(source: EADT) After covering two-million miles as a truck driver, you’d forgive Michael Diggens for wanting to put his feet up in retirement. But the Suffolk 70-year-old instead volunteered his own time and vehicle to helping people with … Read Article about Thousand rides for volunteer, Michael
Archives for 2014
New CAS Training Guide: over 30 courses added
Community Action Suffolk has just released its new programme of training courses, for September 2014 - March 2015. Over 30 courses are available across the county, bookings are now open! A number of the courses are accredited and run … Read Article about New CAS Training Guide: over 30 courses added
FREE Ipswich VCS Locality Network event: 29th August in Ipswich
Do you want to find out what other community groups are doing? Do you want to have your say about the needs of your group? We are pleased to announce details of the next network event offered by Community Action Suffolk in the … Read Article about FREE Ipswich VCS Locality Network event: 29th August in Ipswich
Have your say on proposed changes to children’s centre services across Suffolk
(Source: suffolk.gov.uk) Children’s centres are an essential part of delivering early support to children, young people and their families in Suffolk. We are committed to continuing to deliver high quality, effective children’s centres services … Read Article about Have your say on proposed changes to children’s centre services across Suffolk
2-4 September: Making a difference – A lifespan approach
Community Action Suffolk is working with other local agencies to co-ordinate this event at University Campus Suffolk from 2-4 September 2014. The three day event has something for everyone whether you work with children or adults. There are over … Read Article about 2-4 September: Making a difference – A lifespan approach
CAS blog: Tim’s story – Suffolk Wheels 2 Work is helping people’s work and personal lives
Suffolk Wheels 2 Work, run by Community Action Suffolk, loans Honda Vision 50cc scooters to anyone aged 16+ living or working in Suffolk Coastal to enable them to access employment, education or training if they have transport issues. Here’s Tim’s … Read Article about CAS blog: Tim’s story – Suffolk Wheels 2 Work is helping people’s work and personal lives
CAS thanks Colin Spence and welcomes Beccy Hopfensperger
Councillor Colin Spence has now moved on from his role as Suffolk County Council Portfolio holder for the Voluntary and Community Sector, and Councillor Beccy Hopfensperger has taken on the role. As a thank you to Colin for all of his support and … Read Article about CAS thanks Colin Spence and welcomes Beccy Hopfensperger
Latest Health Wellbeing and Social Care news round-up: June/July 2014
Each month, Community Action Suffolk pulls together a "Health Wellbeing and Social Care Digest", summarising a number of the key health and wellbeing news stories affecting Suffolk and the voluntary and community sector. June/July 2014's CAS … Read Article about Latest Health Wellbeing and Social Care news round-up: June/July 2014
FREE Waveney VCS Locality Network Meeting: 16th July in Bungay
Do you want to find out what other community groups are doing? Do you want to have your say about the needs of your group? We are pleased to announce details of the next network event offered by Community Action Suffolk in the Waveney … Read Article about FREE Waveney VCS Locality Network Meeting: 16th July in Bungay
Small Charity Week event a success
As part of Small Charity Week 2014 and on Policy Day (18th June 2014), Suffolk County Council in partnership with Community Action Suffolk, invited groups from the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to attend an event allowing them to engage in the … Read Article about Small Charity Week event a success
CAS blog: Talent Match – successfully changing young people’s lives
by Rachael Warner and Steven Skippen Youth Advocates - Talent Match at Community Action Suffolk After starting with Community Action Suffolk on 20th January 2014, Steve and I hit the ground running with Talent Match New Anglia going live only 2 … Read Article about CAS blog: Talent Match – successfully changing young people’s lives
“Half Price Fridays” – 50% off room bookings at Brightspace, Ipswich
Half Price Fridays @ Brightspace from now until 29th August 2014 25% off Monday – Thursday from 28thJuly to 28th August 2014 Take advantage of half price meeting and training rooms on Fridays at Brightspace until 29th August 2014. Also 25% … Read Article about “Half Price Fridays” – 50% off room bookings at Brightspace, Ipswich
Inspirational Learner of the Year at the LEAP Suffolk Adult Learners Awards
Community Action Suffolk was the proud sponsor of the Inspirational Learner of the Year at the LEAP Suffolk Adult Learners Awards on 19th June 2014. This award was won by Mark Voice who deservedly won the award and also ended up taking home … Read Article about Inspirational Learner of the Year at the LEAP Suffolk Adult Learners Awards
FREE Babergh VCS Locality Network Meeting: 9th July in Brantham
Do you want to find out what other community groups are doing? Do you want to have your say about the needs of your group? You are warmly invited to attend a Babergh Voluntary and Community sector (VCS) Locality Network meeting. This is for all … Read Article about FREE Babergh VCS Locality Network Meeting: 9th July in Brantham
“What can Europe offer to the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk?” An event on 17th July 2014
UPDATED: Presentations from the event available: New Anglia LEP’s Investment StrategyWhat is the role of the local enterprise partnerships in the coordination and delivery of EU funding programmes? Which of the current opportunities are relevant … Read Article about “What can Europe offer to the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk?” An event on 17th July 2014