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Cheltenham Connect is an initiative run by local volunteers which aims to create a stronger community, a more resilient local economy and a better local environment in South Cheltenham.
Coming soon:
Chris Hickey - Spokesperson for REACH
REACH launches its own “Fit for the Future” Survey
Following the unveiling by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust of their “Fit for the Future” engagement exercise, REACH (Restoring Emergency and Accident at Cheltenham General Hospital) has today further responded by launching its own survey to contribute to the information being gathered. A link to the survey can be found on the REACH website homepage.
Chris Hickey, spokesperson for REACH commented:
“We have already made quite public our concerns that the “Fit for the Future” document could give a misleading impression, which is why we have recently published “Fit for the Future Explained”. This document outlines what we consider to be the real meaning that underlies the highly crafted and carefully chosen words. We are equally concerned however that the official survey is flawed, which is why today we are launching our own survey.
“We feel that our very short survey asks in an understandable manner, the crucial issues at the heart of the “Fit for the Future” engagement exercise. Crucially our questions also give respondents the ability to reflect the extent to which they support or oppose each point raised. This survey should take no more than a couple of minutes to complete, so we are asking as many people as possible who have any interest in the services offered at Cheltenham General Hospital to complete the survey.
“Over the next few weeks we will be using all the communication channels at our disposal to get the survey to the general public and would invite others to do so in any way that they can. When the results are in, we will publish them openly in full and will also be sharing them with the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust to contribute to their engagement exercise. We trust that they will fully take on board the results no matter what they be”.
REACH will also be looking at ways to make the survey available in paper form to those who do not have internet access.
MORE DETAILS: https://www.reachnow.org.uk/reach-launch-fit-for-the-future-survey/
Following the unveiling by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust of their “Fit for the Future” engagement exercise, REACH (Restoring Emergency and Accident at Cheltenham General Hospital) has today further responded by launching its own survey to contribute to the information being gathered. A link to the survey can be found on the REACH website homepage.
Chris Hickey, spokesperson for REACH commented:
“We have already made quite public our concerns that the “Fit for the Future” document could give a misleading impression, which is why we have recently published “Fit for the Future Explained”. This document outlines what we consider to be the real meaning that underlies the highly crafted and carefully chosen words. We are equally concerned however that the official survey is flawed, which is why today we are launching our own survey.
“We feel that our very short survey asks in an understandable manner, the crucial issues at the heart of the “Fit for the Future” engagement exercise. Crucially our questions also give respondents the ability to reflect the extent to which they support or oppose each point raised. This survey should take no more than a couple of minutes to complete, so we are asking as many people as possible who have any interest in the services offered at Cheltenham General Hospital to complete the survey.
“Over the next few weeks we will be using all the communication channels at our disposal to get the survey to the general public and would invite others to do so in any way that they can. When the results are in, we will publish them openly in full and will also be sharing them with the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust to contribute to their engagement exercise. We trust that they will fully take on board the results no matter what they be”.
REACH will also be looking at ways to make the survey available in paper form to those who do not have internet access.
MORE DETAILS: https://www.reachnow.org.uk/reach-launch-fit-for-the-future-survey/
Speakers at the 2020 event held on Friday 4th Oct
Cheltenham in the 2020s
A panel discussion about the vision for the next decade
Friday 4th October 2019 8.30 - 10.00
Cheltenham Bowling Club
Cheltenham Connect held a breakfast networking meeting based around a chaired panel discussion with a selected group of people with relevant backgrounds and experience, who discussed their vision for Cheltenham in the 2020s.
A panel discussion about the vision for the next decade
Friday 4th October 2019 8.30 - 10.00
Cheltenham Bowling Club
Cheltenham Connect held a breakfast networking meeting based around a chaired panel discussion with a selected group of people with relevant backgrounds and experience, who discussed their vision for Cheltenham in the 2020s.
Skillspace - Tues 9th Oct 7:30
My top 5 tips to improve getting found online by your dream clients from Chris Attwood-Thomas
Our next skillspace will feature Chris Attwood-Thomas talking about local SEO. His company assists companies to optimise the online presence of a business' physical location(s). This helps to connect your business to customers in the area who are searching for your services or goods. It should be a very useful area to learn about for local businesses of all sizes.
As usual with our Skillspace events, there will be plenty of time for networking before and after the talk, with 15 seconds of fame to introduce yourself to other attendees, and nibbles afterwards for a contribution of just £1. Join us from 7.30pm in the Beehive, with the talk starting at 8pm.
More information
https://www.glos.info/networking-in-cheltenham/skillspace-networking-a-talk-on-local-seo-from-chris-attwood-thomas-266263/
My top 5 tips to improve getting found online by your dream clients from Chris Attwood-Thomas
Our next skillspace will feature Chris Attwood-Thomas talking about local SEO. His company assists companies to optimise the online presence of a business' physical location(s). This helps to connect your business to customers in the area who are searching for your services or goods. It should be a very useful area to learn about for local businesses of all sizes.
As usual with our Skillspace events, there will be plenty of time for networking before and after the talk, with 15 seconds of fame to introduce yourself to other attendees, and nibbles afterwards for a contribution of just £1. Join us from 7.30pm in the Beehive, with the talk starting at 8pm.
More information
https://www.glos.info/networking-in-cheltenham/skillspace-networking-a-talk-on-local-seo-from-chris-attwood-thomas-266263/
Cheltenha Connect Village Show
This is an annual event that will take place on a Sunday 27th October, in the garden of Faithfull House at the Suffolks Market that day
Proud of your produce? Chuffed with your chutney? Then enter the Village Show! This year's event in the garden of the Exmouth Arms on Bath Road included a dog show (kindly sponsored by Joyful Dogs) as well as competitions for home grown produce, baking and crafts for adults and children.
For more information, a list of the classes you can enter and to download an entry form visit www.ccvillageshow.weebly.com.
This is an annual event that will take place on a Sunday 27th October, in the garden of Faithfull House at the Suffolks Market that day
Proud of your produce? Chuffed with your chutney? Then enter the Village Show! This year's event in the garden of the Exmouth Arms on Bath Road included a dog show (kindly sponsored by Joyful Dogs) as well as competitions for home grown produce, baking and crafts for adults and children.
For more information, a list of the classes you can enter and to download an entry form visit www.ccvillageshow.weebly.com.
Next Cheltenham Connect Quiz Night - Wed 13th Nov 7:30
The quiz will be at the same venue for teams to battle it out - the Bowling Club, Suffolk Square. The latest iteration of our six monthly quiz is themed on HG Wells' War of the Worlds. Teams of up to 6 enter a team or come as an individual and join a team on the night.
More details and to book your ticket
The quiz will be at the same venue for teams to battle it out - the Bowling Club, Suffolk Square. The latest iteration of our six monthly quiz is themed on HG Wells' War of the Worlds. Teams of up to 6 enter a team or come as an individual and join a team on the night.
More details and to book your ticket
Our main activities:
- organising community events which enable people to get to know one another and have fun, from quizzes to Christmas activities
- organising events to support local businesses, including Laptop Friday co-working and the annual trade show Connect Business
- setting up and supporting projects to improve the area for the benefit of everyone who lives, works, shops and spends time there
- carrying out research into the history of the area.
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Could you help?
We’re always looking for volunteers who can spare an hour or two from time to time to help with events, from setting up the room before a quiz to welcoming attendees to our annual business show. If you might be able to help and would like to find out more, please contact our Chair Dave Savell for a chat.
Join us for our AGM on Wed 15th May at 7.30pm at The Tivoli - all welcome! |
