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Summer got off to a great start here in Foxhill, and our activities and events have been a huge success!
Since our last issue, we have had lots going off at Wolfe Road Healthy Living Centre, and we are well underway with our Community Regeneration and Engagement Project funded for thee years by the Big Lottery Fund. It has been fantastic to see more and more new faces accessing our services and events, and it is brilliant to see the Centre so busy. The Work-Shop service is proving to be really popular, and local people are also signing
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up for our Volunteering programme. The events we have held so far this year have been well attended. We have more events lined up for the rest of the year! Check inside for details. Also inside this issue are good news stories for the local area, photos from our recent events, healthy summer recipes, and a special announcement about plans for the Healthy Living Centre! Until the next issue, we hope you have had a sensational summer! Editor Route 42
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overwhelming. Some of you may be aware we now have our very own facebook page, the Forums web site is also now live, and you can also follow us on twitter - so tweet us and keep in touch! We want to engage with as many people as possible using a range of methods, and keep you up to date with what your local Forum is up to, and how you can also get involved. Work-Shop delivered on Thursdays supports people back to work continues to go from strength to strength, and is well attended having supported 54 people to date, and two back into employment. Due to the demand we have now moved to an appointment service for one-to-one support. We continue to look for funding to provide activities and services. In May we were awarded a Kids Can Do contract which will enable us to provide a range of FREE activities for children and young people aged between 8-13 both after school and during school holidays until March 2012. A range of community learning classes and activities are being organised from September onwards for local people which will include a short course around health, Basic Literacy, Food Hygiene and others so watch out for further details.
I am pleased to be able to report we will shortly be arranging a series of estate meetings to look at issues relevant to Foxhill and for agencies to report back to the community on topics are likely to include transport, housing development, medical centre relocation. Further information will be available from Andrew and be displayed around the estate. I hope you enjoy this edition of R42 and find some thing of interest to participate in. Our next edition should be with you November early December, lets hope we dont encounter the treacherous weather conditions we did last year in Foxhill. Finally Im also pleased to welcome Rob Weir newly appointed Business Officer who replaces Charlotte Duckmanton who left us in May having been offered more hours in her other post. We wish her well for the future. Enjoy what is left of the summer! Best wishes
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FRUGAL FOXHILL
In the spirit of watching the pennies and not letting anything go to waste, weve started this feature in Route 42 devoted to money saving tips and suggestions:
When making a cuppa, only use the water you need. Dont overfill the kettle. After cooking a meal, always portion the leftovers into empty containers and freeze them once cold. These make handy lunches and are healthier than readymeals. Dont throw away stale bread! Blend your loaf into breadcrumbs in a food processor and freeze to use at a later date. Plan your meals for the week ahead! Write a shopping list, and check the store cupboards to find out what you already have. Youll only buy what you need at the supermarket, and there will be less waste. Do you leave the hot tap running whilst the water heats up? Dont waste it. Collect this water in a watering can and use it on your plants! Grow your own! Save money by having a go at growing your own vegetables. You can grow vegetables in the smallest garden. If you dont have a garden, try growing new potatoes and tomatoes in pots. Sell unwanted clothes online. Sites like ebay are fantastic for this. You can also buy new clothes online for a fraction of the selling price!
Pat from Foxhill had been looking for new employment after being made redundant from her senior catering assistant role in 2010. Pat accessed the Foxhill Forum Work-Shop and was given support to create a professional CV. On subsequent visits, Pat gained We can help you to complete a tailored experience searching and applying job search, support you to complete for suitable vacancies. In the coming online or paper job application forms. weeks, Pat was invited to 2 interviews. We can help you to create and update We are pleased to say that Pat was an effective CV, or provide you with successful in both her interviews, and some interview tips. was able to accept the role that was The service runs on a drop-in basis, the most suitable for her. Pat is now so you can just pop in and use our an Assistant Cook at a local Primary services. One-to-one support is School. available on an appointment basis. Congratulations Pat! The service is developing all the time, and operates around the needs of our service users. The new opening times for the Work-Shop are: Thursdays 12pm-4pm For more information ring Andrew, Community Engagement Officer on 0114 2312 5522 or by sending an email to: andrew.flockton@foxhill-forum.co.uk Summer 2011
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Congratulations to Mark Wilde, Foxhill Forums Chief Executive, who received a North East Community Assembly Heart of the Community Award, which are awarded to nominated individuals who have made an impact within their local communities. Mark was nominated for his hard work in these very hard times during the last year, with very limited staff. Mark has done well to manage the Forum for the last 12 months almost single handed. Mark was successful in his bid for a grant for 391,388 from the Big Lottery Fund for our 3 year Community Regeneration and Engagement Project, which will help regenerate and develop the Foxhill area. (Mark) endlessly continues to try and improve (the) Foxhill area. Well done Mark! Your work is appreciated in the Foxhill area! Councillors Tony Damms and Gill Furniss present Mark with his award.
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electricity, telephone and now digital cable, have been laid in the grass verges next to the roads. Whilst this ensures easy access to the pipelines and cables, it makes lining the streets with avenues of new trees, very hard to achieve. Hence these new trees are likely to be planted in local parks, schools and other open spaces. Working with the community throughout the process, we will be careful to choose the right size, and type of tree for each location. We very much hope that local people will support this initiative to bring some greenery into the heart of Foxhill, and will benefit from the trees for many generations to come. Primary school pupils who get involved in planting these trees with us, may, one day, be able to take their own grandchildren to picnic under the trees and tell them I planted that tree when I was your age!. With care from the community the trees will be able to grow and flourish for many years ahead, alongside their owners us! If you are interested in the planting of new trees, and have any ideas, suggestions or would like to get involved in the project please contact: Leonie Kapadia, Community Forestry Project Development Officer at Sheffield City Council on 0114 2734190 or email: Leonie.Kapadia@sheffield.gov.uk
Southey Ward has the lowest tree cover in Sheffield with only 7.5% of its land planted with trees. Compare this figure to areas like Broomhill and Ecclesall where tree cover is 25% and 23% respectively, and you get some idea of the problem. Southey Ward Councillors, aware of this issue, have provided funding for a number of trees later this year. These trees will provide shade and shelter, attract wildlife, help reduce the effects of climate change, absorb pollutants and provide oxygen. They also make the environment more attractive and a healthier and prettier place to live. We are surveying the whole of Foxhill to ensure we find the areas which will benefit the most from new trees. As with other post-war housing estates in Sheffield, many of the utilities, including gas,
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LOCAL FOCUS
Foxhill & Parson Cross Advice Service
Foxhill & Parson Cross Advice Service provide local people with free confidential advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing issues and general help. We saw over 2,000 people last year and brought in over 1.8 million in unclaimed benefits and debt write offs.
Established in 1986, we have increased and improved our services to try and meet the demand; our efforts were recognised when we were honoured with a visit by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall on Wednesday 4th May. Camilla discussed the problems facing local people and acknowledged that the need for our service would only increase due to the economic downturn. She also met our longest serving volunteer Miriam Beresford, and acknowledged the fantastic job all volunteers do in keeping the advice service up and running. If you need advice our drop in sessions are: Tuesday and Thursday 10-12 Please note that we are unable to deal with Disability Living Allowance / Attendance Allowance forms or during drop in please ring us to give us your details and an appointment will be made. We also offer outreach services for families with children of 5 and under at various children centres throughout the area. On a Thursday afternoon we deliver an advice session at Foxhill Medical Centre for registered patients please call the surgery for an appointment. If you think you can offer your time and commitment by volunteering please give us a ring and ask to speak to Sarah. Volunteer advice workers are sent on a comprehensive advice course and given full backup and support. Telephone number: 0114 245 0287 E-mail: enquiries@fpcas.org.uk
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QUESTIONS 4 A VOLUNTEER
This issue we chat to Paul England who currently volunteers at the Foxhill Forum Work-Shop.
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What is the best thing about being a volunteer?
Volunteering gives me the opportunity to develop my communication skills whilst helping other people.
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Tuesday 11th October 2011, 6pm-8pm Transport Meeting, Wolfe Road Healthy Living Centre: Your chance to have your say about local transport issues. Help to make a difference in your area.
Saturday 29th October 2011, 11am-3pm Stay Warm Event, Wolfe Road Healthy Living Centre: Find out how to stay warm this coming winter, and be more energy efficient. We will also be cooking and serving a healthy meal that can be prepared on a tight budget.
Thursday 15th December 2011, 11am-2pm Foxhill Forum Christmas Carol Concert at Wolfe Road Healthy Living Centre: hosted in conjunction with Christ Church, Wadsley Bridge. Our Carol Concert will help you get into the festive spirit with carols and to celebrate the years achievements. Refreshments will be served.
Starting in September Foxhill Walking Club: led by Activity Sheffield in the Foxhill area. Walking is a great way to keep fit and meet new people. For more details, please contact Rob Weir, Business Officer at Foxhill Forum on 0114 231 5522 or by email to robert.weir@foxhill-forum.co.uk
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COOKING CORNER
This recipe was really popular on our recent Big Lunch Day! It is really tasty and adaptable depending on what you have in your kitchen! We have provided you with suggestions of vegetables on the ingredients list, but feel free to use other items depending on your tastes. Experiment with seasoning and herbs on your chicken. (to serve a family of 4)
Method:
Wash and prepare the vegetables for your kebabs. Chop the peppers and onions into small pieces about 2-3cm. Slice the corguette into 1cm discs. Mushrooms can be halved or left whole. Wash the chicken breasts, and cut into 2-3cm chunks. Try to make sure the chicken is cut into similar sized pieces (to ensure the chicken cooks equally). Wash your hands. Push vegetables and chicken pieces onto skewers. Repeating patterns look colourful and effective. Wash your hands. Place your skewers in a preheated oven at 200C for 20minutes (or until chicken is cooked all the way through). Wash and prepare your salad. Use leftover peppers and onion in your salad. Toast your pitta breads until golden brown in a toaster. Serve 2 kebab skewers per person, with a pitta bread and side salad. Alternatively, serve your kebabs with a medium jacket potato with a small handful of grated cheddar cheese.
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THANK YOU!!!
Thanks to Julie Moore from Community HealthWorks for supporting us at our recent Energize Day and our Summer Playscheme. Julie has been a massive help, and we appreciate the time you have given us. Thank you to the team at ASDA Parson Cross. ASDA donated 100 towards our Foxhill Summer Playscheme. This gesture was really appreciated, and enabled us to provide healthy food and the occasional treat for the young people attending the playscheme. Thanks to LIDL for their donation of 20 towards our Summer Playscheme! Much appreciated! Thank you to our new volunteers Natalie, Tessa, Max and Paul who have volunteered with us at events and services in the last few months. You have really helped us with the time and effort you have given us. Thank you!
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