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Archives for March 2021

Vaccinations for front line VCSE workers

If you were eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine this winter or are the main carer for an older or vulnerable person it is important that you now get your COVID-19 vaccination. There are three ways you can now book your first COVID-19 vaccination:

  1. Follow one of the links below to book in at the vaccination centre closest to you
  2. Wait for your GP surgery to contact you with an appointment
  3. Wait to be notified by the NHS National Booking System

If you are:

  • A carer of older adults or vulnerable people – in receipt of carerÂ’s allowance or unpaid
  • A voluntary sector worker – e.g. working in front line health and social care activities such as foodbanks, homeless etc (volunteers and paid staff)

Appointments are available near you at:

You must book your appointment before you go to a vaccination centre. We are aware of scam messages circulating – please ignore them. The NHS will never ask you for money or your bank details for your vaccination – it is free.

Find out more

Useful software and Apps

Following the Digital Strategy workshop this morning I thought it would be useful to share some of the ideas discussed.  Hootsuite allows you to manage all your social media accounts from one platform.  Do be aware that the initial free trial period is only for 30 days.

A Conversation with the Crown Prosecution Service

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Thursday 17th March – 4.30pm-6pm

As part of our ongoing commitment to listen and learn from communities in London, you are invited to attend this conversation about, Crimes against Older Persons.

 This is an opportunity for us to hear your views about the impact of these crimes and how the CPS and other CJS partners can be improved. It also gives us an opportunity to explain our work and how we prosecute.

Host:

Chief Crown Prosecutor: Barry Hughes

Join online using Microsoft teams: HERE

Or use the following:  access code: +44 20 3443 8791,,607239131#

(0203 443 8791, 607 239 131#)

*If you have any specific questions or queries please contact: Jasmin.Ferdinand@cps.gov.uk

 

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Desperately Seeking Storage

Hounslow & Twickenham Woodcraft Folk are urgently seeking storage space for their camping equipment as the council garage they rent has become unaffordable. They were awarded a National Lottery grant a few years ago to buy an additional £9000 worth of camping equipment, so they need quite a big space. Something equivalent to a standard garage, or indeed a garage, would be ideal but it must be secure, dry and vermin-proof. Ideally it would be somewhere close to Hounslow/Twickenham though they will consider anything suitable within a reasonable distance. They are currently paying over £25 per week so are looking for somewhere cheaper than that. Offers of storage space/questions can be emailed to info@hounslowwoodcraft.org.uk.

Guest Blog

Being FABULOUS in business

( if no where else )

This month I have been feeling really creative, so I wanted to share some explanations, tips and templates with you that will support you with the foundation of your business – the one thing that makes you stand out from your competitors – your BRAND.

Again, you have 3 blog posts to choose from – I’m so good to you! – so please once you have finished last month’s pieces of gold, get another cuppa and have a read:

The first article explains the different elements required for your brand identity and why they need to be considered. The next one is a step by step guide to designing your own brand identity and also included is a Brand Style Guide Template. The last article sounds the dullest post in the world but it explains how your 4 marketing elements (brand, website, social media and materials) all work together, starting with your brand 🙂

This month I’m starting “Wix-a-pedia” which is my cleverly thought out name for a guide I’ll to Wix websites, how you can design them and other features of this great tool, so please stick around for more of my nonsense .. in the meanwhile here is the link to my blog for all of my tips and advice on businessy stuff:
Freaky By Design Blog

If you work with Heritage groups

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Digital Champions Network

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Digital Champion Network

The Digital Champion Network is developing fast, we have had applications from volunteers who would love to work with our local Hounslow Groups,  four groups are already benefitting from the help provided by our lovely Champions.

 

Young Champions (16 – 24)

Recruitment has also begun for the Young Champions who will be working directly with their groups to provide digital support in their local communities, if you are interested in hosting a group of Young Champions do let me know.

Jane@ehcvs.0r.uk

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