News as it comes in
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Updated on: 1 September, 2010
2010 Summer Holiday Programme
The Summer Programme is now complete. The list of events can be viewed in the brochures. Click here.
The photos are still coming in and can be viewed. Click here.
Amazing Stuff
Also another huge big thank you to Chris (Golf Captain) and Gill (Lady Captain) at the De Vere. The Golf Captains dinner raised another £330.24 for us last night, Friday 20th August.
Thank you to all volunteers, parents and their friends and family who turned up and supported Blackpool Tiggers at the Tesco bag pack we raised £548.58.
Nominate Blackpool Tiggers
The RBS Community Fund aims to support local charities and projects.
From July 2010, you can nominate charities and projects which are making a big difference in your local community. All eligible nominations will be reviewed by panels made up of staff, local people and community leaders, who will decide on a shortlist of three for each local area.
In October you can vote for the charity or project which deserves to benefit most from the Community Fund. The results of the voting will be announced in November and the winning charity or project from each local area will receive £3,000, with the two runners up receiving £1,000 each.
Follow the link: http://communityfund.rbs.co.uk/Nominate
Autism Radio is coming
AUTISM RADIO STATION PREPARES FOR LAUNCH By Natalie Bowen, Community Newswire. VOLUNTEER Radio Staffordshire, 11 Aug 2010.
Staffordshire is set to become home to the UK's first radio station run by people with autism.
Autism Radio UK will launch in early September after its founder Kevin Healey received an £8,000 grant from the Staffordshire Cares: Community Wellbeing Fund and £5,000 from the national Access to Volunteering fund.
The online station, run by Staffordshire Adult Autistic Society (SAAS), will broadcast 200 shows during the next year, presented by six DJs with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
Mr Healey, chair of SAAS, said: "This project is really going to benefit hundreds of people with autism who feel isolated in Staffordshire.
"People will be able to tune in globally, so it will help break down barriers and improve communication skills, confidence, self esteem, training, learning, new volunteer opportunities and much more.
"They will be gaining new skills in radio and the media, which will hopefully lead into employment."
Broadcasts are planned to include live music, phone-ins and interviews with parents, carers and professionals about important topics for people with autism in the community.
Support for the station has already built up through social networking websites Facebook and Twitter, with many people offering themselves for interview when the station goes live on www.autismradiouk.co.uk <http://www.autismradiouk.co.uk>.
Shelley Davis, from the Staffordshire Cares: Community Wellbeing Fund, said: "The grant will be used to develop an online radio station and give the volunteers new skills to support the online radio broadcasts.
"It will also help volunteers develop their social skills and networks in the community."
SAAS provides information and support to people with autism in Staffordshire. For more details go to www.saas.uk.com <http://www.saas.uk.com>.
Change of Address
As you may be aware Tiggers has a new office as of July 2010 at;
Blackpool Tiggers
29 St Annes Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2AP
New Phone number: 01253 365734.
Near Palatine Sports College. Some of our events will be held here and all trips out will leave from the office and return to the office.
This means we no longer have a car park but have decided that the front of the office can be used as a drop off and pick up point. Parking will also be available at Palatine Sports College on their school car park (out of school hours only).
The map on the page 6 of the Week 1 holiday guideshows the location of the new office and car park available for Tiggers users.
If you require any further assistance with this, then please contact the office on 01253 365734.
Whilst we have moved into the new office it is still far from finished—there is still plenty to do and we need to equip it. If you have a few hours to spare please contact Sheila who will be able to find you something to do! Do you have any old cups, saucers and other kitchen equipment, tables, chairs, plants, outdoor toys and other items you think will be of interest? Please let us know.
Anything you can donate or help with will be much appreciated. Thank you from Sheila, Karl, Jonathan and the office team.
Massive Thanks to De Vere Golf Club and Helen
Two top fundraisers: The De Vere Golf Club have so far raised an absolutely amazing £2200. Helen pictured below has also raised £700 and here she is finishing the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride, total knockout! Thanks so much from all at Tiggers.
Photos from Spring Holiday
Wacky, SPACE, music and ice-skating. Click here to view
New Training Courses and Dates up to 25th July 2010.
On the training page for members. Click here.
Courses in Autism
at the University of Cumbria
in conjunction with Blackpool Council
This is an opportunity to study at undergraduate or
postgraduate level on a course accredited by the University
of Cumbria and supported by local tutors.
Bag Pack Thanks
Congratulations to everyone who helped at the B&M Bargains on Saturday.
We raised a huge £320.00.
Thank you for your help.
14 & 15 year old volunteers needed
Blackpool Trading Standards Enforcement Section is currently looking to recruit new 14 and 15 year old volunteers to take part in our test purchasing operations.
In return the volunteer will receive refreshments, a voucher of choice, certificate and reference (if required).
If you know a young person between the ages of 14 & 15 years that would be interested in volunteering, please contact Lois Peers on lois.peers@blackpool.gov.uk or 478389 and arrangements will be made for Lois to visit the young person and their parent/s to discuss how the operations run and what is expected.
Blackpool Tiggers meet the Mayor of Blackpool
Tigger volunteers at Blackpool Town Hall with 'The Worshipful the Mayor of Blackpool, Councillor Norman E Hardy', February 2010.
Blackpool Tiggers wins Community Award
The award was presented on 20th February 2010.
Tiggers are pleased that our volunteer commitment has been honoured and that Blackpool Sports Council "are proud to have us in Blackpool".
New Activities and Weekly Timetable
Blackpool Tiggers - Sunday
Oriental Tiggers - Monday
Creative Tiggers - Tuesday
Tiggers 2 - Wednesday
Music Tiggers - Thursday
Click here to view the Weekly Events poster
Click here to download the Cards poster.
Fundraising Events
Read about our fundraising events. Click here
Volunteers Wanted
Drivers, Holiday Co-ordinator, Welfare Officer, Grant and Bid Writer, Assistant Treasurer, Health & Safety. Read more click here.
Membership Details for 2009 / 2010
Click here to read the membership details.
Coaches wanted for Wednesday and Sunday
Coaches well be required for Wednesday next week and possibly Sunday if anyone is available.
date: 1 September, 2010