Education & Training

FREE Training Courses for Southwark Volunteers/TRAs

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Use the new online registration to book and complete one FREE training course by 31 March 2017 and you will be entered into a FREE PRIZE DRAW!

You can gain an accredited qualification in one day or less and have a chance to win one of these prizes!

  • A tablet
  • A smartphone
  • 50 runners-up USB memory sticks

Increase your chance to win – One entry for every course you complete!!!

If you are interested in attending this FREE accredited training course please book using the new online booking system link below (any problems please feel free to contact me by email or on my mobile 07932 379595)

First time users: Follow the 4 easy steps below to open your on-line learning account, where you can book/cancel classroom and on-line training courses and keep a secure record of your personal development

1          Click on this link http://southwarkcouncilcommunityengagementscheme.virtual-college.co.uk/

2          Select the ‘Register’ tab and complete the form – Please do not use a group email address as this will compromise the privacy of your learning account

            Please note: If your TRA or area does not appear please select ‘Unknown’ from the drop down menu

3          When you submit the completed form you will receive an email with a system generated password

Use the ‘Login’ tab on the same link above to login and change your password to something that is easier for you to remember

4          You are now free to browse available courses and make a booking to attend as many classroom training session as you need and one on-line training course at a time

If you need help using this system please feel free to call your Community Training Officer for assistance

Kind regards

Paulette Watson – Community Training Officer

Southwark Council | Communities Division |

Commissioning and Voluntary Sector Support |

Housing and Modernisation Department

5th Floor, Hub 3 | PO Box 64529 | London | SE1P 5LX

Tel: 07932 379 595

Email: paulette.watson@southwark.gov.uk

Get Involved online at: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/consultations

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Now you can be involved in community council discussions online:

https://forums.southwark.gov.uk/

www.southwark.gov.uk/mysouthwark

For council services at your fingertips, register online

You can access your MySouthwark account to report and track your Council requests online at my.southwark.gov.uk.

You can also manage your rent or service charge account, pay your council tax as well as report and track your housing repairs.

New places available for Tabard Drama group

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Thank you for your interest in the Unicorn Theatre’s Tabard Gardens community-based Drama group.

The Unicorn Theatre is a leading children’s theatre based on Tooley Street, London Bridge.

The Drama group is offered FREE to children living on the Tabard Gardens council estate and to children from local neighbouring council estates close to Tabard Gardens. The Drama group runs term-time after school one afternoon a week at St George the Martyr Church, Borough High Street, SE1. The Unicorn Theatre runs community projects throughout the year and we want to run a community project that connects with a local community near to our theatre.

Children do not need previous Drama experience – we would love to meet some children who want to give it a go for the first time. There are so many positive benefits in taking part in a regular Drama group including- social benefits, developing confidence and communication skills, learning to think creatively, and learning about theatre arts for self-expression.

The group runs term-time weekly on Tuesdays from 16.30 – 17.45 in the Crypt at St George the Martyr Church. The group is open to 8-11 year olds.

Term dates for spring: Tuesday 17th January – Tuesday 28th March 2016 (the group will not run on Tuesday 14th Feb during half-term)

The children will also be invited to attend free theatre trips at the Unicorn Theatre to extend their experience and enjoyment.

In order to register your interest – please contact Sally Pembroke with your name, child’s name, child’s age (D.O.B), full address and how you heard about the opportunity.  Please note, you need to book via Sally and fill out application forms before your child can start attending the drama group. Please check you are eligible within the criteria or contact Sally. Please note there are limited places and places will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Sally Pembroke

Community Projects Director

sally.pembroke@unicorntheatre.com

0207 645 0519

07494 862265

Many thanks,

Sally

 

Wonder Day fun for the whole family at Veolia Southwark

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Southwark’s annual Wonder Day will take place on Saturday 17 September, in time to celebrate Recycle Week (12 – 18 September).

On the day there will be tours of the facility so residents can learn first-hand how their recyclables and black bag waste are turned into new green products and energy. There will also be a host of interactive exhibits, games and fun to entertain the whole family:

  • Come see wild birds up close, and find out how some help out on site
  • Meet ‘R3cycle’ our friendly remote controlled robot made from old recycling bins who loves entertaining children
  • Explore the big machines that work on site and learn what they do
  • Discover the origins of materials, the recycling lifecycle, and play on a mini version of the facility at our Recycling Discovery Centre

Alongside all this there will be the junk orchestra, arts and crafts and lots of free refreshments!

Coordinator of the event and education and outreach officer Sharon Elis said, ‘It’s going to be a fantastic, fun, and busy event with lots going on for families and the local community to enjoy and celebrate. This year is extra special because it’s Recycle Week and we will be promoting sustainability, as well as offering practical help and advice for those who want to do their best for the environment. Visitors can also get involved in quizzes, play games and win some great prizes to help raise money for FoodCycle.’

Councillor Ian  Wingfield, cabinet member for environment and public realm said: ‘I would highly recommend a visit to the site for a chance to see the modern cutting edge technology behind recycling. It’s a wonderfully quirky day out for the family but also really educational too.’

What residents said about last year’s event:

Anna Fairclough (SE7), ‘The kids look forward to coming every year! This is our second visit and it’s even better.’

David Warwick (SE23), ‘The whole visitor experience was very well thought through and well organised, very impressed.’

For more information regarding tour rules and things to do on the day click here.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Veolia Southwark

t: +44 (0)20 3567 2600
Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility, 43 Devon Street, London. SE15 1AL

www.veolia.co.uk