Join Big Local Conniburrow for their community events:
Halloween Gathering
When is it: 30th October (Wednesday) 6pm – 8pm (FREE) Where is it: BLC Hub, 34 Bramble Avenue, MK14 7AP.
What will be happening: Crafts, Snacks, Games and More! Who is it for: All Ages.
Art Exhibition
When is it: 9th November (Saturday) 10am – 2pm (20p Entry Fee) Where is it: BLC Hub, 34 Bramble Avenue, MK14 7AP.
What will be happening: Paintings by Sid Burgess, a resident, will be available for viewing and sale. Who is it for: All Ages.
Yoga
When is it: Weekly on Tuesday, 10:30am – 11:45am (FREE) Where is it: BLC Hub, 34 Bramble Avenue, MK14 7AP. Who runs it and how does it work: Trevor Heale does a relaxing session with a focus on breathing and light stretches designed to give the same results as a hard yoga routine.
Coffee Morning
When is it: Weekly on Friday, 10am – 12am. (FREE) Where is it: BLC Hub, 34 Bramble Avenue, MK14 7AP. What is available: Free hot drinks, Newspapers and WIFI. Playing cards and darts available as well and we will happily play with you! Who is it for: Everyone.
Crafty Cuppa
When is it: 9am – 9:30am (Free Breakfast) 9:45am – 11am (Crafty) Where is it: 1 Germander Place, MK14 7DU (The School) What happens: Crafty Activities, like knitting for example, around other people for a lovely social environment and cohesion. Who is it for: All Ages. Towards Parents.
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2019 Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm, Optional Walk to Conniburrow commencing at 3:00pm Venue: The Meeting Place (near The Point, CMK) REGISTER HERE
Community Action:MK are hosting our Autumn Networking in line with the Festival of Creative Urban Living, happening on Midsummer Boulevard.
Join us to explore ‘Living Well in Communities’ in the new urban dwellings of Milton Keynes and come together with colleagues and friends from the voluntary and community sector to explore the hidden gems within these communities.
There will be a walk (optional) into Conniburrow to view the hidden gems of this estate and to explore the community engagement activities taking place there, with guidance from our colleagues working with Big Local Conniburrow.
Agenda (draft):
2:00 pm – Arrival: Registration and Refreshments 2:15 pm – Welcome from Clare Walton, CEO of Community Action:MK 2:20 pm – Networking 3:00 pm – Walk to Conniburrow (optional) / Stay and explore the Festival of Creative Urban Living 3:30 pm – Exploring Conniburrow: The Community Orchard, The Little Library, Friendship Park, The Pond and The Community Hub . 4:15pm – Walk back to CMK
The walk to Conniburrow is optional, but please reserve a ticket as part of the registration process) On the walk, we will be exploring the creative designs within an urban area and visiting the hidden gems of Conniburrow, such as The Community Orchard, Friendship Park and The Hub.
If you prefer, you are more than welcome to stay after our networking section and explore the events and exhibitions of the Festival of Creative Urban Living. From Utopia Station, film screenings and Bike School to the Boulevard Broadcast, talks and Beds United, there is so much to do see and explore at the Festival, that maybe just one afternoon won’t be enough!
We do hope you will join in to explore what we will be an intriguing insight into ‘Living Well in Communities’ within the Festival and to journey with us into our very own Conniburrow to see how their hidden gems have contributed to the creativity of one of MK’s very own urban estates.
We very much look forward to seeing you on the day!
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Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICS invites you to: System-wide Conversation: “Let’s talk about changing outcomes for people who are the highest users of services and how we support these vulnerable individuals within our community to flourish”
BLMK ICS is delighted to invite you to a special workshop focussed on changing the outcomes of the health systems highest users. On the evening we will be joined by two keynote speakers who will join us to talk about ‘High Intensity User (HIU) Schemes, Approaches, Mindsets & Behaviours’.
– Rhian Monteith, Clinical Lead for RightCare High Intensity User Programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement & Clinical Lead, Rotating Paramedic Programme, Health Education England and
– Dawn Chamberlain, Programme Director Clinical Improvement, NHS England and NHS Improvement
In addition, the evening will also include an opportunity for attendees to participate in break out groups to focus on jointly identifying a better understanding of the true impact across our whole system – in particular the wider determinants of health – for HIU schemes/approaches.
Spaces are available to staff of the 15 Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes partners and associated voluntary organisations.
Autumn networking event: Living well in communities
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2019 Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm. Optional Walk to Conniburrow commencing at 3:00pm Venue: The Meeting Place (next to The Point in CMK)
Join us to explore ‘Living Well in Communities’ in the new urban dwellings of Milton Keynes and come together with colleagues and friends from the voluntary and community sector to explore the hidden gems within these communities.
There will be a walk (optional) into Conniburrow to view the hidden gems of this estate and to explore the community engagement activities taking place there, with guidance from our colleagues working with Big Local Conniburrow.
Let’s Talk Good Finance MK
Thursday 17th October, 1.30 – 4.30pm. This session is designed for charities, social enterprises, community businesses and local groups in Milton Keynes interested in social investment. To find out more about social investment and to book your free place, REGISTER HERE.
Sign up to our Cyber Protect workshops
The workshops will be held on the following dates and times: Workshop 1: Tuesday 8th October 11am – 1pm. Workshop 2: Thursday 24th October 11am – 1pm Venue: Grant Thornton, 199 Avebury Blvd, MK9 1AU. REGISTER HERE
Meet Peta : drop-in with the representative of MK Health & Wellbeing board
Drop in on 25 September, 13:00-15:00, Acorn House Foyer to meet Peta Wilkinson from the MK Health and Wellbeing Board.
For more information about what the Health and Wellbeing Board is and what they do, click this link.
Age UK Milton Keynes AGM
Thu, September 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. REGISTER HERE Guest speaker is Michael Bracey, Chief Executive Milton Keynes Council, who will be speaking about the changing role and relationship between the council and the voluntary sector.
Proposed changes to sexual harassment law
The government has opened a consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace and the legal protections available under the Equalities Act 2010. NCVO has published some useful information for charities which explains what the consultation is about and how the proposed changes to sexual harassment law may affect how you safeguard not just staff, but also volunteers. You can read NCVOs guidance here and you can take part in the consultation here
Independent Examination update for Trustees – TCC
The Charity Commission has updated its guidance for trustees on what they need to know about independent examination. This guidance gives trustees the information they need to:
check whether their charity can have its accounts independently examined instead of audited
appoint a suitable person to carry out the independent examination, and
prepare for the independent examination. Find out more
The Housing Strategy provides a clear vision of how the Council and its stakeholders can achieve our shared aspiration in providing housing that meets the needs and requirements of Milton Keynes. Find out more and have your say here.
EEH Transport Strategy Meeting
England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) officers are holding a local engagement event where you can hear about the strategy and their work. The event will take place on 25 September 2019 from 6:30-8pm, in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Milton Keynes. Please email Transport.Policy@milton-keynes.gov.uk
British sign language (BSL) taster Session (5th October) and BSL Course (9th October)
Bletchley Speakers Club – Local Speakers Club offers free public speaking course
Have you noticed how much time people spend looking at their phones? Is the art of verbal communication dead? Bletchley Speakers Club invites you to get out from behind your screen, and talk.
The club is offering a free 5 week course in public speaking starting Tuesday October 1st 7.30 – 9.30 pm at Rectory Cottages.
What’s been happening in Conniburrow? A BLC Update.
Big Local Conniburrow has had an exciting few weeks, because as well as having new member of personnel join the team, there was a bunch of events such as the Fun Day, Treasure Hunt and the Cheese and Biscuit Quiz. These events were overall positive and promoted the BLC to new families and groups. Read the blog here
The rule that gave people with learning disabilities a voice
Essex County Council’s 100 Day Challenge explored the best ways to support people with learning disabilities and autism. During their challenge, a new way of working emerged that remains in place today to ensure everyone’s ideas are heard. Read more
Bicycle Training Sessions
MKC’s Transport team deliver bicycle training sessions across MK – providing people with the skills to increase their confidence and safety. The training sessions are suitable for all abilities and can be completed individually, in groups or as a family. Click here to book the right course for you. Email cycling@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
Crowdfunding for the Children & Young People of Milton Keynes
Arther Ellie Mental Health Support are raising £1,000,000 to provide the children and young people who are unable to access help across Milton Keynes with 1:1 therapeutic support. Find out more
Volunteering opportunity of the week: Quality Christmas Gift Wrapping in December 2019
It’s too early for Christmas, surely? Not for Nkiru Arts – they are thinking ahead and already looking to recruit volunteers for Christmas! Nkiru Arts are currently recruiting unpaid volunteers for December up to Christmas Eve to be trained for quality Christmas Gift Wrapping to work a few occasional 3 / 4 hour shifts on the Charity Gift Wrapping Stall in INTU as part of the Christ The Cornerstone Christmas Appeal Christmas Gift Wrapping Stall. Find out more
Volunteering drop in
Community Action: MK also hold a Volunteer drop in service every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm -3pm at Acorn House, 351 Midsummer Blvd, CMK, MK9 3HP. Pop in to speak to our friendly volunteering advisors and find out about the many local volunteering opportunities you could get involved with.
Part time Information Advice and Guidance Adviser
Come and join our team at Works for Us! We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide one-to-one advice sessions to our clients to support them in obtaining employment, education, training or volunteering. This position requires excellent communication skills and experience of working with people from a variety of social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Find out more
Maximum Value: £ 50,000 Deadline: 28th November 2019
The Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) is a funding opportunity for small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. SCCF project grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects of up to two years. Grants are available for UK-registered organisations working towards addressing the Global Goals to improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalised. Find out more
Grant funding of up to £4,000 will be available for projects, including purchasing items, materials and equipment to benefit the local community, improvements to a community building, developing an outdoor space or running a community project or activity. Projects can also fund coordinators to manage volunteers, staff to lead activities or training sessions, workshops and community activities. Find out more
A £3.7 million fund providing small-scale repayable finance to socially-driven arts and cultural organisations. Cultural Impact Development Fund will pioneer the use of financial incentives to drive the achievement of social impact targets in its investment portfolio, making it one of the few impact investment funds with a clear trade-off of financial return for the attainment of social outcomes. The Fund is supported by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment through the Growth Fund programme, with finance being provided by its partners The National Lottery Community Fund and Big Society Capital.
Velobants
Saturday 28 September
Velobants present CX in The City 2, Central Cyclo-Cross League Round 3 – next Saturday 28 September. A special plea to all female riders – local cycling club Velobants are trying to attract 100 women riders to help break the British Cycling record and each rider gets a chance to win a Trek Crockett bike.Don’t forget to log your miles for Cycle September https://www.lovetoride.net/miltonkeynes !
The Festival of Creative Urban Living : 26 September – 13 October 2019
You’ll find MK’s first ever free ‘A Festival of Creative Urban Living’ from 26 September – 13 October on Midsummer Boulevard in Central Milton Keynes.
Community Action: MK believes in supporting our groups and friends in the voluntary and community sector. Join us for these exciting upcoming events in Milton Keynes.
Meet the representative of MK Health & Wellbeing board, learn more about living well in communities, discover the hidden gems of Conniburrow, improve cyber security for your voluntary or community group and learn about social investment for your organisation.
Wednesday 25th September 2019, 1pm – 3pm Acorn House foyer
Peta Wilkinson is one of the VCS representatives on the Health and Wellbeing board in Milton Keynes.
We are giving you a chance to express your views and to bring any health-related issues you have to her on the 25th September, 2019 1pm – 3pm at Acorn House.
Tuesday 8 October, 2pm -3pm Optional walk to Conniburrow at 3 pm The Meeting Place (next to The Point in CMK)
Community Action:MK are hosting our Autumn Networking in line with the Festival of Creative Urban Living, happening on Midsummer Boulevard.
Join us to explore ‘Living Well in Communities’ in the new urban dwellings of Milton Keynes and come together with colleagues and friends from the voluntary and community sector to explore the hidden gems within these communities.
There will be a walk (optional) into Conniburrow to view the hidden gems of this estate and to explore the community engagement activities taking place there, with guidance from our colleagues working with Big Local Conniburrow.
The Thames Valley Police Cyber Security Advisor will be providing two short Cyber Protect awareness sessions in October 2019 for Community Action: MK in order to empower their own local voluntary and community sector groups to speak with confidence within their immediate communities of the current cyber threats that the general public may experience.
They will cover such matters as how to notice the signs of a phishing email, or an email with a damaging attachment / link, the importance of secure passwords for sensitive accounts as well as how to maintain internet connected devices. In addition; how victims of a cyber or fraud crime, can report to Action Fraud and where people can go to get additional help and support.
An afternoon event for charities, social enterprises, community businesses and local groups in Milton Keynes interested in social investment.
Social investment is the use of repayable finance to help an organisation achieve a social purpose. Charities and social enterprises can use repayable finance to help them increase their impact on society, for example, by growing their business, providing working capital for contract delivery, or buying assets.
It is often seen as a London-centric activity, which means it can be harder for social enterprises and outside of the capital to access social investors and gain a better understanding of the financial products available.
