ESTART, traditionally known as News Students’ Day, has been set for Friday 10th July 2020.
At this time of year all their new year 11 students are usually welcomed onto site. Traditionally, they would spend time meeting tutors and peers, as well as asking those all important questions such as; how do I enrol, when will I get my timetable, when will I start, what will my learning look like?
Due to Covid-19 and Government guidelines they are not able to hold their traditional ‘New Students Day’, so they are taking to social and digital mechanisms to cascade all that you need to know.
They will be sharing information about:

• Their blended learning approach for September 2020, ensuring that all students have the time and support to undertake all necessary practical learning.
• What your learning experience will look like in September.
• FAQs – have all your questions answered.
• How to enrol ahead of your September start.
• How to engage with Yeovil College to gain additional support.
• Virtual tours and curriculum showcases.
• Campus tours to re-familiarise yourself with Yeovil College.

If you have any immediate concerns or you would like to talk to someone, please call: 01935 845494 or email enrol@yeovil.ac.uk and there will be someone from the College ready to help you.

We’re all excited with the news that the pubs can reopen next month. 🙂 We await Spike and Vikki’s announcement once they have communicated with Palmer’s and tell us whether we have to book ourselves into the pub by appointment!
While we wait, Vikki continues to be busy in the kitchen and offers the following specials in addition to their Takeaway menu Friday and Saturday nights:

• Florentine Fishcakes (Smoked Haddock & Spinach) with Chips £8.00
• Chicken Balti Pasty with Chips £8.00
• Homemade Steak & Stilton Pie with Mash £8.50
• Homemade Cauliflower Cheese with a Hot Baguette £5.50

• Don’t forget your Sunday lunch either!
  Roast Beef or turkey with all the trimmings £8.50
  

* Please telephone with your order the night before *

Midnight on Sunday, 28th June is the closing date for the Co-op’s Local Community Fund Project. The link to the application form to apply to be one their causes is below.  If you’re successful, the funding period will begin on 25 October 2020.
Charlotte Herbert is the newly appointed CO-OP Member Pioneer for Bridport and Beaminister. Her role involves connecting and bringing together local community projects and causes.
“Every time our members buy a CO-OP branded product or service, 1%of their purchase is donated to local causes in their community. Now more than ever we’re seeing the difference those donations make to the amazing causes, especially those supporting their local communities through the current crisis. 
We are looking to support projects our members care about- which will bring people together to cooperate for a fairer world- with the focus on one or more of the following: 

– Bring the community together to help those in need, providing access to life’s essentials, such as community spaces, food and bereavement support.

– Support the mental and physical health of others through community wellbeing activities.

– Enable people to develop or share their skills to foster community spirit and build resilient communities for the future.”

Your project must either:

• bring the community together to help those in need, providing access to life’s essentials such as community spaces, food and bereavement support.
• support the mental and physical health of others through community wellbeing activities.
• enable people to develop or share their skills to foster community spirit and build resilient communities for the future.

Your project or event must also:

• • take place in the UK or Isle of Man.
  • not have religious or political aims (although you can still apply if you’re a religious organisation).
  • meet the Co-op’s values.
  • take place or will still be running after November 2021.
  • benefit your local community.

To apply you’ll need either:

• your organisation’s charity, HMRC or equivalent registration number depending on your organisation type.
• a governing document proving it is not run for private profit, for example a legal document like your organisation’s rules.

You’ll also need:

• your organisation’s bank details – money from the fund cannot be paid into personal accounts.
• proof of your organisation’s bank account (a bank statement or paying in slip).
• a description of your project.
• 2 contact names, including email addresses.
• basic details of your organisation and what it does, including approximate annual income.
• a good quality photo showing your organisation in action – no logos.

Be prepared to answer:

• How does your organisation help the community?
• Describe what your project will do for the community
• Give one sentence that explains what your project will do for the community
• Give details about how you’ll spend the money
• How will your project help communities to come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on community wellbeing?

Start your Application HERE. (You may have to login to their Membership page first).

You can login and start your application and it can be saved online so you can go back to where you left off.

If you know of any community organisations or efforts that would be a great recipient of this fund then please let Charlotte know so she can contact them or if you have any questions or if you need any help or support during these difficult times, then please do not hesitate to contact her at charlotte.herbert@coopmembers.co.uk.

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