Working Together

Dudley Federation Tenant & Residents Associations

Project name 1  Garden Competition 2008 2008

Project name 5  Basic Training

Project name 2 Information Conference 2008

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The Tenant Participation Team in Partnership with Dudley Federation of Tenants & Residents Association (DFTRA) hold an annual tenants and residents conference each year.  The theme for each conference is set by tenants and 2008 conference theme was a 'Community Information Day'. 

The event was  held at Saltwells Education Centre in Netherton and the day was an opportunity to find out about how estates can be improved by taking action as a community. 

There was information shops spotlighting the following:

· Council Housing Services

· Other Council Services

· Community Support Services

· an interactive quiz

· a theatre performance

· and an interactive information market place

There was a prize of a flat screen television for the winner of the quiz which has been donated by Bowling Green Tenants and Residents Association and local glass company Pilkington Glass who are based in Netherton.

The Participation Development Team in partnership with Dudley Federation of Tenants & Residents Association (DFTRA) offer a whole range of Training courses.  The courses will give you the skills and knowledge needed to run effective, democratic and active community groups. Here is a list of the training we have to offer:

Every year the council organises a garden competition across the borough. All tenants are eligible to enter the competition and each year we are receiving more and more entrants into the gardening extravaganza.   The competition opens in the spring, with judging taking place in the summer.  There will be a star-studded awards evening for winners and guests in the autumn.   Do you think your garden has what it takes to win this year? Then please contact the Participation Development Team on 01384 815168 or email the Participation Development Team.   This years categories include:

· Garden

· Hanging Basket/Container

· Sheltered Housing Scheme

· High Rise Scheme

 

During 2007 the summer was not the sun-filled spectacular we were all hoping for, with lots of rain and strong winds. Many tenants in Dudley struggled against difficult conditions to ensure that this year's garden compitition went ahead.    This year we had a whopping 57 entrants with 28 of those being first timers!  Judging took place in July with the standard of entrants being exceedingly high, making it hard to choose an overall winner.    After careful consideration it was agreed amongst the judges that Mr G. Withers of Halesowen should take top spot.  Well Done Mr Withers.   Everyone that took part in the competition received a commemorative certificate.

 

· Looking after The Money - Treasurer Training Module 1

· Looking after The Money - Treasurer Training Module 2

· Effective Minute Taking

· Finding the Funds

· Marketing and Media

· Letters that get Results

· Organising Successful Events

· Successful Newsletters

· Basic Computer Skills

· Committee Skills - Working as a Team

· Basic Chair and Secretary Skills

· Risk Assessment

Other training courses we offer are:

· Drama Based Diversity Training

· Child Protection

· Basic First Aid

· Food Hygiene

· Fire Safety