New Exciting Committee Team Members Opportunities For 2018

Would You Like A New Exciting Challenge for 2018 then come and join the Equals IW Committee.

We are looking for people to volunteer and develop the work of Equal’s IW:

• Secretary – work includes typing committee minutes, organising committee meetings, taking meeting minutes, organising meeting venues, replying to Website and Facebook enquires, sending official correspondence on behalf of Equals IW.
• Press Secretary – work includes promoting Equals IW's local meetings, activities and events in the local press, local magazine publications, online and on the local radio. Also prepare and issue statements about relevant affairs on behalf of Equals IW.
• Grants and Funding Co-ordinators – to work in a team to seek out and propose funding sources and make funding applications.
• Education and Training Co-ordinators – to work in a team to promote equality and diversity in the community and the work of Equals IW. Deliver awareness training of equality and diversity, facilitate and deliver talks and presentations on equality and diversity in the community. Delivery of formal and informal programmes involving equality and diversity activities to schools, colleges, community groups, adult learners and staff associated with businesses.
• Fundraising Co-ordinators – work in a team to plan, organise, facilitate and run fund raising activities and events for Equals IW.
• Equals Development Co-ordinators – work in a team to develop new opportunities for Equals IW, develop partnership working opportunities, identify, suggest and co-ordinate events for Equals IW to be involved in.

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Mardi Gras Recruitment 2018

Equals IW is recruiting now for 20 Mardi Gras Team Members

• We need people to join the Creative Team to create the costumes, Komodo dragon, Flowers and Flags.
  • Be available to attend some of the workshops shown in the programme to make the costumes and the Komodo dragon.

• We need Dancers and Performers to join the Parade Team and take part in the parade.
  • You must be available to take part in the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 30th June 2018
  • Be available to attend some of the dance workshops to practice the dance routines. These details will be sent out in due course.

Mardi Gras 2018 Costume Design Activities

Here is a list of the activities involved with Mardis Gras costumes, there is a cost this year to attending the workshops and limited places.

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For further detaills please contact Sandra Trigg by email at

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Adult Community Learning Spring 2018 Programme

The Isle of Wight Council has published the Adult Community Learning programme for Spring 2018.

Some of the courses are free (fully funded) but all are good value and an excellent way to gain skills and meet like minded people.

For further details see their flyer or visit the Adult Community Programme website.

Friendship Groups

As part of the aim to support equality and diversity on the Isle of Wight, Equals offers friendship groups for women and men of ethnic backgrounds.

For a real cultural diversity experience have a look at the current programme of events then come and join our women's group.

The group provides a welcoming place to women of both minority and majority ethnic background. Come and make new friends, get advice and find support. You can take part in fun activities and maybe participate in some training. The ladies of the groups have taken part in

• Carnivals and arts parade
• The Kite Festival
• Cultural and Diversity Events
• Art and Craft fun Activities
• Information Technology Training
• Food Hygiene Training
• Cooking Courses at the Isle of Wight College
• Culture Kitchen
• Back to Work Training
• Private Swimming Sessions

Our men's group is currently starting up with meetings in Newport.

So why not pop along to one of our groups and see what we are up to, we would love to meet you.

To find out more please contact Equals.

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