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Things to do over the Summer
With the school summer holidays in full swing, visit Knowsley Borough Councils what’s on guide for ideas and activities taking place across the borough. From events in the borough’s libraries (including the Summer Reading Challenge, crafts and treasure hunts), through to a programme of fun activities in Kirkby town centre, activities organised by Knowsley Youth Mutual at the OurPlace facility in Huyton, football sessions and park runs, there’s something for everyone!
Mums who breastfeed will gather in Knowsley on Friday 3 August for a special event during World Breastfeeding Week.
Open to all families the celebration will take place at 10:30am at Knowsley Safari as part of a local Big Latch On event to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.
There will be free entry for children under three, while Foot Safari is £8.50 per person and Safari Drive (Including Foot Safari) is £10 per person.
Knowsley's Big Latch On promises to be a great event and it's a really good way to raise awareness of the facts about breastfeeding. There's lots of really good support for mums in Knowsley who choose to breastfeed from Knowsley Bosom Buddies our friendly breast feeding peer support service.
For more information about Knowsley Big Latch On or Knowsley Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support service Tel: 0151 244 3269 or visit www.nwbh.nhs.uk/child-health-service
Stockbridge Village Library Events for Children over the Summer
Tuesday 7 August
Natural work of art
2pm to 3pm
Create a work of art from natural materials with the Knowsley Rangers
Over 5s
Thursday 9 August
Coding and computer game fun
11am to 12pm
Over 5s
Tuesday 14 August
Make Mischief with Susanna Meese
2pm to 3pm
Mischief Makers themed stories, tricks and crafts with professional storyteller Susanna Meese
Over 5s
Friday 17 August
Zoolab ’Motley Zoo’
3pm to 4pm
Find out all about millipedes, snakes, lizards and more in the most mischievous creature workshop yet!
Over 5s
Tuesday 21 August
Virtual Reality headset experience
12pm to 3pm
Hosted by 02, have a go with a Virtual Reality headset for an ‘out of this world’ experience
Over 6s
Friday 24 August
Jewellery making
11am to 12pm
Jewellery making fun with jazzy beads
Over 5s
Tuesday 28 August
Puzzles, games and crafty fun
2pm to 3pm
All ages
Summer fun and nutrition for children in Knowsley
Linked to the national ‘Feeding Britain’ network Knowsley SNAP is a programme of summer fun for 2018, supported by funding from the Department for Education delivered in collaboration with Knowsley Council’s Children’s Centres and School Meals services.
Knowsley SNAP funding is supporting established and fledgling local voluntary, faith and community groups across the borough to deliver holiday provision which includes a nutritious meal, with the aim of developing the offer so it’s bigger and better in the future.
SNAP will have a beneficial effect on children’s health, physical activity levels, educational progress and social skills as well as helping families who struggle to cover the additional food costs over the six weeks holidays.
It will prove again that by working collaboratively in ways that are cooperative and positive, Knowsley is ‘Better Together’.
All SNAP activities are open-access for families, but they particularly welcome children who would benefit most from such opportunities – for example those children who would normally be in receipt of free school meals.
Some sessions have limited spaces and these will require pre-booking. The Knowsley SNAP timetable has all the details plus contact information for each session.
Family Entertainment In Kirkby Town Centre Over The Summer.
The Urban Beach is back until Saturday, 1 September. Urban Beach brings the beach to Kirkby and provides a great opportunity for you to relax and play in the sand, enjoy family entertainment with pop-ups from a number of local retailers.
The summer programme includes:
- A flower theatre on Tuesday, 7 August – Kirkby will receive a visit from some flowery friends.
- T-Rex Makeover on Saturday, 11 August – enjoy a close encounter with a T-Rex and pose for a photo with baby dinos!
- Superheroes on Tuesday, 14 August – pose with your favourite superhero and meet the famous Ro:Bot.
- Pirate Storytelling on Tuesday, 21 August – climb aboard the giant ship and enjoy a spot of storytelling from Captain Raggy Beard.
- Green-fingered fun on Tuesday, 28 August – decorate a plant pot and plant a seed in this educational workshop.
Feelgood Festival and Knowsley Flower Show
return to the borough this weekend at Court Hey Park in Huyton. The Feelgood Festival takes place on Saturday, 4 August from 1pm until 5pm and provides a wealth of information, advice and activities to boost your health and wellbeing. The Flower Show, now in its twentieth year, follows on Sunday, 5 August from 11am until 5pm and as well as the grand floral marquee, the event offers a range of family-friendly entertainment including a dog show, face painting, fair rides and much more. Further information is on the what’s on guide on Knowsley news online.
MAUREEN CLUNAN MEMORIAL AWARD 2018
In 2013, in memory of the late Councillor Maureen Clunan in recognition of her tireless work with the community, the Town Council established the Maureen Clunan Memorial Award. The recipients of the annual award are chosen by the members of the Town Council. To be eligible to receive the award the person nominated must be an active volunteer within the community providing a service that benefits residents of all areas of the township.
This years Maureen Clunan Award was presented to Mr Bernie Buxton. Bernie is very active within the community and is one of the founder members of the Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children In Care Outing Fund. Each year funding is raised to enable local taxi drivers to offer day trips for children in care. Bernie has worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness and participates in the outings for the children for the past 35 years and is still going strong.
Members of the Town Council were delighted to nominate Bernie to receive the Maureen Clunan Award for 2018 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to this most worthy cause.
Knowsley Town Council Knowsley Park North Ward Vacancy For A Councillor
- Notice is hereby given that a vacancey has arisen for a Town Councillor for the Knowsley Park North Ward of Knowsley Town Council, Following the non-attendance at meetings of a serving member.
- A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if from the date of this notice until THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018, ten electors from the Knowsley Park North Ward of Knowsley Town Council, give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Chief Executive of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
- The address of the Chief Executive is:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Municipal Buildings
Archway Road
Huyton
Knowsley
Merseyside
L36 9YU
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- If no such notice is given the Town Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
Dated 20 July 2018
Signed: Heather Weightman
Town Clerk
Merseyside Police and the High Sheriff’s Fund 2018/19
Merseyside Police and the High Sheriff’s Fund 2018/19 for grants of up to £2,500 for community groups to apply for projects to increase community safety, reduce crime and ASB.
The next closing date is Friday 27 July 2018 but due to a limited budget the fund may close earlier when sufficient applications are received.
Please see link for more details http://www.cfmerseyside.org.uk/funds/high-sheriff-and-merseyside-police-charitable-fund
Knowsley Town Council Annual Return Year Ending 31 March 2018
In accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, copies of the following documents are attached.
Annual Return Section 1 - Annual Governance Statement 2017/18
Annual Return Section 2 - Accounting Statement 2017/18
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance Accountability Return
Please note that the accounts statement for 2017/18 is unaudited and is subject to inspection by the external auditor and may be modified.
Knowsley Better Together
Do you have an idea to work Better Together for the good of Knowsley?
…If so, we’d like to hear from you.
Knowsley Better Together is a new initiative that is working to bring people and organisations closer together to achieve more for Knowsley and its residents.
This includes working with partners, organisations and the community to improve educational outcomes, health and wellbeing, high-quality adult social care and improving access to jobs and a good choice of housing. All the projects being delivered as part of Knowsley Better Together recognise that more positive benefits can be achieved by working together and pooling resources and skills.
Recently, 30 community and social projects have received a financial boost thanks to Knowsley Better Together which are helping to deliver a range of projects across the
borough including support for residents with dementia and their carers, homework and IT clubs through to supporting young people explore their health and wellbeing through the development and design of a comic.
The next funding window will open on 19 March and bids are invited from community groups in Knowsley. Bids of up to £10,000 are invited and in particular where a funding allocation of £2,000-£3,000 could really make a difference and potentially get a project off the ground. The bids must support at least one of the council’s priorities:-
- Contribution to education (attendance, attainment, aspiration)
- Contribution to the health and wellbeing of Knowsley residents (mental health, obesity and domestic abuse)
- High quality, sustainable adult social care (dementia, reducing social isolation and promoting independence including employment and volunteering opportunities for people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities)
- Accelerating business growth, jobs and housing including interventions that reduce demand on council services
Bids are invited from a constituted community group (with a bank account in the organisation’s name), charity, social enterprise or third sector organisation.
To find out more about Knowsley Better Together, including the bid criteria and funding application, visit the council’s website or to find out more about how you can get involved, email Better.Together@knowsley.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 13 April 2018.
Rebound Dance & Health
Rebound is a Social Enterprise, not for profit organisation based in Knowsley, Merseyside.
The objective of the company is to promote and deliver dance, fitness and wellbeing activities of the highest quality to people of all ages and abilities in Knowsley and beyond. We strive to make all of our activities affordable, accessible and enjoyable to encourage as many people as possible to get involved and join us to improve health & wellbeing.
We are able to provide programmes of activities tailor made to suit the needs of every group regardless of age or ability. Options include: Yoga, Pilates, Low impact exercise, Chair Based exercise, Line Dancing, Zumba and much more! We are looking for established community groups that would like to take part in a block of free taster classes, if you are intreasted please contact Chrissy on 0151 489 4616
Life After Bereavement
12 week programme of talks, activities and social events offering practical help, including introductions to possible new hobbies, interests and the chance to talk.
The group meets at Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive, Kirkby for a 12- week programme for one afternoon a week from 1.30pm until 3.00pm
Contact Pam on 0151 549 1412
Maureen Clunan Award 2017
This year; the Maureen Clunan Award was presented to John Smith in recognition of his work in the community of Stockbridge Village.
John was presented with the award at the October Council Meeting