Just received this of  our West Locality Manager, he covers both Willenhall and Darlaston

Hello Colleagues

I hope that you will find the following information useful. 

Please share with friends/wider community.  

If you know of any events or activities please forward the details through to me.

http://www.mywalsall.org/fis/  Local information on activities for communities and families

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Community Action Event – West Walsall –  World Cafe

(Moxley, Darlaston, Willenhall, New Invention)

• Wednesday 28^th February
• Time:  3pm
• Willenhall CHART, 19 Gomer Street, Willenhall WV13 2NS

Come along for a cup of coffee, cake and some useful discussion with your Neighbourhood Police Team to look at how Active Citizens’ Fund can support community and voluntary groups to provide solutions that:

• Improve community cohesion
• Build better links amongst local people
• Promote unity
• Reduce the chance of hate crime
• Reduce the risk of domestic violence

To book a place or for more information, call PCSO Suki Lally at Willenhall Police Station on 0738 7098230 or email sukinder.lally@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

 West Midlands Fire Service – Public Consultation

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will be carrying out a public consultation on whether West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) should be run by the WMCA in the future.

The public consultation, starts on 11th January and runs until March the 8th. It follows an independent appraisal of how WMFS is currently run and governed.

Following this appraisal it was felt the WMCA would be the best option in helping the fire service meet its overarching vision: Making the West Midlands Safer, Stronger and Healthier and meet government expectations of the fire sector and other blue light services.

Benefits of moving under the Combined Authority include a more joined up way of working with local authorities, health providers and the police, while having a shared vision for the region.

In addition, public services will be delivered at a reduced cost in a more coordinated, integrated and collaborative way.

If the changes were to be agreed, the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, would become the single point of accountability for the fire service and the Chief Fire Officer would report directly to the Mayor.

We would like your support to assist in publicising the public consultation with colleagues and constituents.

The consultation questionnaire and corresponding background documents can be accessed by visiting https://www.wmca.org.uk.

Paper copies of the consultation will also be available at a number of public locations, including Civic Offices. It can also be downloaded from the WMCA website. We need to hear your voice and the voice of all of our communities to set our direction and governance.

To find out more, you will have the opportunity to attend any of the information session which are being carried out at the following venues:

Consultation Information Dates:

Walsall                        Friday 2nd March Walsall Fire Station Blue Lane WS2 8NU

Times:                        1.00 pm – 3.00 pm General Public and visitors

Can you also encourage your service users and community members to take part in the online consultation, please find the link below

www.wmca.org.uk/wmfs

From: Station Commander Walsall Fire Station

 Darlaston Rotary

In support of ‘Darlaston Remembers’

• Friday 3^rd March
• Time:  7.00pm
• Venue: Darlaston Town Hall, Victoria Road, Darlaston, WS10 8AA

Music by The Trixiebelles & Darren Jones

Rations will be served

Tickets £7.00 from 07760 116330

Or via www.darlastonrotary.org

No compulsory but there will be a prize for best 1940’s outfit!

Mindful Gifts CIC

Diners can now relive the sinking of the Titanic at the launch of a series of themed evenings planned by dementia specialists, Mindful Gifts CIC based in Darlaston.

The first event, which takes place at :

• Gio’s Community Kitchen Walsall,
• Venue Ryecroft  Hub 40 New Forest Rd, Walsall WS3 1TR

Diners will be given actual biographies of second class surviving passengers.

They will not only enjoy the same meal as passengers had the night of the sinking but there will be events that will take place that will make them feel they have participated in that journey.

During the meal the film ‘Titanic Love’ will be screened. Local producer Mark Presdee made the film and it has been shown internationally.

Vicki, founder of Mindful Gifts CIC said “I’m really excited about this event. It’s great that the film can be shown in the Black Country and fits in perfectly with the dining experience as it’s all about us ‘having our own Titanic Moment!’ “.

Although ‘boarding’ tickets have been snapped up, a few tickets are still available through contacting Mindful Gifts CIC on 01922 495994, email mindful.gifts@yahoo.com

Mindful Gifts CIC specialises in gift ideas and activities for people with dementia. Money raised will support the good work they do in the community.

Kind Regards: Vicki Phipps: Founder / Director: Mindful Gifts CIC: http://www.mindfulgifts.co.uk   Tel 01922 495994 or 07828 935451

Email: mindful.gifts@yahoo.com

THE TRENCH RAIDERS CONCERT PARTY

Willenhall Memorial Park WW1 Then and Now project

• FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
• Saturday 10th March 2018 at 7.30 pm
• Gilberts, Field Street,
• WV13 2NY

An entertaining romp through World War 1 in anecdotes and song to give you “something to write home about”

TICKETS – £10  from Café in the Park (Wednesdays from 11am – 1.30 pm)   Gilberts, Lovebirds – Cross Street, CHART – Gomer Street, New  Invention Library Hub  (The Square on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10 am)

WW1research@outlook.com  or 07802408850

WW1 Artefacts on display and work from local schools with Planet Art and designs for the new Memorial Garden. 

See how the project is progressing

 “SAVE THE DATE” COMMEMORATION EVENT – Saturday 11^th August in the Park

All profits will be donated to the local branch of The Royal British Legion

Walsall Works Expo on Thursday 15^th March 2018

Walsall Works will be hosting the Walsall Works Expo on Thursday 15^th March 2018. Our events are quite popular and we expect to seeing over 1500 attendees on the day. Every year we endeavour to try and do something a little different and this is no exception! The Event will see 3 events combined into one day!

Apprenticeship Event will be held to support the next generation of school leavers supporting attendees in making informed decisions regarding their chosen career field and explore what’s available locally. Training providers offering courses and apprenticeship opportunities, this is an invitation only event extended to schools within Walsall area, however you are welcome to exhibit.

Walsall Works Partnership Event will serve to recognise those performing in line with their social value and providing opportunities to local residents. The event will highlight any potential opportunities that can be supported through the Employment & Skills Team. The event, sponsored by Calderdale College, will also run a series of presentations to showcase the ESF funded ‘Skills for the Workforce programme.  The presentations will be conducted during lunch time with the aim of educating and informing employers on a number of different support packages to support employment & Skills within their organisation while providing the opportunity to celebrate success of the ‘Walsall Works Partner Awards’.

Walsall Works Expo from 12.30-5pm:  will be the largest recruitment events to be held in our locality during 2018. The event is an interactive event open to local residents of all ages, introducing 1000’s of apprenticeship, training and employment opportunities.  Local residents (benefit claimants and non-claimants) will have the opportunity to meet with employers and providers to gain an understanding of the opportunities on offer. Training providers and employers will be able to meet with local residents and introduce their offer through interactive formats thus allowing attendees to trial various trades to see if there are areas they wish to explore further as career option.

The event expects to host between 80 training providers and employers on the day.  The purpose of the event is to support employers and local residents in the lead up to summer 2018, while providing suitable avenues for those due to be leaving university, college or school. Event activity will support objectives within a number of projects to include: Walsall Works, View Programme, City Deal and BC Impact.

I have attached a copy of the Walsall Works expo for your further information, if this could be passed on to our fellow colleagues that would be great.

Hard copies are available if needed for notice boards and are we are seeking to attend most community venues.

The FA People’s Cup 2018 – Sign up now!

Dear Friends,

The FA runs the biggest free football tournament in the country called The FA People’s Cup.

The FA People’s Cup is a small-sided competition.

It is completely free to enter and welcomes male, female and disability players across 18 categories – ranging from U14s through to veterans (over-35s).

This event, which had 55,000 people taking part last year and we hope to beat that this year.

The Winners will receive their prizes at Wembley on FA Cup Final Day but of course it’s all about the talking part.

I would encourage you all to try and get involved and enter a team if you can. The below link goes to the website which is able to tell you your nearest event:

• The FA.com http://www.thefa.com/competitions/the-fa-peoples-cup

Kind Regards Kevin  Kevin Coleman | Equality & Diversity Manager Football Participation and Development Division The FA Group, Wembley Stadium, London HA9 0WS kevin.coleman@thefa.com | www.TheFA.com |

Job Opportunities

 

Job Title	Employer	How to apply
Café Assistant	Kats tearoom	https://tinyurl.com/ybk4gwzz
Kitchen Assistant Apprentice	The Vine Trust	https://tinyurl.com/yco7x9bo
Housekeeping Assistant	Hawthorns Retirement Home	https://tinyurl.com/ybs53zac
Bar Staff	Ember Inns	https://tinyurl.com/yajcvqrq
Head of Food and Drink	Black Country Museum	https://tinyurl.com/ycpxd29q
Restaurant Team Member	The Greenhouse	https://tinyurl.com/y8mwmsx7
Night Customer Service Assistant	Compass Group	https://tinyurl.com/y8l3bpwj
Chef	Vintage Inns	https://tinyurl.com/yda8vwqv
Assistant Manager	Zizzi’s	https://tinyurl.com/ycqoe2y8
Warehouse Operative	Call4Supply	https://tinyurl.com/y77ewjdr
Warehouse Operative	Red Recruitment	https://tinyurl.com/y8qp8amk
Picker/Packer	Recruitment Solutions	https://tinyurl.com/yd69zcr2
Warehouse Operative	Pure Staff	https://tinyurl.com/yajrt6ee
Food Production Operative	Heads Recruitment	https://tinyurl.com/y8tbjxjy
Customer Assistant	Tesco	https://tinyurl.com/ydfaooxy
Sales Advisor	Tripp	https://tinyurl.com/ybytjy3n
Sales Advisor	Tarmac	https://tinyurl.com/yc8a7459
Customer Care Assistant	McDonalds	https://tinyurl.com/y9p5fah6
Sales Administrator	U.K.P Accessories	https://tinyurl.com/yc9zuwyh
Data Entry Assistant	Morgan hunt Group	https://tinyurl.com/y79q66s5
Administrator	Barhale	https://tinyurl.com/yb6uhdjn
HR Administrator	The Trade Centre	https://tinyurl.com/y94vbcpr
Business Admin Apprentice	Walsall Manor NHS Trust	https://tinyurl.com/ybsuemrj
Care Assistants	Accord Housing	https://tinyurl.com/ydckctwy

What’s happening in your local jobcentres (contact your work coach to book your place on any of the below)

• Barhale Construction will be at Walsall Council House on 16/2, if you have a CSCS card or are in the process of obtaining one this session will discuss the latest vacancies Barhale have.
• The Prince’s Trust are hosting an information session at Bayard House 16/2 for their next Team Programme.
• PTP are running a recruitment for Mid Counties CO-OP Energy for  Customer Service Apprenticeship Advisors,

Information session on 16/2 (at Performance Trough People)

• Skills Training will be running a Hospitality SBWA with the group session at Bridle Court 21/2 (18-24 yrs)
• Are you aged 18-24 not currently in employment, education or training? We are holding info sessions at Bayard 28/2 to discuss the help available to move you closer to work.
• Luther Marketing Group are recruiting for telemarketers, interviews at Bayard House on 1/3

 Latest Work Experience (Ask your work coach for further information)

• B&M Reedswood are looking for 8 people to start a Work Experience, they have an induction on 16/2 at the store (Speak to your work coach to book you a place)
• The Entertainer are recruiting for work experience placements, interviews at Bayard House on 20/2

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