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Monday 29 October 2007

Registered Charity

Darnall Forum is pleased to announce that we have just become a registered charity. if you need it, you will find our charity number at the bottom of the page in the section called 'What sort of organisation are we?'

Tuesday 23 October 2007

Please Show Your Support for the Forum

We need more members!
And we need more members who are helping us to make a difference to Darnall!

If you live or work in Darnall and the Forum has helped you, or you think we are helping Darnall, please become a member! The more members we have, the more difference we can make.

Come to Our AGM
If you want to help us make a difference by shaping the work that we do, come and share your ideas with us at our AGM on Thursday 1 November 2007 at 6pm in our new offices and learning centre at 245 Main Road, Darnall, S9 4QD.

Or Join Our Management Committee
If you have got lots of ideas, if you think we could be doing better, or if you want to help us carry on doing more of the same, please think about becoming part of our Management Committee.

The new Committee will be elected at our AGM, there will be a new training course to help people who have never been on a Management Committee before.

If you need any help getting to the meeting (care responsibilities or transport) call Anne or Nazia for help on 249 0099.

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Why not cut and paste the following section of the post into an email and apply on-line to be a member of Darnall Form or a management committee member?

I would like to get involved in Darnall Forum by
  • Becoming a member
  • Standing for election to the Management Committee
Name: ………………………………. Address: ………………………………………………………….

Postcode: …………………………… Contact number: …………………………………………………
Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Please note that because we work with young people and vulnerable adults, all committee members must agree to a Criminal Records Bureau check)

Open Day and New Courses Planned for Darnall Learning Centre

Darnall Forum has moved to 245 Main Road, which some of you may remember as the Rose and Crown pub. Now we have settled in we are ready to get going with an exciting programme of training. We want to make this building a learning centre that Darnall can be proud of.

There will be an open afternoon on Wednesday 7 November from 2.00pm, and we want as many people as possible to come along for tea and cake, to have a look round and tell us what they would like to see on offer in the building.

Two New IT Courses with Janet
Interested in downloading music from the Internet? Do you ever have trouble finding your files? Both courses start soon here at Darnall Forum. If you are interested please see the staff or call them on 0114 249 0099 for more information or to sign up for the course.

Infield Lane Community Allotment
Gardening Group Would you like to meet people and learn more about gardening? There will be a friendly, informal gardening group starting soon at Infield Lane Community Allotment.

Training and Funding for Local Groups
We will be offering workshops for local groups in issues that face Management Committees and
finding funding using Funderfinder computer software.

Need Help Finding a Job?
Then come along to the Learn Direct Bus on 31 October for help with your CV, and using the
internet to search for and apply for jobs. The bus will be parked next to Kettlebridge Doorstep Green between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

Driving Theory for Women (and Men?)
Prepare for your Driving Theory Test with a qualified IT tutor on hand to help you get used to using a computer in this way. We also have the discs in Urdu if you prefer. We can run a separate course for men if there is enough interest.

Self-Defence for Women
We are now able to offer a Women only Self-Defence class with a Muslim instructor. Contact
Darnall Forum Staff for more information.

Learner Support Fund
We have money for a second year of the Learner Support Fund. If you would like to access training, but something is stopping you (childcare or other carer costs, transport, course fees) then contact us, we might be able to help.

Other Services Starting Soon in your Community
Also watch out for new services starting soon at Darnall Forum, including: e Job Shop, SIA Security Guard Training, and how to set up your own business.

Contact Us
If you would like more information about any of these courses and activities, or if there is something else you would like to see on offer in your local area, then contact Anne or Nazia on
0114 249 0099, or call in to see us.

Wednesday 10 October 2007

Activity Sheffield October Half Term Activities

Starworks playscheme - for young people aged 8 - 12 years (under 8's need adult supervision) Activities include - Arts and crafts, pool competitions, table tennis, games and much more

Tuesday 30/10/07 , Wednesday 31/10/07, Thursday 1/11/07 - 50p
10.30am - 12.30pm @ Darnall Education Centre, Darnall Road

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Fundays - for young people aged 8 - 12 years (under 8's need adult supervision)
To book a place contact the school or call Zoe White on 07971069373

Monday 29/10/07 - Pipworth school @ 10am - 2pm

Tuesday 30/10/07 - Davys sports and social club @ 10am - 2pm

Thursday 1/11/07 - Phillimore school @ 10am - 2pm
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Sports van sessions - All welcome

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Monday 29/10/07 @ High Hazels Park
Tuesday 30/10/07 @ Mather road
Thursday 1/11/07 @ Darnall community park ( Kashmir Gardens)

For more information please contact Zoe White on 07971069373