BIG BOOST FOR TOWN’S YOUNG PEOPLE
Lorna Evans
Hartlepool is to benefit from lottery funding thanks to The Big Boost scheme for 16-25 year olds in the town.
The Big Boost programme will be awarding £5million nationally, putting young people at the centre of creating, planning and delivering projects in their area.
16-25 year olds with an idea that will benefit their community can apply for awards of up to £5000 to get their ideas off the ground. Awards are given by a committee made-up of other young people who have received awards.
Youngsters in other areas of the country have used the funding to provide a peer mentoring scheme, music and video projects, a youth magazine, an anti-racism film, a dance project, and an event to break down the barriers and stereotypes against young people.
Lorna Evans from The Big Boost is working to get young people involved and wants to hear their ideas, award winners will also obtain mentoring from Lorna.
Previously, Lorna has worked for MTV, SKY and launched Lara Croft Tomb Raider for Playstation.
She adds; “The Big Boost invests in young social entrepreneurs with vision, passion and drive who want to change the world for the better.”
“A lot of young people are told that their ideas don’t matter and are given negative responses, I will make sure that the voices of young people in Hartlepool are heard.”
The Big Boost is being brought to Hartlepool in partnership with New Deal for Communities (NDC) who is providing the office base for Lorna carry out her work.
Awards are provided to individuals or informal groups of up to three people from across Hartlepool. Awards are not for groups with constitutions or formal members.
If you would like more information please contact Lorna on 01429 869265, lornaevans@unltd.org.uk, or alternatively, pop into the NDC office in the Arches on Park Road.
News item issued by Kimberley Hammond, PR & Communications, Avanticom, 01429 869265
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12th October 2006
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OPENING DOORS PROJECT
Front row ConstructionTrainees with their certificates
Left to Right John Dickinson, Simon Weldrake and Thomas Burke
Back row Left, Lawrence McAnelly (Community Campus)
Back row right, Councillor Ray Waller
Over the last eight months, New Deal for Communities, Hartlepool Revival and Community Campus have undertaken the renovation of two properties in Thornton Street, Hartlepool.
The refurbishments are now complete and in order to mark the occasion residents were invited to go along on the 30th of August and view the properties, speak to members of staff and chat to workers from the project.
Several young people have worked with construction tutors from the project to gain experience in a variety of trades and have helped to turn the two properties into modern spacious family homes. Hartlepool Councillor, Mr Ray Waller, gave a speech and presented each construction trainee with a certificate.
A very interesting display about Thornton Street had been created by local residents, showing historical information and old photographs.
Young people from the area who attended the event were invited to give their views on the Linear Park Design for Thornton Street. Refreshments were provided for all who attended and the younger children were invited to join in organised games.
A resident and her family will be moving into one of the properties shortly from a house on the opposite side of Thornton Street.
1st September 2006
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NEW BUSINESS LIAISON MANAGER
Businesses on the Longhill and Sandgate Industrial Estates are being supported by a new Business Liaison Manager.
Maurice Brazell has been appointed to continue to act as an intermediary between businesses based on the estates and outside agencies including Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool New Deal for Communities (NDC).
The Longhill and Sandgate Improvements Strategy has been running since 2003 and has been very successful in transforming the physical appearance of the estates through grants to businesses as well as improvements to the public realm.
Through his role, Maurice can offer support with grant information and training advice, provide business information and assist with networking opportunities.
He said:“One of my main goals for the estate is to continue and build on the achievements so far and make sure it is sustainable for the future. I would particularly like to expand the business association which would give organisations a voice in the town.”
Around 11 years of previous business management experience working for a large American corporation will allow Maurice to take his role forward.
He added: “Past experiences have taught me that if you don’t move forward in your market, you will be taken over by competitors. I hope to be able to use my knowledge to support the businesses based on the Longhill and Sandgate Industrial Estates.” |
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Maurice – a Hartlepool resident - will be spending the coming months getting to know proprietors and promoting the New Deal for Communities (NDC) environmental grants to businesses.
For more information on grants on offer or to contact Maurice, please call 266522 or email maurice.brazell@hartlepool.gov.uk
News item issued by Kimberley Hammond, PR & Communications, Avanticom, 01429 869265
13th July 2006
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LOCAL HEROES RECEIVE MBE
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Bryon Hanna, 72, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Hartlepool community.
Bryon has been chairman of the town’s New Deal for Communities for the past five years. He said: “This is recognition, through me, for people who volunteer in this town.” Bryon thoroughly enjoys his work with New Deal for Communities and is proud of their many achievements.
He said: “We have played a big part in the Belle Vue Centre and Stranton School. We also helped with Lynnfield School, The People Centre and Hartlepool MIND.”
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Another Hartlepool man Mr Bob Farrow, Belle Vue Community Sport’s and Youth Centre manager recently accepted an MBE that was presented to him by Prince Charles, Bob was included in this year's New Year’s Honours List
Bob, 65, has been working at the centre since it opened almost 25 years ago.
He said: “It’s a reward for lots and lots of people, residents from the Belle Vue area, the New Deal for Communities, and in particular, my staff at the centre.”
Bob said: “I still can’t believe it and I keep thinking, why me? Perhaps I have done good work for the community, but it’s just my job.”
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SOUNDS GOOD FOR HARTLEPOOL PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Two primary schools in Hartlepool are celebrating a new addition to their playgrounds in the form of sound sculptures.
Towering over the pupils at 10ft high, the base sound sculptures have been placed in Stranton and Lynnfield Primary Schools to add some music to their school day.
A flute fish placed on top of the sculpture acts like a weathercock and blows with the wind making various pan pipes sounds, the warmth of the wood adds to the power of the sculpture by creating soft musical tones.
Funded by the Hartlepool New Deal for Communities (NDC) Arts Project, the work was carried out by the Integrated Mental Health Service and Paddy Burton who helped create the sounds. Around 20 children from both schools were asked to produce pictures of sea creatures to be carved into the base of the sculptures.
The children’s illustrations were sent to Phil Swinburne and members of the I.M. Health Service who chose a selection of images then carved the designs into the wood. A professional sculptor also gave his own free time and energy to the project.
NDC Arts Facilitator Phil Swinburne said: “These sound sculptures have to be seen to be believed. The project has been created in partnership with both primary schools and has received support and assistance from a number of individuals and projects. I would like to thank everyone who has helped create these amazing features.”
For more information on the project please contact Phil Swinburne on 01429 523459.
News item issued by Kimberley Hammond, PR & Communications, Avanticom
Photo courtesy of Joe Carter, Avanticom
Telephone 01429 869265
31st January 2006
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HARTLEPOOL NDC CRIME INITIATIVE PRAISED AT NATIONAL AWARDS
Clare Clark (centre) pictured with some of the Community Safety Premises Staff
An innovative crime reduction project within the New Deal for Communities (NDC) area of Hartlepool has been praised at a national award ceremony.
The commendation at the National NDC and Neighbourhood Management Awards comes after several NDC projects have assisted in considerably reducing crime and the fear of crime in the area.
The Community Safety Premises Project provides a newly created shop front premises, based at 173 York Road, which is easily accessible by local residents. The new Community Safety Office creates innovative partnership working and community focused crime reduction by housing various key members of staff and partners under one roof.
Hartlepool NDC Community Safety Office co-locates NDC community wardens, the Hartlepool Borough Council town care manager, Victim Support, a crime prevention advisor, an anti-social behaviour officer, Hartlepool Police, and the NDC neighbourhood/community safety manager.
NDC residents also benefit greatly from the new premises as the team deliver targeted solutions to local problems. The new Community Safety Office acts as a visible deterrent in the NDC area and a point of contact for residents to report issues of anti-social behaviour, community safety and environmental issues.
Clare Clark, NDC community safety manager said: “This initiative is all about delivering local solutions to local needs. Working relationships within the office are very positive and all staff have a genuine shared commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in the NDC area.
“The Community Safety Premises Project has brought some excellent results to the NDC area and the bottom-up approach ensures we respond to resident priorities. This commendation recognises the hard work that NDC staff, residents and partners have put into the project.”
News item issued by Kimberley Hammond, PR & Communications, Avanticom
Photo courtesy of Joe Carter, Avanticom
Telephone 01429 869265
31st January 2006
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