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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

posted 6 Feb 2012 08:32 by Janine Whapham [ updated 6 Feb 2012 08:36 ]

SEE WHAT THE EVALUATORS SAID ABOUT TRANSFORM .....

posted 22 Dec 2011 08:08 by Janine Whapham [ updated 23 Dec 2011 00:25 ]

Please see attached the Evaluation report on Transform by the Young Foundation. This brief report highlights some of the findings of research undertaken with key conclusions.

One interviewee said "Transform is the oil to the wheels" another said "Transform is the unifying thread".

The evaluators said... Government can take heart that initiatives such as Transform is proving that it can be done locally!

| Attachments: Learning from Ilfracombe vFINAL.pdf

FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES - BIKES & HELMETS PROVIDED

posted 22 Dec 2011 06:21 by Janine Whapham [ updated 22 Dec 2011 06:25 ]

FREE Community bike rides. Cycle along Braunton Burrows, Barnstaple Tarka trail or Wistlandpound Resevoir. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Bikes, helmets and transport are FREE!

If you would like to join us in the New Year, give Jon a call on

Tel: 01271 867131 or email: jon@transform.org.uk

Look at www.ilfracombehealthytown.co.uk to see what else is on!

LOOKING TO KEEP FIT ?

posted 22 Dec 2011 04:13 by Janine Whapham [ updated 22 Dec 2011 04:13 ]

Then join the 'Keep on Moving' fitness group on Tuesdays between 11 - 12 noon at the Ilfracombe Parish Church rooms, £2 per session. This

group is led by Alexa, a Chartered Physiotherapist who will help improve your level of fitness. This is for everyone including people who are recovering from illness or for those who just want to get themselves fitter. If you'd like more information, please contact Jon at Transform on Tel: 01271 867131 or email: jon@transform.org.uk

Ilfracombe Healthy Town Evaluation Report

posted 22 Dec 2011 02:39 by Janine Whapham [ updated 22 Dec 2011 04:23 ]

Please see attached the Evaluation document and summary for the Ilfracombe Healthy Town project Oct 2009 - July 2010.

Ilfracombe Healthy Town's activities continue to take place through the Transform Neighbourhood programme and events and activities will be on their website www.ilfracombehealthytown.co.uk

| Attachments: AA Final Evaluation Report.pdf ILFRACOMBE HEALTHY TOWN Executive Summary.doc

Free Training Opportunities in Ilfracombe

posted 13 Dec 2011 00:55 by Janine Whapham [ updated 13 Dec 2011 01:16 ]

Do you want a career working with children but don't know how to start?

Then the City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children course is the first step.

This course is free to people who are claiming qualifying benefits, otherwise the cost is £95. It is being delivered one day a week between 9.15 a.m - 2.45 p.m for seven Wednesday's starting on 18th January 2012 from the Two Lanes Centre, Belvedere Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9JH.

What does the course involve?

It covers the basic aspects of professional childcare including Respecting Children, Encouraging Children to Eat Healthy, Keeping Children Safe and Communication Skills with Children. This qualification can lead to the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce.

INTERESTED?

To find out more or to book a place call Janine on 01271 867131 or e-mail janine@transform.org.uk

| Attachments: CaringForChildrenPosterIlfacombe-Janine.pdf

16 - 18 yrs offered FREE, FUN training with the Prince's Trust

posted 15 Nov 2011 00:49 by Janine Whapham [ updated 15 Nov 2011 01:12 ]

ARE YOU 16 - 18 yrs AND AT A LOSS AS TO

WHAT TO DO ??

Then why not give the Prince's Trust Programme

a go!

This programme will help improve your confidence, problem solving skills and teach you how to work as part of a team.

Prince’s Trust will enhance your skills and make you more employable.

During the 12-week programme, you can:

· Gain a Level 1 qualification

· Spend a week away on a team- building residential

· Uncover hidden talents

· Improve motivation and self- confidence

· Develop team working skills

· Get First-aid trained

· Have a really GREAT time!

COURSE STARTS IN ILFRACOMBE ON

MONDAY 5TH DEC 2011

For more information contact:

Sue Hayman: 07973 495517 email: shayman@ttsgroup.org.uk or Janine Whapham or Isabelle Bromham at the Transform office, 51 High Street, Ilfracombe Tel: 01271 867131 or email: janine@transform.org.uk

SCHOOL PASTOR INITIATIVE TO START IN ILFRACOMBE .....

posted 31 Oct 2011 07:35 by Janine Whapham [ updated 31 Oct 2011 08:34 ]

Students at Ilfracombe Arts College will soon be greeted by School Pastors as they leave the gates at the end of a school day.

The group will be a similar set-up to the Street Pastor movement.

The School Pastors will be starting their training shortly and hope to be up and running by next January.

Yvonne Norris, joint co-ordinator and Senior Ilfracombe Street Pastor, said “The scheme has been started because of the success of Street Pastors in Ilfracombe, we now feel it would be of benefit to support our school and community. We are hopeful the scheme will provide support to pupils as they walk home from school, helping with safety and bring a calming effect to any problems that may occur”.

Are you interested in becoming a School Pastor?

Please call Yvonne on 0753 2475 197

Surf & Cycle Bus

posted 15 Jun 2011 03:50 by Janine Whapham [ updated 29 Jun 2011 02:17 ]

Now you can....Take your board and bike on the Bus!

The first of the two Surf Cycle buses was back in North Devon on Monday afternoon, having undergone a major refit to be adapted to take watersports equipment and bikes on board the bus. The lower deck has been transformed with racking and the upper deck remains as the seating area and anyone with or without equipment can travel on the bus.

North Devon+ Project Officer, Isabelle Bromham said ‘It has

taken 3 years to get to this point and I must say it felt wonderful to see the bus finally arrive in Barnstaple’. The pilot scheme will be operated by Stagecoach and will run for 2 years on a seasonal basis starting from Saturday 18^th June up until the end of October. Isabelle went on to say ‘ Having the buses back in North Devon is half the battle, we now need to ensure people use it and we will urge every user to give us feedback on their experience so that we can keep track of any issues and make changes where they are needed’

Rob Whitney, teacher at Ilfracombe College said ’this bus scheme is great news for the area, providing greater access to the beach for many young people of Ilfracombe who in effect leave so close to the beach but yet again so far when it comes to getting there’.

The Surf Bus will be officially launched at Goldcoast Oceanfest this Friday and people will have a chance to go on board and see how it works, ask questions and give their view on the new scheme.

Remember... anyone can use this bus, whether they have 'kit' or not.

Downloadable timetable is attached below or for more information and to leave customer feedback visit www.northdevon.com/surfbus

| Attachments: Timetable.JPG

Ilfracombe Ambassadors Wanted!

posted 9 May 2011 09:00 by Julia Turner

The Cruise Ship Committee at The Ilfracombe Centre is looking for some willing volunteers to act as "Ilfracombe Ambassadors" during the day of the cruise visit on Sunday 29th May 2011.

Ambassadors will wear a high visibility tabard and give out welcome packs to cruise passengers which will contain an itinerary of events throughout the day, a map and details of where to visit. Passengers will also be advised that if they need any help throughout the day to look out for an ambassador who will be able to assist. Ambassadors should be available to help between 10am and 4pm but an afternoon or morning shift would be very welcome if the whole day is not possible.

If anyone is interested in helping please contact Andrea Beacham at The Ilfracombe Centre on 01271 855318.

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