Have your say on bus services in Kirkby
Merseytravel want your views on bus services in and around the area.
Local residents, businesses and people who visit or work in Kirkby are invited to attend a drop in session where staff from Merseytravel and Stagecoach will be available to answer any questions you may have.
You will also have the opportunity to view and comment on plans for the new Kirkby bus station, which is part of the multi million pound regeneration of Kirkby Town Centre.
The drop in sessions will be held in the 1st floor Meeting Room, Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY on the following days:
- Thursday 7 August 9.30am – 4pm
- Friday 8 August from 9.30am – 2pm
Posted in: General News, Local News, Local Organisations in Knowsley, Whats on on August 10th, 2014
Make some noise – it’s funding for Knowsley community groups!
Can you spread the word and make this Knowsley’s worst kept secret?
Knowsley Council’s Community Chest and Small Grants for Community Health Initiatives community funding have combined together to encourage more community empowerment and improve the health and wellbeing of Knowsley residents.
Applications are welcome from our Knowsley based community & volunteer led groups who run along democratic lines, do not have any political affiliations, involve group members in making decisions, have a constitution or set of rules and have a bank account in its own name.
There is now one application form to complete, so do your bit and share this new with community groups in Knowsley.
Applicants can only apply to one funding stream per application round.
Community Chest – Maximum grant £500
The purpose of this fund is to provide one-off grants to groups or organisations which meet the council’s aim of actively engaging and empowering local people in making a difference in their own communities.
Small Grants for Health – Maximum grant £1,000
Applications to this fund must focus on one or more of the following themes; promotion of healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing smoking and the promotion of smoke free environments and reducing alcohol misuse and the promotion of responsible drinking.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 24 October 2014
The application pack can be accessed here. For further information or to request an application pack please contact Emma Thomas on 0151 443 4987 or email: [email protected]
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Vicitms of Crime Consultation In Knowsley
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy invites victims of crime to join a focus group discussion about the quality and type of support service that the survivors of crime on Merseyside receive.
By sharing your experiences, you can help improve the experiences of other victims in the future and this consultation is an opportunity that will enable organisations to deliver better and improved services.
Jane Kennedy said, “We are beginning a consultation during which we want to hear the opinions of people who have been affected by crime from across the region. This is so that when we take over the selecting, funding and monitoring of some victims’ services later this year, we hope to be better informed about the nature of the service that is needed”.
She adds, “I want victims to know that here on Merseyside they will always be listened to, understood and supported as far as our resources will allow”.
If you are a victim of crime, your views and experiences are crucial and will be listened to… What worked? What didn’t? What could have been done better?
Dates for Knowsley Victims of Crime focus groups:
1. Hate Crime: Thursday 21 Aug 1 - 3pm
2. Domestic Violence: Thursday 4 September 1 – 3pm
For further information contact Warren Ward on 0151 777 5186 or email [email protected] if you would like to get involved.
Also if you have any specialist requirements such as loop system, translators or interpreters, do get in touch.
Out of pocket expenses (including childcare costs) can be reimbursed.
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Free Meeting Rooms for Community Groups
There’s a FREE accessible meeting space available for community groups at Asda Huyton.
The space is available after 5pm most weekday evenings.
Call Richard the Asda Community Champion on 0151 449 4600.
Or email [email protected] for more information.
Posted in: General News, Local News on July 22nd, 2014
Al’s Club – New Members Welcome
Just in case you haven’t heard… Al’s Club is a social, fun and funky activity group for young disabled people in Knowsley.
They meet every Thursday from 6.30 – 8.30pm at the New Leisure and Culture Park, Longview Drive Huyton L36 6EG.
With a small charge of just £2, parents and carers are welcome too.
Suitable for ages 16 – 30 – all welcome.
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Accessible Swimming Club for Knowsley
Local residents from Knowsley Inclusive Swimming (KIS) are looking for new club members of all ages with disabilities to join in and take part in their weekly swimming sessions starting in September.
The club runs every Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm at Kirkby Leisure Centre (except school holidays).
The swim session costs just £3 and you also receive coaching via a qualified swimming instructor.
KIS welcome children and adults with a wide range of disabilities who can swim unaided for one length of a 25 metre pool.
Carers & parents must also attend, but you don’t have to get into the pool!
For more info call chairperson Jimmy Walsh on 07526 198 694.
Posted in: Local News, Local Organisations in Knowsley, Whats on on July 11th, 2014
Annual General Meeting
Our community group The Knowsley User Led Organisation will be holding an Annual General Meeting Friday 11th July 2014 from 10 – 12pm at the Centre for Independent Living, Huyton L36 6HY.
All Knowsley residents are very welcome to attend.
As part of the AGM we will be voting in residents to join our committee board.
With 15 places available we’d very much like to hear from you if you are passionate about disability issues, carers rights, older people’s concerns or championing those in our community who feel disengaged or isolated.
Can you spare just a few hours a month to to help our local Knowsley User Led Organisation make sure that resident voices from across Knowsley are recognised and heard?
We can’t promise you out of pocket expenses or training – essential ingredients for all volunteer community led groups in Knowsley. But these missing elements are important to us as a community group and we’ll be working towards this year.
We CAN guarantee that you’ll meet like minded residents from across Knowsley who are determined, honest and caring about local people of all abilities as well as the provision of inclusive & accessible local services and opportunities.
If you would like to find out more call Nancie on 07715 392 158 or email: [email protected]
Posted in: Local News, Local Organisations in Knowsley, Whats on on July 2nd, 2014
Sibling Support in Knowsley
Have you heard about the free Siblings Service available in Knowsley?
They provide support and weekly activities for brothers and sisters of children with a disability, complex need or life limiting illness.
The siblings service recognise that brothers and sisters of children with disabilities need some time out and a space for them to share their stories and experiences and most of all focusing on enjoying themselves and having fun.
It’s run by an organisation called PSS and the Siblings Service has a range of activities they run for children aged 4 – 19 years in Knowsley including, cookery sessions, sports, group games, discussions, ourdoor pursuits and fun days out.
The friendly team are always open to suggestions and ideas from their young people too!
If you would like to use this service or find out more, get in touch with PSS Siblings Service on 0151 702 5555 or email: [email protected]
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Help us to help you!
Over the past year our community group the Knowsley User Led Organisation have been doing our little bit to help promote and share some of the brilliant activities, events, groups and organisations in our borough.
We would like to see even more opportunities for residents in Knowsley of all abilities to come together.
Can you help us get more social? Do you have any ideas of activities you would like to do? Are there any gaps? Do you think there enough social activities for disabled people, carers, older people? Is there something you would like to see or take part in?
Please feel free to comment and suggest activities by emailing us at [email protected] or head over to our facebook page and share your ideas
Together we can make it happen!
Posted in: General News, Local News, Local Organisations in Knowsley, Whats on on June 25th, 2014
Help with Transport Costs
If your lucky enough to be starting a course or learning opportunity, or even if your thinking about applying.
Don’t let transport costs get in your way or put you off. We met Gill from the Sheila Kay fund today who can help you with the cost of getting from A to B.
The Sheila Kay fund can also provide book tokens for your learning resources.
Call Gill Gargan (Monday & Thursdays) on 0151 702 5545 or go to the Sheila Kay website to find out more.
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