Big Local Eastern Sheppey

Due to Covid19 Government Social Distancing Measures our Partnership Meeting on 11th May will be via Zoom Video Conferencing at 11am. All residents, volunteers and workers of Eastern Sheppey are welcome to join and have your say. Please contact Sean on 07870 645342 for details.

During these difficult times, it can be hard to stay positive, but do you know the factors that you can and can’t control? Why not head over to POA Learning for our FREE interactive online positivity course! bit.ly/POAPositivity #Positive #Learning #Mindfulness

Please note that our Partnership Meeting we had planned on 20th April, has been cancelled to fall in line with Government protocols. For the time being our next meeting will be on Monday 11th May. #StayHomeSaveLives

@SheppeyCDF last two focus groups take place this week - Thursday evening at New Road Community Centre and Saturday morning at Warden Bay Village Hall. Please come along and express your views

Environmental Community Chest - We will no longer be accepting applications for this fund after 31st March 2020, so if you was thinking of applying, don't leave it too late. Our small grant fund for up to £500 will be continuing. More details can be found on our website

Our next Quiz Night is this Friday! Contact Sean to book in your team. Teams of up to 8 people or join a table on the night.

We have organised a Community Film Night on Wednesday 11th December. Hope you can make it. All welcome, but under 16's must be accompanied by someone aged 18 years plus.

We need your help! Big Local Eastern Sheppey are currently in the process of purchasing the ex-Police station in Leysdown to look into opening it up for community use. Please complete a 5 minute survey for the local community to find out what is needed. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWGLKSX

@Porchlight1974 and Big Local Eastern Sheppey are running free mental health support and training for people, businesses and community groups in Eastchurch, Leysdown and Warden. Next one on Wednesday 13th November at Sheppey Evangelical Church, Leysdown

We recently purchased two Defibrillators and had these installed in the local community; one in Eastchurch and one in Bay View. Below is details of where these can be found.

10th October in Leysdown with Porchlight. Bake Off Challenge. Bring down your home bakes by 11:30am and they'll be judged by special guests, prize going to the winner. It's a chance to enjoy tea & cake where you can also discuss any problems you are facing.

Is it too early? Dare we say the 'C' word...... Christmas! Have you got a Christmas Project idea in Eastern Sheppey that needs funding? #community #HaveYourSay #Christmas

Our latest Newsletter (Issue 3) was recently delivered through your doors in Eastern Sheppey, in case you missed it you can view and download via our website - biglocaleasternsheppey.com/newsletter #communitymatters

Notice of Annual General Meeting on Monday 9th September, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Put the date in your diaries! #HaveYourSay #community

Don't forget our Partnership Meeting tonight from 7pm at Scout hut in Eastchurch. #haveyoursay

Newsletter Issue 3. You should be receiving our latest newsletter posted through your doors in Eastern Sheppey over the last few days. Have you entered our free competition? #community

Another great day at the Summer Playscheme in Eastchurch Primary School. #lovinglife

Today was the first day of our Summer Playscheme at Eastchurch Primary School. Here are some of the children enjoying the Inflatable Hungry Hippos #community #hotday #enjoylife

Based on Sheppey? Want to become better at starting conversations around mental health? Porchlight and @EasternSheppey are running free training for businesses / community groups in Eastchurch, Leysdown & Warden Bay. Learn more: 0800 567 76 99 / sheppeynetwork@porchlight.org.uk

Summer Playscheme 2019 booking is now open! Forms have been sent home with children that attend Eastchurch Primary School (both sites), if you've not received a form, make sure you book your child's place by contacting Sean #community #summer