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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 10:08 |
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Allotment Project Now Up And Running
We have now appointed a new Allotment Co-Ordinator who will be working in conjunction with the Learning Disabilities team to set up and maintain our community allotment. There will be courses and drop-ins based at the allotment and opportunities to volunteer, so watch this space!
Topaz Cafe Presents...
An evening of great food and cutting edge performance poetry from Dominic Berry and Rod Tame, well-known local poets. Served up with a three course gourmet vegetarian dinner in relaxing surroundings. We will also be launching our new Calendar for 2011, full of healthy recipes – a great gift idea for Christmas! Further details coming soon!
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 24 June 2010 15:22 |
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To find out more Click here |
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING FOR TAMESIDE BUSINESSES. |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 12:49 |
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In partnership with Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition we are promoting The Mindful Employer scheme in Tameside.
Being a MINDFUL EMPLOYER…
· Shows others and your own staff that you are a good employer
· Expresses your corporate social responsibility
· Reduces recruitment and training costs
· Helps towards complying with legislation (e.g. DDA and HSE)
· Reduces sickness levels
· Enhances customer service
· Improves productivity
· Makes you more attractive to people with mental health issues and others
· Helps you retain staff who have experienced discrimination in the past
· Makes yours a healthier workplace
To introduce the scheme we are offering free one hour mental health awareness sessions to managers and supervisors in local businesses and organisations throughout the summer.
We also aspire to the setting up of a local employer network in collaboration with colleagues from industry and other organisations in order to continue the implementation of the scheme and provide locally based mutual support and further training.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 13:01 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 10:46 |
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The current exhibition at the Topaz Well-Being Centre is by a number of students from the Diploma in Art & Design for adults at Tameside College.
The course is designed for any adults with an interest in art and design, and on completion, students can go on to study art and design at a higher level, with some attending University and gaining a degree.
Whilst on the course, students study drawing, painting, print-making, textiles, 3D Design, photography and art history. Anyone interested in attending the course should contact Tameside College for further information.
There are many different pieces of work within the exhibition, so why not call in and see for yourself.
The exhibition is running at the Topaz Well-Being Centre from now until the 23 of July. |
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Vacancy- Allotment Coordinator |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 14 June 2010 13:34 |
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Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind Recruitment
Allotment Coordinator – Ref: AC
£9749 per annum for 22.5 hours/3 days per week plus 5% pension contribution and 16 days annual leave per year
This is an exciting new allotment project, being developed in conjunction with Tameside Council’s Learning Disabilities Team based on an allotment site in Droylsden, Tameside. We are looking for an individual to coordinate and oversee all aspects of the allotment project, including allotment management, vegetable and fruit production, development of horticultural courses and drop-ins for the public, volunteer management and health and safety.
If you are passionate and confident about allotments and horticulture and want to support people in using horticulture to improve their well being, we would like to hear from you. Experience of horticulture and working with members of the public are required.
Deadline for applications: Monday 12July 2010, 12noon.
Interviews: Friday 23 July 2010.
For an informal chat about the positions, you are welcome to speak with Ingrid Galbraith (Group Services Manager) on 0161 330 9223.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 21 May 2010 10:45 |
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Saddleworth Beer Walk to raise money for local Mind offices (Oldham & Ashton)
On Saturday 29th May 2010, Judi McGrath, Fozia Amin, Bob Mercer & Theo Wheatley are braving the elements (no matter what the weather!) to do the Saddleworth Beer Walk (although it may be a crawl towards the end!).
They are going in fancy dress & are having a “1 in 4” theme; 1 in 4 people will have a mental health problem within the course of their life.
They are raising money for their beloved local Tameside Oldham & Glossop Mind offices. So come on & get yer hands in your pockets & dig deep & sponsor them!
Judi, Fozia, Bob & Theo are hoping to raise lots of dosh for this very worthy cause so please contribute what you can – every little helps.
Photos will be taken on the day & hopefully these will be published on the Oldham & Ashton Mind website so everyone will be able to capture the ambience of the day. It is an absolutely fantastic event & Judi, Fozia, Bob & Theo are all really looking forward to it.
Thanking you in greatest anticipation.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 10:55 |
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Placement Counsellor Vacancies |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 13 May 2010 07:56 |
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Placements counsellor recruitment (students must be currently on a counselling diploma course)
Due to an increased demand for our counselling service we are delighted to announce we have a number of placements available for student counsellors. Go to the volunteering section to download a role description and application form. For more information please contact Jenny on 0161 330 9223.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010 11:05 |
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The current exhibition at the Topaz Well-Being Centre is by local artist Val Hallsworth. Val has drawn and painted since she was five years old and has been exhibiting and selling paintings since 1995. She has done numerous commissioned works which have included landscapes, seascapes, portraits of children, adults and animals. Val enjoys painting in watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and mixed media.
A temporary loss of sight four years ago inspired Val to create tactile paintings for the blind and visually impaired. As a result, she was invited to give demonstrations and talks to the Tameside Blind Association, elderly and youth groups at Dukinfield Library and in Denton. Four of these tactile pictures are in this exhibition.
She has also given demonstrations and talks to various groups and conducted workshops for children and people with special needs.
Val is also Vice Chairman of the Tameside (Denton) Art Society and an active member of the Tameside Arts Network which has been set up to promote art in all dimensions in Tameside.
The exhibition is running at the Topaz Well-Being Centre from now until the 15 of June, so call in and have a look for yourself. |
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 14:09 |
Click here to view our special events for National Mind week 17 - 21 May 2010. A series of workshops and drop ins helping you:
"Retain" your well being at work
"Gain" experience to improve your job prospects and
"Train" to improve your skills for work |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 14:24 |
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Work Solutions/Next Step Drop in |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:41 |
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Starting 24 May 2010 Work Solutions are holding a drop in session here at Topaz every fortnight 1.30 - 3.30 |
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