Chill out and learn

Young people in east Hull are a step closer to receiving their very own place to chill out and learn – thanks to a £9,986 grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
The money will help convert an area inside Ings Library and Customer Service Centre in Savoy Road into a new space for 11 to 16-year-olds.
It's hoped the fully-equipped space, known as the Learn-Ings Zone, will include new computer equipment, tables, chairs, and books to become an area where young people can meet, relax, and develop their IT skills and interest in reading.
The money was received after members of staff from the Library and Customer Service Centre teamed up with young people and successfully applied for Lottery funding.
The grant will be added to money already received from the Youth Capital Fund (£4,500) and Humberside Police (£500).
It's hoped the project will receive sponsorship from local companies to enable the Learn-Ings Zone to be ready for opening by the summer.
Any companies who can provide sponsorship are asked to call 300300 and ask for Alison Houldridge or Lorraine Dolman.

Blue is the colour

The next time you give to someone collecting for charity in a public place, check to see whether they are wearing a Blue Tick badge.
That's the message from both the Hull Community and Voluntary Services and Hull City Council as the city becomes one of the first in the country to pilot the Blue Tick scheme.
Any charity or good cause that is registered with the Fundraising Standards Board - which is the national regulatory body for charity fundraisers - can display the Blue Tick.
The scheme promotes good practice with regards to fundraising and gives people confidence that the money they donate will be used appropriately.
"Local charities are responding well and are signing up for the scheme," said Jane Thompson, information services manager for Hull CVS.
"We want the public to look out for Blue Ticks as greater public awareness will help the scheme establish itself and grow."
For more information please visit www.frsb.org.uk

Reward for wardens

John Marshall MBE, of the Goodwin Development Trust, receives a quality standard certificate from quality standard assessor Barbara Onley, as two Hull Community Wardens look on

The Hull Community Wardens service has received a top national award - for the second year in succession.
It received a Warden Quality Standard with Distinction after an inspection headed by the Government's Department for Communities and Local Government.
The quality standard helps warden schemes demonstrate their effectiveness to funding agencies and grant awarding bodies.
"I am extremely proud that the Hull Community Wardens service has achieved this accolade," said John Marshal MBE, head of community services at the Goodwin Development Trust.
The Goodwin Development Trust runs the wardens scheme in partnership with Hull City Council to help boost community spirit, reduce crime and antisocial behaviour, and enable people to live safely at home.
It is the biggest scheme of its kind in the country, with 150 wardens in distinctive red and black uniforms working on various projects across the city.
For more information please visit www.goodwintrust.org or www.hullcc.gov.uk

Make waves – on air

Would you like the chance to gain live broadcasting experience and communicate your passion for music to a wider audience?
If so, a local radio station would like to hear from you.
WHCRFM 106.9 is a not-for-profit company broadcasting across west Hull and the surrounding villages of Cottingham, Willerby, Anlaby and Hessle.
The station - which has the backing of OFCOM, the UK regulator of radio and television licenses - needs volunteers to take part in all aspects of radio production, from presenting and programming to assisting with marketing, fund-raising and administration.
"We have opportunities available, so if you have a passion for music and radio, give us a call," said John Harding, managing director of WHCRFM.
For more information call 594353 or visit www.whcrfm.com

Have you joined yet?

Libraries in Hull are encouraging all primary and secondary school children across the city to become library members.
The 'Every Child a Member' scheme aims to get children involved in their local library and the facilities they have to offer.
Librarians have been visiting schools to talk to children about the library service to encourage them to join.
And a special new children's library card has also been designed, which features the character 'Mr Pusskins', the cat featured in a book by Sam Lloyd.
"Reading doesn't have to be expensive," said Cllr Mike Ross, who has responsibility for lifelong learning in the city."
"Everyone can join Hull's libraries for free and take advantage of the books, magazines, CDs, and Internet access that are available."

Just the job

A special event to introduce Hull people to career and training opportunities will be held at Hull City Hall this month.
Unemployed people, school and college leavers, graduates, and people who want to return to the job market after a break from work are invited to attend the Your Future Exhibition.
The recruitment and training fair will play host to employers, training organisations and recruitment agencies to help people learn more about the range of job and career opportunities now available in Hull.
Among those exhibiting will be Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and Hull College.
It takes place on Wednesday February 13 from 10am to 4.30pm and admission is free.
For more information visit www.thisisyourfuture.co.uk

On course for work

Successful student Joanne Buckingham (right) receives a course certificate from Donna Pattrick (left) her tutor from Hull Adult Community Learning

Hundreds of adult learners across the city will find employment this year – thanks to courses being offered by Hull Adult Community Learning.
The courses, held at venues across the city, are designed to boost people's confidence and job prospects, and include anything from learning Spanish or Italian to cake decorating.
And just one example was adult learner Joanne Buckingham, who attended a Computer Literacy and Information Technology course at the Priory Centre in Priory Road, Hull, before going on to find work as a part-time ward clerk with the NHS.
Joanne was so impressed with the course that she later came back to study for the European Computer Driving Licence and the Certificate in Administration to help further her career.
For more information on courses please visit www.hullcc.gov.uk