Voluntary Action Swindon

Autumn Term 🍁🍂 Room Hire available in Swindon Town Centre location VAS John Street Conference Room is now available for meeting room hire on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays of each week Half Day maximum of 4 hours £55 Full Day 9:30-16.30 £85 To find out more https://lnkd.in/gWChebpK Subject to availability To enquire please call VAS Reception team on 01793 538398

National suicide prevention and awareness! September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is an opportunity to pay closer attention to the emotional well-being of those around us and to ensure that individuals going through difficult times know they are not alone. People experiencing suicidal thoughts often feel isolated and hopeless, but a simple gesture of support, a listening ear, or a small glimmer of hope can make a significant difference. Please don't hesitate to talk to those around you about emotional well-being. Listening, offering support, and encouraging professional help when needed is crucial. Let's always be there for each other and remind one another that we are never alone. You can also help raise awareness on this important issue by sharing your own posts to reach more people.

A multi-million pound project to create a dedicated youth centre in Swindon is underway and is expected to be open next spring. We are transforming the inclusive facility at the currently empty Lyndhurst Centre in Park North thanks to £3.8m in funding from the Youth Investment Fund. When complete, it will have enough capacity to support more than 400 children a week. Fully refurbished by local contractor R J Leighfield & Sons Ltd, local youth support services, SMASH Youth Project, STEP SWINDON and WAY Swindon will work in partnership to deliver much needed services and opportunities. Young people have also been involved in the project from the start, advising on the types of activities they would like to see in the centre to keep those that use it engaged. Among the facilities on offer will be: 💇♂️ a hair and beauty hub 🍳 kitchens with teaching facilities 🎶 two music booths for solo artists and bands 🏋♂️ a gym 💬 counselling spaces 👦 a youth club facility 🏫 an alternative education facility ♿ Accessible services for those with special educational needs and disabilities There will also be activities for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and opportunities for young people to engage with local training and employment opportunities in the Borough. The building which is on track to be complete in March 2025 will be open from 8am until 10pm. You can read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ermJ3wVi Social Investment Business

Free family fun!

There is less than a week to go until Heritage Open Days 2024! 🎉 Join us in Emlyn Square, the heart of Swindon's historic Railway Village, this Saturday (7th Sep) from 11am. It’s set to come alive with exclusive tours, exhibitions, talks, family games and activities – FREE for the whole family to enjoy for one day only. 

HIRING - Town Centre Programme Manager 👇 You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering high profile, multi million pound Town Centre regeneration projects, working collaboratively with developers, contractors/ consultants, residents and partners. If you have experience in managing complex regeneration projects and have a track record in partnership working to achieve successful outcomes we would be pleased to hear from you. Find out more and apply - https://ow.ly/QW9K50T50Ju

Free fun in the fresh air! Well done to all involved in arranging this 👇 Next date is 21st September from 10am

The 24/7 service is available for people of all ages, including children, and will provide vital help through a single phone line where staff can guide callers with next steps such as organising face-to-face community support or facilitating access to alternatives services.

Brilliant summary of the positive changes brought by the Heritage Action Zone in Swindon's historic Railway Village. Much to celebrate - enhancements to GWR Park, landscaping works in the Railway Village, the ongoing restoration of historic buildings like the Cricketers - and much more to come! A massive thanks to everyone who played their part, including Swindon Borough Council, Historic England, South Swindon Parish Council, Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC and many more! We look forward to building on this legacy in the coming months and years! #heritage #Swindon #RailwayVillage #regeneration #community https://lnkd.in/ewUQSakm

📢 📢 We're hiring! 📢 📢 We are excited to share that we are continuing to grow our Wiltshire based team, looking for a new Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) mentor! Based in North Wiltshire, this is a fantastic opportunity to support 9 -11 year olds and their families, encouraging those absent from school or who struggle taking part with education to be confident re-engaging with education. At SMASH, we also believe your character and personality is the most important thing, so if you have any interest, please don’t hesitate to find out more! EBSA Mentor: https://lnkd.in/eqSiTkiW #SMASHyouthproject in #partnership with BBC Children in Need #smashyouthproject #jobvacancy #job #EBSA #EBSNA #schoolattendance #engagement #Wiltshire