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Trust welcomes new Chair
South Yorkshire Women's Development Trust has a new Chair of Trustees, Helen Jackson. Helen is best known for her role as MP for Hillsborough in Sheffield before she stood down in 2005.
She is now on the Women's National Committee which was set up 40 years ago by Harold Wilson to help represent women's interests.
Helen said: " I am very proud and honoured to take over the Chair.
"South Yorkshire Women's Development Trust offers the chance for women across South Yorkshire to make their voices heard at a time when there is still so much to do to ensure that women have an equal role ."
Helen takes over from Jane Thomas who served as Chair for four years.
The trust also appointed three new trustees: Liz Rick, Kate Dommett and Sue Johns.
For pictures from the AGM, click here
The South Yorkshire Women's Development Trust welcomes you to South Yorkshire Women Online. The web site is a fantastic resource for women across the region, providing a level playing field on which women can find information, express their views and get questions answered. This is your site - please help us to look after it by reporting any problems with its use and making sure you publicise it to others who will find it useful. Email us by using this link
In My Shoes 6th - 12th July
Following in the footsteps of the WalkTalk event last year when the 7/7 bombings survivor Gill Hicks came to Sheffield, the city is launching the In My Shoes celebration. In My Shoes aims to celebrate diversity by collecting people's stories.
The event was inspired by Gill, who lost both legs in the bombings and who now campaigns to promote better understanding between communities.
"The more we understand each other, the harder it is to be intolerant and the easier it is to work together on the things we all care about" Cllr Paul Scriven, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Chair of Sheffield First Partnership, launching the event.
Go along to the event at the Peace Gardens in Sheffield 8th July 5.30 - 7pm to hear stories and be entertained. For more information, click here
Translation Service
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Summer school - vacancies
Make it a summer to remember with SYWDT's Women's Construction Centre.
Whether it's paving a patio or building a barbecue, the Women's Construction Centre has a course for you.
So if you want something to show for the summer that lasts longer than a suntan, have a look at our courses . All exclusively for women and taught by women, there a vacancies on most of them, including the intensive programme.
For more details or to book a place, contact Julie Blacker (courses organiser) on 0114 2737046 text 07986417340 or e-mail courses.wintt.sywdt@btconnect.com.
'Gran-carers' face poverty - new report
The campaign group Grandparents Plus says a new generation of grandparents are being caught in the middle of the generations - facing caring for their grandchildren as well as their own parents. A new report entitled The Poor Relation? says that one in three grandparents under 55 find it difficult to cope financially - and that they may be squeezed even more by having to cut their working hours to take care of young grandchildren.
"This report challenges the cosy image we have of the retired grandparent with time to spare," says Sam Smethers, Chief Executive of Grandparents Plus. For more details and to read the report contact Grandparents Plus
FREE Confidential Legal Advice
In partnership with volunteer solicitors from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors we are delighted to be able to offer FREE Legal Advice through the SYWOL website.
Next Surgery: to be confirmed
To access the service click here.
Small Claims - Advice and help
Talking Heads Translation Service
Talking Heads, a Sheffield translation company covering Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and surrounding areas, are able to supply qualified professional translators to translate any written documents, including leaflets and website text. They also provide interpreters in over 80 languages. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR INTERPRETER ONLINE and go to www.talkingheads.gb.com for further information.
Opportunities in Translation
Talking Heads are also looking for women who have a very high standard of understanding and language comprehension, in more than one language (one of them must be English. They are always interested in meeting new people and offer initial training / induction. The work is freelance and part time - on an 'as and when' basis.
For more information contact: Laurianne Enos, Talking Heads UK Ltd on: 0114 257 2077, Skype: TalkToLaurianne, Email: laurianne@talkingheads.gb.com. Visit: www.talkingheads.gb.com
Protest against Violence against Women...
Protest against Violence against Women... in the home ... on the street ... in war.
Do you want to do something about it? Call for:
PEACE ... EQUALITY ... JUSTICE ... CARE FOR THE PLANET
All women are welcome to join us at our monthly vigils. We raise awareness, petition, write letters and support individual campaigns. Just turn up on the first Saturday of every month at the War Memorial, Barkers Pool, Sheffield 1 pm - 2.30 pm.
South Yorkshire Women in Industry - Oral History Project
As well as Participants, we would like a number of enthusiastic volunteers to assist in the project. You will receive, free, training from the Oral History Society in the taking and preserving of oral histories. It may be for your own interest, or to benefit your local community project but whatever the reason we would like to hear from you.
Follow the link for more information on this exciting project. If you feel you can contribute in any way to this important work please give contact Julie or Jessica on 01709 834441 or by email to: industry.sywdt@btconnect.com
We also have a BLOG - for up to the minute information about the project please go to:
women-in-industry.blogspot.com
Freelance writers and journalists WANTED!
The Colour of Health needs volunteer freelance writers and journalists to write original health related articles and news items for their quarterly magazine and website. Interested? Email: admin@thecolourofhealth.com or Tel 0114 2676256. Visit the website at www.thecolourofhealth.com
A Woman's Place is on the Board
Women with a wide range of experience and expertise are needed to fill current positions. Browse the vacancies on the Cabinet Office public appointments website: www.publicapphttp
Women's National Commission
The Women's National Commission (WNC) new website is now live. They have taken on board comments and feedback received on how they could improve the previous site. The new version is a considerable improvement, presenting a more modern and up-to-date look for the Commission.
The WNC continue to welcome feedback on the new website particularly on how it can be made more useful. Please let them have your comments by using the 'Contact Us' page on the site.
www.thewnc.org.uk
Interested in starting a business?
Free Business Coaching for Women
If you are based in Yorkshire and Humberside and you are interested in setting up in business, you can have a free business coaching session with a range of expert business coaches and work psychologists. This activity is currently sponsored by Business Link and delivered in South Yorkshire by Inova Consultancy as part of a consortium led by A4E.
Free Mentoring support for Women
If you are a woman wanting to set up in business and you are based in Sheffield or Doncaster you can be part of the successful Mentoring Circles programme ran by Inova Consultancy. Experienced women in business and mentors will be there to support you throughout your new enterprise journey
For further information on business coaching and/or mentoring support please contact the Admin team at admin@inovaconsult.com or tel +0114 220 71 27 or visit www.mentoringcircles.org.uk
www.inovaconsult.com
Personal Injury - Legal Help
Thompsons Solicitors are the most experienced national specialist personal injury practice in the country with over 800 staff in a network of offices nationwide.Thompsons will only work for an injured member of the public and unlike some other solicitors, will never work for insurance companies or employers. Click here for further information on Thompsons and personal injury.
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Would your organisation like a web presence? Worried that its too expensive or that you don't have the expertise? One Click Away offers you the opportunity to get your organisation online for free - no technical knowledge required. All you need is an e-mail address - registering for an account only takes a couple of minutes and you will be able to build and publish your page immediately. Register now . . .
Network with women online >
Got a question you want answered? Looking for someone with a specific skill or service to offer? Attending networking events and meeting people face to face can be time consuming and even intimidating for some of us. Our chat room lets you network with women across the region from the comfort of your own computer. Get your questions answered, rally support for a campaign or simply voice an opinion.
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Kick start your career >
Are you thinking about changing direction? Our Job Search pages offer tips on writing your CV, as well as listings of the latest jobs available in the region. If you are an employer, why not advertise your vacancy with us? Reaching potential employees across South Yorkshire couldn't be easier - all you need is a current e-mail address to register for an account. Quick, simple and best of all free!
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