St Luke's Church Eccleshill, Bradford, UK

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This page is an overflow from our general church notices, and shows job adverts and other community services. The notices were getting a bit long for one document! To go back to the notices page, click the link in the left-hand column.

Situations vacant:

Please see the Diocesan Vacancies page.

Posts with no fixed date for applications:

West Yorkshire Transport Service (WYTS) are looking for staff to join their team of drivers, escorts and carers etc. Preferably applicants would hold a full D1 (minibus) driving licence or restricted licence and be willing to undertake training, and/or have experience of working with vulnerable people. For further information please contact Shamima Chunara on 01274 385583.

Bradford Diocese wish to appoint a voluntary World Development Adviser. For further details please contact the Rev'd Sam Randall, 01274 561640 (e-mail sam.randall@bradford.anglican.org).

People in Bradford and Shipley benefit from the help and support that the local branch of the Parkinsons Disease Society can offer. The committee is looking for new members, and especially a chair, to help them in their work. Meetings are mostly in the evenings. Please contact the secretary Chris Moore on 01535 603270 for further details.

General notices and community information:

Let's Do Theology. The College of York St. John offers a wide range of study opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. "Let's Do Theology" is encouraging people who live in the north of England to seriously consider some postgraduate study, a BA degree in Theology and Ministry, the new Foundation Degree (part time, one night a week over four years) or some taster modules in a wide range of subjects to whet your appetite for future study. For further details see www.theologyinthecommunity.org.uk .

Church Services in British Sign Language. There is a regular programme of services in West Yorkshire, organised by Rev'd Bob Shrine. The programme includes services with lipspeakers and voice-over translations. Find it by following this link. For further detail please contact Bob (his address is on the Bradford Diocesan Web Site).

The Christian Institute (for "Christian influence in a secular society" - see their web site at www.christian.org.uk) ask for our prayers and action. They are involved in a number of campaign on legal and moral issues, and their web site is well worth a visit for general information on current topics.

Going abroad? The Church of England has over 250 chaplaincies or congregations in some 44 European countries, stretching from Norway in the north to the Canaries in the south, east to Malta and up into Russia. There are regular English services in all of them (often in buildings shared with other denominations), although not every week in some centres. The churches cater for English-speaking people from many countries and Christian traditions. There is a network of clergy available for pastoral help and support. To find out where the nearest chaplaincy is in the country you are visiting, and when its services take place, log on to www.europe.anglican.org or phone 0207 898 1155. People who in the past have enjoyed the ministry of Anglican churches in Europe are also invited to join the Friends of the Diocese to continue prayerful and practical support of the work there.

Bradford Adoption and Fostering Unit say "Bradford has a rising number of children coming into the looked after care system, and a 100% increase in the number of children waiting to be adopted. This means identifying large numbers of new families and suitable foster carers for these children. People from all backgrounds, religions and ages are eligible to apply." To find out more telephone 01274 754331 or visit their web site at www.bradfordadoptionfostering.org.uk.

Foster Care Associates are looking for foster carers in the West Yorkshire. Details can be found on their web site at www.fostercareassociates.co.uk .

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship and practical help to families at home with at least one child under the age of 5. They are trying to recruit new volunteers so they can help more families. For details, visit their web site at www.home-start.org.uk or contact Sue or Diane on 01274 666711.

The BBC Local Website www.bbc.co.uk/bradford has a faith section to keep you up to date with major church news in Bradford.

The death of someone close to us is something we all have to face at some time in our lives. It can leave us feeling shocked, depressed and lonely. Bradford Bereavement Support runs a counselling service aimed at providing high quality counselling and support for people in the Bradford area who have been bereaved. The service is free and completely confidential. Enquiries and appointments, please telephone 01274 771545. (This service is manned during Mondays-Fridays 10am-2pm; at other times please leave a message and they will contact you.) You may also visit www.bradfordbereavement.org (but this site is undergoing changes and may be off line during March and April 2004).

The Parkinson's Disease Society exists to provide information and support to people with Parkinson's Disease, their familes and carers, and a variety of other services. A local community support worker can be reached at 01274 587513, and the national web site can be found at www.parkinsons.org.uk .

The Elizabeth Finn Trust helps professional people and their immediate families, both young and old, who have fallen on hard times. It runs 12 nursing and residential care homes across the country, and also helps those who live in their own home. If you know of someone who might need help, further information and an application form is available by writing to the national office at 1 Derry Street, London W8 5HY or by telephoning 0800 413220.

The Ataxia Self Help Group meets in Bradford bi-monthly. Ataxia means unsteadiness, and describes a degenerating condition affecting the nervous system. Unsteadiness leads on to increasing problems with mobility and co-ordination resulting in some sufferers become wheelchair users, dependent on others for much of their everyday care. Their intellect remains intact, although their speech hinders communication. Ataxia can strike the sufferers from birth to old age, and there is no treatment for it. For more details please telephone Dennis on Bradford 01274 735662 or the national Ataxia help line on 020 7820 3900.

Forces Reunited runs a web site on which you can track down (for free) your old friends from days in the armed forces: it is at http://www.forcesreunited.org.uk . The organisation is affiliated to SSAFA.

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Home Page. Bradford Diocese. Other pages: find us, usual services, diary, noticeboard, magazine. Noticeboard. Down this page: Job adverts General notices & community info Contact us.	Noticeboard (2) This page is an overflow from our general church notices, and shows job adverts and other community services. The notices were getting a bit long for one document! To go back to the notices page, click the link in the left-hand column. Situations vacant: Please see the Diocesan Vacancies page. Posts with no fixed date for applications: West Yorkshire Transport Service (WYTS) are looking for staff to join their team of drivers, escorts and carers etc. Preferably applicants would hold a full D1 (minibus) driving licence or restricted licence and be willing to undertake training, and/or have experience of working with vulnerable people. For further information please contact Shamima Chunara on 01274 385583. Bradford Diocese wish to appoint a voluntary World Development Adviser. For further details please contact the Rev'd Sam Randall, 01274 561640 (e-mail sam.randall@bradford.anglican.org). People in Bradford and Shipley benefit from the help and support that the local branch of the Parkinsons Disease Society can offer. The committee is looking for new members, and especially a chair, to help them in their work. Meetings are mostly in the evenings. Please contact the secretary Chris Moore on 01535 603270 for further details. General notices and community information: Let's Do Theology. The College of York St. John offers a wide range of study opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. "Let's Do Theology" is encouraging people who live in the north of England to seriously consider some postgraduate study, a BA degree in Theology and Ministry, the new Foundation Degree (part time, one night a week over four years) or some taster modules in a wide range of subjects to whet your appetite for future study. For further details see www.theologyinthecommunity.org.uk . Church Services in British Sign Language. There is a regular programme of services in West Yorkshire, organised by Rev'd Bob Shrine. The programme includes services with lipspeakers and voice-over translations. Find it by following this link. For further detail please contact Bob (his address is on the Bradford Diocesan Web Site). The Christian Institute (for "Christian influence in a secular society" - see their web site at www.christian.org.uk) ask for our prayers and action. They are involved in a number of campaign on legal and moral issues, and their web site is well worth a visit for general information on current topics. Going abroad? The Church of England has over 250 chaplaincies or congregations in some 44 European countries, stretching from Norway in the north to the Canaries in the south, east to Malta and up into Russia. There are regular English services in all of them (often in buildings shared with other denominations), although not every week in some centres. The churches cater for English-speaking people from many countries and Christian traditions. There is a network of clergy available for pastoral help and support. To find out where the nearest chaplaincy is in the country you are visiting, and when its services take place, log on to www.europe.anglican.org or phone 0207 898 1155. People who in the past have enjoyed the ministry of Anglican churches in Europe are also invited to join the Friends of the Diocese to continue prayerful and practical support of the work there. Bradford Adoption and Fostering Unit say "Bradford has a rising number of children coming into the looked after care system, and a 100% increase in the number of children waiting to be adopted. This means identifying large numbers of new families and suitable foster carers for these children. People from all backgrounds, religions and ages are eligible to apply." To find out more telephone 01274 754331 or visit their web site at www.bradfordadoptionfostering.org.uk. Foster Care Associates are looking for foster carers in the West Yorkshire. Details can be found on their web site at www.fostercareassociates.co.uk . Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship and practical help to families at home with at least one child under the age of 5. They are trying to recruit new volunteers so they can help more families. For details, visit their web site at www.home-start.org.uk or contact Sue or Diane on 01274 666711. The BBC Local Website www.bbc.co.uk/bradford has a faith section to keep you up to date with major church news in Bradford. The death of someone close to us is something we all have to face at some time in our lives. It can leave us feeling shocked, depressed and lonely. Bradford Bereavement Support runs a counselling service aimed at providing high quality counselling and support for people in the Bradford area who have been bereaved. The service is free and completely confidential. Enquiries and appointments, please telephone 01274 771545. (This service is manned during Mondays-Fridays 10am-2pm; at other times please leave a message and they will contact you.) You may also visit www.bradfordbereavement.org (but this site is undergoing changes and may be off line during March and April 2004). The Parkinson's Disease Society exists to provide information and support to people with Parkinson's Disease, their familes and carers, and a variety of other services. A local community support worker can be reached at 01274 587513, and the national web site can be found at www.parkinsons.org.uk . The Elizabeth Finn Trust helps professional people and their immediate families, both young and old, who have fallen on hard times. It runs 12 nursing and residential care homes across the country, and also helps those who live in their own home. If you know of someone who might need help, further information and an application form is available by writing to the national office at 1 Derry Street, London W8 5HY or by telephoning 0800 413220. The Ataxia Self Help Group meets in Bradford bi-monthly. Ataxia means unsteadiness, and describes a degenerating condition affecting the nervous system. Unsteadiness leads on to increasing problems with mobility and co-ordination resulting in some sufferers become wheelchair users, dependent on others for much of their everyday care. Their intellect remains intact, although their speech hinders communication. Ataxia can strike the sufferers from birth to old age, and there is no treatment for it. For more details please telephone Dennis on Bradford 01274 735662 or the national Ataxia help line on 020 7820 3900. Forces Reunited runs a web site on which you can track down (for free) your old friends from days in the armed forces: it is at http://www.forcesreunited.org.uk . The organisation is affiliated to SSAFA.
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