We are exploring the possibility of running a new course for anyone working in communities, which will lead to a qualification in Community Development, level 2 or 3.
The course would start in October 2016 and run for one day a week for 30 weeks. It would support learners to develop practical and analytical skills to work with a range of communities.
If you are interested in finding out more, please register your interest by email [email protected] or call us on 01273 262220.
There will be an information workshop on Wednesday 27th April 2016, where you can find out more about the course and help co-design the course materials.
Please click here to see our flyer for more information.
We have some new dates for our popular Working with Communities course.
The course gives an overview of different ways to work with communities and then supports participants to develop their own approach and test it out. So it would directly support any work withcommunities you are doing.
The course is also a great opportunity to network with and learn from other people from different sectors in the city who are working with communities.
It is well established and past participants really enjoy the participative nature of the course and the way it focusses on the work they are currently doing.
The new dates are:
Tuesday 19th January 2016 with day two on 1st March.
Thursday 4th February with day two on 17th March, this course is particularly focussed on the role of teams, leaders and trustees when working withcommunities.
We are also running a special one day course for participants who have already working with a community and want to reflect on their work on Wednesday 13th January.
Please book on to one of the above courses.All courses are at Brighton Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, BN1 1JA and are delivered in partnership between TDC and Brighton & HoveCity Council.
TDC’s photo exhibition winners to tour Brighton & Hove
Our photo competition with the theme of ‘Celebrating Diverse Communities’ saw many fantastic entries focusing on the various groups and organisations that TDC works with across Brighton & Hove, Portslade and Peacehaven. The different photos depict a wide range of diversity: young women, physical disability, learning disability, LGBT Pride, neurodiversity, community activity and older people.
Ten photos were shortlisted and the winners were announced at our AGM in October.
The winner in the under 18 category was Macyalbion Mechen, who is from an all-girl dance group ‘Tantrum’ based in the Queen’s Park area, Macyalbion said….
“This photo was taken by me, at the community dance group my Mum runs at The Edge. I took the photo to show diversity and equality as no two people at the dance group are the same, yet they all belong to a community…although we don’t all live close together, we are all in a dance community and everyone loves it. Including me.”
The winner of 26-54 age category was ‘The Hangleton & Knoll Multicultural Women’s Group’
“Our photo shows us getting together to demonstrate that equality for us means…..celebrating and involving women from all cultures and backgrounds and sharing , understanding and supporting women to be proud of who they are.”
The 26-54 age group was won by ‘Sarah Watson
“This is the Carousel Singers band. They are an inclusive band where people with and without learning disabilities make music together. They look just like any other band doing their photo shoot”
The winner of the 55 years and over category was Robin Berry
“This photo was taken at the Coldean Community Allotment and equality to me means giving everyone an equal opportunity to enjoy the things that many of us take for granted. To engage with other people, enjoy the fresh air, learn new skills and be part of the community. With the help of our volunteers everyone can use this space and share the produce”.
The TDC ‘Celebrating Diverse Communities’ exhibition including the four winners and six runners up will be touring in a variety of community and public spaces around the Brighton & Hove area in the coming months. More information about where you can see the exhibition will be posted here shortly.
We want to find out what you thought of your WICO course so it can help us plan a new one called C-ODE, Community – Organisations, Development and Engagement. Please complete this short WICO Survey and do pass it on to anyone else you know you did the course.
FREE taster sessions, children’s arts and crafts and find out information about health and wellbeing services in Brighton and hove.
The HNF will also be launched and you can meet local groups that have received the fund before and find out what they did and get advice on completing the form. Groups/activities from Tarner and Eastern road neighbourhoods can apply for up to £500 towards a health/wellbeing activity.
It’s that time of year again……to come and sample the delights of TDC’s AGM on Thursday 22nd October!
This year we are holding our ‘Celebrating Diverse Communities’ themed event in the Auditorium at the Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD, starting at an earlier than usual time of 6pm sharp.
There will be buffet food and a fun filled evening with presentations showing you exactly what TDC does all across Brighton & Hove and Peacehaven.
We will also be announcing the winners of our new photo competition with a display of photos in the café and revealing our 2016 calendar.
There will, of course, also be the usual AGM stuff, including the election of trustees.
Please feel free to attend if you are interested in community work in the city and have any interest in what we at TDC do.
To see our current ‘Annual Report and Financial Statement’ please click here.
The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) is looking for new members to join our Board of Trustees.
We need people who can help direct TDC towards achieving its mission and ensure it is effectively managed.
You would need to make a commitment to TDC and devote the necessary time, strategic vision, independent judgement, ability to think creatively and willingness to speak your mind!
The Trust for Developing Communities is a voluntary organisation set up by people with experience of community development, living and working in Brighton and Hove, with a particular interest in seeing community development expanded across the City and the South East.
What’s in it for you?
Being a trustee offers opportunities to:
* Use skills and experience effectively
* Represent a community or area you live in / get involved
* Make new contacts and friends / Improve personal networks
* Develop new skills
* Make a difference
* Have fun
We would particularly welcome people who have legal expertise and local business experience.
We are keen to have representation from the full range of communities we work with and we particularly welcome applications from BME, women, young people and other communities of identity.
Applications from all communities are warmly welcomed.
If you feel you have an interest in becoming a new trustee for TDC we can invite you along to one of our upcoming meetings to see it ‘in action’ and discover how it feels for you to be involved.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Linda Saltwell, Chief Executive, for an informal chat on 01273 262220.
Tarner World Festival is due to take place on Saturday 12th September, 12-4pm on Richmond Parade.
This year we aim to have a much more diverse range of activities for the whole family, sooooo get involved!
If you want to book a stall, perform at the event or provide food or an activity please visit the Tarner Community facebook page or website; www.tarnercommunity.wordpress.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kind regards,
Kalishia Davey (formerly Le Coutre) – TDC 07411 251969 – On behalf of; All Different, All Equal Organising Committee.
The Pop-up Café will open for business this Saturday 27th June at 11.00 to 3.00. The café is run by volunteers and will be open every Saturday till the end of August. We could do with a few more volunteers so if you would like to help out please contact [email protected]. But do drop by and say hello.
Active for Life will be bringing their Giant Games – so why not make a day of it and bring a picnic.
Hundreds Expected for Youth Festival in Wild Park Youngsters across the city have the chance to go zorbing for free in beautiful Wild Park. On Sunday 28th June, Wild Park Youth Festival 2015 will take place, as part of the TAKEPART Festival of Sport and Activity. The aim is to encourage young people to get more active. The festival is expected to attract hundreds of children, young people and their families to one of the city’s most stunning public parks. Jordan Back, 16, recalls last year’s event, “Last year’s festival was amazing, it was really nice to feel such a buzz around the community. I’m really looking forward to seeing what will happen this year as it’s meant to be even bigger and better”. This is the third year that the Wild Park Youth Festival will be taking place courtesy of the Brighton & Hove Youth Collective and the Council’s “Active for Life” Sports Development Team. Over 20 different organisations will be showcasing what they do. A huge range of activities will be on offer from aerobics to zorbing and skating to yoga. As well as food, music and prizes. All for free if you are aged 10 to 19! There will also be 5-a-side football tournament brought to us by Albion in the Community, with prizes for winning teams. “Young people in this City deserve fun, educational and engaging things to do in their leisure time. We’re happy to be sponsoring what should be an incredible event!” says Adam Muirhead of the Trust for Developing Communities, also a member of the Brighton & Hove Youth Collective and an organiser of the event. If you would like to attend then rock up on the day between 12noon and 5pm, where 10 – 19 year olds can complete a registration form to receive their free Wild Park Youth Festival wristband. Parental consent will be sought by the registration team on the day. If you would like any further information please contact: [email protected] Learn more at: www.brightonsummer.co.uk
Dear Brighton and Hove Sanctuary on Sea Supporters
Thank you to everyone who made it to Brighton and Hove Sanctuary on Sea Launch this past Sunday at the Brighthelm Centre. We were thrilled to see that so many Brightonians attended the event, filling the Brighthelm Centre to full capacity and marking a successful start to Refugee Week 2015.
If you happened to miss the launch, don’t worry here is a short recap:
Brighton and Hove Sanctuary on Sea hosted the opening event for Refugee Week 2015 at the Brighthelm Centre. At the event Brighton & Hove was named “Sanctuary on Sea” in recognition of the city-wide efforts made to create a culture of welcome for people fleeing conflict and persecution. Tiffy Allen, coordinator of the National City of Sanctuary movement presented the award to Council Leader Warren Morgan. Warren underlined the city’s commitment to welcoming refugees as did Green MP Caroline Lucas in a rousing introductory speech.
This packed event brought together refugee women, volunteers, politicians, artists and members of the public.The event also celebrated the launch of the Sanctuary on Sea group and featured the premiere of “Tasting My Future”, a documentary about refugee women in Brighton & Hove, made by local film-makers Sylvie Collier and Cathy Maxwell. The inspirational women starring in the film shared their stories of fear, escape, survival and the hope of forging a safe new life. Finally there was Chilean folk music by Jorge Morales and delicious food from Ethiopia, Venezuela and Turkey.
If you would like to find out more about what the event was about you can also have a look at the Itv Meridian interview with Sanctuary on Sea Chair Jenny Lansdell; Reem Abushawareb who stars in “Tasting my Future”, and film-maker Sylvie Collier.
Kind regards,
Anna Hanssen
Brighton and Hove Sanctuary on Sea Administrative Volunteer
