Tees Valley Rural Action News January 2021
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Author: Julie
Tees Valley Rural Action Christmas and New Year Opening
Loan Shark Training – Extra Date Added
Tees Valley Rural Action and Denise Meek, North East Region Liaise Officer from the Illegal Money Lending Team are inviting you to take part in Loan Shark Training via an On line zoom training session which aims to briefly explain what a loan shark is and the support that Illegal Money Lending Team can offer partners and victims.
This training is aimed at new members of staff, new volunteers or staff who want a quick refresher. This training is also open to any members of our community who may find this useful.
Training session
Tuesday 20th October at 2pm
Thursday 22nd October at 7pm
This training will include a presentation concludes with Questions & Answers.
To secure you’re place please email: info@teesvalleyruralaction.co.uk by Monday 19th October please
For more information from the Stop Loan Shark Team
The Prince’s Countryside Fund
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is now accepting applications from locally-focussed, legally-constituted not-for-profit organisations who are working to create resilient rural communities across the UK in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for up to one year. Projects must be completed within one year of their start date and no later than 31 March 2022. Some match funding is required.
The grants will cover revenue costs that are directly associated with projects that are helping rural communities deal with the negative effects of the pandemic.
To date the funding has been used to address and combat issues such as isolation, financial pressures, and issues with physical and mental health.
Groups are advised to apply early as a large number of applications are expected and the fund may close earlier than the published deadline.
Application Deadline: 3rd November 2020.
The Prince’s Trust Countryside Fund
Tees Valley Rural Action Rural Garden Competition Winners Announced
Tees Valley Rural Action, (TVRA) would like to thank everyone for entering our Rural Garden Competition.
The judging was done by Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, who did tell us he had a very difficult time choosing the winners. We thank him for taking the time to judge your amazing photographs.
We can now announce the winners as follows:
- 1st Prize Barbara Irvine from Elwick, Hartlepool
- 2nd Prize Brian Chapman from Thornton, Middlesbrough
- 3rd Prize Clare Wren from Stainton, Middlesbrough
The three winners will receive a wonderful canvas of their photograph, and a garden centre voucher. The first 1st prize will feature in TVRA’s Rural Evidence Report due to be published in early 2021.
Rita Lawson, TVRA’s, Chief Executive commented, “During COVID 19 our gardens and yard spaces have become our place of sanctuary, allowing us to enjoy a safe and happy space. We are thankful you have taken the time to share with us and showcase Tees Valley in all its summer glory. This pandemic has impacted on everyone in some way shape or form, and we have been truly blessed to be able to glimpse into your spaces which have played a part in lifting, not only your emotional wellbeing but also ours at TVRA, and keeping us all connected.”
We hope you enjoy the video of our 3 winners, Everyone is a winning entry in our eyes and we will showcase more of the fantastic entries in the coming weeks.
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Workshop 3 East Cleveland Village Big Local
East Cleveland Villages Big Local next interactive zoom workshop is tomorrow at 6pm.
Join in the online discussions or even just see how the last ones have been going by clicking on the links on this page.
There is still time to get involved pop an email to info@teesvalleyruralaction.co.uk we will ensure Kevin and Jeanette get you registered for the zoom meeting and send you the links to get involved
East Cleveland Villages Big Local Plan & Review Meetings Continue
It is never too late to get involved in developing the plan for East Cleveland Villages Big Local. Last week some local residents and businesses got together on zoom to talk about the things that were important to them for their area and to revisit the consultation that was undertaken late last year. Tonight we will be firming up the priorities for the new plan and the documents which accompany this post will help to focus the discussion. Some of you will have been involved in consultations late last year where these priorities were identified and we are now at a stage where the plan is being written.
Our next zoom meeting is tonight at 6.00 p.m. and if you have not been involved before but are interested in becoming involved please contact info@teesvalleyruralaction.co.uk
Further background reading for workshops can be found on the following links
Where to Now – the final 5 years
local_trust_the_big_local_plan_guidance_sep19-1
Big Local partnershipsEast Cleveland Villages BL Plan FINAL 190516
East Cleveland Villages BL Plan FINAL 190516
East Cleveland Good Neighbours – Job Advert – Catering Coordinator
East Cleveland Good Neighbours has been operating since March and we are now looking to develop a sustainable plan to secure its long-term future. The caring and supporting ethos of East Cleveland Good Neighbours is clearly visible and this is the opportunity for the right person to help us to keep this vital service to continue.
Are you community minded, organised, like cooking and looking for a short-term challenge?
If so, then you could be the one we are looking for to fill a 12 week temporary contract opportunity as our Catering Coordinator.
If you are interested, please read the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Applications are by CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for the role of Catering Coordinator to info@teesvalleyruralaction.co.uk
The closing date is 12 noon Friday 21st August 2020.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR All VILLAGE HALLS
COVID UPDATE FOR VILLAGE HALLS
Due to a change in government guidance, users of #VillageHalls will need to wear face coverings from 8 August. Some activities that would normally happen in gyms and dance studios are exempt.
If in doubt people, please contact our village halls adviser Janice McCollm.
#ACRE will be updating our information sheet for village halls early next week to reflect this change.
Tees Valley Rural Action Show Us Your Graden Competition
Tees Valley Rural Action Show Us Your Gardens Competition
What a year, people stuck at home during lockdown and holidays cancelled, our gardens have been a haven for stress relief, relaxation, and enjoyment.
No one has been able to visit public gardens or enjoy the towns and villages in bloom competitions, so TVRA supported by the National Lottery have decided that we will host a lockdown garden competition.
Whether you have a garden, balcony, or just a window box, vegetables or flowers we want to see how your outdoor space has brought you joy during lockdown for the chance to win an amazing prize.
Please see the attached flyer for information on how to enter. Good luck and happy gardening.
