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Community CVS Network – November 2023 minutes

The minutes of November’s Community CVS Network have been published. You can read them below.  (Image: Christina Morillo via Pexels.com).

By Graham Aspin, 3 days ago
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The value of International Men’s Day and the Event at Ewood Park

Last week, for the game against Birmingham City, for the very first time Blackburn Rovers FC, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, Community CVS and a number of local men’s charities came together to celebrate and recognise the importance of International Men’s Day. International Men’s Day (19th November) is about celebrating the Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 4 daysDecember 6, 2023 ago
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Join Chip in and Lancashire Mind’s Youth Mental Health Workshop at Ewood Park next week

Join us for our Youth Mental Health Workshop aimed at 16-30 year olds, at Ewood Park next Wednesday. We’re working in partnership with Chip in and Lancashire Mind to provide the first workshop in a series, designed to promote positive mental health for young people in our community. We have Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 1 week ago
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International Men’s Day event at Blackburn Rovers

On Wednesday 29th November, Blackburn Rovers organised an International Men’s Day event at Ewood Park to coincide with their EFL Championship encounter with Birmingham City. Community CVS staff and volunteers were invited. Mohammed Kathrada, Geoff Wilkinson and Kashif Mirza (Volunteer) provided a productive information, advice and guidance platform for men Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 1 weekDecember 1, 2023 ago
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Community CVS at Calico’s Careers Fair

Earlier this week, Community CVS’ Mohammed Kathrada and Kashif Mirza were invited to attend a Careers Fair organised by Calico Group. The Careers Fair event took Place at Blackburn Rovers (Wellbeing Hub) as part of a joint recovery service partnership engagement within Blackburn with Darwen. The event consisted of specialist Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 1 weekNovember 30, 2023 ago
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Free Cakes for Kids are ‘baking a difference’ across Blackburn with Darwen

A group of volunteers have been ‘baking a difference’ for children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen for over 10 years, and in that time they have provided almost 500 cakes to children who would not otherwise receive one on their birthday. Free Cakes for Kids – Blackburn with Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 2 weeks ago
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Time runs short on training opportunities…

… but fear not! We still have a few places left. If your organisation is an SME based in Lancashire, has paid staff (250 or less) and contributes to mental or physical health outcomes and operates in Lancashire, get in touch. To give you a taste of what we offer, Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 2 weeks ago
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Community CVS e-bulletin – Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Our e-bulletins are produced every week and go out on Wednesday mornings. Interested? Sign up here.

By Graham Aspin, 2 weeksNovember 22, 2023 ago
@ Volunteering

Want to be a volunteer hero? Here’s how you can get started

Based in Blackburn with Darwen or an adjacent area? Want to use your spare time to help others, grow your skillset and meet new and interesting people? We’re always looking for new volunteers – and we’d love to hear from you. Not only could you be the missing piece, vital Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 3 weeks ago
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All SMILE (Award)s at the Community Volunteer Awards 2023

Blackburn Central High School Students and Teachers receiving their award from Cllr Julie Gunn and Graham Liver at this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. Local School children were invited to create centre pieces out of recycled materials for the Event on Thursday 2nd November at King George’s Hall. With a move Read more…

By Graham Aspin, 3 weeks ago

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