Although its called the Wolverhampton Young Citizen Award nominations aren't restricted to young people living in the City.
Finalist Sophie Evans lives just over the border in Sedgley but as her Grandparents live in Bilston many of her activities have always been in Bilston.
A member of the scouting movement from the age of 6 Sophie represented the Wolverhampton East District at the World Scout Jamboree in Norway in 2011 and as a member of Wolverhampton East District Explorer scouts has become a young Leader and, as of this year, an assistant Cub Scout leader and continues to give her time freely.
The scouting movement changes lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. The work which Sophie does helps children to reach their full potential by developing skills such as teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment - helping young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.
Sophie now attends Halesowen College where she hopes to continue with Childcare, being motivated and aspiring to work with disabled children. In addition, she works with special needs youngsters, having given her time to support many fund Raising activities with a group who meet in Prouds Lane Bilston helping to raise the £2000 required each year to maintain and run the building. She consistently offers her help willingly and has a real passion for helping and supporting young people.
Thursday, 23 July 2015
Monday, 20 July 2015
Cyril Randles - Tettenhall's Local Neighbourhood Plan
Just a little over a year ago West Wolverhampton witnessed one of the UK’s first ever Neighbourhood Plan referendums with overwhelming support being given for the proposed Plan
The Plan was the result of hours of work by local volunteers as part of the Our Place Our Plan consultation carried out by the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Partnership.
Following adoption of the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Plan future commercial, and residential, development of the area for the next generation now has to comply with the Plan.
Whilst the City Council has discontinued the Local Neighbourhood Partnerships in the City the work of the Tettenhall LNP continues thanks to the hard work of local volunteers - operating as part of the Tettenhall & District Community Council (TDCC) – who have been active in ensuring that the Plan and the opinions of local people are properly taken account in relation to planning applications and that money lodged in support of section 106 planning agreements is properly spent for the benefit of the community.
Tonight we were joined by Cyril Randles, Chairman of the TDCC and one of the instigators of the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Plan.
In addition to its planning role the TDDC also acts as a forum for community issues providing networks, support and communications for local community groups and organisations.
It’s all work carried out by volunteers such as our own Club member Les Bouts and to ensure that the TDCC can continue in its work Cyril is looking for more volunteers to help with its work and if you think you can help he’d like to hear from you.
With the potential for the Greater Birmingham/West Midlands Combined Authority initiative to take decision making further away from local communities the TDDC is now exploring support in the area for the formation of a Parish Council to help ensure that Tettenhall can continue to hold onto what has kept it special .
Keep an eye on the Tettenhall blog for details of the launch of the TDCC’s new website which will feature details of its activities.
The Plan was the result of hours of work by local volunteers as part of the Our Place Our Plan consultation carried out by the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Partnership.
Following adoption of the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Plan future commercial, and residential, development of the area for the next generation now has to comply with the Plan.
Whilst the City Council has discontinued the Local Neighbourhood Partnerships in the City the work of the Tettenhall LNP continues thanks to the hard work of local volunteers - operating as part of the Tettenhall & District Community Council (TDCC) – who have been active in ensuring that the Plan and the opinions of local people are properly taken account in relation to planning applications and that money lodged in support of section 106 planning agreements is properly spent for the benefit of the community.
Tonight we were joined by Cyril Randles, Chairman of the TDCC and one of the instigators of the Tettenhall Local Neighbourhood Plan.
In addition to its planning role the TDDC also acts as a forum for community issues providing networks, support and communications for local community groups and organisations.
It’s all work carried out by volunteers such as our own Club member Les Bouts and to ensure that the TDCC can continue in its work Cyril is looking for more volunteers to help with its work and if you think you can help he’d like to hear from you.
With the potential for the Greater Birmingham/West Midlands Combined Authority initiative to take decision making further away from local communities the TDDC is now exploring support in the area for the formation of a Parish Council to help ensure that Tettenhall can continue to hold onto what has kept it special .
Keep an eye on the Tettenhall blog for details of the launch of the TDCC’s new website which will feature details of its activities.
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Wolverhampton Youth Orchestras Pre Tour Concert 2015
The six Rotary Clubs of Wolverhampton have been supporting the Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra and the Wolverhampton Youth Wind Orchestra for 22 years now and the Orchestras annual pre tour concert has become a regular feature of our calendars.
The support which the clubs give to the concert together with the support of local businesses ensures that all of the Orchestras members are able to take part in their annual summer tour no matter their families financial circumstances..
This years tour sees the Orchestras taking part in music festivals throughout Central Spain.
The support which the clubs give to the concert together with the support of local businesses ensures that all of the Orchestras members are able to take part in their annual summer tour no matter their families financial circumstances..
This years tour sees the Orchestras taking part in music festivals throughout Central Spain.
An established part of the concert is the award of the various certificates of excellence which these talented young musicians have earned during the course of the year and special congratulations went to Wolverhampton Young Musician of the Year Antnio D'Souza.
Our thanks got to Conductors Keith Sedgebeer and Ian Brailsford and to all of the members of the Orchestras for a wonderful evenings entertainment.
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Be a Gift to the World
Each new President of Rotary International sets a theme for his year in office and our new President, K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran's theme is 'Be a Gift to the World'.
Ravi asks us all to give thought to how we want to spend our time on this earth and reminds us that we won't be remembered for the efforts that we put into making our own lives richer or our own status higher and that in the end, our worth will be measured not by how much we acquired, but by how much we gave away.
Rotary helps us find a path to living richer, more meaningful lives, by encouraging us to focus our attention on the things that matter — and helping each of us find our own way to be a gift to the world.
Through Rotary, we can make a genuine difference in the lives of others and in our world.
Through Rotary, we can leave behind something real and lasting.
If you'd like to give something back and to start making a difference in your local community and in the world then why not take a look at joining Rotary yourself.
Ravi asks us all to give thought to how we want to spend our time on this earth and reminds us that we won't be remembered for the efforts that we put into making our own lives richer or our own status higher and that in the end, our worth will be measured not by how much we acquired, but by how much we gave away.
Through Rotary, we can make a genuine difference in the lives of others and in our world.
Through Rotary, we can leave behind something real and lasting.
If you'd like to give something back and to start making a difference in your local community and in the world then why not take a look at joining Rotary yourself.
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