We are deeply saddened by the news that Matthew Percy, who was an active member of UK Youth Parliament in Suffolk between 2012 - 2014, has died. Matthew was a well-known and committed campaigner in Ipswich and beyond, being involved with a … Read Article about Tributes to local campaigner, Matthew Percy
Archives for 2015
New Ipswich start-ups are finding their feet
A dozen Ipswich groups came together at Castle Hill Community Centre on 21st April to share their ideas for new start-ups and get up to speed on legal and governance requirements. CAS Insurance officer Lorna Hart answered a range of questions on … Read Article about New Ipswich start-ups are finding their feet
Do you know how many volunteers there are in Suffolk?
Well, no-one really knows... but Community Action Suffolk is aiming to find out and you can help us! In a world where figures often feel like they hold the answers to many questions, we are coming to you to ask for your … Read Article about Do you know how many volunteers there are in Suffolk?
European Funding & Big Lottery Opt-In Partnership Event: 16th April
Thursday 16th April 2015 at Woodbridge Rugby Club, Suffolk As part of the Building Better Opportunities development work linked to the Big Lottery Opt-In for European funding, Community Action Suffolk is holding a partnership building event for … Read Article about European Funding & Big Lottery Opt-In Partnership Event: 16th April
Are you a new group finding your feet, or an established group with experience to share?
We are pleased to announce details of this networking event offered by Community Action Suffolk in Ipswich. This will take place in Ipswich on Tuesday 21st April 2015 from 10am – 12.30pm. Are you a new or fledgling … Read Article about Are you a new group finding your feet, or an established group with experience to share?
Developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities
(Message from Suffolk County Council) Suffolk County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are in the process of developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities. The strategy is to … Read Article about Developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities
Developing an Integrated Health and Care Early Adopter Site in Ipswich (IP3/4 area)
Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group (IESCCG), Adult & Community Services (ACS) and Children & Young People’s Services (CYP), Suffolk County Council, would like to invite you to participate in a workshop to develop the first … Read Article about Developing an Integrated Health and Care Early Adopter Site in Ipswich (IP3/4 area)
“All the parts have started to fall into place!” Join us at our next networking event in Felixstowe (8th April)
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 this free networking event offered by Community Action Suffolk in Suffolk … Read Article about “All the parts have started to fall into place!” Join us at our next networking event in Felixstowe (8th April)
From Fire Awareness to Writing a Good Funding Application: new dates added for our popular training courses
Community Action Suffolk has just released its new programme of training courses, for April - July 2015. 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 From Fire Awareness to Writing a Good Funding Application: new dates added for our popular training courses
Better Broadband for Suffolk and its communities
Community Action Suffolk has for some time now been on the Better Broadband Suffolk Partnership Board, which Suffolk County Council set up at the start of the Better Broadband for Suffolk programme, to improve engagement with the variety of … Read Article about Better Broadband for Suffolk and its communities
3 reasons why you shouldn’t miss the Village Halls Conference 2015
This is an important conference for anyone who is involved with a community building whether it is a Village Hall, Community Centre, Scout Hut, Bowls Club or Sports Pavilion. Here are 3 things we don't think you should miss! First hand … Read Article about 3 reasons why you shouldn’t miss the Village Halls Conference 2015
Volunteering network meetings bringing communities together
Following on from industrious Volunteering Network meetings in Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, a further meeting of voluntary and community sector groups in March was organised in Newmarket to explore "What Makes A Good Volunteer Role … Read Article about Volunteering network meetings bringing communities together
“Introduction to Volunteering” free workshops launching in Felixstowe
A new workshop to help people learn more about getting into volunteering will start in Felixstowe in April. The “Introduction to Volunteering” workshops are free and will take place over 3 weeks, lasting for 2 hours each. They will focus on anyone … Read Article about “Introduction to Volunteering” free workshops launching in Felixstowe
Blog: Apprenticeships – developing the future workforce
by Rachael Warner Youth Advocate - Talent Match I've been out and about networking this week, attending the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on 10th March and will be at another on 12th March at Momentum Café, … Read Article about Blog: Apprenticeships – developing the future workforce
Book now for the Village Halls Conference 2015
This is an important conference for anyone who is involved with a community building whether it is a Village Hall, Community Centre, Scout Hut, Bowls Club or Sports Pavilion. Saturday 28th March 2015, 10am – 2pm at Debenham Community Centre, … Read Article about Book now for the Village Halls Conference 2015