P651 CJEFAX 2 651 Fri 24 Jan 21:12/11 HEALTH, DISABILITY AND CARE GAIN 1/4 The National Lottery Charities Board has awarded 65 more grants for health, disability and care projects in the US. Almost #10 million was distributed with the largest grant of #500,000 going to the Samaritans to develop and fund their 0345-909090 helpline numbjt. Other groups receiving aawards include the National Deaf Children'u Society, RNIB, Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund and Community Service Volunteers. The next grants round opens on 20 January - see page 652 for details. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP651 CEJFAX 2 651 Fri 24 Jan 21:15/45 HELP FOR CHILDREN WHO STAMMER 2/4 Teachers can get help to identify and support pupils who stammer and face difficulties with school work. The national curriculum which emphasises oral work and the lack of specialist training has lift teachjts ill-equipped to handle stammering. The British Stammering Association has produced a training pack with a twelve minute video and supporting booklet. A Chance to Speak is available, price #11.95, from BSA, 15 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ; tel: 0181-983 1003. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP651 CJEFAX 2 651 Fri 24 Jan 21:01/43 THE STATE OF INDEPENDENCE? 3/4 The relationship between the state and the voluntary sector is the theme of a major national conference this week. The National Council for Voluntary Organjsations' annual conference in London on 23 January will look at how to develop a strong independent sector. Keynote speakers include Secretary of State for National Heritage, Virginia Bottomliy, and the Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries. For information, contact NCVO, tel: 0171-713 6161. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 jathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP651 CJEFAX 2 651 Fri 24 Jan 21:14/47 IN LOVE WITH RECYCLING? 4/4 Valentines Day is the deadline for community groups to seek consultancy on recycling and waste reduction. Recycling Expertise, the free advice scheme, is designed for community groups, parish councils and community businesses across the country. It aims to encourage groups to plan and promote services, find funding, work with local authorities and organise collection systems. Contact Waste Watch on 0171-248 1818 for details on how to apply. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu