Vote 4 Funds in Stafford West

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SW1

Stafford Royal British Legion Corps of Drums was founded in October 2007.  They are looking for cash to buy drums, flutes and 16 uniforms. Their aim is to enter three competitions in 2009 and bring a trophy back to Stafford.

SW2

C.A.S.T.S. currently deliver taster sessions to young people who in return get involved in community activies eg. litter picking.  They would like to set up a 'Reel 'em 'in' programme which would cater for eight participants in the Rickerscote area.

SW3

To increase membership, Stafford District Explorer Scouts needs cash towards subsidising exciting and challenging activities which include gliding, white water rafting and extreme ironing.  The explorer scouts are aged between 14 and 18 years.

SW4

Rising Brook Baptist Church wants cash to run a music project across Stafford where musical leaders will work with 11 - 19 year olds who are interested in all aspects of song writing.  The project will run over a 20 week period.

SW5

Stafford Muslim Community Centre is hosting an exhibition during Islam Awareness Week.  This is an event which has attracted over 600 visitors including schools from Staffordshire.  Cash is needed to pay for the event hosting and information materials.

SW6

Home-Start offers emotional and practical support for families with at least one child by weekly visits from parent volunteers.  The group wants cash to hold a children's party in December to help to engage children and families in Stafford.

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SW8

The Katherine House Drop-in Centre project wants cash to set up Tai Chi and aromatherapy sessions to improve the overall wellbeing and quality of life of patients who choose not to attend the Day Care Centre. Tai Chi helps fitness and mental relaxation.

SW9

Stafford Blind Association needs cash for a one stop centre where anyone with a visual impairment can obtain advice and guidance.  Funding is needed for talking kitchen and bathroom scales, chairs, flooring, magnifiers and office equipment.

SW10

Community Link provides door-to-door wheelchair accessible transport to its 1,027 members. Fuel costs have increased by 42p per litre in the last year.  They need cash to keep the scheme going..

SW11

Rising Brook Writers want cash to buy a replacement computer, printer, monitor and cables, insurance and warrranty to enable senior citizen volunteers to use IT to operate a weekly online writers' workshop for the housebound.

SW12

Age Concern has a vision to turn Bradbury House into an active ageing centre by providing a community café, offering activities, learning opportunities, Internet Access and a well-being therapy area.  Cash is needed for furniture and equipment.

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SW13

Stafford Samaritans needs cash to improve the car park at their centre in Garden Street.  The surface has become very unsafe and the whole area needs to be resurfaced and at the same time they want to install disabled access to the building.

SW14

Stafford Borough Community Safety Partnership wants cash towards setting up a 'shop' in the Guildhall Shopping Centre for use by the public.  A six week trial took place in 2007 and feedback from this was that people felt safer and crime reduced in the town centre.

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SW15

The Stafford Music Festival is a successful annual event.  The Festival aims to bring artistic excellence to Stafford through a mix of local talent and musicians with a national and international reputation.  Cash is needed for the May 2009 event.

SW16

The Coton Fields Allotments Association has spent three years getting the allotment in 'mint' condition.  They have to keep almost three acres of land tidy and want cash for a sit on motor mower to replace their current tired mower.

SW17

The Signposts Centre, a community hub where local people can access a wide range of services from both voluntary and statutory organisations, needs cash to install a computer for free use by the community.

SW18

The Heratage Tenants and Residents Association want cash to organise a community day to promote community spirit and raise awareness of opportunities available. The money will pay for publicity, a hog roast, face painting, a marching band and balloon art.

SW19

The Amasal Sports and Social Club is embarking on an initiative to increase its community footprint.  They want to encourage use of the club facilities by all sections of the local community and as part of this need cash to provide a disabled ramp.

SW20

Hospital Radio Stafford wants cash to modernise their first studio to bring it up to date and allow for the future expansion of the Radio service over the next 10 - 20 years.  They want money towards equipment and air conditioning.

SW21

Stafford Furniture Exchange is a registered charity which helps people in need and suffering hardship by providing them with affordable good quality furniture.  They need cash to run one of their vans for 12 months.

SW22

Castle Community Partnership has a community house which has been open for nine years and are asking for cash for refurbishment and decoration.  The house is used by various groups in the community and they wish to make it more welcoming for users.