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Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are teaming up to offer free electric blanket testing, from Tuesday 20 September to Thursday 22 September.
It may still be summer weather - but now is a good time for anyone who uses an electric blanket to plan ahead to ensure it is safe and sound to use this winter. One in four electric blankets tested in Brighton and Hove have been found to be unsafe in previous testings.
Wednesday September 28th
6.00 PM at Whitehawk Library hub
All residents welcome to meet with Representatives
Of Your Neighbourhood Council and Your Local Ward
Councillors to receive updates of their work and For
You to Raise your Concerns.
Minutes of the meeting held 27 July 2016, crime prevention
Written by DueEast Site ManagerMinutes of the meeting held 27 July 2016, at 10am, Valley Social Club, Whitehawk Way, BN2
Present :
Lyn Bennett, Toya Regan, KIran Safjan, Patrick McKenna, Sue Bowes(BHCC), Yuri Lopez (Cooperative Store Manager), Mark Shadwell (Cooperative Stores Regional Manager), Sgt. Simon Marchant Sussex Police, Chris El Shabba (Chair), Michael Wynne,
1 Chris welcomed all attending
2 Apologies:
Insp Ransome, PCSO Colin Carr (both Sussex Police), Ben Cann (Restorative Justice Support Team, Katie Wheatley, Anne Glow, Angie Preston, Doris Connaway, Jan Nowak, Ben Cann, Colin Tribe, Matt Easteal
No apologies were received from Due East Ward Councilors or Simon Kirby, MP
Due East Crime Prevention Forum 30-11
Written by DueEast Site ManagerYou are warmly invited to the next Due East Crime Prevention Forum at 10am Wednesday 30th November at the Valley Social Centre Whitehawk Way Brighton BN2 5HE
Please note our 'rolling venue' changes from meeting to meeting and please do your best to attend.
If you are a resident and have not yet
Next Due East Crime Prevention Forum 25th January
Written by DueEast Site ManagerDear All,
You are warmly invited to the next Due East Crime Prevention Forum at 10am Wednesday 25th January 2017 at the Function Room, First Floor, Valley Social Centre Whitehawk Way Brighton BN2 5HE
Please note our 'rolling venue' will remain at the Valley Social Centre for all of our meetings for 2017.
Enterprise, Employment, and Training Sub-committee Update. 01/17
Written by DueEast Site ManagerWork to Date.
Supporting local business - 18 months consulting and campaigning for changes to Parking restrictions on the Broadway to help preserve local shops. Resulted in city wide policy change
Albion Goal King opens new community facilities
Written by DueEast Site Manager
The Albion’s Glenn Murray made half term special for local children young people and their parents when he paid a visit to the Manor Community Sports facility at Manor Road on Wednesday 15th Feb.
Opening the Manor’s brand new floodlit 3G pitches and hard court area he spent a busy hour chatting to local fans and signing autographs at a pop up showcase event organised by the Manor and local resident led charity DueEast Brighton.
Dance project for 11+ and 6-10 yr olds in East Brighton.Weekly sessions for both age groups at the Edge Community Centre in Pankhurst Avenue helps keep children fit , make new friends and increase their confidence . Funding Request : £500 to contribute to healthy snacks, venue hire music equipment and t-shirts.
Wheelchair Basketball at the Manor Gym
Written by DueEast Site ManagerNew inclusive sessions run by a highly experienced local wheelchair basketball player for disabled and able-bodied people to try out and develop their skills in wheelchair basketball . Will improve physical and mental health and wellbeing and promote inclusion .
Funding Request £500 for hire of Manor Gym 2 hours per week for weekly sessions for 4 months.
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Drama for Wellbeing ; 6 x one and a half hour sessions for adults in the DueEast area to include Drama Games , warm up games activities and small scenes/improvisations in a safe supportive space led by trained experienced facilitators. Funding Request £500 for facilitator costs and venue hire at Whitehawk Inn.
Crew Club Easter Holiday Sports Sessions
Written by DueEast Site ManagerEaster Holiday Sports Sessions: On 6 days of the Easter Holidays at and around the Crew Club in Whitehawk for up to 70 local 7-11 yr olds.Sessions run by experienced fully checked Crew club staff and volunteers at the club’s excellent facilities will include football, basketball, tennis and baseball and healthy snacks will be served. Funding Request : £500 for renewing worn out sports equipment and refreshments.
Accessible Cafe : Dotties Cafe has opened in East Brighton Park providing an accessible working environment for deaf people with deaf staff aimed at creating an inclusive community space for everyone. Funding Request : £500 for publicity and improving accessibility with a ramp.
In this newsletter find details of
Free events in DueEast Venues as part of Brighton Festival Full programme - www.dueeast.org.uk
Free Family Fun day in East Brighton Park
Advance details of our own DueEast Festival
Lots of Free Local Family Activities from DueEast and its Partners
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