Chelmsford
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Devolution Event Cancelled
We regret to inform you that the Event on Devolution booked for the 4th April is postponed for the foreseeable future. This is because the Government have, subsequent to the Budget, issued an East Anglian Devolution Agreement attached which is essentially an offer to Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk but not Essex. While we are assured … Read More
Connect Well Providers Needed
Connect Well New community focused direct referral project seeks local community providers for mutual attraction and connecting with local people! Connect Well, the new social prescribing project in Mid Essex has just been launched! The project aims to raise awareness of the excellent support that exists in our local communities from self-help groups, to … Read More
‘Tackling Hidden Harms Together’ – County Conference in Colchester
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Safer Essex and the Essex Community Voluntary Services network held their fourth joint conference at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday 26th January 2016. The event brought together representatives from Essex Police, voluntary and community groups and public sector organisations from across the county to explore … Read More
Stay Well This Winter – Now’s the time to get your free flu jab!
All those in at risk groups are being reminded to get their free flu jab. Adults over 65; those with long term health conditions; children aged 2 – 7; carers and pregnant women may all be eligible. Centre Supporting Voluntary Action and Essex County Council are backing the reminder, which is being issued by NHS England, Public Health England, … Read More
Help with planning Chelmsford’s future
Chelmsford City Council is consulting on a new Local Plan, its Sustainability Appraisal and a Draft Statement of Community Involvement – Have your say! The consultation has been running from 19 November 2015, and runs until 4:45pm on Thursday 21 January 2016. If you want to have your say, read and comment on the documents … Read More
It’s time to get Volunteering!
It’s time to get volunteering. I myself have recently joined the Chelmsford Volunteering team after deciding that I want to gain credible work experience, and skills through volunteering. If you are looking to gain skills, work experience, andadd to your CV for potential employers then why wait? Join us today! There are common misconceptions about … Read More
Official Launch of Volunteer Essex Website
Come and join us on Thursday 14 January in Remembrance Square, Chelmsford Central Library for the official launch of Volunteer Essex. The Chairman of Essex County Council and the Mayor of Chelmsford will be cutting the ribbon at 11a.m. Volunteer Centres across Essex will be launching the website in their localities at the same time, … Read More
The High Sheriff’s Volunteer Centre Essex Award
Why not nominate the organisation you volunteer with for the opportunity to win a cash prize of £1000? The High Sheriff’s award is given to the organisation which best demonstrates the use of good practice in providing encouragement, support, training and supervision to volunteers. Last year the prize was awarded to Friends of the Flitch … Read More