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Time to Change Champion

Could you be a Time to Change Champion? Do you have lived experience of mental illness? As a Champion, you are invited to use your own experience of mental health problems to raise awareness of and advocate positive changes in the way that our local community think and act about mental health.For more information contact Devika Chowdhury: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or 07592 373116.

Carers First

Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 11am : Carers First Care2Relax - Fitness Pilates/Relaxation on Zoom. Please contact Jenny Goodson via email to register and receive zoom link : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or phone 0300 303 1555

Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 6pm to 7pm - Chill and Chat Group for Young Adult Carers on zoom. Please contact Jenny Goodson via email to register and receive zoom link : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or phone 0300 303 1555

ONLINE GALLERY at Parndon Mill

The Gallery at Parndon Mill

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An Online Gallery is now being presented by The Gallery at Parndon Mill for all those who enjoy the arts and miss the exhibitions there. The fine arts are represented as well as skilled craft work in many different styles and media - an array of artworks which are a delight to view and a joy to purchase

On view are colourful paintings and original prints by talented artists, some who have studios here at Parndon Mill and others who work locally. The crafts are represented by ceramics and glass including some pieces which are useful in the kitchen or dining room, others which are purely decorative, and some which are amusing and quirky. Four jewellers present a range of pieces in silver, glass and semi-precious stones. Textiles include scarves, purses and pictures in stitch. More unusual pieces are paintings on wood blocks and stone carved lettering.

A special feature of this exhibition is sculpture which turns on screen to show all facets. The artists are Gerda Rubinstein and John Farnham, sculptors who are both well known nationally and particularly in Harlow and the local area.

There is a lot of variety and beautiful objects to look at or choose to buy.

To view the Online Gallery visit the Parndon Mill website: www.parndonmill.co.uk

Sally Anderson

The Gallery at Parndon Mill

Off Elizabeth Way

HARLOW CM20 2HP

tel: 01279 426042

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www.parndonmill.co.uk

Registered Charity 1168202

Parndon Mill does not have mains water and our well is running dry. If you could help us with our borehole appeal, we would be most grateful and you would be helping secure a future for creativity in Harlow.

http://justgiving.com/campaign/borehole2019

Small Business Saturday

About Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.

The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.

On Small Business Saturday, customers across the U.K go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.

Mosaic Recruitment - Free consultation

Mosaic Recruitment are offering a to organisations who are faced with the challenge of recruiting and onboarding remotely.

There is no question that the business landscape is looking very different since the arrival of Covid 19. When we initially went into official lockdown on the 23rd March, I envisaged that within three months we would have returned to normality, six months later I am left wondering what normal will look like in the future?

As confidence returns, I aspire to forge a better sense of community and I aim to build stronger and more supportive relationships within our local business network.For me, one of the positive effects of this crisis has been watching how communities have come together to support each other whether that has been looking out for elderly neighbour, delivering groceries or just being someone who listens and cares. I hope that as a business group we can learn from this andrealise that by working closely together we can utiliseour joint strength and expertise to help each other and the wider business society.

For a lot of organisations,I envisage that the landscape may have changed permanently, and some aspects of business will have altered forever. As a Recruiter the way that we work has been transformed, fortunately this reformation has enabled us to provide a faster, streamlined and more efficient service and I have confidence that embracing change and innovating will be key to our recovery.

I believe that the recruitment industry will be pivotal in mobilising the UK workforce and offering both support, advice and a helping hand as organisations as they adjust to the new nature of recruiting, from the adoption of new technologies such as video interviewing and virtual onboarding, to embracing flexible and remote workforces.

If you would like help, advise or assistance as you embark on a digital recruitment journey please contact Susan Curran; Mosaic Recruitment; Tel 01279 780 000 for a free consultation.

Kickstart Scheme - Harlow Council

HARLOW Council is encouraging businesses to take up the opportunity of government funding to create 6-month work placements for young people.

The government Kickstart scheme aims to support 16 to 24 year olds into employment who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.

For each job placement, funding will cover:

• 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours a week for a total of 6 months

• The associated employer National Insurance contributions

• Employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions

Employers of all sizes can apply for funding. Employers can spread the start date of the job placements up until the end of December 2021.

Applications to the Kickstart Scheme have to be made for at least 30 job placements at a time. Businesses unable to provide that many job placements must use an intermediary who will gather together opportunities from a number of small businesses. Harlow Council is acting as an intermediary for the scheme. You can register your interest by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Further funding is available for training and support so that young people on the scheme can get a job in the future.

Find more about the Kickstart scheme at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) praised the scheme

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) praised the scheme, but said the application process needed to be easier to encourage more businesses to participate.

“Rooted in local business communities across the UK, Chambers are playing a leading role in connecting businesses with young people to create long-term quality employment opportunities. They will want to see the application process simplified,” said BCC director of policy James Martin.

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Family Activity Sessions
Job Vacancy
Robert Findlay's Retirement
Exploring the Co-op Model
Funding

St Clare Hospice
Face Coverings
Harlow Fields School
Public Liability Insurance
Harlow & Gilston Garden Town
Contacts at Rainbow Services

Harlow Rugby Club are pleased to be offering FREE activity sessions for the whole family to enjoy together. Complete a short survey to tell us what you would like to see at these sessions.

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DWP Work Coach. The Work Coach holds a key role in the Department for Work and Pensions as you will be helping people and their families towards financial independence through work and enabling them to get the support they need as they move towards this ambition.

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Robert Findlay, Town Chaplain, is retiring soon. We will be saying farewell on Sunday 25th October when we will make a gift to him as part of the Heart4Harlow monthly prayer service (via Zoom). Covid-19 regretfully restricts what we can do.

Robert has touched many lives across the town including in Business & Commerce, Civic life, Education, Health, the Voluntary Sector, and church life across the area and as part of the town centre parish. The Annual Community and Business Awards Dinners have been one particular annual highlight. He has been Chair of the Harlow and District Chamber of Commerce, headed the Heart4Harlow Festival and Harlow Showcase, was on the Recreation Trust Panel, and much besides. Then there have been many one to one conversations, and the support given to so many, which have been so valued,

If you would like to contribute to the gift, details of how to give and send well wishes are here:
https://www.heart4harlow.org.uk/events/robert-findlay-retirement.php

A free event to raise awareness of the co-op potential, arouse curiosity and gauge interest in local ideas around combining the new sense of community.8th October 10.30-12.

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Comic Relief, the National Emergencies Trust and the Lloyds Bank Foundation are among 19 funders to receive millions in match-funded cash, the government has announced. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and The Greggs Foundation will also receive money from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in the final phase of funding from April’s emergency coronavirus package.

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The High Sheriffs’ Fund is calling for applications. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for local projects that address crime reduction, community safety or anti-social behaviour. Examples of work that has previously received funding include a personal safety scheme for older people, educating young people about the dangers of carrying a knife and support for children that have witnessed domestic abuse. The deadline date is Tuesday 1 December

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BAME Healthy Communities Surviving Covid-19. Resilience and Rebuilding from the Grass Roots. The aim of this fund is to help small and medium sized BAME groups and their communities build wellbeing, resilience and capacity through their various funded projects following the pandemic.

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Grants are available for charities to support disadvantaged people (particularly the young) or for conservation projects in Essex and the London boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, or to support Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.

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Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can apply for funding to run projects focused on starting well in life.

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Grants available from The Masonic Charitable Foundation.

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St Clare Hospice is holding two virtual Open Hospice events, on 6^th and 7^th October, as part of national Hospice Care Week. You are invited to attend to hear about how they have navigated the pandemic, what services may benefit your communities and clients, and how to get involved.
Register for the event on Tuesday 6^th October, at 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-hospice-tickets-121649363521
Register for the event on Wednesday 7^th October at 2pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-hospice-tickets-121650835925

Is access to face coverings a barrier to individuals being able to comply with the Government legislation for wearing them?As part of Essex CVS's role in the Voluntary Sector and Communities Emergencies Partnership (VSCEP) we have been asked to feed in any needs in the community to help inform allocation of resources and strategy.

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Harlow Fields is a Special School meeting the needs of pupils with severe, complex, and learning difficulties. The school intake ranges from ages 3 – 18years. They are currently seeking a School Governor, if you would like some more information please contact their Chair of Governors Paula: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Would your organisation be interested in taking part in a webinar about public liability insurance?Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register your interest.

Have your say on travel in Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.
The Garden Town team would like to hear the views of those involved in the charity and third sector on the plans for travel across Harlow and Gilston in the future. A virtual Zoom discussion will be held on 26^th October 2020, 2–3pm where those who work or are involved with a charity or third sector organisation can have their say.Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details and joining instructions.