

The Compact is an agreement between the public sector and voluntary & community sector organisations. It is a commitment from both sides to work in partnership for the benefit and support of local communities. Currently there are two Compacts in Northumberland. Wansbeck Compact having paved the way back in 2001 followed by the Northumberland Compact in 2006. Although Compact documents are similar in content, the Northumberland Compact has wider coverage in terms of sign up by public sector organisations. To read more click on the link below:

The Compact

Vacancy: Ashington Credit Union

Ashington Credit Union have a vacancy for a Finance Administrator post for 30 hours per week to start 1/9/08. Salary begins at £16,536 (pro rata) and is Go Wansbeck funded to March 2010. To find out more click on the link below:

Vacancy: Ashington Credit Union

Ashington Children's Centre Summer Fair

Come along and join in the fun on the 12 July 2008, we have Live Music, Hook a Duck, Trampolines, Face Painting, Health Advice and much, much more! To find out more click on the link below:

Ashington Children's Centre Summer Fair

London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games

London will host the Olympic Games and Paralymic Games in 2012. However, the four year programme of activity starts on 24 August 2008 and culminates in the Olympic games being held in the summer of 2012. National Government wants to achieve a legacy from the Games and there are plenty of opportunities for people to be inspired by the Games and to get involved in activities at all different levels.

To find out more about click on the link below:

London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games

Northumberland Stop Smoking Service

Smoking remains the biggest cause of preventable illness and death with 87,000 people dying from smoking related illness in England per year. Since 1999 Northumberland Stop Smoking Service has worked to help those smokers who wish to quit, achieve their goal. Over 33,000 smokers have accessed the service during this time. The service is free and medication to help smokers stop is available on prescription.To find out more about the service, click on the link below:

Northumberland Stop Smoking Service

Choppington, Stakeford & Guide Post Community Area Partnership (CAP) Meeting Re-Arranged

Please note that the Choppington, Stakeford & Guide Post Community Area Partnership (CAP) meeting due to take place on 8 July 2008 has been cancelled. It will now take place on Tuesday 22 July from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Church of the Holy Family.

New Radio Station Planned

A new community radio station is being planned for south east Northumberland. Synergy is hoping to go on air for a first trial broadcast in July 2009. Working as a social enterprise, Synergy will be a community resource providing training for individuals and groups as well as promoting local causes, campaigns and initiatives. To find out more click on the link below:

New Radio Station Planned

Guide Post Middle, Cleasewell Hill School and Mowbray First School Open Day on 7 July, 3 to 5pm

Children and Adults of all ages are invited to an open day on the Guide Post Middle School Campus. You are invited to come along and try out a whole range of activities including: Rookie Golf, Frisbee, Cricket, Samba soccer, Family walk, Tennis, Medieval tile making, Multi Skills, Dance, Boxercise, Cycling & more. There are also free health checks being run by the Healthy Living Centre team on the day. To find out more click on the link below:

Open Day

Wansbeck Sustainable Communities Fund

The Sustainable Communities Fund aims to build the capacity of the community and voluntary sector in Wansbeck, and help organisations become more sustainable. The fund is being administered by Wansbeck District Council and Wansbeck Centre for Voluntary Service. Funding for the scheme is provided through the Safer Stronger Communities and Cohesion Fund, which has been awarded through Wansbeck Initiative, the Local Strategic Partnership. To find out more click on the link below:

Wansbeck Sustainable Communities Fund

Does Your Group Need A Health Check?

Supported through the Investing in Communities Fund the Network Team based at Wansbeck CVS are offering free Health Checks for voluntary and community groups based in the Wansbeck area. Given the increasingly competitive nature of the sector, in relation to funding in particular, many major voluntary and community organisations are highlighting the importance of health checks as a means of working toward a secure future for community groups. To find out more click on the link below:

Does Your Group Need A Health Check?

If you want to contact us our address is:

Kevin Wright, Project Co-Ordinator, Wansbeck Online, Wansbeck Initiative, Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5TU
E-mail: WansbeckOnline@wansbeck.gov.uk