Elder People’s Support Project -
20 hours p.w. (6 month contract)
Are you enthusiastic and approachable, well organised and motivated with a “can do” attitude? Are you keen to facilitate active ageing and yet also recognise the range and variety of needs of the older population?  Would you like to be involved in the running of this project and help support its valuable and life enhancing work?
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our innovative project for older people in the Borough of Lewisham.  EPSP aims to keep people healthy as they age by providing a rich and varied programme of classes, activities and outings for Lewisham residents over 55.
Please ring us on 020 8699 9009 or e-mail  elderspsp@yahoo.co.uk  or download an  EPSP App. Pack ,  EPSP PSW Application Form and a copy of the EPSP advert.

If you would like an informal chat please contact Alan Bailey on 020 8690 8712.

Closing date:  Midday on Tuesday, 10th April, 2012.

Acorn Children's Club will be running a February Half-term play-scheme from Monday 13th to Friday 17th February. For more details Tel. 020 8291 3181 or complete the Acorn February Half-term form and return it to Acorn After School Club  by email at acornafterschoolclub@hotmail.co.uk

It's arrived - and just in time for Spring cleaning! What, where, why you might ask.
What? A textile recycling bin
Where? The Ackroyd Community Centre
Why? So you hahve a convenient place to leave your old clothes for re-cycling and help generate a little bit of funding for the Ackroyd Centre.
So, when you are Spring cleaning and clearing out, please deposit your unwanted clothing and textiles in our big green recylcling bank. Simples!
PS: At the moment we can only take clothing, sheets, blankets, curtains and shoes. No Soiled material, carpets, rugs, paper, metal, etc.

Rolling Sound’s mobile Lab will be on site at the Ackroyd Community Centre on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November.  The Lab will be operating  between 11am-6pm each day and open to all young people aged 10-21 years (up to 25 with SEN) .
The Lab is an innovative multimedia bus that facilitates accredited programmes for young people providing media training and independent advice and guidance (IAG).
The Lab has its own dedicated PA seconded to RollingSound from Lewisham Connexions so  young people can get  IAG on The Lab at times convenient to them. It provides a safe and positive environment for young people after school hours.
For more information visist – www.rollingsound.co.uk/thelab

On Sunday, 30th October, DG Aerobics organbised a fund-raising aerobics event in aid of Cancer Research and raised an incredible £400. Not only did thewir exertions, physical and fiscal, raise funds for a great cause but they also had lots of fun doing it  - which can be seen on the Ackroyd's Facebook page and on the right. Please have a look and leave an encouraging word for Donna, who leads the group and organised the event and also to those who participated physically and financially.

On Sunday, 30th October 2011 there will be a fund-raising in aid of
Cancer Research organised by DG Aerobics. It involves two Hours of
Pink Fitness Fun  workouts at the Ackroyd Centre, including:
Warm Up, Combat Training,  Zumba  And  Cool Down . Cost is £10
“IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE ABOVE WORKOUTS THAT YOU WEAR PINK”
To book contact Donna on
07930 312 077 or email DJGORDON@SKY.COM
Refreshments will be provided afterwards
Spaces will be limited so book soon!

The Association held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30th September at which three new Directors were elected, namely, James McCallum (secretary), Cllr. Pauline Morrison and Mrs. Rita Nears.  During the course of the meeting the 2011 Annual Report was presented and you can read it by clicking on this  <Annual Report 2011t">Ackroyd Annual Report 2011 link.

The Elder Peoples' Support Project (EPSP) will be hosting an Art Exhibition and Fundraising Day on Thursday, 1st September, 1pm to 5pm. The exhibition will be held at the Ackroyd Community Centre.
The Centre's main hall will be filled with paintings by the members of the art group who range in age from early 60s to late 80s.
The exhibition will include a display of wood carvings and other crafts by members of EPSP.
Admission is FREE and refreshments will be available. There will also be a raffle, tombola and table sale to raise funds for the Project.
For further details please contact EPSP on 020 8699 9009 or
Email: elderspsp@yahoo.co.uk

The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Friday evening, 30th September. Doors open at 6.30 pm with the meeting starting at 7.00pm.
Come along and find out what’s happening at YOUR community centre and meet the people who make your Ackroyd Centre tick and the groups who offer activities here.
The business of the meeting will include Reports on the activities of the Association and its members (the user groups); presentation of the audited accounts; and election of directors, etc.
For those coming straight from work a bite to eat will be available. Light refreshments will also be available after the meeting.
If you think you might have a difficulty getting here and need help, speak to the manager!
For more information call 020 8291 3479 or email
manager@ackroydcentre.co.uk

With the school summer holidays just a few weeks away Acorn Children's Club have announced details of their summer playscheme - which will help keep the young ones happily occupied over the break. For more information click on:

Summer Playscheme 2011 Programme

If you would like to enrol your child in the next Acorn Play Scheme then please fill out our Summer 2011  Playscheme Enrolment Form and return it to a member of the After School Club staff.

Meanwhile, the Elder People's Support Project has two coach outings planned for the coming months. The first is a day trip to Southend-on-Sea on 26th July while the other has a continental flavour - with a day trip to France.