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LLOYDS TSB MEDIA RELEASE-WANTED-APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTSCharities in the Stornoway area are invited to discuss their funding needs at a surgery being organised by Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.The event is taking place on Tuesday 8th April 2008 at Lewis Voluntary Resource Centre, 30 Francis Street, Stornoway HS1 2ND. 45 minute appointments for a one-to-one consultation with an Assessor are available between 11:00am and 6:30pm and should be booked in advance. Disabled access is available at this venue, and when making an appointment please mention that this would be required.
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This spring, Deafblind Scotland has organised two events to raise funds to support our vital work with deafblind adults.
First up is our “Just Try It” event on 20th April. It’s not a run - it’s a walk in Strathclyde Park. It’s not a race - it’s more a life-changing experience. It’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels and may well be of interest to a range of people.
More traditionally, we have our 10k/5k event on 10th May in Bishopbriggs.
For more information and application form, please download an Run Application Form (84KB).
For more information and application form, please download an Just Try It (Walk) Application Form (1.21MB).
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VAL LAUNCHES THE STARAN GARDEN CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICE
STARAN is being re-organised as a social enterprise by Voluntary Action Lewis.
This means it is still our intention to offer a garden care and support service to the community, but we hope to improve, expand and develop that service as well as increase employment and training opportunities at the same time. We are going to offer our customers the following service, referred to in the customer request section.
The new service can do one off jobs or do work for our customers weekly, fortnightly or three weekly depending on what you want.
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VAL LAUNCHES CEUM ÙR PROJECT
Voluntary Action Lewis has recently launched the Ceum Ùr ICT Recycling project, which aims to reduce waste in the community by finding new uses for unwanted computing equipment.
See the Ceum Ùr section of this website for details.
PEDAL POWER FOR VOLUNTEERS
Jordan Montgomery and his mother Margaret Ann tried out some pedal power on a specialist tricycle purchased by Voluntary Action Lewis for its Open Sesame project.
Alasdair Nicholson, Chief Executive of VAL, said:
“The Open Sesame project has been working with children, families and volunteers over two distinct phases, and the acquisition of this special trike is an extra resource for families and children as we look ahead. The trike can be pedalled by a family member or an able volunteer, and can open up a new experience for children, young people or even adults in the passenger seat. I am grateful to Kenneth M Murray for donating £500 to help with the purchase of the trike, which I am sure will be well used over the summer.”
In the picture:
Jordan and Margaret Ann Montgomery, Kenneth M Murray, Kareen Macleod (Open Sesame project), Alasdair Nicholson (Voluntary Action Lewis)
New Vehicle
Voluntary Action Lewis has just acquired a wheelchair accessible car which is available for hire by groups or individuals.
The new Citroen Dispatch has a seating capacity of 5 people, plus one wheelchair occupant, and enhances the Transport facilities which Voluntary Action Lewis offer.
Bookings can be made on the Transport page of this website, and further details can be obtained by contacting Boyd MacKenzie.
Choose Life Project
The Western Isles Choose Life Project is an Island-wide multi-agency initiative to:
- support the implementation of the Western Isles Mental Health Partnership (WIMHP) Suicide Prevention Plan
- help develop appropriate training programmes for statutory and voluntary agencies
- encourage community-based activities through a small project fund
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone line that anyone in Scotland can call when they are feeling low or depressed.
Full details are on the Breathing Space website.
Westside Gardening Project
This is a pilot project on the West side of Lewis, providing gardening and simple handyman tasks to elderly and disabled people who require help.
The pilot will run over the summer months, from Tolsta Chaolais to Arnol. The pilot is assisted through the Westside BNSF Pathfinder and Carloway and Shawbost Community Councils.
To apply, please download an Application Form (31KB).
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Application forms should be returned to:
Boyd MacKenzie
Supervisor Gardening Project
Voluntary Action Lewis
30 Francis Street
Stornoway
HS1 2ND
