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Although SSCF has ended the majority of groups who received funding from the programme continue to be active in the area.
The Quartet in the Community Project ran a subsidised Saturday morning cinema club for the schools in the Quartet, providing families with the opportunity to spend more time together in a safe environment.
Spending quality family time together has an impact on children’s confidence levels and this can play a positive role in their behaviour in and out of school. It also increases the opportunity for schools to work with parents and engage them in the learning and support activities of their child. For more details on future Quartet projects contact the Quartet in the Community Co-ordinator at Hartsdown Technology College on 01843 227957.
SSCF funding was given to the Gordon Road Area Street Scheme (GRASS) to run the Cliftonville Olympics for the second year on Saturday 18 August 2007. This event was bigger and better due to the additional funding and will be able to involve more residents in community activities.
The Gordon Road Area Street Scheme used SSCF funding to revamp the overgrown open space in Gordon Road to turn it into a communal garden and brighten up the area.
Thanet Coast Project and Vision 4 Future partnered up to present a series of art workshops for young people last August. Workshops on metal work, beach art, photography and mosaics were held. The workshops were led by local artists as part of the SeaART2007 exhibition based in the Community Pharmacy Gallery. This was the first time that the popular SeaArt exhibition has come to Margate. One of the pieces of work created at the SeaArt workshops is now on permanent display at the entrance to Margate train station for everyone to admire.
Thanet Coast used SSCF funding to provide a series of coastal activities based around Cliftonville and Margate during 2007, to raise awareness on how people can safeguard the coast for the future. For details of coastal events; visit http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/ alternatively, e-mail thanet.coast@thanet.gov.uk or phone 01843 577672
Penguins Pre-School based in the St Paul’s Community Centre bought an outdoor climbing frame and mats to improve children’s physical development and encourage active exercise.
Funding was given to enhance the Dalby Square project by expanding the current play area and adding seating and tables to provide a safe area for community interaction. Hedging, landscaping and improved parking areas will complete this successful community led initiative.
Funding was awarded to Hartsdown Technology College for a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) based at the college. The PCSO served the local Margate community by patrolling in and around local schools, working proactively to build relationships with parents and young people to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
A welfare officer, caretaker and cook have been funded to operate from St Paul’s Community Centre to help run the centre and deal with the rising number of enquiries from local residents. The welfare officer role will compliment the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Information Kiosk (funded in March 2007) to provide a comprehensive community advice package. Contact St Paul's Community Centre on 01843 221290.
Pipeline received funding for a large marquee to enable them to run more outside youth events in the area. SSCF also funded Hang 10 in Cliftonville West and Margate Central to provide young people with opportunities to take part in positive activities within the community. Ring Pipeline (who run Hang 10) on 0560 114 1578 for more details. http://www.globalgeneration.co.uk/
To meet the rising number of enquiries, Migrant Helpline was awarded funding for an advice worker to provide open surgeries at St Paul’s Community Centre in Cliftonville, one day a week. The advice worker provided information on employment rights, other services (including assistance to access local schools, health services, education and training opportunities) and information on community issues and responsibilities.
St John’s Community Centre in Margate was given funding to replace their heating system, refurbish the toilets, which now include provision for disabled people, and to clear and pave a piece of derelict land at the back of the centre.
These improvements upgraded the facilities at the centre in line with modern day expectations and have been welcomed by the centre’s users. Over 30 groups use the community centre. Clearing and paving the derelict area has improved the external appearance of the centre and improved security.
The SSCF Programme Board funded this project so that Margate Central would have an improved community facility, which will provide a long lasting benefit to the residents in the Ward. The same has been done for Cliftonville West ward, where SSCF funding has been used to upgrade St Paul’s Community Centre. For more information or activities currently available or to hire space at the Centre call St John’s on 01843 224957
SSCF funding was used to upgrade St Paul’s Community Centre in Cliftonville West ward. The improvements included improving the acoustics of the hall (which users previously complained about) by inserting a false ceiling; creating a serving hatch from the kitchenette; upgrading the heating system and insulation of the ceiling of the hall, to reduce heating costs; providing disabled-access showers and toilet facilities so that the centre can continue to provide more suitable free washing facilities.
The revamped community centre provides facilities for local residents, clubs, groups, service providers and organisations and will encourage new groups to this popular centre. For more information on activities currently available or to hire space at the Centre call St Paul’s on 01843 221290
Funding was used to provide an After School Club based at St Paul’s Community Centre. The club took which was held for local residents aged 8-11 years took place weekly on Monday evenings. It was a six-month pilot programme, which aimed to continue by forming a youth management committee.
Following a consultation in Spring 2007 the need for a junior play area, kick about multi-use games area (called a MUGA) and café kiosk was identified. SSCF awarded funding to Margate Civic Society in partnership with Thanet District Council (TDC) to provide these facilities. TDC will also be refurbishing the toilets.
“Free Cricket for Kidz in Dane Park” run by Margate Cricket Club provided softball cricket taster sessions for two weeks at the beginning of the summer. Over 60 youngsters attended each session which were aimed at children aged between five and eleven, allowing them to learn all about batting, bowling and field skills.
Margate Cricket Club’s Ian Dovey said the club was delighted with the response, as children from the sessions have started to attend sessions at the Cricket Club. Due to the popularity of the project further SSCF funding was applied for and awarded to provide a further week of “free cricket” at the end of the summer holidays.
The Cliftonville Partnership have used funding from SSCF to provide winter planting for the already popular hanging baskets installed along Northdown Road earlier on this year. A traditional Christmas tree with lights also provided a focal point along Northdown Road during the festive season in 2007.
SSCF funding provided low energy efficient lighting for Margate’s harbour arm, improving the security and safety of this area. This scheme will be complimented by a decorative lighting scheme funded by the Margate Renewal Partnership, through the East Kent Partnership.
Further SSCF funding was given to the Margate Town Library Gateway Project (Thanet's Gateway Plus) to provide a hearing induction loop to enable the deaf and hard of hearing to access services. The Gateway project has refurbished and transformed the Library into a central point where the public can access council services, improved library services and community meeting rooms. The refurbished Library re-opened in January 2008.
St John’s Community Centre used SSCF funding to install cameras to provide a closed circuit television scheme (CCTV) to improve public safety and prevent crime in the area.
Margate Old Town Action Group successfully applied for funding to improve the appearance of Duke’s Court by repaving the area and providing lighting to reduce incidents of fly tipping and anti-social behaviour.
Migrant Helpline used SSCF funding to provide a series of workshops for migrants to equip them with the skills to manage their finances and avoid debt, in particular regarding Council Tax arrears, Council rents and Business Tax rates.
The Cliftonville Partnership received funding to provide decorative LED lighting for Northdown Road. Providing attractive lighting improved the area for residents and visitors alike, as well as making the area safer especially in the winter months.
The Kent Refugee & Minority Support Group (now known as the Kent Community Organisation) received funding for two posts to aid the integration of ethnic minorities into the local community and reduce social exclusion.
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