RAF Marham Volunteer Fair - Wednesday 7 June 2011

RAF Marham combines 2 National Weeks to benefit our community!!

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK 30 MAY to 5 JUNE 2011
You might think you would be stuck for something to do with the family locally during the Half-Term 30 May 2011 to 5 June 11. Not so as events will be detailed in What's On leaflet for May 2011. Look out for activities such as horse riding; family entertainment in the Bull & Bowl on Friday 3 June 2011 and a disco for 5 to 12 year olds in the Sandringham Centre on Saturday 4 June 2011 and the special Sunday Family Church Service planned at St Margaret's Church on Sunday 5 June 2011.

See the What's On leaflet for full details.

VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 1 JUNE to 7 JUNE 2011
We want to raise the awareness of the need for everyone to be involved in their community. This is a National event and there is plenty to be done in the RAF Marham community under the umbrella of 'Big Society', doing things for ourselves. To help us create and maintain the Society we enjoy, volunteering is the key as well as being extremely rewarding - just speak to those who do it year after year. The Community Development Officer, Rita Broomfield, will be finalizing a booklet in mid - May 2011 with the self-help jobs that need doing.
Contact Rita Broomfiled on Ext 7884.

However, you can expect a volunteers' fair on Wednesday 1 June 2011 in the Sandringham Centre - where we will be showcasing the planned developments to the building as well as some volunteering opportunities such as First Responders; radio station to encourage communication in the community; librarian to extend the library hours of operation; Home Watch as a local safer Neighbourhood scheme and community support activities such as road reps for Service families accommodation. On the evening of 1 June 2011 the Uniform Groups will be holding an open evening at the Youth Activity Centre to encourage volunteers such as the need for a warranted Guide leader so come along and see what the uniform groups including Scouts, Explorer Scouts and
Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets have to offer.

We intend to finish the Volunteers' Week on Tuesday 7 June with an invitation only Volunteers’ Thank You Lunch in the Bull & Bowl - By invitation Only - Contact the CS Hub for an invitation if you have not already received one.



National Family Week 30 May to 5 June

National Family Week is the biggest annual celebration of family life in the UK taking place in the summer half-term holiday. Check out the website http://www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/ for details of great special offers, savings, competitions, giveaways, and thousands of fantastic family events happening right across the UK. You might think you would be stuck for something to do with the family locally during the Half-Term 30 May 11 to 5 June 11. Not so as many of the events are detailed below. Keep a watch out for further publicity on these events or contact the CS Hub on Ext 6136 or e-mail communityspthub@btconnect.com.

Volunteers’ Week

Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK, while inspiring others to get involved. This year RAF Marham and the community will be offering up the opportunity to get involved with one of the many projects around Station, the Service families accommodation and the community. To help us create and maintain the Society we enjoy, volunteering is the key as well as being extremely rewarding - just speak to those who do it year after year. The Community Development Officer, Rita Broomfield, is the organizer for volunteering but if you wish to register yourself initially as a volunteer pop into the CS Hub or contact them on Ext 6136. Also, come along to the Volunteers' Fair on Wednesday 1 June 2011 in the Sandringham Centre and other events detailed below.

MAY-JUNE

Monday 30 May
Family Picnic in the grounds of the Sandringham Centre between 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm. Bring your own picnic and join the activities and games
that will be put on for the family (all ages). For more information contact the CS Hub on Ext 6136.

Tuesday May 31 May
Family Literacy Day. Book swap 10.00 am and 4.00 pm in the Sandringham Centre. Story telling sessions in the Library every hour on the hour
from 10.00 am with the last story at 4.00 pm. Book at Bedtime Event between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm at the Sandringham Centre.

Wednesday 1 June 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Volunteer Fair - Sandringham Centre - Today we will be giving all our groups and local agencies and opportunity to show case not only what
they do, but maybe how you can get involved. We will also be presenting the plans for the Sandringham Centre refurbishment.
For more information on the Volunteer Fair or to register yourself as a volunteer pop into the CS Hub or contact them on Ext 6136.

Wednesday 1 June 12.00 am – 12.30 pm
Pause for Prayer – Prams and prayers at St Margaret’s Church. Join us today as we pray for all our families.
This will last about 20 minutes is quite informal and suitable for all ages even those in their buggies.

Wednesday 1 June 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Open Evening for the Uniform Groups at the Youth Activity Centre (behind the Bull and Bowl) including Scouts (aged 10½ to 14 years);
Explorer Scouts (aged 14 to 18 years) and Girls Venture Corp Air Cadets (aged 11 to 18 years). If more information is required contact
Ken Saunders on Ext 6817.

Thursday 2 June 11.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Horse Riding free of charge for all (provided by the Magpie Centre Riding School) at the grounds behind the Sandringham Centre.

Thursday 2 June 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Paintballing for 13 years of age and older. A day out at Thetford Forest , with lunch and transport at no cost. Transport departs
Sandringham Centre Car Park at 10.00 am. Participants are required to be registered with the Youth Centre in advance
For more information contact Erica on 07931 997 797.

Friday 3 June
Surestart Activity Day for 0 to 5 years old and siblings at the Sandringham Centre. Timings to be confirmed nearer the event.

Friday 3 June 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Family Entertainment Evening in the Bull and Bowl including free bowling; face painter; magician and balloon modelling. Free Entry.

Saturday 4 June 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Disco/ Karaoke - Sandringham Centre. A disco is being arranged for 5 to12 year olds by the Youth Centre. Free Entry. Contact Erica.

Sunday 5 June 10.30 pm – 12.00 pm
Family Service - St Margaret’s Church followed by a bring and share lunch in the Oasis Lounge, Chaplaincy Centre.

Tuesday 6 June 1200 noon – 2.00 pm
Invitation Only Volunteer Lunch at the Bull and Bowl
If you know someone who works hard volunteering for their community
then please make sure the Community Hub knows about them.