<![CDATA[BPRCVS - Activities, Events & Services]]>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:06:58 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Keeping kids safe online this summer]]>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:15:14 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/keeping-kids-safe-online-this-summer
Today’s children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn’t mean they always know how to stay safe in it. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, your guidance can make a huge difference. Our new leaflet, attached, provides some practical ways to help your child explore the internet with confidence and care this summer holiday.


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<![CDATA[Let's Talk Nicotine]]>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:47:56 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/lets-talk-nicotine
Let's dive into the world of smoking, vaping and nicotine, where we'll chat, learn, and maybe even change some minds!

Welcome to Let's Talk Nicotine! Join SmokeFree Lancashire & WithYou for an insightful discussion on all things nicotine. Whether you're looking to support someone to quit smoking or vaping, or just want to learn more, this event is for you. Let's dive into the world of nicotine together!

In this session we will cover: the harms, the ingredients of cigarettes and vapes, nictoine pouches (snus), the effects of nicotine on the brain and how to support.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an engaging session. We can't wait to see you there!
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<![CDATA[Wellbeing of Women Webinar: Navigating the Fertility Journey]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:31:07 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/wellbeing-of-women-webinar-navigating-the-fertility-journey
If you’re going through fertility difficulties, you’re not alone.

If you want to find out more about the causes of infertility, treatments and how to support your wellbeing, join the Wellbeing of Women for a free webinar:

💬Navigating the Fertility Journey
📅Wednesday 13 August 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
💻 Book your place here
Fertility issues affect around 1 in 6 people globally, and 1 in 7 heterosexual couples in the UK. Despite how common fertility issues are, navigating the ups and downs of a fertility journey can be isolating, challenging and full of uncertainty.
 
The webinar will look at why you may be struggling to have a baby, what your options are, and how to manage the impact of infertility and treatment.

In this webinar, Professor Dame Lesley Regan will speak to fertility expert Dr Nicola Tempest, and fertility advocate Becky Kearns, who will share her experience of infertility and fertility treatments.

The panellists will discuss topics such as:
  • Causes of fertility issues
  • Your options for treatment
  • How to manage the impact of treatment
  • Supporting your mental wellbeing

Have a question for one of our speakers? Email education@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk before the event and they’ll do their best to answer your questions during the session. You can also ask questions during the webinar.
 
Please note that while they’ll do their best to answer questions, the panel won't be able to give personal medical advice or address individual cases during the webinar.
 
Don’t miss this chance to sign up and get key expert insight into all things fertility.
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<![CDATA[The Primary Years]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:04:34 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/the-primary-years
Please see the following link to our family course ‘The Primary Years’ – Support your child through the next stage of their journey and strengthen family relationships as they navigate the ups and downs of life.

Focused on children aged 4 to 11, The Primary Years helps parents understand how to guide their child as they begin to explore the world, manage their emotions, discover their strengths, and experience the consequences of their actions.

New Era is also holding a free kids club for children aged 0-11 whose parent/carers wish to attend the sessions, which will be every Wednesday throughout August 12.45-15.45pm.

https://www.neweraburnley.co.uk/training-courses/time-out-for-parents-primary-years/
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<![CDATA[Volunteering For Health]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:01:58 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/volunteering-for-health
The LACVS volunteering for Health programme would like to invite you to our first monthly Lancashire-12 Volunteer Managers Forum on Teams on Tuesday July 29th at 10am. This is FREE and open to all volunteer-including groups and organisations within the 12 non-unitary areas of Lancashire.  

If you are interested in being part of the work currently happening to develop a Vision for Volunteering for Lancashire -12, enabling volunteer best practice and other Lancashire wide initiatives [which will affect all areas of Lancashire], then please join us to have your voice heard.
Our aim is to create an enabling environment and allow for the portability of volunteers across organisations within the place, with free and accessible training and tool kits developed specifically for Lancashire volunteers and managers. Pull together as a partnership to listen and be heard, develop new relationships and encourage a thriving volunteer sector in Lancashire.

We will also be aiming to test these newly developed models of volunteering within our communities to ensure they work for you. Our monthly forum is for all sizes of VCFSE and infrastructure organisations. 

Our long-term aim is to support what is already flourishing and develop areas where the volunteer agenda needs support.

We do understand how busy you are and if you cannot make our monthly forum but wish to be kept up to date, then please continue to our booking system, fill out your details and click the corresponding field, and we will add you to our mailing list.

You can book on now at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FAUJ or via our QR code.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch with the Lancashire-12 Lead, Lisa Ross, lisa.ross@bprcvs.co.uk, 01282 433740.
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<![CDATA[Basic Life Support Course]]>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:14:05 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/basic-life-support-course]]><![CDATA[Changes to Whatapp group format for "Improving Health Outcomes for Pendle"]]>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:50:50 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/changes-to-whatapp-group-format-for-improving-health-outcomes-for-pendleTag Line: “To share updates on Pendle’s Community Health and Wellbeing Projects and services”


This WhatsApp group has been created to facilitate information sharing related to the local community services and projects in Pendle. The group includes people of Pendle in both local community, voluntary and faith sector, statutory services, local authority, charities and trusted members of the community.


The group administrators are responsible for monitoring content and enforcing guidelines to help maintain a healthy and engaging online community. The administrators will ensure the chat remains civil, removing inappropriate or harmful content, and fostering a positive environment for all members. All new members will be required to confirm that they support the group principles listed below prior to being approved by the administrators.

Eligible members will either be employed by or volunteer for a community group or organisation delivering health and wellbeing services and, or activities. The group will be reviewed quarterly to ensure members are engaged and meet the above criteria.
The announcment will appear as follows
 
Important Announcement: Group Format Change to WhatsApp Community
We are now ready to start the transition of this group into a WhatsApp Community format.
Why the Change?
Moving to a Community format offers several benefits:
Better organisation: meaning can create topic-specific sub-groups (e.g. events, funding, training) under one umbrella.
Improved communication: Announcements can be shared more clearly without getting lost in general discussion.
Greater reach: It allows for more structured collaboration across different organisations and groups.
Enhanced privacy: Members’ phone numbers are hidden in announcement channels, offering more control over visibility.

What You Need to Do
If you would like to continue being part of this space and transition into the new Community format, please do the following within the next 14 days:

1. Read the updated Group Principles and Statement of Purpose (attached to this message).
2. If you agree with the principles and wish to remain involved, please reply in the group with:
   - Your Full Name
   - Your Job Title
   - Your Organisation Name

This information will help us ensure that all members meet the eligibility criteria and are transitioned smoothly into the new format.

About the Group
This space is designed to:
- Share updates on Pendle’s Community Health and Wellbeing Projects and Services
- Connect people from the community, voluntary, faith, statutory, and charity sectors
- Promote respectful, inclusive, and professional communication

Please take a moment to review the attached guidance. If you have any questions, feel free to message one of the admins directly.
The transition will take place at 10am on the 21st July. There will be reminders that will be sent out via this page to prompt regularly before this date and time. 

Thank you for being part of this growing and supportive network. We look forward to continuing our shared work in improving health outcomes for Pendle!

Group Principles
This group is a safe, engaging space to share and exchange information on community health events and services.
The following simple guidelines are designed to ensure the main goals and objectives of the space are adhered to, whilst keeping members safe and secure. Its primary purpose is to build community engagement, foster effective communication and establish effective and positive collaborative working. Please stay on topic – Avoid Spamming!
- Only share groups and services that you are willing to promote; and share media in relation to upcoming events. Please use this platform as outlined above. Other social media platforms are available for sharing videos and photos which celebrate the success of projects and events taken place.


- All members are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct. We are all here to share and learn. Please respect people’s values and beliefs, keeping discussions and language inclusive and open minded, avoiding political and or religious leanings.


Confidentiality is key: What is shared in this group must comply with GDPR guidelines, always remembering that you are representing your organisation. This group is for professional and public use, please do not share any personal details or media.
All members are asked to be mindful of when posting to ensure people are not disturbed late at night.


- Any concerns with group conduct can be raised to administrators, who can be identified using the ‘group info’ tab.


- Members may leave the group at any time. 
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<![CDATA[Community Work Coach Support]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:18:41 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/community-work-coach-support]]><![CDATA[LFRS King's Trust Pendle Final Presentation Invite]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:06:20 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/lfrs-kings-trust-pendle-final-presentation-invite
Invitation to
Pendle Team 77 Final Presentation
The King’s Trust 12 Week Team Programme
delivered by
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in Pendle.
 
As you may be aware, young people in your local community have been taking part in a 12-week development programme.
This programme has been an opportunity for them to develop new skills that will help them in their future lives, whether that is at work, college, or in training.
 
As a celebration of their success and development I would like to formally invite you to the Final Presentation of Pendle Team 77, taking place at
 
Nelson Cricket Club,
Seedhill Ground,
Surrey Road,
Nelson,
BB9 7TY
 
The presentation will be at 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd July 2025. Please arrive no later than 12.15pm for a prompt start.
Refreshments will be provided after the presentation.
 
Our next programme is scheduled to start on 8th September 2025, and we are recruiting now.
 
 
It is also a fantastic opportunity to connect and build professional relationships with members of our local community and to support the students so please do attend if you can. It would be great to see you there!
 
Please can you RVSP to confirm your attendance, by replying to either Tash 07900268705 / or Kirsty 07900268706. Email responses to KTPendle@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
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<![CDATA[Gardening Club]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:26:22 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/activities-events--services/gardening-club]]>