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for the Nottingham North & South Deaneries :
Every year Bishop Paul gives a series of  Lent talks in a deanery. This is a significant piece of annual episcopal teaching ministry and it is his hope that it will feature highly in the Lent programmes that we offer in our parishes. This year he will be taking the theme of 'Prayer'. They will take place on Thursdays 1st, 8th and 15th March at 7.30pm and will be hosted by churches in Wollaton. We are hoping to record the talks so that they will be downloadable on the deanery website for small group discussion and individual viewing. For dates and venues, please visit the 'dates' page.

For a flyer, click here

Please find attached a poster with details of an event happening at St Barnabas, Lenton Abbey on 7.30pm Thursday 23rd Feb 2012
Domestic Abuse in Faith Communities
an awareness raising event incorporating an interactive drama, “Someone Prayed” that will challenge and stimulate open discussion on domestic abuse issues within faith communities. There will be refreshments available from 7pm. Flyer attached.

Here’s a really exciting opportunity to invite young people to on Saturday 4th February 9.45-2pm at Holy Trinity Church, Southwell, NG25 0LD
It will be our own diocesan youth summit! This is based on a national event that took place in March 2011 when 150 young people from all across the country met with over 30 Bishops and both Archbishops. Small groups of adults and young adults were encouraged to talk about their hopes for the future of the church from their perspective and to listen to one another.  It was a really exciting day and if you’d like to see more then check out www.regenerationsummit.org
Here in Southwell & Nottingham we’ll gather to meet with young people aged 11-23 to discuss in small groups, inspire and encourage one another, listen to and learn from one another and worship together.
Bishop Paul says, “This is part of our commitment as a diocese to growing disciples of all ages.”
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.  Young people need to register their attendance by parents and guardians completing and returning the attached consent form, including any dietary requirements, to angela.heywood@southwell.anglican.org . Please reply asap.

ANGELA BRYMER- HEYWOOD
Youth Ministry Adviser
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
The Church of England across Nottinghamshire
Dunham House, Westgate
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0JL
Tel:01636 817233 mobile: 07775 687 682
Fax: 01636 815084 email:angela.heywood@southwell.anglican.org

Christians in Sport :

Sat 28th April: Church Olympic Outreach Training Day (More Than Gold’s Get Set Tour)
8th – 15th June: Ukraine Mission Trip during Euro 2012! (book now!)
Sat 9th June: Golf Day with Bernard Ferkin (Ramsdale GC)
Sat 30th June: Football Special (5-a-side tournament with Euro 2012 flavour!)

Attached is the Ministry of Sport fixture list to help churches prepare and think though a possible response to the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Also, for the same purpose, is an invitation to our Celebration of Sport event happening in Mansfield on Sunday 21st January, 6pm. Would be great if churches sent a key rep or a team to experience the quiz resource, ideas etc that are a part of this year’s service. Take note of the availability of a team of ‘sports specialists’ to help your church think through and deliver your ideas for the Games.

Tim Friend
Sport Ambassador
Ministry of Sport

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK ON DISCOUNTED PUBLIC SECTOR RATE!

of founder of body that aims to be "a strong Christian voice in the nation” Andrea Williams, founder and chief executive of Christian Concern, is to tell an open meeting in Nottingham about some of its current work. click for more information

ACPO Inaugural Non-ferrous Metal Theft Seminar :

'Stripping the Heart Out of Britain'
Wednesday 8th February 2012 - Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering, NN15 6PB
As an ARCH partner you are entitled to a specially discounted rate when you register either one attendee or 3 delegates for the price of 2 for the 2012 Inaugural ACPO Non-ferrous Metal Theft Seminar being held at Kettering Conference Centre on 8th February 2012. The reduced attendee rate is due to expire on the 17th January.
Overview of programme:
As worldwide prices of copper, lead and other non-ferrous metals continue to rise, metal theft has become one of the most serious crimes blighting our communities. It is estimated to be costing the British economy in excess of £800 million per year.
This national forum will provide a platform for all those involved in tackling these crimes to discuss the current issues and formulate a collaborative plan for the future.
The programme for the event is attached - Speakers include:

• Lord Henley, Minister of State for Crime Prevention and Anti Social Behaviour, Home Office
• Paul Crowther, Deputy Chief Constable, British Transport Police
• Richard Crompton, Chief Constable, Lincolnshire Police - ACPO Lead for Wildlife and Rural Crime
• Mat Crocker, Head of Illegals and Waste, Environment Agency
• Ian Hetherington, Director General, British Metal Recycling Association
• Peter Lowe, Network Services Security, Western Power Distribution
• Tony Glover, Energy Networks Association
• Mark Harrison, Chief Inspector, Policing & Crime Advisor, ARCH, English Heritage

The focus of the event will be on greater collaborative working, increased intelligence and information sharing.

This event is aimed at an audience of:

A new Lay Leaders/Readers network :

at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, click here for more info.

in Newstead; click here for details

Groups and organisations :

The Society of Catholic Priests :

Click here for more details

State of the Nation - all welcome

Click here for flyer

Details of quiet days, click here

For details of courses & events, click here.

The Centre for Youth Ministry (CYM) is a specialist institution which provides training and resources for Children and Youth Ministry. For details, click here.

Volunteering opportunities

The Nottingham Winter Shelter is a collaboration of Faith, Community and the Voluntary Sector. From 28th November we are opening a temporary Night Shelter. It will run in St Peter’s Church Hall, Radford; Thomas Helwys Baptist Church Lenton, then St Saviours in the Meadows. We need to recruit volunteers to make this project a reality. Click here for poster

Duties include setting up and clearing away, serving drinks and snacks, and lending a sympathetic ear.
Further details from nottinghamwintershelter@yahoo.co.uk Or Rev’d Liam O’Boyle: liam.o’boyle@southwell.anglican.org (tel) 07860 507318

Volunteers needed to support families coping with a terminal illness, click here for more details. Marie Curie Cancer Care is currently recruiting volunteers who can provide one-to-one support to people with terminal cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers through the Marie Curie Helper service which covers Nottingham city and the immediate boundaries. 

Coffee Break concerts, click here for details

is recruiting volunteers for two very specific roles: Official Prison Visitors & Mentors. Click here for further information

Mentoring for ex-offenders :

- click here for more details; application form 1 and 2

Prison visiting :

A new National Association of Prison Visitors scheme. We are looking for people who are interested in others, a good listener, sympathetic to the needs of prisoners and available to visit. Click here for further details, plus here for an article.

GOING FOR GROWTH … is back by popular demand! at St John’s College Nottingham, click here for more details or visit Website: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk