RAF Marham Community Support Squadron is currently compiling a list of activities for Service personnel and their families.

Modern Housing Solution Surgeries (MHS) Surgeries are held in the Chaplaincy Centre on the last Friday of every month.





As always volunteers are required to help with each activity. If you have any requests or suggestions about further activities please speak to Rita Broomfield your Communiuty Development Officer (contact details below).

These activities are also advertised via:
The HIVE, Marham Bull Newspaper, Marham Internet, Marham Intranet, Station Notice Boards, Fliers, Marham Blue Bull Radio and Station Standing Orders.

RAF Marham Community Events tat took place in 2007
Tennis Coaching
Marham
Starting from 19 April 2007

Diet/Fitness Club
Thetford (Special Officer)
Thursday Evenings

Judo Club
Marham
Starting From 3 May 2007 - Link

Wildlife Conservation Group
Marham
Date - Currently being set-up - Link

Baby Sitting Circle
Marham HIVE
Starting from 29 May 2007

Camp Beaumont - Childrens Activity Centre Day Out near Cromer
30 May 2007 - Link

Volunteer Week
Marham - Sandringham Centre
(+ Launch of new Volunteer Booklet)
1 - 7 June 2007 - Link

Pampering Day for Dependents
Fincham Timbers (Special Offer)
16 June 2007 - Link

Estee Lauder Beauty Demonstration
Sandringham Centre
19 June 2007 - Link

Inter-Village games
1 July 2007 - Link

Wind in the Willows - Free Event
A 50 seater coach will depart RAF Marham at 5:00 pm and return from Oxburgh Hall at about 8:00pm- Why not take a picnic and a chair and enjoy the show. Closing Date for applications at the HIVE is 23 July 2007. Only a few places remaining
14 July 2007

Families Consultative Group Meeting - We want to hear your ideas
Come and meet the team and find out what plans are being discussed that concern you and the RAF Marham community.
Chaplaincy Centre
at 1:30 pm and repeated at 7:00 pm
18 July 2007

Free Trip to USAF Mildenhall - 10 Pin Bowls and Supper
50 "Home Alone" people (including their children) are invited on a free trip, with transport provided to USAF Mildenhall to play 10 pin bowls followed by a supper.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on 10 August 2007
Contact Mrs Nena Lines on 07921 776202
Closong date for applications is 20 July 2007
10 August 2007

Summer Holiday Youth Activities Programme 2007
RAF Marham Venues
Come and sign up for the Summer Youth Activites Programme 2007
Rita and Jo will be in the HIVE on the following dates to sign up your children for the forthcoming prgramme of events:
HIVE:
Tuesday 10 July at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 11 July at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 12 July at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday 13 July at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Link to Summer Activities for children at RAF Marham July – September 2007

Treasure Island
Marham
10 August 2007

Village Stage
Sandringham Centre
September 2007

Community Project 2007 Launched at 12 noon on 22 October 2007

For more information please contact:
Rita Broomfield
CDO - Community Development Officer
Tel: (01760) 337261 Ext 7884 / 7918
Mobile: 0789 9908372
E-Mail: MRMAdm-CDW@marham.raf.mod.uk
Mil E-Mail: MRM Adm-CDW

The role of the RAF Marham Community Support Squadron (CSS) and the Community Development Officer (CDO) - Frequently Asked Questions:
· What is Community Support Squadron?
· What is the purpose of the Community Support Squadron?
· What does the Community Support Squadron actually do?
· Can I get involved in the Community Support Squadron?

Q What is Community Support Squadron?
A For RAF personnel to be fully effective in their duties it is essential that their well-being and that of their dependents be properly cared for. It is the intention of Community Support Squadron at Marham to provide comprehensive community support to the Service and their dependant communities, especially those who’s morale and well-being have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of Service personnel.

Q What is the purpose of Community Support Squadron?
A The purpose of Community Support is to provide enhanced support through forging closer links with local authorities and communities to the benefit of RAF Marham. This is important because it is recognised that communities do not exist in a vacuum and it is in our interest to build stronger ties with those around us. This is particularly true, for example of schooling and youth work. It is self-evident that the RAF cannot possibly provide every aspect of social support for a modern, diverse and widely dispersed community. However, it is our aim at Community Support Squadron to actively network on your behalf to ensure that we have access to all the support we are entitled to at local authority level and to ensure that functionally, at station level, we are operating in a way that complies with best practice, government guidelines and promotes a stronger sense of community and general well-being.

Q What does Community Support actually do?
A · Gathers information from the community
A · Provides a link to all community activity including youth clubs, providing access to information and training.
A · Point of contact for CEAS (Children’s Education Advisory Service)
A · Plans activities for children and young people during all the school holidays.
A · Point of contact for anyone interested in volunteering in any of the clubs. (CRB’s etc)
A · Facilitates the setting up of new clubs and activities.
A · Assists the planning and implementation of the OOA (out of area) Welfare package.
A · Attends Local Authority and Parish Council Meetings, working on Marham Parish Plan.
A · Oversees the running of the Station Conservation Group.
A · Accesses all information regarding new equipment such as MUGA’s (multi use games areas).
A · Apply for funding with regard to the above,
A · Liaise with local charitable and voluntary organisations to organise a Volunteer Fayre.
A · Network with local businesses to set-up community events.

Q How can I get involved?
A Contact us with your details and we will let you know of everything that we are involved in, you are sure to find something that will interest you.

Please read our news items and keep yourself up-to-date with what’s going.

If you can’t find anything of interest then let us know and we will help you set something up.


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