William Temple 70 years on

 

My new personal blog on William Temple
http://theprimitiveranter.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/william-temple-70-years-on.html

 

 

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Shalom

Greg Smith

Development Co-ordinator Together Lancashire / Preston Christian Action Network

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Reminder --- FAITH AND FINANCE Wednesday 19th November

Please book you place for this exciting event .... we don't promise it will solve all your money worries but it will be a chance to discuss some key issues about money and the ethics and values by which we should operate. 

 

Please share this widely.... In particular we want to ensure that we have a good representation of leaders of churches and other faith communities...  So please share this invitation with your vicar, minister, imam, priest, rabbi or trustees of your organisation and encourage them to take part...

 

 

FAITH AND FINANCE

A half day conference for Inter Faith Week 2014

Wednesday 19^th November

9;30 am to 2pm

(Reception and coffee from 9am)

The event is supported by Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, Preston Faith Forum, Together Lancashire and Churces together in Lancashire

 

• In an age of austerity how can we best manage our money – if we have any?
• How can we avoid falling into the hands of loan sharks, pay day loan companies and exploitative credit schemes?
• The major faith traditions have values such as honesty, prudence and generosity which may help, and a tradition of offering support and advice to people in poverty and debt.

 

This conference will be an opportunity to learn and reflect together, and to build partnership approaches to help local people manage their money wisely.

 Speakers 

• Christians Against Poverty
• A Credit union…..
• Islamic finance…
• Church Action on Poverty…

 

Workshops

• Credit unions
• Financial literacy 
• Welfare reform
• Ethics and finance 

At     Healthy Planet,

Fishergate Shopping Centre (lower level) Preston, PR1 8HJ

(Formerly the TJ Hughes Store)

1min walk from Preston Station -     ample payable car parking nearby

 To book your place and to ensure your free buffet lunch   please register for a ticket online at    Eventbrite…..   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faith-and-finance-a-half-day-conference-for-inter-faith-week-2014-tickets-13347590001

 Or contact Greg Smith on 07726177044

If you have any specific dietary or access requirements please email pcaninfo@gmail.com

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On TV Tonight

 

 

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/oct/27/universal-credit-leaked-memo-scheme-rollout

 

 

 

Dispatches: Benefits Britain is on Channel 4 at 8pm GMT on Monday 27 October

 

Leaked universal credit memo shows jobcentre staff struggling with rollout

Jobcentre whistleblower tells Dispatches that computerised benefits scheme is 'unworkable, poorly designed and out of date'

Free Computer Tuition

From: Jackie Singleton

Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:12 AM

Subject: Free Computer Tuition

The " Award Winning" Citizenzone FREE IT training sessions are back and have now  been extended to people who live in the following 6 wards and who are in receipt of certain work related benefits.

 

Brookfield;

Deepdale;

Fishwick;

Moor Park

Ribbleton;

St Matthew's;

 

 

The sessions are intended to improve people's confidence and skills in using the internet and computers to look and find work. The sessions also help people to save money, budget and improve overall confidence!

 

New 5 week sessions will commence on 11^th and 13^th November.

 

Please find attached a copy of information leaflet promoting the sessions. Should you like to receive more copies of the flyer or find out more of the leaflet please contact Debbie Stuart Tel 01772 903417.

 

 

Regards

 

Nigel Heckford

Community Engagement Manager

Preston City Council.

Tel 01772 906372

 

 

 

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Introducing n-compass

 

n-compass operates across the North West of England to make a positive difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people disadvantaged by disability, physical / mental illness, age or social exclusion through providing Advocacy, Carers, Health and Wellbeing and Young Peoples Services.

 

Do have a look at their web site http://ncompassnorthwest.co.uk/

 

They are looking for opportunities to partner with churches to improve and extend their services, in the districst of Preston, Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster as well as in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen

 

The key contact is

Colin Bowman
Community Development Officer

cbowman@ncompassnorthwest.co.uk

3 Errigal House
Avroe Crescent
Blackpool Business Park
Blackpool
FY4 2DP

Tel: 01253 362140
Fax: 01253 407473

Fw: European Funding Programmes 2014-20 - Free Briefing Workshops

 

 

Subject: European Funding Programmes 2014-20 - Free Briefing Workshops

 

Two free briefing workshops to help you understand the new European funding programme 2014-2020 and see how to get involved.  View this email in your browser You are invited to attend:   European Funding Programmes 2014-20  Free Briefing Workshops   ONE Lancashire is working with Network for Europe and other partners to support and develop real active inclusion for the residents of Lancashire using funds being provided as part of the new European Funding Programmes 2014-20. This work forms part of Big Lottery Fund plans, to match fund money within the new round of the European Social Fund (ESF). As part of this work two briefing events are being held in:  Preston on the 18th Nov - The Salvation Army, Harrington Street, Preston, PR1 Blackburn on the 20thNov - Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DH The events will run from 10am -1pm with lunch and networking opportunities at the close. The events will cover: The background to EU funding in Lancashire The role of the LEP and the scope of ESF The opportunities provided to VCSE organisations in Lancashire. The opportunities provided through the Big Lottery Fund ESF Opt In Programme An opportunity for organisations to found out how they might get involved. There will be a further 3 events held later in Nov/Dec to develop further project ideas with organisations who can take the next step towards developing high quality Big Lottery Funded projects. The aim is to boost the impact and scope of projects in Lancashire, provide a more straightforward route for engagement and ensure that all opportunities are maximised. To reserve a place on either the Preston or Blackburn events please register through eventbrite by clicking the buttons below or the links above Please feel free to circulate this information throughout your networks and contacts  This event has been funded by the Big Lottery Fund Programme Development Funding for Building Better Opportunities   Book Preston Event   Book Blackburn Event Can't attend, please keep me on mailing list     Copyright © 2014 ONE Lancashire, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are part of the ONE Lancashire Network, have attended previous events or expressed an interest to be kept informed Our mailing address is: ONE Lancashire Unit G14, Preston Technology Centre Preston, Lancashire PR1 8UQ Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Cap launches release group in Lostock Hall

 

Commencing at 10am on 6th November 2014 and every term-time Thursday thereafter at CCF, Ward St., Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5HR
Contact Barbara Coates on 07597 349573 or barbaracoates@capuk.org


Download the information leaflet here

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/89023969/CAP%20Release%20Group%20Flyer3.doc

 

 

 

 

Shalom

Greg Smith

Development Co-ordinator Together Lancashire / Preston Christian Action Network

Phone - Mobile 07726177044

Postal Address and registered office : Together Lancashire,

UNIT 250, Glenfield Park Business Centre, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, BB1 5QH

Registered Charity no 1147848 Registered company no 07966145

Together Lancashire Website http://www.cuf.org.uk/together-lancashire

See also PCAN Website www.pcan.org.uk or and

BLOG http://prestonchristianactionnetwork.blogspot.com/ (you can sign up there to receive news and information updates by email)

Funded by 

Church Urban Fund Grants available

 

 

Together Grants - new applications very welcome

Our Together Grant programme has enjoyed a great first year, having supported nearly seventy projects across England at over £300,000! This has included support for the unemployed, young people, the homeless and many more.

Grants are available for churches and Christian organisations, working in partnership and in local communities, to tackle poverty. Full details of our grants programme can be found on our website, and we still have money to give away this year so applications are very welcome.
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Or to talk about it contact Greg Smith greg.smith@together-lancashire.org.uk

Development Co-ordinator Together Lancashire

Phone - Mobile 07726177044

Food banks in Lancashire on TV

 

On BBC Northwest Tonight last night ... 6.20 show (19/10/2014) from 2 mins in report on local food banks .. On the Iplayer... today only at

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04l2mng/north-west-tonight-19102014

 

 

 

 

JRF Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 6th October to 17th October 2014

From: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

To: greg.smith@together-lancashire.org.uk

Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 11:25 AM

Subject: Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 6th October to 17th October 2014

View this email in a web browser Weekly publications and blogs: w/c 6th October to 17th October 2014 Digital Publication: A UK without poverty Find out why poverty is a cost the UK cannot afford in our new online resource. Publication: Why ethnicity matters for local authority action on poverty This viewpoint draws together research from JRF's Poverty & Ethnicity research programme, highlighting the implications for local authorities in the UK. Blog: It's time to rethink how we approach poverty in this country Poverty costs us all – but with the right plan we can do something about it, says Chris Goulden. Blog: Five ways the Liberal Democrats could do more to reduce poverty In the last of our party conference blogs, Helen Barnard looks at whether the Lib Dems' plans for their next manifesto will reduce poverty. Event: Announcement of the UK living wage rate for 2014 Monday, November 3, 2014 - 09:30 hrs - 11:00 hrs Nestlé Insight and Learning Centre, York Recent JRF research has demonstrated the growing problem of low pay and in-work poverty in the UK, with in-work poverty now out-stripping poverty in workless households.  JRF and JRHT pay all employees the living wage and above and committed to becoming an anti-poverty employer and Claire Ainsley, Director of Communications and External Affairs at JRF and JRHT will talk more about this at the event. Matt Stripe, Group HR Director, Nestlé UK & Ireland will talk about why paying the living wage was the right decision for Nestle and Kersten England, Chief Executive of City of York Council will talk about what the living wage means for the City of York. If you are a local organisation and would like to hear more about the living wage please contact emma.daniels@jrf.org.uk to discuss how you can book a place. No longer wish to receive these alerts? Unsubscribe here (warning: choosing this link will unsubscribe you instantly) The Joseph Rowntree Foundation seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, identify ways of overcoming them, and show how social needs can be met in practice.

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Listing of all current job clubs in Preston

 

In addition in South Ribble there are the CAP job clubs in Penwortham and Lostock Hall

www.theworkclub.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Inequality, Social Justice and the DWP

 

It's international Blog Action Day on the theme of Inequality so here goes

 

http://theprimitiveranter.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/inequality-social-justice-and-dwp-my.html

 

 

 

 

Shalom

Greg Smith

Two important articles from the Guardian

The age of loneliness is killing us

For the most social of creatures, the mammalian bee, there's no such thing now as society. This will be our downfall

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/14/age-of-loneliness-killing-us

 

 

Child poverty levels in UK mapped out by new research

One in two children in most deprived areas live below poverty line, while 2.3 million are classified as in relative poverty

www.theguardian.com/society/2014/oct/15/child-poverty-levels-uk-mapped-out-research

Argos support for people with low digital skills

Please share....  I think this offer is only avaialable via UK Online centres...

'To support people with low or no digital skills, and to help them get online at home, Argos have made 10,000 low cost tablets available - and they think your learners might be interested in getting their hands on one. In order to qualify for one of these tablets, learners will need to take part in a 90 minute tablet training session which will cost them £20. At the end of the session, learners will be able to keep the tablet that they have learnt on, and will also be eligible for one year's free broadband from TalkTalk.'

Further information here.
http://www.ukonlinecentres.com/running-your-centre/other-sites-and-tools/argos-tablet-offer-faq

Gallons of tomato soup on offer to community cafes etc..

If you have a kitchen and can use some soup... please contact Sandra Royle 

07597 855837

E-mail Address(es):
  sandra.royle@fccr.org.uk

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Sandra Royle

To: Greg Smith - Together Lancashire - PCAN

Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 9:22 AM

Subject: Sandra Royle

 

I have been offered 12,000 catering size cans of Heinz tomato soup date July 14!

Their technical team has confirmed that canned products have a very long shelf life - well beyond the date on the can!  

I have put a message on the network but could you please pass it on - on the other networks?

Thanks

Sandra Royle

Project Manager

07597 855837

Fw: NECN Liverpool Conference.. Reminder from Bishop Laurie Green & co

This Wednesday

 

----- Original Message -----

From: NECN

To: Greg

Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 2:58 PM

Subject: NECN Liverpool Conference

**  A week today - the NECN Liverpool Conference. We had a great day in London and are looking forward to welcoming John Battle MP once again. It is not too late to book online:
http://nationalestatechurches.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ccbf3adde8f5e572c4db8a09c&id=d39e5e1639&e=09f943aea7
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** click St Michael's Liverpool. We will look forward to seeing you there,
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THE MYTH OF THE UNDESERVING POOR

A new book from Jubilee plus http://www.jubilee-plus.org/Groups/246273/Jubilee_Plus/Social_Action/The_Myth_of/The_Myth_of.aspx

 

the book launch for 'the myth of the undeserving poor' is in Westminster on October 22nd

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-myth-of-the-undeserving-poor-book-launch-tickets-13158929713?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

 

A Christian response to poverty in Britain today 

When you think of poverty in Britain today, do you picture innocent children going without food or scroungers lounging on the sofa all day watching TV and cheating on benefits claims?

For Christians, what we think about the poor in our nation needs to be shaped by biblical values, but can so often be framed by the dominant narratives of the day, which affect our attitudes and actions.

Have we fallen for the myth of the undeserving poor?

 

 

 

 

Fw: Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 22nd September to 3rd October 2014

As ever good stuff from JRF

 

 

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From: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

To: greg.smith@together-lancashire.org.uk

Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 11:48 AM

Subject: Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 22nd September to 3rd October 2014

View this email in a web browser Weekly publications and blogs: w/c 22nd September to 3rd October 2014 Publication: Public attitudes towards poverty This report explores public attitudes to poverty and how they have changed since 2008. It also looks at how the public thinks poverty should be defined, what causes it and what kinds of policies might be effective in tackling poverty in the UK. Blog: Why Labour must make a fresh start on poverty at party conference In the first of a series of blogs during party conference season, Chris Goulden assesses the successes and failures of Labour's approach to tackling poverty, and what they should do next. Blog: Why the Conservatives' long-term economic plan must also reduce poverty In the second of a series of blogs during party conference season, Katie Schmuecker says the Conservatives' focus on the economy must have poverty reduction at its heart. Press Release: JRF response to David Cameron's speech: Tax giveaway will bypass poorer working families Julia Unwin, chief executive of the independent Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), responds to David Cameron's pledge to raise the personal tax allowance. Press Release: JRF response to George Osborne's speech – Tougher times await for families living in poverty Julia Unwin, chief executive of the indepedent Joseph Rowntree Foundation, reacts to George Osborne's speech at Conservative party conference. No longer wish to receive these alerts? Unsubscribe here (warning: choosing this link will unsubscribe you instantly) The Joseph Rowntree Foundation seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, identify ways of overcoming them, and show how social needs can be met in practice.

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