There are 35,000 sewer blockages in the Anglian Water region, let’s help Keep It Clear together

5th March 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Events/ Opportunities, Health

 Let’s Keep It Clear Together     By following some simple steps, we can keep Chelmsford’s water flowing and the sewer system clear to do its job of taking used water and sewage safely away from homes and businesses. Here are some suggestions to prevent bad smells and blockages. In the kitchen:- Leave fats, oils … Read More

Voluntary Opportunity for Prison Monitors with the Independent Monitoring Board

4th February 2015Chelmsford CVS, Events/ Opportunities, Jobs

The Independent Monitoring Board have asked us to cascade the following: Prison Monitors (voluntary) for the Independent Monitoring Board  Location Essex, Greater London Job Type Voluntary Category Advice, Information, Policy/Research Sectors : Human Rights Job Description Board Member and Prison Monitor (voluntary) – Volunteers needed on Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMPYOI Chelmsford Ref: 250/Chelmsford/2015 Where … Read More

Free Event – ‘Politics: what is it good for?’ Saturday 11 April at Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford

28th January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Events/ Opportunities, Training

Free Event ‘Politics: what is it good for?’ Saturday 11 April at Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford This event is a joint initiative between The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and the Question the Powerful project. It will take a fresh look at political ideas and practices and aims to explore what makes politics both fascinating and indispensable … Read More

Are you #SteppingUp to create a stronger City? Look forward to seeing you at High Chelmer Shopping Centre 27-30 January

23rd January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

#SteppingUp to create a stronger City A new campaign comes to Chelmsford on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week (January 27-30) focusing on how local people can ‘step up’ to create stronger communities. The #SteppingUp campaign puts the spotlight on five simple steps people can take which can have a hugely beneficial effect personally, … Read More

Help YMCA Chelmsford Continue To Support Children, Young People & Families By Becoming a Friend Of YMCA Chelmsford

22nd October 2014Chelmsford CVS, Events/ Opportunities

YMCA Chelmsford is continuing to provide services and programmes to help children, young people and families build their lives, hope and futures. As part of their ongoing plans to increase fundraising as well as provide communication updates to supporters and networks, they have established a Friends of YMCA Chelmsford group. The objects of the Friends group are … Read More

Chelmsford’s Audio News & Information Service For Blind Or Partially Sighted People – Chelmsford Talking Newspapers

8th September 2014Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Chelmsford Talking Newspaper – For blind or partially sighted people reading is a major undertaking, even with magnifying equipment, and may be impossible.  Many people begin to lose their sight as they grow older and find small print documents such as newspapers particularly difficult to read.  As a result they may lose track of local … Read More