Thorpe Edge Community

Produced by: Thorpe Edge Community Project The Rockwell Centre, 6 Summerfield Road, Bradford BD10 8DP Tel. 01274 615300 info@tecp.org.uk Website: RockwellCentre.co.uk

Spring 2016

MONDAY Work Club 10.00 am until 11.30 am - FREE Lunch Club Café (every 2nd Monday) 11.15-1.00pm: £3.50 Little Chef 6 week courses for children in Years 5 & 6 - £1.50 per week (ring for details) Weight Management - £1.00 per class 6.30 pm until 8.30 pm

TUESDAY Soft Furnishing Class - £3.00 - 2.30 pm until 4.30 pm & 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm Luncheon Club – Cafe - £3.50 - 11.15 am until 1.00 pm Youth Club – (8 to 13 years) £1.00 (includes drinks & snacks) 5.00 – 7.30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Coffee Morning Age 50+ - subs charge 10.00 am until 12.00 noon Slimming World Sessions 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm

THURSDAY Friendship Group – over 50’s 9.30 until 11.30 am Luncheon Club – Cafe - £3.50 11.15am until 1.00 pm ArtSmart Free 9.30am– 11.30am Junior Football Coaching @ Springfield Centre – £1.00 Ages 4-7: 4.00pm- 5.00pm Ages 7+: 4.00pm- 6.00pm Ki Rin Karate – Children: 6.00pm – 7.20 pm Adults: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (charges apply)

FRIDAY ‘Me Time’ Coffee Morning – 9.30 – 11.30 am Bingo Sessions – 1.00 - 3.00 pm Entry charges apply Tai Chi - £2.50 per class – 4.45 – 5.45 pm Boxercise - £2.50 per class – 5.45 – 6.45 pm Centre available for weekend Functions Contact Pauline on 01274 615300

Free Microchipping From this year it is a legal requirement that all dogs are microchipped. On Wednesday the 6th April the Dogs Trust are offering free micro-chipping at Jollyes

Petfood Superstore on Manningham Lane BD1 3AH between 11am and 3pm.

Interested in education? Worried about local schools or lack of school places? We are currently carry-ing out a survey and will be holding an Open Forum on the theme of education in the near fu-ture. If you would like to take part please contact Michelle at the Rockwell Centre on 01274 615300 for more information.

TUDOR TRUST

A warm welcome to Janet Menebhi and Angela Robertson who are the newly appointed key workers for the Springboard Project at Rockwell. The initiative has been set up to develop new self-help groups and community leaders in the BD10 area. It has been funded for five years from the Big Lottery Communities Programme. Many of you will know Janet and Angela who have previously worked in the area with the HOTS team.

‘All On Board’ the Two Shires!

Groups from the Rockwell Centre have a great time aboard Two Shires. They really enjoy the scenery, peace and tranquillity; the sense of history and engineering achievements that the Leeds-Liverpool Canal offers. It is also an opportunity for them to walk alongside, observing the wildlife and finishing off with a hot meal and a good laugh! All Welcome!

Scrap Magic is now open at the

Springfield Centre Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 1pm

plus the 3rd Saturday of each month, for all your creative

Art and Craft projects

The Big Brew-Up Thursday 23rd June 9.30am– 11.00am

at the Rockwell Community Centre. Come along to help to raise funds for the SSAFA

Contact Greg on 01274 615300

Rockwell Annual Community Lunch

Volunteer Corner Sharon has been a volunteer reception-ist at the Rockwell Centre for over six years. She originally

lived in the flats on the Rockwell site but came to us through Shipley Volunteer Bureau after moving away from the estate. You can meet Sharon every Wednesday on reception, she always

has a warm welcome for you, dealing with phone calls, post, photocopying and general administration. Sharon has been married for twenty years, has six children and one grandchild

but still manages to fit volunteering time in! She enjoys meeting new people and

is very keen to support vulnerable people wherever possible. “ Before volunteering at Rockwell I

had little confidence and low self-esteem. My experience here has made me a different person, I am much more self-confident and have made lots of new friends. I really feel part

of a team that has a lot to offer and make a real difference in vulnerable people’s lives. I have also managed to

lose seven stone with lots of encour-

agement from everyone at the Centre which has boosted my self image”

Making new Friends at Rockwell During the Christmas period, Rockwell Centre staff and an army of volunteers gave up their time to prepare, cook and serve a Christmas Dinner for elderly isolated people within BD2 and BD10. A special thank you to everyone who helped to make the event a great success and Sainsbury's Supermarket, Greengates who donated vouchers and mince pies. Also BMDC East Committee for their grant support.

H i everyone, it

seems no time since we were celebrating our first Thorpe Edge Carols – which was great by the way – and now we’re ready to dig into our

chocolate eggs!! Easter for us at St John’s is really important. We celebrate because we believe that Jesus overcame death and is alive for all time. God’s love is greater than death. This victory means that new life for all believers is a reality! How about you – do you have reason to be hopeful? I pray you do and would love to chat to you about it sometime. Remember St John’s is your church and you’re welcome any time. God Bless

Mary Winter

One hundred and eighty local people took part in the Rockwell Annual Event held during half-term. There was something for all ages including creative arts, bird box making, information stalls, pizza making, theatre workshop, apple pressing and a hot meal. The day included short presentations from the Little Gardeners, Rockwell Me-Time Group , Friendship Group, Little Chefs and the Young Leaders project. It also featured an Annual Review of the work of Thorpe Edge Community Project including nominations for the Management Committee.. The organisation is facing a very challenging year ahead with severe financial cuts in the pipeline. The event proved to be a real success having a unique intergenerational approach that created a good atmosphere and a real sense of community.

Andrea and Usman, University of Bradford Occupational Therapy Students, talking at our AGM about their role emerging placement at the Rockwell centre. This is their final placement prior to graduating and qualifying as Occupational Therapists. During their time here they have researched, designed, developed and are currently delivering a 4 week evidence based anxiety management programme that will continue to be delivered in the community in the future.

Football For All Fancy a fun kick about?

Want to learn more about the Game? Need to develop your skills?

Every Thursday at The Springfield Centre Boys and Girls are welcome

Age 4-7 4pm-5pm Age 7-16 4pm-6pm

£1.00, Snacks and Drinks provided Contact Matty on 01274 615300 or 07534

938699 or simply turn up on Thursday