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News and events update August 2012
Here's an update on some of the things that have been going on together
with what is happening during August and September. Everyone is welcome - do come and join us! |
CASH DRAW
Congratulations to our recent cash draw winner Jacqueline
Chelin.To make it more exciting for everyone though we
really need more people to join in! It only costs £1 a month and whoever wins gets 20% of the take (so it's a great deal). All you have to do is to fill in a standing order form and send it in. Please join in the fun and help us to cover our ongoing costs.
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Recent events and activities
Connect Streets
The first phase of the project is now underway and the Bath Road will soon see new and renovated bins, lamposts and seating. The new planters will be going in at the end of August to tie in with the county council's road safety work on the Norwood road island. We had hoped to be able to have three of the agreed planters on the island, but due to the location of the underground services we have only been able to fit in two.
The new BARTA design team has come up with a great set of ideas for branding the Bath Road, which we hope to be able to share soon on the website. We will then start phase two of the project, which will include planting, boundary signage, cycle racks and even a new Bath Road clock! You can keep in touch with what is going on via the website www.connectmystreet.org
Meet and Eat - Monday June 18th
Following the success of our first "Meet and Eat", we held a second at The Tivoli in Andover Road, where 21 people enjoyed an excellent meal. There will be another event soon - keep an eye on our website for more details.
A Good Week
 We joined in with the Good Week website www.agoodweek.com from 18th to 24th June, sharing daily thoughts, ideas and video clips with Cheltenham Connect members to celebrate all the good things that happen in the world. Hopefully the Olympics has kept all the good vibes going! Wine tasting - Thursday July 5th Our first wine tasting event at the Brown Jug was attended by 31 people, many of them new to Cheltenham Connect. With Sam Redfern's expertise and a cheese platter to complement the wine, a good time was had by all.
Skillspace Networking Meeting - Tuesday July 10th
Attendees enjoyed tasting the seasonal products bought along by local chef Sam Redfern, from local vegetables and kipper pate to strawberry fool.
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Forthcoming Events
New meditation group
A small, friendly meditation group is meeting on Thursday evenings in September at Leckhampton Road from 7.30 to 9pm. Sessions include brief instruction and recorded talks from renowned Buddhist teachers.
Ring CC member Ivan Hatvany on (01242) 514280 for more details.
Film Showing - An Inconvenient Truth 2
Monday September 3rd
The Bacon Theatre at Dean Close School is the venue for an exclusive showing of an Inconvenient Truth 2 - a film about some of the solutions that are being developed worldwide to combat the issues of climate change, made by an independent filmaker from Cheltenham. Organised by Vision 21, Transition Town Cheltenham and the Green Party, it takes place on September 3rd at 6.30pm with Jonathan Porritt as guest speaker. Tickets cost £8 and are available by calling 01242 258002 or online.
Eco Open Homes - September 8th and 9th
Cheltenham Connect's Green Group, Vision 21 and Transition Town Cheltenham are holding another Eco-Homes day in September. It's an opportunity to visit 16 local properties - 8 houses, a hotel, a cafe, a church and 5 gardens - to see what the owners have done to reduce their environmental footprint while saving money. Further information on opening times and what can be seen at each location is available here.
ParkArt trip to Kew - Saturday September 15th
The Friends of Naunton Park are organising a visit to Kew Gardens, with an opportunity to see the David Nash exhibition. The trip leaves from the Rose Garden at 8.30am, leaving Kew at 6.30pm. Anyone interested should email phil@thetallhouse.co.uk or phone 07854 472466. The total cost is likely to be under £20 a head, and a £10 deposit will secure a place. Cut-off date for bookings is 31 August.
Giveaway Day - Saturday September 22nd
The Naunton Park Swap, Share and Save group are organising a neighbourhood Giveaway Day in the vicinity of Exmouth Street, Naunton Crescent, Naunton Lane and Fairfield Parade. It's an opportunity to recycle unwanted items that may be of use to others - just put them outside your house, or come along and help yourself to anything you would like to take away. For more information email swapshareandsave@gmail.com or phone 01242 577671
Autumn Fair - Sunday Sept 23rd, Bath Road Market
We're holding our first traditional Village Show on 23rd September at the Bath Road Market. It's an opportunity for local gardeners, bakers, crafters and photographers to showcase their skills and win prizes for their creativity, with additional categories for children and young people. There will also be craft demonstrations, food, entertainment, an auction of donated exhibits and a raffle. The event opens to the public at 1pm, with prize-giving at 4pm followed by the auction and raffle. More information and competition rules can be found on our website www.ccvillageshow.weebly.com.
Would-be exhibitors can obtain an entry form by emailing Jenny at ccvillageshow@cheltenhamconnect.co.uk or can pick one up from the Bath Road market on Saturdays 1st, 8th or 15th September from 10am - 2pm. Each adult exhibit costs 50p and each child exhibit 20p. We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day. Please email Jenny at the above address.
Connect Business Day 2012 - Sept 27th 
Following the great success of last year's Connect Business we are holding another! It's a FREE event to connect Gloucestershire companies with South Cheltenham businesses, enabling attendees to meet and talk to other local companies and discuss how they can help you achieve your business objectives. Speakers include Mayor Colin Hay, Chair of Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership Diane Savory, Editor of the Gloucestershire Echo Kevan Blackadder and Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood.
Connect Business takes place on Thursday 27th September 10am - 3pm at the Maxima Forum, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham. For more information and to book your place visit www.connectbusiness.org.uk, join our LinkedIn group Connect Business 2012 or email belinda@cheltenhamconnect.co.uk
Green Group Visioning Evening
The Exmouth Arms, 7pm, Monday 27th August
A lot has changed since we set up our original Green Group and we have increasingly been partnering with Vision 21 and Transition Town Cheltenham in order to co-promote green activities. This meeting is for anyone who is already a member of our Green Group, or would like to become a member, in order to look at how best we can encourage people in our local area to become more involved. We are also looking for a new co-ordinator (or two people who might like to share the role).
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Late autumn/winter events
Looking further into the future we're planning another Swishing (clothes swapping) event and maybe a Murder Mystery Evening. If you're interested in attending and/or helping organise these events (or have any ideas of your own) please email vanessa@cheltenhamconnect.co.uk
Christmas Craft Fair We're currently in final discussions with the Bath Road Market about moving the Christmas Craft Fair there for the weekend of 8th - 9th December. As the site will not be as large as normal the number of stalls will be limited and we will therefore give priority to people who want 2 full days. We will also need to look more carefully at the mix of crafts that are on offer. If you would like an application form please email scarlett@cheltenhamconnect.co.uk
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Public consultation on NHS services in Gloucestershire
11 July - 2 October
NHS Gloucestershire is running a public consultation on how it will provide services in the future. There are 2 options:
- The formation of a new NHS Trust - this is the preferred option of the NHS staff involved.
- Put the services out to tender. Expressions of interest have been sought and 24 organisations have formally confirmed their interest in providing these services. These include private healthcare companies, charities, other trusts and community interest companies.
To find out more and have your say, visit the consultation website and fill in the feedback form.
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Cheltenham Connect is run entirely by local volunteers who really care about their community.
It's all about People Power!
The Cheltenham Connect Team |
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