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Community Action Days on the Walshes
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Partner agencies will be holding two Community Action Days on the Walshes in a bid to highlight the range of services available within the local community. Using Half Crown Wood Children’s Centre in Princess Way as their base, representatives from the agencies involved (Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (H&WFRS), West Mercia Police, Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership, Vestia Community Trust, Wyre Forest Community Housing and Act on Energy) will be calling at homes on the estate to explain more about the services offered by each agency and how these services can be accessed.
The first of these Community Action Days will take place between11am - 3pm on Friday 23 September while the second will take place the following day on Saturday 24 September between 12 midday - 4pm. During the two days, teams from each of the participating agencies will call at people’s homes with a questionnaire to record which services householders might be interested in. H&WFRS will be using the Community Action Days to promote fire safety and will be offering free home fire safety referrals and smoke alarm checks. Act on Energy will be offering a range of advice on energy efficiency and affordable warmth, while advice around crime and anti social behaviour will also be available and residents will be encouraged to report any repairs needed or other issues regarding Community Housing Group managed properties. Caroline Webster, Community Safety Advisor with H&WFRS, explained: “All of the agencies involved in this initiative have an interest in the safety and well-being of local residents, and it makes sense to go out into the community together in this way to highlight our particular area of work and how we can work alongside partners to improve everyone’s quality of life. “The Fire Service is keen to encourage older or more vulnerable groups in the local community to have a home fire safety check, where someone from our Community Safety Team will visit on a day convenient to the householder, to look at reducing fire risk in the home. This would include the installation of smoke alarms as needed and encouraging families to work out an escape route in case of fire.”
Helen Dyke, Chair of the Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership, added: “We see these Community Action Days as an opportunity to meet local people face-to-face and see how we can offer reassurance and practical help for any concerns they might have. We will also be offering advice on crime prevention for the house and garden, as well as for people’s vehicles.”
The first of these Community Action Days will take place between11am - 3pm on Friday 23 September while the second will take place the following day on Saturday 24 September between 12 midday - 4pm. During the two days, teams from each of the participating agencies will call at people’s homes with a questionnaire to record which services householders might be interested in. H&WFRS will be using the Community Action Days to promote fire safety and will be offering free home fire safety referrals and smoke alarm checks. Act on Energy will be offering a range of advice on energy efficiency and affordable warmth, while advice around crime and anti social behaviour will also be available and residents will be encouraged to report any repairs needed or other issues regarding Community Housing Group managed properties. Caroline Webster, Community Safety Advisor with H&WFRS, explained: “All of the agencies involved in this initiative have an interest in the safety and well-being of local residents, and it makes sense to go out into the community together in this way to highlight our particular area of work and how we can work alongside partners to improve everyone’s quality of life. “The Fire Service is keen to encourage older or more vulnerable groups in the local community to have a home fire safety check, where someone from our Community Safety Team will visit on a day convenient to the householder, to look at reducing fire risk in the home. This would include the installation of smoke alarms as needed and encouraging families to work out an escape route in case of fire.”
Helen Dyke, Chair of the Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership, added: “We see these Community Action Days as an opportunity to meet local people face-to-face and see how we can offer reassurance and practical help for any concerns they might have. We will also be offering advice on crime prevention for the house and garden, as well as for people’s vehicles.”
Walshes Community Centre Open Day - Tuesday 11th October 3-7pm
We have organised an 'Open Day' at the Community Centre on 11th October. It will run between 3-7pm and you are free to pop in for any amount of time you like. In the centre you will find displays and information from the clubs and activities that are currently delivered from the Centre. There will also be information on how you can get involved and play a part in running the Centre over the next 12 months.
We need you to come along if you have an idea on what type of club or activity you would like to see happening in the Community Centre - Have you always fancied having a go at Yoga but didn't know where to go? Or are you looking for a painting club? Now is your chance to be heard and let us know what you would like.
There will be light refreshments and free fruit for everyone who comes along.
Don't sit back, get involved and let us know
what you think!
We need you to come along if you have an idea on what type of club or activity you would like to see happening in the Community Centre - Have you always fancied having a go at Yoga but didn't know where to go? Or are you looking for a painting club? Now is your chance to be heard and let us know what you would like.
There will be light refreshments and free fruit for everyone who comes along.
Don't sit back, get involved and let us know
what you think!
Walshes in Bloom Competition
Residents were able to nominate their neighbours for the “Walshes in Bloom” competition. There were several categories such as Best Front Garden and Best Tubs/Planters. The closing date for nominations was 19th August 2011.
The winners will be judged by the Walshes Residents Support Group and will be announced soon!
The winners will be judged by the Walshes Residents Support Group and will be announced soon!