News from the Community Partnership Team
March 2016
Issue 86
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION NETWORK
Thursday 31st March, 7pm, Room 2
Running a successful Residents Association (Community Action : MK)
This informative and interactive session will provide committee members with an overview of
the all the roles and responsibilities of a management committee.
By the end of the session you will:
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have a better understanding about the roles and responsibilities of committee
members
learn about the different roles of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
identify how good agendas and minutes can make meetings more effective
learn techniques on how to run effective meetings
The training will be useful for both new trustees and committee members and those looking
to develop their understanding and management of committees.
To find out more information, contact Katherine Geddes from the Community Partnership Team on 01908
253174 or email [email protected]
Meetings include light refreshments and we can arrange transport if you need it.
*PLEASE NOTE : Resident Association representation is requested at the majority of Housing
Services Forums and Residents Association Networks in 2016. Attendance will be taken into
consideration as part of the Healthcheck accreditation process in 2017.*
CANCELLED – Resident Involvement Review Group
There will be no meeting of this group in March.
2016 HEALTHCHECKS
These will be sent out soon to all Residents Associations. Please read the document
through carefully and if you have any questions, give me a call – 01908 253174. They
must be completed by the group and brought with the relevant evidence to the
Healthcheck meeting which will be arranged by our team at your convenience in May and
June.
National Apprenticeships Show
The National Apprenticeship Show takes place at the Arena MK on 14-15 March 2016 and will bring
together employers, colleges and providers with those wanting to find out more about what
apprenticeships can offer.
Over 100 exhibitors will be taking part making this one of if not the largest event taking place in National
Apprenticeship Week 2016. The National Apprenticeship Show exists only to promote apprenticeships and our
message is clear – apprenticeships work for both candidates and employers alike.
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Monday 14/3 9.30am – 3.30pm (school groups only)
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Monday 14/3 5.00pm – 7.30pm (parents & carers evening)
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Tuesday 15/3 9.30am – 3.30pm (school groups only)
Entrance to the event is FREE to all visitors and provides the ideal opportunity for employers and employees
to meet
For more details visit nationalapprenticeshipshow.org
Milton Keynes Play Association
Are you 18+ and looking for work during the school holidays?
MKPA are looking to add to their staff team for half terms, Easter and summer holidays as well as at
weekends year-round. These roles are ideal for students looking to gain experience working with children
and young people but can also be suitable for people of any age looking for casual work.
We are especially keen to hear from anyone who is interested in a role with us who can also undertake
the responsibility of driving a van to get equipment to sessions. You need to be at least 21 years old and
have held a clean driving license for at least 2 years. There are great rates of pay available.
Any positions offered are subject to a DBS check.
If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with the Play Services
Manager: 01908 263033 - email [email protected]
Useful contacts for the Housing Service
1. Homelessness & Housing Options Team: [email protected] 01908 253481
2. ASB and Fraud: [email protected] 01908 252937 option 4
3. Private sector and Home Ownership: 01908 252664/ 253271 [email protected]
4. Income: [email protected] Existing Claims 01908 253100 New Claims Hotline 01908
252770
5. Estate Management: [email protected] 0800 035 4466
Every Halloween the Netherfield Residents Association runs a trip to Southend for the Halloween and
Fireworks Event. We have a 68 seater coach with seating downstairs for the disabled or elderly. Every year we
have a full coach, on the journey down we have a raffle and a scary fancy dress completion for the kids, and
everyone gets a prize for taking part. During the day at Southend, there is a Farmers market and great shops,
the evening has actors dressed up at the Adventure Island who really look the part, the mile long pier has
ghost stories on the train and the Fireworks at 8pm are great. Everyone really enjoys themselves and asks for
it again the following year.
CONSULTATIONS
Consultation to update Milton Keynes Council’s Sex Establishment Policy
Closes 17/3/16 01908 252801
[email protected]
Plan: MK Strategic Development Directions
Closes 6/4/16 01908 252801 [email protected]
Junior school places Orchard Academy Consultation
Closes 20/3/16 01908 258035 [email protected]
Important dates for Residents Associations in
March*
Date and time
Event
Residents Association
Location
Tuesday 8th March, 7pm
Monthly meeting
All Bradville
Facebook: ABRA All
Bradville
Stantonbury Parish
Office
Friday 18th March, 6pm
Monthly meeting
Beanhill
Facebook: Beanhill AG2
Moorland Centre
Monthly meeting
Central Milton Keynes
Facebook:Central
Housing Residents
Association
Centrecom
Friday 25th March,
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Coffee Hall
Coffee Hall
Facebook: Coffee Hall RA Community
Centre
Monday 14th March
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Fenny Stratford
Facebook: Fenny
Stratford Residents
Association
George St
Community
Centre
Monday 21st March,
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Fishermead
Facebook: Fishermead
Residents Association
Trinity Centre
Monday 14th March,
6pm
Monthly meeting
Wednesday 9th March ,
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Fullers Slade
Facebook : Fullers Slade
Community Links
Lakes
The Rowans
Childrens Centre,
Moorfoot
Lakes Estate
Community Centre
Monday 28th March
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Leon
Duncombe St
Community House
Thursday, 3rd March
7:30pm
Meeting
Loughton
Facebook:Loughton
Residents Association
All Saints Church
Hall, Church Lane
www.loughtonmk.org.uk
Moor Park
Windmill Hill Golf
Club
Wednesday 30th March ,
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Netherfield
No meeting
Monthly meeting
Oldbrook
Thursday 31st March
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Tinkers Bridge
Facebook:
Tinkers Drop in
Wednesday 16th March,
7:30pm
Monthly meeting
Water Eaton
www.bfstc.co.uk
The Rest Centre next
to Bletchley Library
Woughton
Community Council
offices
The Cricketers Arms
*Information drawn from 2015 Healthchecks or given via email response. If your RA is not included
here and you would like it to be, please contact me on [email protected]
The Resident Involvement News is produced by The Community Partnership
Team
Tel 01908 253174
E-mail [email protected]
Text/mobile 07900135889
We are based at The Civic Offices,
1 Saxon Gate East,
Central Milton Keynes.
MK9 3EJ
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