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Extended Services Closure

Unfortunately the funding for Extended Services ceases on 31st August 2011.

The project has been very sucessful and has culminated in six weeks of holiday activites for the children in Nechells.

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My Choice Easter Activities 2011

The My Choice Easter Activity Programme started today, the scheme is fully booked for the week long activity programme which was organised by the My Choice Coordinator Carole Johnson in conjunction with Workshops for Schools.

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Farewell To Tori Garcia

POD staff and colleagues came together yesterday to say farewell to Tori and wish her every sucess in her new role at Nechells Primary School.  Tori left this message for everyone:

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My Choice Easter Holiday Programme

The My Choice Easter Holiday Programme runs from Monday 11th April  to Friday 15th April 2011.

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Online Basics Course

Need a little help getting started with computers and the internet?

Entry level accredited course, providing access to government services.

Allotments -Updates And Developments

March

16/3/2010
Family groups attended a training event at St Georges Community Hub. Whist there we learnt how to CHIT potatoes. We learnt about crop rotations – Root vegetables, brassicas and others. The families planted onions, transplanted Geraniums into bigger pots and planted marigold seeds into large trays.

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Summer Activities In Nechells

There are lots of activities taking place over the summer holidays, please call at the POD to collect your free Summer Activities in Nechells Programme.

St Matthew’s Community Fun Day

St Matthew’s Community Fun Day
3rd July 2010

St Matthew’s community fun day is organised by local churches in Nechells. The event was a huge success, seeing 1400 people in attendance.

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Our Visit To St Georges Community Hub By Kyle Smith Aged 8 Yrs - St Joseph's Primary School

POD - MULTI-CULTURAL GARDEN GROUP

A gardening club is a great way to bring together a group of people who share a common interest. As we decide to launch a community garden called “Multi-Cultural Garden Club”.

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Home Access Grant - Update

People are now starting to recieve their computers . Once you have been awarded your grant you will recieve a " credit card " with £528.00 worth of credit on it. You will recieve a leaflet outlining where you can spend your credit - Apollo 2000 , Brighthouse etc... Don't worry it is all very clear . The staff in the shops are very knowledgeable and they will guide you . You will recieve your computer plus a T Mobile dongle , this is your internet access . The internet access is available free for 12 months after that you can top it up just like a mobile phone.

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Lots Of Exciting Things Planned For The Summer Holiday !

This summer we will be providing some great family days out and also residential holidays .... pop back from time to time to find out more . Tori

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Home Access Grants

Dear Parent

Did you know that your child could be entitled to a free computer and a years worth of internet access for free? To qualify-
Your child should receive free school meals
Your child should be aged between 7 to 14
You should not already have internet access in your home (They do check!)
You receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
Have a house hold income less than £16,040 per year
To apply you will need to call 0333 200 1004. You will be asked a series of questions i.e. does your child receive free school meals? You will then be sent an application pack. You will be asked to provide evidence of Child Benefit. If you do not have a recent letter (less than 12 months old) You should contact the Child Benefit Agency on 0845 3021444 and request “a proof of Child Benefit” letter (Do this now as there is a waiting list of 3 weeks!)
Please note these grants are limited and they are provided on a first come first serve basis.
If you need help to complete the application form or need access to a phone to make the initial phone call please come and see me I attend the following schools on a weekly basis or you can give me a call on 0121 675 4273
Tuesday – St Vincent’s Primary School- 9am – 10 am
Wednesday- St Matthews School- 9 am -10am
Thursday – Nechells Primary School -9am-10am
Friday – Cromwell Primary School -9am – 10am
Thursday – The POD – drop in -12.30- 3.30 pm

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