Rotherham Federation

Basic Life Support
2018-08-09 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
The course is run by SAFA Training

Free Benefits Advice
2018-08-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Free Benefits advice every week in partnership with Barnsley DIAL

Thurcroft Big Local Partnership
2018-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Thurcroft Hub, New Orchard Lane, Rotherham, S66 9AE, United Kingdom
All welcome to the Thurcroft Big Local Partnership meeting 6.30pm this Monday 6th August 2018 at Thurcroft Hub – find out more about what we do.
http://www.thurcroftbiglocal.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/agenda-6th-August-2018.pdf

Equalities and Diversity Training
2018-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
This one day course will encourage participants to recognize and understand the requirements of The Equality Act (2010), to assess their own responsibilities/opportunities/inclinations to promote equality, celebrate diversity,
In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, participants will explore notions of inclusion, exclusion and identity. Through key texts/handouts, group exercises and discussion, the group will be encouraged to recognise prejudice, consider discrimination and its disabling consequences and work towards inclusive practice. There will be the opportunity to explore the historical, political, legal and social context of progress towards greater equality of opportunity.
Email us to confirm your place (£5 refundable deposit required)

Thurcroft Gala
2018-07-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Thurcroft Hub, New Orchard Lane, Rotherham, S66 9AE, United Kingdom
Free entry
Meet the dinosaur

Schools Out
2018-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Children and Families Activity Day

Visit to Northern College
2018-07-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Bus trip to set off from Springwell Gardens a 3pm.
Trip includes tour of grounds.

Rotherham Pride
2018-07-14 10:30 - 18:00 | Clifton Park, Rotherham, S65 2BH
Rotherham Federation will be joining both the march beginning on Church Street at 10.30am and have a stall at Rotherham Pridee event in Clifton Park between 12 noon and 6pm.
Our theme on the march is unicorns.
British Sign Language interpreters will be available on the day.

Safeguarding Training
2018-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Places must be booked in advance on 01709 368515 or by email

Benefits Advice
2018-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom

Rotherham Digital Inclusion Networ
2018-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to this open meeting at Springwell Gardens Community Centre.
Agenda
The network is a group of volunteers and staff working and supporting people to get online.

Tenants Conference
2018-07-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
RMBC’s Annual Tenants Conference will be held between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 3rdJuly 2018 at New York Stadium.
During the morning Rotherham Federation will be presenting two sets of awards.
Housing Staff Awards
Those housing staff from Fortem, Mears or RMBC who have done that little bit extra to help council tenants will be presented with trophies.
Community Group Awards
Awards and cash prizes will be also awarded to community groups who have achievements in six quality areas , which include governance, communication, involving people, finance and making a difference.
Stalls

Home Instead
Rotherham Federation
Adult Care/Connect to Support
Rotherham United Sports Trust
Hillcare
Shared Lives
Assist Tech
Independence Guide Team
Fortem
Health Watch
British Legion
Art Works
Rotherham Sight and Sound
Police – Neighbourhood police & Hate Crime
Mears
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Superfast South Yorkshire
Housing Support
Be Cancer Safe
Together Housing
Grow Wild
Key Choices & Home Swapper
Contracts Investment & Compliance Team

SMART TV

There will be one lucky winner of a 43″ Bush SMART TV at the conference.
Conference Places can be booked by clicking here.

Manchester Housing Exhibition
2018-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Manchester Central
With the support of Mears, Rotherham Federation is organising a bus trip to the CIH exhibition in Manchester.
Meet at Springwell Gardens Community Centre at 9am.

Eastwood FunFest
2018-06-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Eldon Road Playing Fields, Off Erskine Road, Rotherham, United Kingdom
Rotherham Federation will be there at Eldon Road Playing Fields again this year.

Thurcroft Jobs and Apprenticeship Fayre
2018-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Thurcroft Hub, New Orchard Lane, Rotherham, S66 9AE, United Kingdom

Food Hygiene Level 2
2018-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Food Hygiene level 2course at Springwell Gardens Community Centre.

All places must be booked and though free to volunteers require a £5 deposit to guarantee a place. Phone 01709 368515 to book or email

Open Board Meeting
2018-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to attend the next Rotherham Federation of Communities board meeting on the morning of Thursday 31st May 2018 at Springwell Gardens Community Centre. As well as the ordinary business there will be a presentation and discussion about the new repairs and maintenance contracts for council tenants in Rotherham.
Steve Ruffle CEO of the Federation said “as an organisation that aims to strengthen communities in Rotherham we are keen to remain open in everything we do. As well as our ordinary business, there will be a presentation by Rotherham Council on their process for choosing new repairs and maintenance contractors”. This will provide an opportunity for tenants to ask questions, have a say in and be involved in the process of helping select how a decision on new repairs contractor (s) are decided.
The meeting begins at 10am and will be followed by a small buffet lunch at 12 noon. Places do not need to be booked. For more details about the meeting contact the Federation offices on 01709 368515. Springwell Gardens Community Centre is on Eastwood View and the postcode is S65 1NH. The number 37 and 115 buses pass near the centre on Doncaster Road.

Running a Campaign
2018-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 23rd May, we will look at Campaigning and how you work with others to make a difference locally and influence decision makers. The session is at Springwell Gardens Community Centre.
Book your place here.

Funding Your Project
2018-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 16th May 2018, we will look at Funding Your Project and how to get money and resources to develop local community projects.
The training is at Springwell Gardens Community Centre.
Book your place here

Running Your Group
2018-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
At the session at Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Running Your Group on Wednesday 25th April 2018, you will find out about getting organised, arranging your meetings, activities and putting in place your group aims. The Session is taught by Steve Ruffle and Vickie Hobson.

Book here

Tenant Scrutiny Panel
2018-04-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Are you interested in joining our tenant scrutiny panel and making a difference to tenant services in Rotherham. If you have some time and wish to help we are looking for new members of the panel.
First meeting to discuss the new scrutiny review will be:
10am-12 noon
Monday 16th April 2018
Springwell Gardens Community Centre
Come along and find out more about what we do.

Springwell Gardens Spring Clean
2018-04-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Community litter pick.

AGM
2018-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Rotherham Trade Club, Greasbrough Road, Rotherham, S60 1RB
The AGM will be at 2pm on Tuesday 27th March 2018 at Rotherham Trades Club
Agenda
Minutes of 2017
Final Accounts
Stalls
Workshops
There will be BSL interpreters at the meeting and pie and peas served at 4pm. There will also be an Easter Raffle.

Safeguarding Training
2018-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
To book your place on this course please call 01709 368515 – a £5 refundable deposit is required to secure.

Introduction to Community Organising
2018-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Rotherham Federation Social Action Hub are pleased to offer the one day Introduction to Community Organising workshop:
10am-4pm
21st March 2018
Springwell Gardens Community Centre
This is a CERTA accredited workshop for anyone currently working in their community or wishing to get involved in social action.
Please call 01709 368515 or email us to book your place. Lunch is provided.

Slipper Swap
2018-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
Community Advice, information and support

Young Tenants Meeting
2018-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
A new group for young tenants is being set up and are seeking young tenants aged 16 to 25 to join us and get involved.
The new group will develop around the needs of young tenant members. It is supported by staff from Target Housing and Rotherham Federation (Vicky Hilton).
This work has been made possible by funding from the Youth Social Action Fund.
The next meeting is 2pm on Thursday 1st March 2018 at Springwell Gardens Community Centre. All young council tenants welcome.
Contact us for more details.

Open Board Meeting
2018-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1NH, United Kingdom
The Rotherham Federation open board meeting will take place at Springwell Gardens Community Centre.
Agenda
The meeting will include a presentation of the Scrutiny Report on the Repairs Journey.
Scrutiny Report
