The Big Tidy Up volunteers came together to clean up the streets of Peterborough.

Volunteers were armed with litter pickers and bin bags for the week-long Big Tidy Up event, from 31 Jan to 4 Feb.

Not one empty can or discarded crisp packet escaped attention, as the volunteers left no stone unturned in their quest for city cleanliness.

It was Peterborough’s second Big Tidy Up event and was organised by Lee Wyer from the Future Jobs Fund team.

Lee issued an appeal for participants several weeks ago and was swamped with volunteers eager to take part in making their neighbourhoods cleaner places to live. The Parnwells and Werrington Big Tidy Ups were supported by some members of the Future Jobs Fund team.

Lee Wyer, event organiser said: “It was great to see people taking the time out to make a difference to the place where they live.”

“We had great fun getting involved with the local residents help them make their neighbourhoods a cleaner place to be.

Sophie Pinto, from the FJF team said “We found a lot of empty beer cans and other rubbish. Knowing that I have helped clean up a residential area has given me a great sense of pride.”

The Big Tidy Ups this year managed to fill well over 50 Bags with litter.

Jamie Wathen - Admin Worker at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

Jamie was unemployed for 6 months before finding work as an Admin Worker at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue through the Future Jobs Fund scheme. Jamie started the role on the 15/11/2010.

“It was great for me to get a job through the Future Jobs Fund scheme. It’s given me the chance to learn new things, gain new skills and experiences and the chance to meet some new people.”

“My role as an Admin Worker is adding information to different databases, using the information to put into spreadsheets and filing on systems. I also do general admin duties plus any other tasks.”

“I think I’ve settled in very well so far. All the staff at the Dogsthorpe fire station are very friendly and helpful which I believe has made it much easier settling in. I have found that I surprised myself with how quickly I am completing my tasks.”

New Hope UK Charity & Their Events.

New Hope UK Charity is an arm’s length charitable organisation of New Hope Ministries UK Church. The Charity was formed as a result of the Samaritan initiative and the Christian duty to provide for the desperately deprived. Our newest website is: www.nhukcharity.org.uk

They are currently working on a fundraising event “Peterborough Performing Arts Event”.
It’s a competition for dancers, singers, rappers of the age 15-24 & it will be taking place on the 5th March 16:00-19:00 pm at unit3 Millfield Community Hall, Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2PE.

To attend, the fee is £5 single & £10 family of 4. There’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each of the categories & there will be prizes such as trophies, certificates, gifts & free publicity.

Railworld

One of the reasons the Future Jobs Fund in Peterborough has been so successful is because of the hard work of both the employees and employers.

One partnership that has seen the benefits of having Future Jobs Fund employees has been Railworld. Railworld was developed from the Nene Valley Railway (NVR), which opened in 1977. Since then it has been through many changes, but Railworld is now a fun and informative visiting attraction for the whole family.

Brian Pearce a representative from Railworld said “I can't imagine life without the help of our Future Jobs Fund employees. They have given so much to Railworld and have made a real difference.”

“They have recently helped with the building of a habitat for our wildlife and an interesting and exciting place for us all to learn about nature and our environment. As you can see from the pictures they have been real helping hand.”

One proud FJF employee’s parent said “I can't believe how much he likes it. He has never had a job before! He doesn't seem to stop talking about what he is doing. He has been taking pictures on his phone of the steps he has made and the crazy paving!! It makes it all worth while.”

Becky Cook, who is the Railworld FJF employees’ Employee Manager from the FJF team, said, “The Future Jobs Fund employees are making real difference at Railworld and it has been a real eye opener to the great work they have achieved in such a sort space of time.”

For more pictures visit http://tinyurl.com/railworld.

Calling all women of Peterborough

Interested in being your own boss?
Want to help yourself get that job?
Then talk to our team at Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre

We are currently running a series of free workshops that can help you achieve your goal.
Upcoming workshops include:

Business Skills Workshop
This 4-day workshop will help develop the skills needed to start a business, including marketing and finance.
The next course is taking place on 15th, 17th, 21st and 25th February.

Into Employment Workshop
This 2 day workshop covers key parts of the job application process, from learning how to produce a CV to preparing for interviews and how to create a professional impression.
The next course is taking place on 10th and 16th February. Subsequent dates are 22nd and 28th February.

Further dates available during February and March.

Call NWES now on 0845 60 99 99 1 to book your place.

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A specialist deliverer of

Funded by East of England Development Agency and Peterborough City Council.

Felicity Martin – Participation Officer at PCC Children in Care

Felicity was unemployed for over a year before finding work as a Participation Officer at PCC Children in Care through the Future Jobs Fund scheme. Felicity started her new role on the 29th November.

As a Participation Officer I am responsible for:
· Ensuring the participation and involvement of service users in the planning, monitoring and reviewing of our services.
· Engaging with hard to reach young people within Peterborough
· Assisting with the co-ordination of projects
· Helping to maximise participation of young people in care
· Working directly with children and young people to ensure their views and ideas are heard.

I was very excited about starting my FJF job. It was a chance for me to support myself better, whilst being able to gain the right experience and skills with working with children and young people.

I have really liked working for the PCC Children in Care team and particularly get on well with my supervisor who is always offering me help and guidance.

The Future Jobs Fund scheme is a great initiative which offers you training and guidance whilst helping you get your foot in the door to further employment. I would definitely recommend this scheme as a great help to young unemployed people.