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From: Emma Scott <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 at 10:17 Subject: Dorchester Community Mail-out February 2021 - with correction To: Please note a correction to my last email – where the Dorchester Peoples Assembly to discuss the Local Plan is from 4pm-6pm (not 2pm-4pm as previously advised) Dear colleague, I hope this finds you well, and that, with the Government Covid roadmap unveiled & the ongoing success of the vaccination programme, you are also feeling (cautiously) optimistic as we move into spring. And the sun is shining again! Please find a range of information and opportunities below. Events and Activities Dorset Peoples Assembly on the Dorset Local Plan - Sunday 28 February from 4pm-6pm (see poster below). Join a People's Assembly focused on Dorchester, discussing the Dorset Local Plan, which is currently under consultation and will shape how we live in Dorset until 2038. This event, like all People's Assemblies, aims to be empowering and informing. Please also see their other event on March 6th focusing on the whole of Dorset at: https://www.facebook.com/events/333366698016592 To join the Dorchester event go to: Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399694343 Dorset Women’s Day WAND (The Dorset Women’s Action Network Dorset) are hosting Dorset Women’s Day virtually for the first time for their “Zoom Into Wellbeing” event on Saturday 6th March. The full programme is now live, including a wide variety of self-care and wellbeing themed workshops. WAND are raising money for the SHINE project this year. For more information and to register for workshops go to https://wandwomen.org.uk/2021/02/zoom-into-wellbeing-dorset-womens-day-programme-released/
And see below for full programme. Picnic in the Park Picnic in the Parks is a new activity filled website, based on the popular live events, to inspire you through nature and help to improve your sense of well-being. The website has been created by Stepping into Nature with Active Dorset and Natural Choices. Explore ‘Picnic in the Parks’ at: www.picnicintheparks.org Bournemouth University Free Events Online - Cafe Scientifique Café Scientifique is a place where anyone can go to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Enjoy listening to a short talk from a guest speaker before engaging in debate and discussion around the topic. You can find out more about Cafe Scientifique, and register for talks by going to: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/get-involved/cafe-scientifique Dorchester Tourist Information Centre Please find below the current ‘What’s On’ programme from the TIC. If you would like your event added to their list, do get in touch with them by emailing: [email protected] Advice, information & support COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. Detailed information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021 I have also added below a doc with the summarised version. Inspire Dorset Dorset Community Action has brought together a partnership, called Inspire Dorset, that has the capacity to support unemployed people across Dorset, using community enterprise to address the barriers many people face to get into training or work. If you are unemployed and looking for meaningful employment, Inspire Dorset, runs regular, free sessions to help support you - including sessions
on marketing (starting on March 3rd) and on resilience & building your employability skills (starting on 11th March). They also run regular weekly drop in sessions every Monday - all currently via Zoom. To find out more and to register, see their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/supportinginspiringenterprise/ Digital Champions Due to the coronavirus lockdown the Digital Champions are offering IT support over the phone, along with some of their IT staff. Digital Champions are a group of volunteers, mostly made up of retired IT professionals, who usually hold sessions in libraries and community centres. Anyone can call the Dorset Digital Hotline with an IT question on 01305 221048 weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am to 12noon. You can leave a message with your name and number outside of these times and they will call you back. Public Health Dorset Weekly updates about rates of Coronavirus in Dorset can be found on the Public Health Dorset website at: https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/your-health/protecting-your-health/latest-updates-on-covid-19-in-dorset.aspx Register now for regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing Public Health Dorset, on behalf of BCP and Dorset councils, has set up a new rapid testing service for volunteers and employees who cannot work from home due to the nature of their role One in three people who have Covid-19 show no symptoms and can therefore spread it without knowing. The aim is to identify cases quickly and to break the chains of transmission, protecting you, your family and you co-workers. They are offering weekly testing, using a Lateral Flow Device, at one of a number of test centres that have been set up across the county. You will need to be able to commit to six weeks of testing. Access to this service is for people who don’t already have access to asymptomatic testing. If you already have access to asymptomatic testing e.g. through an NHS or care home employer, you are not able to access the community service. If you would like to access weekly testing register your interest at https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/Community-Rapid-Testing
Once approved for testing, details of how to book will be sent to you. Keyworker counselling sessions The Dorchester Trust for Counselling and Psychotherapy are continuing to offer 6 free counselling sessions for key workers, until March 2021 - see below. Musica on Demand – See flyer below Musica on Demand is a fantastic set of ‘how to’ guides and resources allowing care settings or people caring at home for people living with dementia, to provide meaningful musical activities. Due to Lottery Funding, Musica are currently able to offer subscriptions free of charge to people living in Dorset. Funding available See below for information including: 1. The National Lottery Heritage Fund 2. Magic Little Grants 3. The Turing Scheme 4. ESFA Training Grants – next deadline 15 March 5. Green Match Funding - short deadline 5 March For a list of other grant opportunities, visit the webpage of Dorset Community Action (DCA) https://www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk/dca-funding-links/ DCA can also provide guidance and advice on a range of topics including funding, legal set-up and governance. To find out more, and to contact a specialist Community Advisor, go to: https://www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk/our-services/ You can also sign up, for free, to the Dorset Council Fund Finder at: https://www.idoxopen4community.co.uk/dorset?bcr=MTIzNA By signing up you will receive regular funding updates and be able to search their database. Information/help requested Be part of a walking audit How your feet can help to reduce Dorchester’s Carbon footprint!
Volunteers are needed to help audit the quality of walking routes in Dorchester using a specially devised audit tool. This will guide Dorset Council in planning improvements for making life for pedestrians pleasanter and safer. More information from Cllr. Frances Hogwood – email: [email protected] Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils – Green Directory The Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC) are looking to collect basic information on 'green groups' in Dorset to create a 'Climate Resource Hub' for all Dorset Parish and Town Councillors to access on their councillors website. If you are part of an organisation/group that would be good to put onto this resource hub, could you please take a look at the attached email and complete the enclosed table and return that to: [email protected] The Dorchester Family Partnership Zone (DFPZ) The DFPZ are looking to put together a list of events and activities for children and families taking place in Dorchester over the Easter holidays so that they can circulate them to their families. If you are organising any activities (including online), please could you send information to Gina Bailey: [email protected] Can you help children get online? Despite returning to school soon, many children and young people will still be impacted by barriers to getting online on home, which will affect their learning. If you have a device, that you would like to donate to a young person, the new Thomas Hardye School website now has a form on it detailing the types of equipment they are looking for including Windows laptops, Chromebook and IPads. To find out if your device might be reused, and make a real difference, go to: http://www.thomas-hardye.dorset.sch.uk/donate/equipment.aspx Consultations open Local Plan The Draft Local Plan consultation from the Dorset Council, is still open for comment until the 15 March.
The plan outlines the strategy for meeting the needs of the area such as housing, employment, and community services including schools, retail, leisure and community facilities. To find out more, and to have your say, go to: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/planning-buildings-land/planning-policy/dorset-council-local-plan.aspx Please do keep sending me any information you would like me to share – and let me know if you would like me to amend your details or be removed from this mailing list. Very best wishes, Emma Scott Community Development Officer Dorchester Town Council 19 North Square Dorchester DT1 1JF [email protected] Tel: 01305 819463 Mob: 07956 896114
DORSETWOMEN'S DAY2021The Women’s Action Network Dorset (WAND)proudly presents the programme for ourfirst virtual Dorset Women’s Day!
EVENT PROGRAMME10:00AM Women &
Trade Unions2:00PM Detox Your
Wardrobe
10:00AM Nature & Self Care
11:00AM VeganCurious?
12:00PM AwakenedBelly Dance
1:00PM Yoga Flow toMusic
3:00PM Dancing forHealth
4:00PM The Art ofHandwritten Letters
8:00PM Cosy Home Spa
5:00PM Afterparty
Raising money for...
SATURDAY 6TH MARCH
DORSETWOMEN'S DAY2021
For 2021, our committee made the decision to theme the event all aboutwellbeing and self-care. Things have been challenging for us all recently, sowe are really looking forward to hosting an event which encourages us tobe kind to ourselves – at the same time as bringing women in Dorsettogether.
The workshops will take place via Zoom and you are welcome to join inwith as many (or as few) workshops as you like. All Dorset Women’s Dayparticipants are also warmly invited to our “afterparty” at 5pm – we’d loveto hear what you thought of the day!
WAND have also decided to fundraise for the Shine Project via our eventsthis year. The Shine Project do some really invaluable work with teen girls,with the aim of building their confidence, self-esteem, and mental andphysical health. While Dorset Women’s Day workshops are free to attend,participants are encouraged to make a donation to Shine if they are able todo so.
On a practical note, some workshops require advance registration, soplease do check the event information for each workshop carefully. Fullinformation about each workshop can also be found on our website andFacebook page , and you are always welcome to contact us via email [email protected]
Lastly, WAND would like to thank our wonderful workshop leaders andvolunteers for their time and contributions to the event – you are allamazing.
We hope to see you at Dorset Women’s Day!
LauraWAND Chair
Raising money for...
NOTE FROM WAND'S CHAIR
10:00AM - 10:50AM
Women & Trade Unions: What Can Trade Unions Offer Women?Hosted by Amanda Brown & Becky Brookman, UNISON
In this workshop, Amanda & Becky from UNISON Dorset (part of the Women’s Self
Organised Group) will be sharing what a Trade Union is, and what Trade Unions can offerto women in their work. The official theme for International Women’s Day in 2021 is also#ChooseToChallenge, to recognise the power that we all have to call out gender bias andinequality – much of which is experienced in the workplace. One of UNISON’s main aims
is to help workers fight for fairness, and this session will leave you feeling informed aboutthe benefits of Trade Union membership for women.
No maximum number of participants. To register for this workshop, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmation
email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
Nature & Self Care - Hosted by Emma Pritchard
Emma is a qualified counsellor and life coach who puts self-care at the heart of her work.She works indoors and outdoors, combining creative therapeutic interventions with
shinrin yoku (forest bathing) in natural environments. In this session, Emma will sharewith you her passion for using nature to support wellbeing. You'll learn why self-care is
important and how you can use the natural world to help with relaxation and healing. Thesession will incorporate a guided visualisation exercise.
Maximum 20 participants. To register for this workshop, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmation
email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
10:00AM - 10:50AM
11:00AM - 11:50AM
Vegan Curious? - Hosted by Julia Forrest-Wilson
This year, Julia decided to participate in “Veganuary” for the first time. Julia will share herstory as a vegan newbie, including some tips on the delicious plant-based foods that she
discovered through the month. This session is ideal for anyone interested in veganism(whether you too are a vegan newbie, vegan-curious or a veteran vegan!) who would like
the opportunity to connect with like-minded women. No maximum number of participants.
To register for this workshop, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmationemail with instructions for joining the Zoom.
12:00PM - 12:50PM
Awakened Belly Dance - Hosted by Fiona Penfold
Awakened Bellydance is a multifaceted and self transformative process that combinesEgyptian Bellydance, guided visualisation and energy healing into a moving meditation. Itis perfect for women who have an interest in movement for healing and reclaiming your
sovereign dancer. No belly dance experience is necessary and you will be able to work toyour own level of comfort and ability. In this workshop we will focus on grounding,
emotional balance and expression, finding our inner wisdom and guidance and practicingself care from the heart.
No maximum number of participants.To register for this workshop, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmation
email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
Detox Your Wardrobe - Hosted by the Eloise of the WardrobeFoundation & Alice from Buddy and Noo
Eloise is the founder of the Wardrobe Foundation, a social enterprise set up to provide
bespoke clothing packages to women in need of clothing support across Dorset. Alice is apersonal and interior stylist, and founder of styling company Buddy and Noo. Eloise &Alice will share some top tips for sorting, arranging and clearing out your wardrobe, so
that your wardrobe really works for you. Eloise & Alice also invite you to bring along oneitem of clothing that you would like some styling tips on, for a fun and interactive session
designed to reinvigorate your personal style.
Places for this workshop are limited to 10, so be quick in reserving your spot!
Places can be reserved by emailing [email protected] on a first-come-first servebasis. After registering via email, you will be sent the Zoom details. Since spaces are
limited, please only reserve a spot if you are certain you can attend.
Yoga Flow to Music - Hosted by Carol Macartney
Carol lives on the Isle of Wight, where she has been inspiring and empowering womenthrough yoga and dance for almost thirty years. She runs retreats around the world (or
did before COVID!) and now offers her workshops through Zoom. For this DorsetWomen's Day session she will be offering "The Goddess Arises" gentle flowing yoga and
celestial communications to mantric music. The session welcomes everyone to joinregardless of age, shape or yogic ability, just come with an open heart and a smile. Please
wear something comfortable that you are able to move around in.Find out more about Carol’s work here: www.carolmacartneyyoga.co.uk
No maximum number of participants.To register for this workshop, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmation
email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
1:00PM - 1:50PM
2:00PM - 2:50PM
Dancing for Health - Hosted by Dr Rosaria Gracia
Whether you want to keep fit, have a break in your daily routine or are dealing withparticular health circumstances, this session might be just what you are looking for. The
session will be fun and nurturing and include a Somatic and fitness section(GYROKINESIS® stretches, Franklin method, Lebed method techniques) and short dances(from Latin to Bollywood, from 80s to current music). The session will start seated, so you
will need a chair or stool. Please wear something comfortable that you are able to movearound in.
Find out more about Dr Gracia’s work here: www.rosaria-gracia.comNo maximum number of participants. To register for this workshop, please follow this
link. You will be sent a confirmation email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
Appreciating the Art of Handwritten Letters - Hosted by DinahJohnson, founder of The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society
Receiving a handwritten letter through the post is a really special treat, and The
Handwritten Letter Society is firmly committed to putting the fun and meaning intowriting letters. To kick off the session, Dinah will talk about how The Society came intobeing and the adventures they’ve had along the way. Next, there will be a short writing
activity for participants to do together – you only need to bring a pen and piece ofpaper/a postcard with you. There will be space to share ideas and inspiration about
decorating your letters, as well as time for any Q&As.Find out more about The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society here:
www.thehandwrittenletterappreciationsociety.orgNo maximum number of participants. To register for this workshop, please follow this
link. You will be sent a confirmation email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
3:00PM - 3:50PM
4:00PM - 4:50PM
Cosy Home Spa - Hosted by Lindsay Moss
Lindsay is a Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Independent Consultant, and she invites you tojoin her for an evening of self-care in a Cosy Home Spa Workshop. Here you will treatyourself to a super organic facial, and learn how to do a facial massage combined withsome facial yoga exercises. This will all be topped off with a luxurious hand treatment.
Home Spa Sample Packs will also be sent out to participants in advance.
Places for this workshop are limited to 10, so be quick in reserving your spot!
Places can be reserved by emailing [email protected] on a first-come-first servebasis. At the time of booking, please also provide your address so that the product
samples can be sent to you in advance. Since spaces are limited, please only reserve aspot if you are certain you can join in.
Registration must be received by Friday 26th February.
Afterparty- Hosted by WAND
All Dorset Women’s Day attendees, workshop leaders and WAND supporters are warmlywelcomed to our afterparty to round off the event! We will hear from WAND’s Chair andour lovely patron Tracey West, and we would love to get to know you all better too. Weare also keen to hear your feedback on our first virtual Dorset Women’s Day, so do come
along and let us know what you thought. To register for the afterparty, please follow this link. You will be sent a confirmation
email with instructions for joining the Zoom.
5:00PM - 5:30PM
8:00PM - 8:50PM
This listing contains a selection of events taking place across West Dorset this month. For full event information contact your local TIC Your TIC staff are available for your enquiries via answer phone and email.
You can keep up with West Dorset news and events via Twitter: @BridportTIC @DorchesterTIC @SherborneTIC Please check whether the venue or event you may wish to attend is running either
via your local TIC or with the event organiser.
To receive the monthly What’s On sheet by email, please forward your details to [email protected] You can now keep up with West Dorset news and events via Twitter: @BridportTIC @DorchesterTIC @LymeRegisTIC @SherborneTIC
Local events diary 01-13 In the Mind's Eye Online- Sladers Yard Various items by leading artists and makers. To view the show go to the website https://sladersyard.wordpress.com/in-the-minds-eye/ 02 Arts Award Discover Journey Microsoft Teams Start Continue or complete your Arts Award Discover Journey. Group runs for 5 sessions - attend all to gain certificate. Age 7+. Free. Book: https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=2300 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childrens-virtual-arts-award-group-tickets-141156223063?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&utm_source=Dorset+Council&utm_campaign=730c07ce72-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_05_20_02_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bc36c80975-730c07ce72-439237229
03 Arts Society Sherborne lecture Zoom lecture. 5pm Talk by Julian Halsby - 'Women who Scandalised the Art World'. £5 billed after event. Sign up at: https://theartssocietysherborne.org 06/03-24/04 Angels of Sound Online Zoom 2-3.30pm New Shakti Mantra Yoga (toning and overtoning) course. Session 1 of 8. (Saturdays 06/03-24/04). £100. 01935 389655 www.centreforpuresound.org 09 Talk: ‘Elisabeth Frink - Life and Legacy’ Zoom 2pm. Annette Ratuszniak and Sam Johnston Frink archive, Dorset History Centre. Contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email [email protected] to join the meeting. 13 Talk: ‘Slavery to the Workhouse’ Zoom 2pm Ted Udall, to join contact Jane: [email protected] 13 SDFHS talk Zoom 1.30pm 'Slavery to the Workhouse' by Ted Udall. To join session email: [email protected] https://sdfhs.org/groups/west-dorset/ 15,16,26,27,28 Artsreach: Telephone Theatre Play Various slots between 3pm & 7pm on days listed. ‘You Don’t Know Me But…’ is a new Telephone Theatre play, written & performed by Sophia Hatfield. Book: https://artsreach.co.uk/event/telephone-theatre 16 Arts Society Sherborne Study Day Zoom 10.15am-1pm The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - 'The Inside View' by Nigel Bates. Members £15, non-members £18. Registration in advance at: https://theartssocietysherborne.org/study-days/roh/ 18 Talk: The Shock of the New Zoom 6.45pm. Talk by James Russell for Arts Society of Dorset County. £5 for guests. See website for details: https://www.theartssocietydorsetcounty.org.uk/Lectures/FutureLectures.aspx 22/02-08/04 Dog Photo Competition on-line All by 8th April to Poundbury Rotary Club supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Entry £5 minimum. See website for rules, conditions and how to enter: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=830860&ClubID=2118
Dorchester Bridport Sherborne
01305 267992 01308 424901 01935 815341
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
MARKETS
NOW OPEN
Bridport Weekly Market in the Town every Wednesday & Saturday, Farmers’ Market postponed 9am-1pm Barrack Street
Dorchester Weekly Market in Fairfield Car Park, Weymouth Ave 8am-3pm every Wednesday, Farmers’ Market Poundbury, postponed
Sherborne Pannier Market on the Parade every Thursday and Saturday; Farmers’ Market 19th March Cheap Street, 9am-1pm
Lyme Regis…..Farmer’s Market postponed
WHAT’S ON in and around WEST DORSET AREA
March 2021
27 Talk: 'Villains, Victims and Tragedies: Stories from the Dorset Assizes' From Shire Hall, Dorchester 2pm talk by historian and author Brian Bates. £6. Book via: http://shirehalldorset.org/events/teas-and-talks-tales-from-dorset-county-prison/ 28 Divine Union Soundbath TO BE CONFIRMED Oborne Village Hall, nr. Sherborne DT9 4LA 2-4pm Crystal & Tibetan bowl soundbath. Numbers restricted, COVID secure venue. £15. Please book firmly in advance: [email protected] 01935 389655 www.centreforpuresound.org
www.visit-dorset.com Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of going to print, Dorset Council cannot accept any
responsibility for any errors or omissions. Inclusion in this leaflet does not imply any recommendation by Dorset Council. Produced by Dorset Council Tourism Division.
COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021
Registered Charity No. 1109562
1 Colliton Street – Dorchester – Dorset – DT1 1XH – 01305 259212 [email protected] – www.dorchestertrust.co.uk
Free Counselling for Key Workers in Dorset and Somerset
We are able to offer 6 counselling sessions free of charge to all key workers. It may be possible to hold these sessions face to face although mostly they are likely to be via telephone, Skype or Zoom.
Please contact us via our website www.psychotherapydorset.co.uk or by telephoning 07714 330120.
Dorchester Trust for Counselling and Psychotherapy
FREE accecss toMusica on Demand!
Thanks to National LotteryFunding Musica is able to offertheir on demand online musiclibrary FREE to individuals livingwith dementia and theircaregivers.
Giving you access to over 70music activity videos pre-recorded by Musica musicians,you can join in musical activitiestogether from the comfort ofyour own home.
How do I sign up?This service is available free ofcharge for anyone living withdementia in Dorset.
To sign up to Musica on Demandemail: [email protected]
What is Musica onDemand?
Engaging in musical activity togethercan strengthen connections
Participation in music can improvewellbeing and quality of life
Connecting with music can helpimprove mood and increase feelings ofpositive emotions
Musica on Demand is delivered byprofessional, community musicians
Dedicated support from the Musicateam should you need assistance usingthe service
Why Musica on Demand?
Funding from the Coronavirus CommunitySupport Fund, distributed by The NationalLottery Community Fund, has helped us todeliver this project. Thanks to theGovernment for making this possible.
www.musica-music.co.uk
Funding available
1. The Na2onal Lo5ery Heritage Fund The Na'onal Lo,ery Heritage Fund has announced that applica'ons have reopened for project grants from £3,000 to £5m. The fund closed its doors in March 2020 to new projects while all efforts switched to suppor'ng heritage across the UK to survive and recover from the impact of Covid-19. In November, applica'ons for projects between £3,000 to £100,000 reopened and from 8 February, applica'ons are once again open for funding awards from £3,000 up to £5m. Refocused priori2es for 2021-22 Between April 2021 to March 2022, when making funding decisions, they will priori'se heritage projects that: • boost the local economy • encourage skills development and job crea'on • support wellbeing • create be,er places to live, work and visit • improve the resilience of organisa'ons working in heritage
The inclusion outcome – a wider range of people will be involved in heritage – remains mandatory for all projects. In addi'on, all projects must demonstrate they are environmentally responsible and are integra'ng environmental measures into their projects. Find out more at: h,ps://www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/full-range-na'onal-lo,ery-funding-resumes-refocused-priori'es-2021-22
2. Magic Li5le Grants 2021 - Open on 1 March Smaller chari'es and community groups across Great Britain can apply for a one-off £500 grant from 1 March un'l 31 October 2021.
Six funding trusts from the People’s Postcode Lo,ery and Localgiving will be working together to award more than £1 million in small grants to some 2,000 charitable organisa'ons in England, Scotland and Wales over the next six months. Unlike previous years when projects had to deliver sports or physical ac'vi'es, this year (2021) the funding aims to support organisa'ons carrying out projects that address the following themes:
• Improving mental wellbeing • Enabling community par'cipa'on in the arts • Preven'ng or reducing the impact of poverty • Suppor'ng marginalised groups and promo'ng equality • Improving biodiversity and green spaces • Enabling par'cipa'on in physical ac'vity • Responding to the climate emergency and promo'ng sustainability • Increasing community access to outdoor space.
Organisa'ons that receive a grant will also be awarded a year of free membership (funded by the player’s of the People’s Postcode Lo,ery). This means that the grant recipient will not have to pay the £80 + VAT membership fee, although they will s'll be required to set up a direct debit upon registra'on. Also new for 2021, charitable organisa'ons that are schools or connected to schools may apply. This is in addi'on to registered chari'es, Community Interest Companies (CICs), Charitable Incorporated Organisa'ons (CIOs, SCIOs) social enterprises, and other not-for-profit community organisa'ons. Applica2ons will be accepted from 1 March 2021 to 31 October 2021. h,ps://localgiving.org/about/magic-li,le-grants/
3. Government Launches Turing Scheme Website - Applicants Advised to Prepare Bids Now The Government has launched the Turing Scheme website to help educa'on providers prepare their bids for when the applica'on window opens in March. Announced in December 2020, the new £110 million Turing scheme will support UK students to take advantage of the benefits of studying and working abroad from September 2021. The scheme will look to target students from disadvantaged backgrounds. To help universi'es, colleges and schools to prepare for bids to open in a few weeks, the scheme has launched a new website with funding and eligibility guidance.
Funding opportuni'es are available for UK organisa'ons in these sectors: • Higher educa'on (HE) • Further educa'on (FE) and voca'onal educa'on and training (VET) • Schools.
Eligible organisa'ons can apply for funding for projects that offer the opportunity to study or gain work experience abroad for the 2021-22 academic year. This funding allows organisa'ons to provide students, learners and pupils with the chance to develop new skills, gain vital interna'onal experience and boost their employability. They can also develop a wide range of sof skills, language skills and a be,er understanding of other cultures. Eligible UK organisa2ons will be able to apply for funding from March 2021. The applica2on window will be open for six weeks. It is expected that funding decisions will be issued in July. h,ps://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/
4. ESFA Community Training Grants (next deadline is 15 March) ESFA grants are aimed at projects helping people to improve their employment prospects. Grants of £5,000 - £20,000 are available for Dorset projects which help move individuals either into employment, or establish a route towards employment.
For more informa'on and to make an applica'on go to: h,ps://www.groundwork.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/south-grants/esfa-grants-dorset/
For help with your applica'on please contact Elizabeth Hodgson (Community Enabler) via email at: [email protected]
5. Green Match Funding – Closing date 5 March Go to: h,ps://www.thebiggive.org.uk/s/green-match-fund The Green Match Fund is a match funding campaign for chari'es which are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission. All public dona'ons made to par'cipa'ng chari'es via theBigGive.org.uk during the week of the campaign (22-29 April) will be matched up to a specific amount. Each par'cipa'ng charity will be awarded a ring-fenced amount of match funding which will be used to match public dona'ons - either £2,500, £10,000 or £25,000. Which chari2es are eligible?
• Chari'es which are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission This may include: biodiversity & conserva'on; climate change; agriculture & food; sustainable communi'es; energy; transport; trade & finance; consump'on & waste; toxics & pollu'on. Chari'es may be working in the UK or overseas.
• UK-registered chari'es with at least one year of filed accounts and an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts), or organisa'ons with tax exempt status for charitable purposes.
• Chari'es which are registered on theBigGive.org.uk (free to register). • Chari'es seeking to raise either £2,500, £10,000 or £25,000 in public dona'ons (to be doubled by
the match funds). Chari'es are able to use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds.
From: Emma Scott [email protected]: Help with a Climate Resource Hub for the DAPTC
Date: 25 February 2021 at 15:09To: Emma Scott [email protected]
Dear all,I've been asked by the DAPTC to help collect basic information on 'greengroups' in Dorset. They are creating a 'Climate Resource Hub' for all DorsetParish and Town Councillors to access on their councillors website.So if you are part of an organisation/group that would be good to put onto thisresource hub, could you please take two minutes to complete the little tablebelow and then send it back to me. I am looking to collate all returns within thenext week for them.Many thanks: Julie-Ann BookerInformation for Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC)Climate Hub resource. Please fill this in and return to [email protected] Please can you return as soon as possible. Many thanks. Name oforganisation/groupContact nameContact phoneContact emailWebpageFacebook pageTwitterInstagramBrief (6 line max) description of your group and what you do: