Feltham Community Association

Thanks must go to Jenna Mason and Jade Ranaweera for their support during their work experience placements here at FCA. They have put all their energy into restarting the Youth Section in just 2 weeks and it's now got a whole new look and feel to it; well done girls! With their continued support the Youth Section will once again be open to the public with even more activities available than ever - under 21s only please ...

After a long period of absence, nearly 3 months, new articles begin to appear on the FCA website.

FCA's most recent work experience placements - John Gage and Shane Hoban - deserve a mention on this website. Since their arrival on the premises, both have been keen in adopting FCA's work ethos and have provided great support for existing staff. Special thanks goes out to them for their work in the following fields (nomination music please...) computer maintenance, computer hardware installation, fundraising research, research into the media, artistic design and interpretation, maintenance and preparation of building, and of course; photocopying. On a more serious note, their work here has been a great help to the organisation through a tough period.

This year's Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 3rd June at the FCA premises. Tables will be on offer for £6 each and the Bar will be open. All are welcome, bring the whole family! The Summer Fayre is the perfect time to join FCA - become a Member in a day!

This is the news that after over 35 years of operation and over 20 years of technological innovation, FCA has finally combined the two! One of our newest volunteers, Caroline, is a trainee accountant and has agreed to pave the way for FCA and bring its accounts face to face with computers. From April this year to April 2007, Caroline will be converting FCA accounts to a computerised format suitable for todays modern world.

After consultations with local schools and partners, FCA is now offering itself as a work experience placement for students accross the Borough. FCA has a long-term committment to the development of young people and any possible contribution towards efforts in this direction are wholly supported by FCA.

A grant application put together by our Youth & Community Worker, John Hepple, has been turned down. The application, made to LloydsTSB, included plans to re-open the Youth Club before Spring, recruiting two new Youth Workers to fill gaps in provision. Unfortunately, the LloydsTSB Foundation could not find space in its budgets for FCA this turnover.

FCA supporters can now donate funds online! That's the great news we heard when our Donation Service officially began with help from Charity Choice. You will now notice we have a Donation button on the website, clicking it will take you straight to our entry in the Charity Choice Directory where you will be able to donate funds online.

FCA Life Honorary President Les Currington was presented with a commemoration medal and lapel badge from the Football Association in recognition of 50 years service to football last night, 14th Feb 2006. Taking the podium with Les was dear friend Ken Mace, also supporter of the league for over 50 years. Congratulations extended to you both. (Ed)

Les' continued support of the West Middlesex Sunday Football League has previously seen him awarded the title Life Vice President of the league. Les is active in all areas of the community and always has been. In addition to his long service with FCA he also helps to run the local fishing club. It is a credit to Les that even through recent periods of ill health, he has continued to help out as much as possible in his voluntary roles.

Once again; congratulations on your presentation Les, and thank you for all your hard and continuing work and we look forward to many more years working with you.

The FCA's main function hall is now available for hire during the day to interested community groups. The hall is suited to groups as large as 150 people, and has storage facilities available to users. The days available - Thursday and Friday; times available - between 10.30am - 4pm. If you are interested in using this space please get in contact with Marian (Centre Manager) on (020) 8751 4618.

The FCA Youth Section is to re-open this Spring with help from Awards for All funding. The Youth Section has recently been awarded the grant of £3,700 to bring the Youth Section into the 21st century! The money will be used to purchase computers and a high-speed Internet connection.

FCA user groups are to apply for Lottery funding from the Awards for All programme. A maximum of £5,000 can be sought from Awards for All. There are four groups applying for grants to purchase new equipment and increase the variety of activities on offer.