Young people now have access to many networks and have ‘friends’ across the world many of whom their parents will never meet or know about as they are friends ‘online’. Most of these friendships and relationships are really positive and healthy … Read Article about Stop Look Listen: How to keep your child safe while they are using Facebook and social networks
Archives for 2014
Stop Look Listen: What should I do if my child is being cyber bullied?
Cyber bullying is bullying that uses technology like mobile phones or the internet. What should I do if my child is being cyber bullied? If you suspect your child is being cyber bullied, don't ignore it. Consider the following approaches: Make … Read Article about Stop Look Listen: What should I do if my child is being cyber bullied?
Suffolk event organisers: Could our team of 350+ event volunteers help you?
With the Sochi Winter Olympics coming to an impressive close and the Winter Paralympics, Glasgow 2014 and the FIFA World Cup on their way, it's guaranteed to be another great year for sport and culture. With this in mind, there couldn’t be a … Read Article about Suffolk event organisers: Could our team of 350+ event volunteers help you?
Haverhill students increase their skills range
Certificates were presented last week to students on a West Suffolk College Pathways to Employment programme in Haverhill who had successfully undertaken First Aid training. The qualification was delivered at the MENTA Business Centre in Haverhill … Read Article about Haverhill students increase their skills range
Partnership work improves community transport for Woodbridge and Framlingham
Community Action Suffolk is delighted to announce that its community car scheme is growing, with a new partnership initiative involving Framlingham and Woodbridge. It offers those with no access to transport, the opportunity to get out and … Read Article about Partnership work improves community transport for Woodbridge and Framlingham
Growing and strengthening Suffolk’s communities
Community Action Suffolk is creating a number of new networks, to enable Suffolk’s voluntary and community groups to come together both virtually and face to face. These networks are based on specialist areas of work, as well as different … Read Article about Growing and strengthening Suffolk’s communities
Could you be the eyes and ears for Haverhill?
Recruitment for a new scheme to improve Haverhill's streets was launched on 13th February 2014 as part of ONE Haverhill's Community Budget. The Community Ambassadors scheme aims to recruit up to 100 volunteers to be the 'eyes and ears' for the … Read Article about Could you be the eyes and ears for Haverhill?
CAS co-ordinates pioneering event for Suffolk parishes
On Monday 3rd February, Lavenham Village Hall was packed with 105 representatives from more than 60 towns and parishes from all over Suffolk to discuss Neighbourhood Planning. The event was co-ordinated by Community Action Suffolk with partners from … Read Article about CAS co-ordinates pioneering event for Suffolk parishes
CAS supporting the ACRE Village Halls survey 2013-14
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is currently undertaking its Village Halls survey for 2013-14 and is looking to gather information on village halls in order to raise the profile of community buildings and their … Read Article about CAS supporting the ACRE Village Halls survey 2013-14
Latest Health and Wellbeing news – January 2014
Each month, Community Action Suffolk pulls together a "Health Digest", summarising a number of the key health and wellbeing news stories affecting Suffolk and the voluntary and community sector. The second monthly CAS Health Digest is now … Read Article about Latest Health and Wellbeing news – January 2014
Over 20 CAS training courses announced!
Community Action Suffolk has just released its new programme of training courses, for February-March 2014. Over 20 courses are available across the county, bookings are now open! A number of the courses are accredited and run by skilled trainers, … Read Article about Over 20 CAS training courses announced!
Suffolk Carbon Charter award for Community Action Suffolk
The Suffolk Carbon Charter is an innovative award that recognizes carbon reduction measures in Suffolk’s small and medium businesses. 110 Suffolk businesses currently hold either gold, silver or bronze level awards which are gained through … Read Article about Suffolk Carbon Charter award for Community Action Suffolk
Upcoming training courses at Community Action Suffolk
We have a number of training courses taking place in January and early February, these include: Wednesday 22nd January – Level 2 Health and Safety at Work A one day accredited course designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own … Read Article about Upcoming training courses at Community Action Suffolk
Data and Evidence Workshop: 30th January 2014
Joint training is being provided by CAS, Suffolk Community Foundation and Suffolk County Council around the importance of and how to access quality data and evidence to improve your services and help you attract funding. This training will provide … Read Article about Data and Evidence Workshop: 30th January 2014