News Archive - Items featured in July 2007
Dear all,
Apologies for the lack of updates recently but summer holidays called. And, of course, this is the case for most of you, hence only a few new items this time around.
The next full update will be on 1 September so please forward your news and events before then to Dawn on 07748 985 209 or email towerhamletsdeanery@yahoo.co.uk.
Channel 4 Documentary - Contributors Sought
Channel 4 is looking for contributors for the award-winning observational documentary series Wife Swap that looks at family life in the UK, celebrating different lifestyles in modern Britain. They are very keen to find a lively, fun family who would be happy to open their doors and share their culture, way of life and family values. From cooking and cleaning to childcare and careers anyone who thinks they can teach others about their chosen lifestyle should definitely apply!
We have been assured that Channel 4 is very keen that the series has a new approach. They want this series to be a true reflection of family life in Britain today. The emphasis on the programme this series is learning and resolution.
The programme involves the mothers from two different families swapping places to experience life in another household, and hopefully learn about themselves and each other in the process. After eight series of Wife Swap, they are keen to explore different issues and types of families and in doing so are widening their search for potential contributors.
They are very interested in talking to Christian families who would be happy to share their way of life, culture and family values. They are looking to talk to families with children still in the home, and who want to communicate to others the importance of having faith in today's society.
The swap takes place over 8 days, and there is a filming day each side of this period - to film with your family as a whole and a table meeting at the end when both families discuss what they have learnt. A small and friendly production crew film in the house and there will be one member of the team living with each wife in the house, so they will always have a member of the team on hand.
Due to the format, families need to have children in the home. They are also offering families that appear on the show £2000 as a thank you fee/loss of earnings for the mother.
If anyone is interested in finding out more about the programme please Melissa Waterson on 0207 013 4514 or melissa.waterson@rdfmedia.com
Do you have Long Term Health Issues?
Free self-management courses for people with long-term health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, back pain and epilepsy are being offered by EPP CIC, an organisation which provides lay led self-management training courses within the NHS. The courses are designed to enable people to gain confidence in managing their health condition and hopefully a better quality of life. Its a fantastic opportunity to meet and share with others who live with a long-term health condition whilst providing the participant support in managing their health condition.
Its a bit short notice but there is a course starting on 16th August for 6 weeks that is being held in Bethnal Green and further courses will be running within Tower Hamlets in future. The course in August will be held at Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG.
Please find attached a leaflet and a flyer containing a bit more information.
Parish Newsletters...
Just to let you know, St John on Bethnal Green are also now sending in their newsletters. Click here to view or go to their page and follow the link. St Barnabas are also sending in their newsletters... Visit their page to view.
First Fruit
If you are on the hunt for some reasonably priced office furniture, you might like to check out First Fruit.
First Fruit is a close-knit group of social enterprises and charities working in the Borough of Newham. It comprises a number of companies plus a central office team which provides management and specialist support. The aims of the 'First Fruit Family' are to provide accommodation, employment and work-related training for homeless people and those who are long-term unemployed through being socially excluded in some way. The emphasis is on real work and training on the job to provide proper experience.
One area in which they are active is in providing employment for refurbishing unwanted office furniture and reselling to community groups, charities, businesses or members of the public.
Have a look at their website - www.ffw.eclipse.co.uk
St Mary's Cable St will be celebrating a Patronal Festival at 12 noon on 8th September. Mass will be celebrated, after which there will be a buffet in the church. The preacher will be the Rector of St George in the East, Canon Michael Ainsworth.
Faith Based Regenration Network (FbRN)
They have recently issued a new newsletter which you can find by clicking here. You will find on page 4 an article about social enterprise. It seems the work we are doing here in our Deanery is being echoed across the country...
Free Drug Awareness Training
Available to anyone who works with children and young people in Tower Hamlets. The next dates for individual delegates:
Thursday 25th October 2007
10.00am – 4.00pm
Course Outcomes
* Identify Recreational Drugs
* Identify signs and effects of drug use
* Identify risks and harms to the user and the community
* Identify the young person ‘Screening’ process for Tower
Hamlets
VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED and HURRY, PLACES ARE LIMITED
For further information about the course, please contact Leon Cooley on 020 7093 3007 or email: leon.cooley@lifeline.org.uk
For further information about Lifeline Project Ltd please visit www.lifeline.org.uk
