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Want to Stop Smoking?

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:37:44 GMT

Want to Quit Smoking? We’re Here to Help

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Blackpool Illuminations

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:35:30 GMT

Community Trip to Blackpool - Thursday 30th October 2025

A Trip to the Blackpool Illuminations ��

It’s that magical time of year again – the famous Blackpool Illuminations are back, and we’re organising a trip for anyone who fancies a day out to see the twinkling lights!

�� Thursday 30th October

�� £20 per seat

The Blackpool Lights are a truly spectacular sight, with the promenade lit up in dazzling colours and creative displays that stretch for miles. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an autumn evening – whether you’re coming along with friends, family, or just fancy a change of scenery.

Booking is simple! You can:

�� Pop into Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4DE

�� Or drop us an email at contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk to request a booking form.

Spaces are limited, so make sure you grab your seat early. Come and join us for what’s always a fun and memorable trip – let’s light up the night together in Blackpool!

Indoor Car Boot Sale

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:30:09 GMT

Indoor Car Boot Sale - Saturday 1st November 2025

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Police Forum

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:27:49 GMT

Holbrooks Police Forum - Saturday October 11th - 10:00 am -12:00pm

��‍♀️ Holb rooks Police Forum ��‍♂️

�� Saturday 11th October

�� 10:00am – 12:00pm

�� Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE

Come and join us at the Holbrooks Police Forum!

This is your chance to meet your local police officers, share any concerns, and hear about what’s happening in our area.

Everyone is welcome – whether you want to raise an issue, ask a question, or simply listen in.

No need to book – just pop in on the day!

☕ A great opportunity to have your voice heard and help make Holbrooks a safer, stronger community.

Rummage Sale - 12th August- Holbrooks Community Centre

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:35:43 GMT

Rummage Sale - 12th August - Holbrooks Community Centre

Pop along to Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE on Monday 12th August between 12:00pm and 3:00 pm to our summer Rummage sale and grab a bargain.

There are clothes, toys and bric a brac on offer at bargain prices.

While you're there, enjoy hot meal and hot drinks at our community cafe!

See you there!

Family Fun Day

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:32:01 GMT

Energy Action Group Family Fun Day - 19th August @Holbrooks Community Centre

On Monday 19th August between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, at Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE, Energy Action Group are hosting a family Funday where you can get advice on support with fuel costs, energy debt, General Health and Well being.

Coventry District Credit Union will be there too to give advise on savings and finances. You will also have the chance to talk to your local Councillor.

Lots to do for the whole family, including clowning around with Coventry favourite 'Wolly', there will also be a quiz and

a hot meal available at the Community Cafe, (Kids eat FREE!)

See you there

COMMUNITY FRIDGE NOW OPEN

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:26:36 GMT

Community Fridge is NOW OPEN

The Return of the Community Fridge

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:13:24 GMT

The Return of the Community Fridge

The Community Fridge will be opening TUESDAY 25th JUNE at 1:00pm

You will need to register to use the fridge, but registration is FREE to all. Just pop in the the centre by the park on Holbrook Lane Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 1:00pm and 3:00pm this week to sign up ready to use the fridge from next week.

The Community Fridge is a way to save food from being wasted. Many supermarkets have fresh stock at the end of the day that they cannot use and donate it to organisations like us to hand out for free for those who will use it.

We will never know what's going to be in the fridge until we have collected the donations, but from past experience, we will have fruit and vegetables, tinned goods, toiletries and sometimes milk, butter and cheese amongst may other treats.

Just pop by between the times above to register.

FREE Wi-Fi at HCCA

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:06:35 GMT

FREE Wi-Fi at HCCA

FREE WI-FI at HCCA.

We are now an official Sky Digital Hub.. If you need acccess to the internet, pop along to our centre by the Park on Holbrook Lane and just log in.. We also have devices for the public to use too here!

We are open:

Tuesday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Digital Skills at HCCA - Fridays 13:00 - 15:00

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:24:40 GMT

Digital Skills Drop in sessions

#CovConnects are with us on Fridays between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to support you with all of you digital skills based queries , f rom filling in online forms, shopping online to setting up your computer to write your first Novel.. Lynne will guide you and pass on the skills to enable you to do so. No need to book, just come along

Holbrooks Community Centre on the BBC

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:36:53 GMT

Holbrooks Community Centre and the BBC

On 30th April, BBC Correspondent Ben Godfrey visited the Social Supermarket to speak to people about the upcoming West Midland Mayoral Elections and their thoughts on the canditates and their policies.

To read the Article, Click here

Hobrooks Community Centre on Channel 4 News

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:07:26 GMT

Holbrooks Community Centre on Channel 4 News

The Holbrooks Community Centre team were featured on Channel 4 News, telling the nation how it really is. We had the opoortunity to show off our Social Supermarket and some of our members spoke about how the cost of living increase has effected their lives If you didn't see the report on Channel 4 news.

You can watch it below.

Coventry Independent Advice Service

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:48:26 GMT

Coventry Independent Advice Service - Service Updates

Coventry Independent Advice Service Service have updated some of their services, including new telephone helpline opening times.. click here for details

Cost of Living Support

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:42:49 GMT

Cost of Living Support

If you’re struggling financially with the cost of living or concerned about the future, getting help early can make a big difference.

Click the link below to see what support is available to you

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/costofliving?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Facebook

Holbrooks History Hunters

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:14:56 GMT

Holbrooks History Hunters - NEW WEBSITE

Holbrooks History Hunters are a group of people who live, work or have grown up in Holbrooks, Coventry, UK.

They have a brand new website which will give you an insight into the Holbrooks we know and love, from the past to the present day. We will share our stories, photographs and also some facts about the area.

We welcome input from others in the community, so if you would like to join us, share your stories about Holbrooks or share any photographs or videos you may have of Holbrooks past, please fill in the contact form here and one of the team will get back in touch with you.

Poetry Club

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:11:47 GMT

Poetry Group at HCCA

Have a passion for poetry, both reading and writing? If so, join us at our potery group, fornightly on a Wednesday (Dates on poster)

Knitter Natter - Knitting Club

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:07:32 GMT

Knitter Natter - Knitting Club

Join us fortnightly ( Dates on Poster) on a Wednesday between 2:30pm - 4:00 pm at our knitting club,

Make hats and blankets for the UHCW baby unit and have a natter over a nice cuppa

at Holbrooks Community Care Association

115 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4DE

for more information, email: michelle.williams@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

Speak to Sue

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:58 GMT

Speak to Sue

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Wellbeing Wednesdays

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:57:24 GMT

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Feeling like you need to unplug, unwind and take care of your own well-being. Had a tough week, an feeling like you need a pick me up? If so come down to Hcca and join us for some activities focused on mental and physical Health! Come get out the cold for a bit and grab a cuppa and a biscuit! �� Always a friendly face on hand to lend an ear

Miniature Model Club

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:51:07 GMT

Miniature Model Club - Wednesdays Fornightly

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Community Cafe Coordinator Vacancy

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:57:17 GMT

Community Cafe Coordinator Vacancy

Community Café Coordinator

£11.44 - £13 per hour (dependent on experience)

5 Hours Per Week (We hope to expand the provision subject to identified need and future grant funding)

Holbrooks Community Centre are looking for a personable, experienced, and motivated person to coordinate our popular Community Café on a Monday between 10:00am and 3:00pm

Initially the position is for five hours a week, but we hope to expand the provision subject to identified need and future grant funding.

The Role will Involve.

Cooking: You will be able to prepare a wide range of hot freshly prepared meals using fresh ingredients. You will have the skills to safely use sharp knives, use ovens, grills, and hob-based cooking devices.

Meal prepping: You will be able to effectively cover several aspects of meal preparation, including cleaning and preparation of work surfaces, washing, and cutting ingredients, and separating ingredients into portions implementing food safety regulations into everything you do.

Health and safety: You will have a clear understanding of health and safety protocols and how it is essential to follow these. Good health and safety involve sanitizing all areas and equipment before and after usage, and regularly clearing spaces to prevent accidents. Identify and respond to hazards in crowded workspaces.

Communication: Interacting with customers throughout the day, regularly communicating with them for feedback and suggestions to ensure that the Café is meeting their needs.

For a full job description and application form click here

Deadline for Applications is 4:00pm on Monday 5th February 2024

Christmas Opening Hours at HCCA

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:11:53 GMT

HCCA Christmas Opening Hours

Tractor Run

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:35:35 GMT

Sheepy Ploughing Tractor Run

Come to Holbrook lane and watch the tractors at our Centre on the park.

Grab some warm mulled wine, a hot batch and wave them on.

We will also have to mbola and guess the weight of the cake and raffle tickets on sale for some amazing prizes including a booze hamper, meal for 2 and Nandos Arena Park, Pamper Hamper and loads of other stuff too!

We are open from 5pm tractors Estimated time 7pm

**Please not the HCCA have not organised the tractor run, we are just opening our centre for refreshments and a bit of fun

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:44:15 GMT

Wellbeing Wednesdays at HCCA

Wellbeing Wednesdays are go at Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Whether it be armchair aerobics, armchair yoga, relaxation techniques, a walk in the park, or just a chat over a cuppa, we have your wellbeing needs covered. These sessions are suitable for all.

No booking required, so just pop in on a Wednesday between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm and join us!

Holbrooks Community Centre on the BBC

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:13:45 GMT

Holbrooks Community Centre on BBC News

On Monday 20th November, BBC News visited our Social Supermarket, Community Cafe and Warm Safe Space, to find out what we do and how it helps the Holbrooks Community, especially with the cost of living crisis we are all facing. ..

The article says..

High levels of fuel poverty have seen a rise in demand for Coventry warm banks, the charity that runs them says.

Holbrooks Community Association supports people struggling to heat their homes and the rise has come before the weather really turns cold.

The charity opened two venues last year to help those with soaring energy prices and living costs.

In 2021, Coventry City Council said the city had one of the UK's highest levels of fuel poverty, with a rate of 20.8%.

The banks are spaces where people can go to warm up for free if they cannot afford to heat their own home.

The cost of living and the state of the British economy will come into focus this week in his autumn statement on Wednesday..

To read the full article, click here

Fri, 05 May 2023 10:51:21 GMT

Holbrooks History Hunters

Holbrooks is rich in history and has undergone many changes over the last forty years. Residents have adapted to changes and come together to support new initiatives. In 1980’s Holbrooks residents, with the support of Vince Hill and the congregation of St Lukes Church, compiled a book about the history of Holbrooks.

Knowing how important this book was to local people, Holbrook Community Care Association wrote to the heritage lottery fund and asked for a grant to work on a book for the community to capture more memories and leave a lasting record of Holbrooks. This is an opportunity to support community cohesion, share memories and celebrate community.

We will be running fortnightly on a Wednesday 2:00pm - 4:00 pm at Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

Each session will have a theme, please see the details as follows..

17th May - Transport and travel

31st May - Engineering and factories

7th June - Communities

21st June - Picture houses & the Lyric bingo

5th July - Community centers and social clubs

19th July - Shops

2nd August - Gasworks / Arena

16th August - Keresley Colliery

30th August - Places of worship

13th September - Conflicts WW 1 & 2

27th September - Housing

11th October - Schools

25th October - Ancient History

If you have any old photographs, newspaper articles, or any other interesting artifacts from the "good old days" in Holbrooks that you are willing to share, please bring them to Holbrooks Community Care Association for us to scan in on Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30 and 4:30 pm or Wednesdays between 12:00 and 7:00 pm

Easter Egg Donations Needed

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:58:50 GMT

Easter Egg Donations Needed

As Easter is just around the corner, we are looking for donations of Easter Eggs to enable us to distribute them to families over easter via our HAF activities (information coming 16th March about those) and through the Holbrooks Community Centre Social Supermarket.

If you have any you would like to donate, drop off information is on the poster above.

Many thanks in advance. :)

Christmas Toy Appeal

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:31:34 GMT

Christmas Toy Appeal.

We are looking for donations of new/unwrapped toys to give to Holbrooks children over the Christmas period to spread a bit of festive joy.

You can drop off your donations to:

Holbrooks Community Centre

John Shelton Drive (Next to John Shelton Primary School)

CV6 4PE

Monday - Thursday from 9:30am - 3:00pm

Friday - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Please share this post and help us to make Christmas even more wonderful!

Christmas Food Donations Wanted

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:46:42 GMT

Please see the poster below regarding Food Donations

Holbrooks Community Forum

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:17:51 GMT

Holbrooks Community Forum - Thursday 10th November - 6:30pm

Holbrooks Community Forum - Thursday 10th November

Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE

6.30pm registration 7:00pm start - Refreshments provided

Have your chance to speak to the following people about matters affecting the Holbrooks Community:-

Local Police Sergeant Richard Smart

Listening to residents concerns regarding crime in Holbrooks, recruiting for Community Speedwatch and other police initiatives.

MP Taiwo Owatemi

Giving you feedback on issues in Parliament and taking case enquiries.

Head of Highways for Coventry City Council, John Seddon Speaking about the Keresley Link road and its positive impact on traffic in Holbrooks.

Community Development Officer Mark Graham

Launching the consultation on how to better support residents in the area.

Hosted by local Councillors Joe Clifford and Rachel Lancaster

Central Academy Theatre School

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:32 GMT

Central Academy Theatre School

Dangerous Dave - 27th October - Holbrooks Community Centre

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:57:52 GMT

Dangerous Dave - 27th October 2022 @ Holbrooks Community Centre

D angerous Dave - 27th October 2022 - 1:45 - 3:30 pm.

Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE

Dangerous Dave is infinitely more daft than dangerous. Together with his ridiculous sidekick Herbert Lemon, he will present some of the most mind-bendingly silly stunts ever performed, ever.

Marvel as this miniature superhero fights his way out of a wet paper bag, climbs the slippery pole of peril to plunge into a domestic food processor, escapes from the pickled egg jar of DOOM… and becomes the fearless inhuman Cannon Ball.

To book tickets for Dangerous Dave at Holbrooks Community Centre, Thursday 27th August, please complete the application from on the link below

https://forms.office.com/r/U49sy9hX7d

Please note that places are limited to 40 Children with 1 adult per family. The show is suitable for children aged 6 and over.

We apologise for the short notice, but this has been kindly offered to us last minute. For this reason we will close applications once all of the places are filled

Holbrooks Community Social Supermarket

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:38:26 GMT

Holbrooks Community Social Supermarket is now OPEN

After trialling our Social Supermarket, we are pleased to be able to announce that we are expanding the amount of people who can access this.

Please visit www.holbrookscommunity.co.uk/ssm for more information and to apply for membership

Rhyme Time - Thursdays 10am

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:32:02 GMT

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Bring the little ones to HCCA, 115 Holbrook Lane (by the Park) on a Thursday for Rhyme Time with our resident librarian Maureen.

Lots of singing and stories for toddlers while the older kids are at school.

It starts at 10am and all FREE so see you there ��

Holbrooks Community Centre Breakfast Club

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:20:36 GMT

Breakfast Club for John Shelton School Pupils aged 5 plus

We still have limited places available for our Breakfast Club sessions for John Shelton Community Primary School pupils aged 5 years upwards. It will be run from Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive (next to John Shelton Primary School) .

The sessions will run Monday to Friday during term time, from 7:30 am and then the children will be taken into school ready for the start of the school day at 8:30 by the workers.

We have a big selection of breakfast options and loads fun activities for the kids to do like lego, arts and crafts, Cosmic Yoga, toys, games and more!

Not only is it just a group for children of working parents, its a great place for all kids to have some fun before school, make new friends and have a group to call their own!

Sessions only cost £2.50 per child, per session, which includes a balanced breakfast, and access to the activities mentioned above.

All attendeeds MUST be pre booked and paid for via the following link prior to the session date.

https://hollbrookscommunity.simplybook.it/v2/?fbclid=IwAR1NqRXGhiGU9cbrjtNx5YNNQ-B4Z5lu_x3DdXnNY9ArLywwp27LaEi1CAk#book/service/13/count/1/

For more information, or support with bookings, email Mark on mark.graham@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

Warm Safe Spaces

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:14:56 GMT

Warm Safe Spaces - Holbrooks

We know that this winter will be difficult for many people due to rising costs of utilities and food, so we are offering warm safe spaces in our centres for people to visit, with free access to the internet, books, playing cards and dominos and lots of chat available.

We will be opening..

Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive,

Monday 12:00 - 15:00

Join us at our lunch club & have a hot meal, dessert and drink too.

and

Holbrooks Library at HCCA, Holbrook lane

Tuesday 9.30 - 16:30

Wednesday 12:00 -19:00

Thursday 9.30 - 16:30

FREE Hot drinks available AT BOTH VENUES

School Uniform Donations Needed

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:16:36 GMT

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School Uniform Donations Needed

If any parents are clearing out school uniform, games kits. shoes and trainers and any winter coats, that are in good condition, please consider gifting them to Holbrooks Community Care Association. We will be running a uniform bank over the summer to help out families in the area. (more information coming soon)

You can drop donations off to the centre on 115 Holbrook Lane (by the park) during our opening times which are:

Tuesdays 9.30am-4.30pm,

Wednesday 12 noon until 7pm

Thursdays 9.30am-4.30pm.

Many thanks in advance

Holbrooks Community - Litter Pick - 10:00-12:00

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:55:20 GMT

Holbrooks Community Litter Pick - 20th August 2022 - 10:00 am - 12:00pm

PARK WALK WITH THE CITY TREE WARDENS

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:50:51 GMT

Holbrooks Park Walk - 6th August -10:30 am

A lot of you will have walked past or through Holbrooks Park many times, but have you really taken in the wonderful tree and plant life living throughout the park?

If not, well here is your chance. Join Friends of Holbrooks Park and the city Tree Wardens for a leisurely walk around the park, learning about the wonderful greenery that lives within the park, followed by tea and cake at Holbrooks Community Care Association (HCCA) on 115 Holbrook Lane.

CLOSED - Development Officer

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:13:15 GMT

JOB VACANCY - DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Holbrooks Community Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

Development Officer

For 37 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum

24 months fixed term contract in the first instance (with scope to extend dependent on funding)

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic and proactive Development Officer . The role will include working with Holbrooks residents to develop community initiatives that meet their needs.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working across both sites ensuring residents have access to services that will improve their social and emotional wellbeing.

• Working in partnerships with the third sector, Local Authority, and private sector to improve knowledge of the services offered and explore funding opportunities.

• Carrying out yearly community consultations to ensure we are delivering services that the community will access.

• Developing a steering group which will comprise of members of the community, partners and the Local Authority, the group will review this project and feedback to the management committees of both centres.

• To undertake and maintain the development and implementation of sound policies, procedures and practices to meet statutory requirements

• To undertake the quarterly monitoring and reporting of the project performance in accordance with the service delivery framework.

• Support the development and implementation of promotional and marketing activities

• To prepare monthly reports to the management committees highlighting usages, financial information, customer feedback, areas for improvement, user information and any further pertinent information.

• To liaise with partners and develop a seamless referral system is in place between organisations

• To attend and participate in the planning and delivery of events and related meetings such as training events or staff meetings.

• To engage in training, study and other appropriate courses approved by HCCA.

• Carry out any other duties commensurate to the grade of this post as required.

An ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years experience as a team leader/managerial worker in an organisation working with members of the community

• A working knowledge of developing projects/supervising colleagues.

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal, including report writing.

• Excellent IT skills, including all Microsoft office packages

• Excellent organisational skills to enable plan, coordinate and evaluate events and activities

• Recognise and challenge behaviour and attitudes that discriminate against others

• Commitment to working in a participative, empowering and non-judgemental style with young people.

• Ability to work within a team and contribute effectively to the development of both centres.

• Ability to manage workload effectively and on own initiative.

• Ability to relate to, motivate and lead people.

• Ability and willingness to work up to a maximum of two evenings per week and occasional weekends.

• Experience of information, advice and guidance work with people.

• Experience of working in a community setting

• Evidence of formal training in relation to delivering advice within a work setting

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

by MIDDAY 11th July 2022

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CL ICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

This post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Holbrooks Community Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE,

CLOSED - Volunteer Coordinator

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:08:09 GMT

JOB VACANCY - VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Holbrooks Community Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

Administrative Volunteer Coordinator

For 21 hours per week

Salary: £21,000 pro rata (based on full time hours)

24 months fixed term contract in the first instance (with scope to extend dependent on funding)

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate the recruitment of volunteers and support the Development officer in creating volunteering opportunities at Holbrooks Community Care Association (HCCA)

MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments

• Work with the Development Officer to generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation

• promote volunteering (internally and externally) through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns

• recruit and interview volunteers and ensure they are appropriately matched and trained for a position

• carry out pre-volunteering checks, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate

• organise rotas and provide inductions and training, as well as debrief interviews for departing volunteers

• ensure there is appropriate support and training for volunteers through regular informal contact and more structured reviews

• monitor, support, motivate and accredit volunteers and their work

• celebrate volunteering by nominating volunteers for awards and organise celebration events

• organise profile-raising events to attract new volunteers

• manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses

• keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes

• work with multiple agencies across different sectors in order to establish good working relationships to influence decisions about volunteering

An ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience supporting volunteers within in a community organisation

• A working knowledge of developing projects and supervision

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal, including report writing.

• Excellent IT skills, including all Microsoft office packages

• Excellent organisational skills to enable plan, coordinate and evaluate events and activities

• Recognise and challenge behaviour and attitudes that discriminate against others

• Commitment to working in a participative, empowering and non-judgemental style with young people.

• Ability to work within a team and contribute effectively to the development of both centres.

• Ability to manage workload effectively and on own initiative.

• Ability to relate to, motivate and lead people.

• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

by MIDDAY 11th July 2022

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CLOSED - Administrator

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:56:06 GMT

JOB VACANCY - ADMINISTRATOR

Holbrooks Community Care Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

Administrator

For 25 hours per week

Salary: £18,000 pro rata (based on full time hours)

12 months fixed term contract in the first instance (with scope to extend dependent on funding)

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic and proactive person to undertake the role of Administrator.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be responsible to the Line manager for the administrative functions for Holbrooks Community Care Association (HCCA) and to support the Line manager in the development of the Holbrooks Community Initiatives.

• To support the Line manager in the strategic and operational development, planning, implementation and monitoring of Holbrooks Community Association

• To oversee the supervisory needs of HCCA, delivering and ensuring the implementation, monitoring and review of service plans, within the allocated budget.

• To ensure that HCCA provides services required by the community effectively, efficiently and economically; working to appropriate quality standards; and that the nature of services and of the centre are such as to encourage high levels of usage of the centre by an inclusive range of identified service users. .

• To be involved and undertake liaison work within the community as agreed with the Line manager, with funding, commissioning, partner and colleague organisations in the community, voluntary, public and private sectors, in Coventry, Nuneaton and Bedworth and more widely as appropriate

• General administrative duties including but not inclusive of handling mail, emails and phone calls.

An ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 2 years’ experience working in office administration.

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal, including report writing.

• Excellent IT skills, including all Microsoft office packages

• Excellent organisational skills to enable plan, coordinate and evaluate events and activities

• Recognise and challenge behaviour and attitudes that discriminate against others

• Commitment to working in a participative, empowering and non-judgemental style with young people.

• Ability to work within a team and contribute effectively to the development of both centres.

• Ability to manage workload effectively and on own initiative.

• Ability to relate to, motivate and lead people.

• Ability and willingness to work up to a maximum of two evenings per week and occasional weekends.

• Experience of information, advice and guidance work with people.

• Experience of working in a community setting

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

by MIDDAY 11th July 2022

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Deadline for applications is Midday 11th July 2022

CLOSED - Breakfast Club Supervisor

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:49:54 GMT

Job Vacancy - Breakfast Club Supervisor

Holbrooks Community Care Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

BREAKFAST CLUB SUPERVISOR

For 9 hours per week between 7:15am - 9:00am Monday to Friday

Pay: £12 per hour

12 months fixed term contract in the first instance

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic and proactive person to lead the smooth running and delivery of our new Breakfast Club based at our Community Centre on John Shelton Drive, Holbrooks. An ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in coordinating/managing a service for children and young people. You will be able to evidence the ability to develop and maintain the activities and coordinate the development and delivery of Breakfast Club, in response to the needs of of the children in attendance.

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

by MIDDAY 11th July 2022

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This post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Holbrooks Community Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE,

CLOSED - BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:46:33 GMT

JOB VACANCY - BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT

Holbrooks Community Care Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT

For 9 hours per week between 7:15am - 9:00am Monday to Friday

Pay: £10.00 per hour

12 months fixed term contract in the first instance

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic and proactive person to assist in the smooth running and delivery of our new Breakfast Club based at our Community Centre on John Shelton Drive, Holbrooks. An ideal candidate will have at least 1 years experience in working with primary school aged children and young people. You will be able to evidence the ability to develop and deliver activities and support the children in attendance at the HCA Breakfast Club, in response to the needs of of the children in attendance.

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

by 4:00 pm Monday 11th July 2022

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This post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Holbrooks Community Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE,

JOB OPPORTUNITY - CLEANER

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:39:26 GMT

JOB VACANCY - CLEANER

Holbrooks Community Care Association are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting a

CLEANER

12 hours per week Monday to Friday

Pay: £9.50 per hour

Our well established community organisation is looking for a dynamic and proactive person to be responsible for cleaning our Community Centre on John Shelton Drive, and our main offices at 115 Holbrook Lane. The hours will be worked out around centre bookings, mostly in the morning. The successful candidate may also be asked to set up rooms for group sessions.

An ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience as a cleaner and be able to supply positive references to reflect your quality of work.

To Apply, click here to download an application pack

Application forms to be emailed to contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk

or posted to Holbrooks Community Care Association, the Park, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE

All Things Herby

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:21:11 GMT

ALL THINGS HERBY - Sunday 22nd May - 11:00 - 13:00 @ HCCA

ALL THINGS HERBY

Sunday 22nd May

11:00 - 13:00

at Holbrooks Community Centre - John Shelton Drive

Herbidacious! Wouldn’t it be lovely to be able to cut

fresh herbs every day and take them home to use

to make wonderful meals. If you’d like to be a part of

creating this community herb garden, come along and

help us create something for our community to share.

FREE - just drop in

Friends of Holbrooks Community Litter Pick

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:18:51 GMT

Friends of Holbrooks Community Litter Pick - 21st May 11:00 - 14:00

Want to make Holbrooks a nicer place to live, join Friends of Holbrooks on their community Litter Pick on:

Saturday 21st may 2022 11.00-2:00

Meet at Holbrooks Community Care Association

115 Holbrook Lane,

Coventry

CV6 4DE

We look forward to seeing you ��

Holbrooks Community Care Association Awarded £160,000 Big Lottery Grant to provide support and services to Holbrooks Residents

183:901150966 (Mark Graham) — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:01:13 GMT

Holbrooks Community Care Association Awarded £160,000 Big Lottery Grant to provide support and services to Holbrooks Residents

Holbrooks Community Care Association (HCCA), based on Holbrook Lane, have been a solid support to residents of Holbrooks for many years, providing help to those most in need in the Holbrooks area, including: advice and support, access to food packages, activities for children and young people, free training and throughout the Covid-19 lockdown provided regular hot meals to over 100 of Holbrooks most vulnerable residents.

Thanks to a successful application to the Big Lottery, they have secured funding for 2 years to work in partnership with Holbrooks Community Centre and expand their services to further meet the needs identified by those living in Holbrooks. The first new venture (of many) is going to be a Social Supermarket based at Holbrooks Community Centre which will enable those struggling financially to become members and have access to food items for just £5 per week. (information coming soon!)

As well as the social supermarket, they will be running consultations with Holbrooks residents about what they feel is needed in the area, identify gaps in services, and form partnerships with other organisations, bringing them into Holbrooks to provide support. They will be working closely with the community to ensure that their needs are being met.

Councillor Rachel Lancaster, who oversees the work of HCCA says:

“I am very proud of the team and the work we have done through HCCA. A special mention must be given to Emma Shires for her bid writing prowess. We have provided much needed support to those who felt that they were running out of options, with residents giving so much positive feedback. This feels like the next chapter in the life of HCCA and the team and I look forward to taking our services to the next level ensuring that the community are supported and their needs are met”

Holbrooks Community Care Association is based by the park on Holbrook Lane and are open

Tuesday 9:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday 12:30-7:00pm

Tuesday 9:30am – 4:30pm

If you have any questions or ideas of services you would like developed in the Holbrooks area, contact the team on hcca@btconnect.com

Be a Good Egg This Easter - Easter Egg Donations Needed

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:52:37 GMT

Be a Good Egg This Easter - Easter Egg Donations Needed

Holbrooks Community Care Association are looking for donations of Easter eggs to help us deliver a bit of Easter joy to people in need in the Holbrooks community.

Please drop off donations to

HCCA - 115 Holbrook lane (by the park) on

Tuesday - 9:30 - 4:30

Wednesday 12:30 - 7:00

Thursday - 9:30 - 4:30

Please email hcca@btconnect.com if you have any questions or would like to drop off at another time.

Thank you

Animals - 21st April

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:01:32 GMT

As part of the Coventry City of Culture program of activities, Holbrooks Community Centre on John Shelton Drive, are proud to be hosting not only 1 but 2 performances of Animals on Thursday 21st April.

The first show starts at 10:30am (this will be British Sign Language interpreted) and the second starts at 1:30pm.

Animals is a wild and powerful performance about animals, humans

and nature.

The animals are gathering. But one species hasn’t turned up,

and it’s the species which has been causing all the trouble.

Something’s got to be done, and whatever it is, it’s going to be

wild!

Fun, interactive and featuring original songs, Animals! is

an empowering and uplifting performance about animals,

humans and nature. It celebrates the amazing wildlife around

us and makes big things feel possible.

Age guidance: 6+

Suitable for the whole family

for tickets visit www.coventry2021.co.uk/animals

Free Computer and Digital Awareness Course at HCCA

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:07:38 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating well or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Holbrooks Community Care Association is starting a brand new digital course for people to get on-line and enable them to achieve their full potential digitally.

The course will entail skills such as: Keyboard skills, on-line shopping, setting up Universal Credit account, Social Media and much more.

At the end of the course, we can also put you in touch with Further Education tutors to progress this even further.

Eligible candidates will also get a free Huawei tablet to keep. Which will be loaded with that all important data. These devices are limited and will be given out on eligibility and first come first serve basis. ( contact us for details)

This FREE COURSE started on Wednesday 9th March and will finish on the 22nd May. You only need to attend 2 sessions. Session times are Wednesday

Afternoon Session 11.00-12.30pm

Evening Session 6.00pm-7.00pm

to book a place, email hcca@btconnect.com

Arts and Crafts at Holbrooks Community Centre

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There will be a selection of arts and crafts including Easter Bonnets, painting Easter eggs bunting and hanging decorations. Create Easter cards with bunny hand prints, cute chicks and dainty daffodils using a wide range of different materials including fabric, ribbon, wool, string called paper spoon sequins beads glitter , pretty much all kinds of everything , you can create wonderful Easter items to take home and hang in your house or give to your family and friends.

Wear old clothes because they'll be lots of painting and sticking, and we might even have time to have a game of Easter bingo. A lovely hot lunch is included with this activity , either after the morning session or before the afternoon session , and you can have some Easter themed treats along the way throughout the day. Parents welcome to stay and take part too

To book a place, visit https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/Coventry_HAF

The Grim Sisters - 12th April at Holbrooks Community Centre

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:07:38 GMT

COMING TO HOLBROOKS COMMUNITY CENTRE, JOHN SHELTON DRIVE ON:

TUESDAY 12TH APRIL 2022 - 1:00-3:30 PM

THE GRIM SISTERS

FOR AGES 4-16 YEARS OLD HAF eligible children. (If eligible, you will have been given a HAF code by your child's school)

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Activities are for children but we allow parents to stay onsite if a child is nervous about staying. Staff are always in attendance and never leave children unattended/

TO BOOK VISIT https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/Coventry_HAF