Walking Netball Sessions 8 Week Block

Posted on January 11, 2019

Falkirk Community Trust’s walking netball sessions are back for an 8-week block, with the first session taking place on Tuesday 15^th January, 6pm – 6:45pm at Grangemouth Sports Complex, Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9JB.

The sessions are aimed at all ages and abilities, as a way to get back into playing sport. By joining, participants can improve their fitness, meet new people and have fun. Sessions will run every Tuesday at 6pm – 6:45pm until Tuesday 5^th March, with a cost of £3. To guarantee a place, booking 7 days in advance is advised.

For further information, please contact Scott Burton by phone: 01506 778507, or email: Activeforth@falkirkcommunitytrust.org

LinkLiving Grangemouth Vacancies

LinkLiving are currently recruiting the following roles, based in Grangemouth as part of a new service: Team Leader: 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £26, 171 – £30,160; Support Workers: full- and part-time positions available (with shift patterns including evenings, weekends, overnight and public holidays), and a salary of £17,550 – £19,990 (pro rata) per annum. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 31st July.

“Developing A Volunteer Policy” FREE Workshop

On Thursday 1st August, CVS Falkirk is running a FREE workshop on “Developing a Volunteer Policy”, 1:30pm – 3:30pm in Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH. The workshop will cover what a volunteer policy is, why it is important, and what to include in your organisation’s volunteer policy.

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people up to 18 years old who are facing difficult circumstances. The programme is currently open for applications from referral organisations who will be able to apply for grants on behalf of families and young people. Applications must be completed by a registered referrer who is part of an organisation supporting the family or young person, and capable of assessing their needs.

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The NHS Forth Valley Nutrition and Dietetic Health Improvement Team has announced their Food Activity Grant is open for applications. Funds range from £50 for short term pieces of work, and up to £400 for larger projects. Applications will be considered from organisations across Forth Valley, particularly those addressing inequalities within vulnerable communities. The deadline for applications to the current round of funding is Sunday 15th September.

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