Virtual Ward Scheme Anniversary
Monday, February 20, 2012
Virtual Ward Scheme Anniversary Nine charities have received monetary awards totalling £10,000 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Virtual Wards scheme. The project, which provides care and support for patients at home instead of in a hospital... Read More
Community Network Breakfast
Monday, February 13, 2012
Community Voluntary Services Tendring recently held a community network breakfast. It was well attended – despite the icy roads – and several people opted to use the speaker slots to promote the work within their organisation. Essex Blood... Read More
Volunteer Success Story
Monday, February 6, 2012
Volunteer Success Story When Lesley started volunteering at Community Voluntary Services Tendring as a reception volunteer she was hoping to gain experience and training to improve her CV with the ultimate goal of finding employment. Eight... Read More
New Year Trustee Network Event
Monday, January 23, 2012
The first of this year’s Tendring Trustee Network Event’s was held on Monday evening. Two presentations covered a range of key topics including Health and Safety, Employment Law and Trustee Indemnity. Jill Coote from Peninsula Business... Read More
Learning Opportunities at Community Voluntary Services
Friday, January 20, 2012
On Thursday 19 January Community Voluntary Services Tendring held a training event on Health and Safety. Thirteen people attended the session which was facilitated by Martin Bartlett. Vicky Breame summed up the experience as “A really... Read More
CVS Tendring appears in prestigious countywide publication!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
CVS Tendring appears in prestigious countywide publication! Community Voluntary Services Tendring is delighted to be included in the new Venues in Essex publication. Brenda Ellis, Chairman of CVST, said “We are really pleased to be in this guide... Read More
Really interesting research by Age UK that needs you!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Really interesting research by Age UK that needs you! As we get older, day-to-day tasks such as housework, gardening, getting out and about or getting washed and dressed can become more difficult. There are many products and services on the market to help... Read More
THE TWO AT THE TOP!
Friday, December 9, 2011
THE TWO AT THE TOP! CHAIR’S AND CHIEF OFFICER’S EVENING MEAL Senior workers and trustees from Tendring’s Voluntary Sector recently attended a very special evening meal which was deemed a great success. Christine Hayward,... Read More
Social Networking and Localgiving.com demystified
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Social Networking and Localgiving.com demystified On Monday afternoon at the Community Information Centre, Rosemary Road Clacton, presentations were given on how the internet can enhance donations, publicity and awareness of Voluntary... Read More
Best Ever International Victorian Christmas Market!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Nearly £7,000 was raised for local charities at the International Victorian Christmas Market held at Clacton’s Princes Theatre last Saturday 19 November. Attendance was up by 20% which is thanks to the magnificent Salvation Army band who... Read More