P721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 4 Nov 21:35/53 1/4 NEW GRANTS HELP SMALL COMMUNITY GROUPS Two new grants programmer to help small community groups cooperate and learn from each othjt have been launched. Linking Communities is funded bz the Department of National Heritage and run bz Community Development Foundation. The Local Grants programme will provide grants to small volunteer-run community groups enabling them to meet together. The Support Grants programme will provide grants to larger organiuations so that they can give support to small community groups in their area. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 4 Nov 21:02/56 2/4 X REMEMBER, REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST St John Ambulance is warning adults and children of the dangers of 'playing with fire' this bonfire night. With 1530 fireworks related accidents last year, St John Ambulance is calling on the public to learn basic first aid before the fireworks go off. The RSPCA has also called for firework displays to be restricted to organisjd events to reduce distress to animals. The British Horse Society has issued some helpful hints on how to prepare your horse for the flashes and bangs. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 4 Nov 22:18/18 3/4 X FIRST LIFESAVING BOOK FOR CHILDREN The Royal Life Saving Society has produced Rookie: Swim, Survive, Save, the first lifesaving book for children. The book is based on the RLSS's Rookie programme which is a fun and active way of teaching water safety and lifesaving skills to children aged 5-13. It covers the basics of water safety, self-rescue, rescue and emergency response as well as advanced options such as using lifeguard equipment. Swim, Survive, Save is presented in a clear, exciting format for children. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 4 Nov 21:34/12 4/4 RINGING THE CHANGES FOR HELPLINES With advice just a phone call away for many people, the latest edition of Charity looks at growth in helplines. The magazine estimates that 3000 helplines now exist, with the Samaritans leading the way receiving almost four million calls a year. A new charity, the Telephone Helplines Association, has been launched to impose some self-regulation as well as produce a directory listing services. The Novjmbjt issue of Charity also includes an InfoManaget IT supplement. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer Disability