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AG Aspirations Contacts

Chairperson

Brenda Towse
(Derbyshire County Council
Bolsover and North East Derbyshire)
NE Derbyshire Social Services Office
High Street
Clay Cross
S45 9JB
Tel: 01629 537173
Email Brenda

Vice Chairperson

Clare Talati
Derbyshire Education Business Partnership
Commerce Centre
Canal Wharf
Chesterfield
S41 7NA
Tel: 01246 212535
Email Clare

Secretary

Céline Hayes
Talent Match
Administrator
c/o Shirebrook Children’s Centre
2 Park Road
Shirebrook
NG20 8JQ
Tel: 01629 537869
Email Céline

AG Raising Aspirations Partnership

2020 Vision A district in which education is seen as a pathway to prosperity, where young people get the best start in life, but where lifelong learning is also cherished.

The priorities for 2015-2016 are to:

  • Raise the aspirations of young people (up to the age of 24) and their families
  • Reduce the number of 16-18 NEET's
  • Promote healthy pregnancy, good parenting from early years, and reducing teenage pregnancy

Additional info.

Meeting dates and minutes
Multi Agency Team (MAT) Structure 2012

Raising Aspirations College Main

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Raising Aspirations (Adults - Chesterfield College)

 

About the project...

The project will engage with hard to reach residents from across Bolsover aged 19+ in the delivery of a tailored and personalised employment/skills development programme lasting a maximum of 16 weeks. Individuals will be supported to identify and address perceived and actual barriers to work through the completion of the 5 Steps to Success self assessment tool and a Personal Progression Plan.  Participants will also take part in an accredited Employability and Personal Development course.

Completion of the programme will result in a minimum of 75% of participants achieving a recognised qualification and a minimum of 30% of participants making a positive progression

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Raising Aspirations (Adults - Chesterfield College) - Contacts

 

Project Manager

Emily Williams
Chesterfield College
Tapton House
Brimington Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0TD
Tel: 01246 500756
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Website


http://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/raising-aspirations-0

 

Resources


Final Evaluation Report

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Raising Aspirations (Adults - Chesterfield College) - Case Studies


Case Study 9

C is a 37 year old, single mum with four children from Bolsover, she currently claims Job Seekers Allowance. As a lone parent, C had no other option but to leave work when she became pregnant with her third child, she has been out of the working environment for nine years.

C was referred to the Raising Aspirations project by Bolsover Jobcentre.

Her work experience was limited due to her family commitments; previously she had worked as a cleaner and in various newsagents as a cashier. She had no qualifications and very little confidence in herself or her abilities. During her initial interview though, she was very positive about enrolling on to the course, particularly the opportunity of meeting new people and interacting with other adults. C's situation before the course was very isolated and quite lonely.

C engaged with all the areas of the programme, her regular one-to-ones revealed that she was growing in confidence and motivation every week. She communicated well with other members of the group and was very popular, building strong friendships with others who she found were in a similar situation to her. For the first time in 10 years C realised that she was not alone.

By the end of the course, C had met and exceeded all targets set. Her situation now is very different to 16 weeks ago. She has enrolled on a Chesterfield College Adult Numeracy and Adult Literacy Level 2 qualification, ITQ qualification and is currently on a work experience placement at Chesterfield College as an Administration Assistant.

C, was not surprisingly, awarded a ‘Superwoman’ certificate at the end of the programme to highlight how far she had come. Her achievement has been amazing. C has had to completely come out of her comfort zone, she has challenged and motivated herself and is a shining example of what can be accomplished.  We are very proud of C, Raising Aspirations is happy to support this determined and highly capable individual. Her journey will continue.

 

Case Study 8

M commenced the Raising Aspirations Course in June 2011.

M Shown a keen interest in working with animals but felt that her confidence and personal situation was holding her back from applying for these roles or starting a course in that industry. M had been suffering with depression and anxiety for some time and was worried by the concept of entering employment.  

Throughout the course M began to build confidence in the group and started to believe that she could apply her skills in new areas. With the help from her LSO started to look into voluntary work.

A voluntary placement was found at Ace Animal Equine Centre. M was worried about attending for the first day as it was some distance to travel and she had to get there very early, but M has embraced her voluntary work and has dedicated over 16 hours per week to help the centre and support the business.

Since commencing voluntary work M has also commenced a Level 1 Land Based studies course. This course is for 8 hours per week and will last 8 months. She is learning on the job and also securing a recognised qualification.

M is now looking to complete her course and apply for employment opportunities within the animal/environmental sector. Her confidence has improved and she feels more relaxed about entering employment.     

 

Case Study 7

PB is currently claiming Incapacity Benefit; he suffers with a wide range of health conditions including arthritis, back pain and depression. When he first met with the Learning Support Officer (LSO) he admitted to suffering from very low confidence and stated that he rarely left the house, he did not enjoy socialising and was extremely unhappy. PB was unsure about attending the course but he chose to enrol and gave it a chance.

During the one to one support PB received he was encouraged to seek voluntary work to help him to apply his skills and continue to meet new people. Voluntary work was also encouraged to allow PB to address his health conditions within a working environment. PB has not worked for many years and needed to gain an understanding of his capabilities. He was reluctant and unsure but then chose to apply to Clowne Community Transport as a Passenger Assistant. PB undertook training with the organisation and completed a CRB check. He then committed to volunteering one morning per week. Due to PB’s commitment to volunteering he was offered the opportunity to undertake training as a Bus Driver.  PB passed his Bus Driving Test which also boosted his confidence.

PB showed excellent commitment to the course. He missed only 2 sessions due to undertaking his driving course with Clowne Community Transport. Throughout the course PB learnt to work in groups with others and began to enjoy the social aspect of the course.

PB decided that his IT skills were very limited and he expressed an interest in taking a course. The LSO sourced an IT course at Limestone House which would provide him with the necessary skills he required.  PB has now completed and passed the Raising Aspirations qualification. He has also completed the IT course at Limestone House and is still volunteering at Clowne Community Transport for one morning every week.  PB has also enrolled on Adult Literacy and Numeracy courses with Chesterfield College. PB has always felt under confident about his mathematic skills and feels the course will build his ability.

PB’s journey with Raising Aspirations has allowed him to gain access to training and voluntary opportunities that he was unaware of. His confidence has dramatically improved. PB’s experience has now brought him closer to the labour market and allowed him to be more active and involved in his local community.

Raising Aspirations will continue to support PB with monthly workshops. He has expressed an interest in applying for paid employment; the team will now assist PB with job search. 

 

Case Study 6

L came to Raising Aspirations not sure what to do next after spending 5 years raising her family. She had been through a difficult time personally, and her confidence was low. L became pregnant half was through a music degree and so was unable to complete it. She knew she wanted to work in education and become a teacher but without a degree she did not know how to go about this.

We spoke to L about completing her PTLLS course, as this would be a good introduction to teaching and she could then make an informed decision as to whether this career was for her.  She passed with flying colours, and showed so much potential that Chesterfield College has enrolled her as a voluntary teaching assistant on the Raising Aspirations project in Clowne!

“Raising Aspirations has given me the confidence to realise my full potential.  It has offered me work opportunities within education, and also support to achieve this which has helped me to improve my job prospects. I have continued to volunteer on the Raising Aspirations project as I feel it is a very worthwhile cause, and I can give back some of the support I received to others”. - L 

 

Case Study 5

J came to Raising Aspirations to explore career options available to her after recently having a baby.  She was keen to research into options for self employment, to fit work around her new baby.

J decided to look into jewellery making as it is something she could do in her own time.  She went on a short taster course at the Hub in South Normanton and decided that it was for her!

We then put her in touch with LEO coaching who advised her on becoming self employed, and she realised it was not as scary as it initially sounded.

“I am hoping to sell my jewellery online and at craft fairs. I went on a jewellery making course and now I am seeing LEO coaching who are helping to get my business started”. - J

J will be selling her jewellery at her first craft fair in Derbyshire in July, and we wish her the best of luck!

 

What do previous learners think? Find out from the Raising Aspirations website.

“I love coming to Raising Aspirations, I love all the new friends and teachers, its not going to be the same without Raising Aspirations” NW, South Normanton

“I have enjoyed myself and made some new friends that i hope to catch up with when we leave. I have loved mixing and working together as a team and have enjoyed the opportunity to work with the tutor” CB, South Normanton

“I have really enjoyed being on this course. I am now starting a college course and voluntary work. Hopefully this time next year I will be back at work, as a teaching assistant. Thank you! I will miss all the new friends I have made” EH, South Normanton

“This course has helped me to take the next step in the job / career that i want to do in the future. I have made some lovely, lifetime friends and I’m going to miss it very much” SJ, South Normanton

“I have been at Raising Aspirations for the last 16 weeks, I really enjoyed it. My tutor really helped me in getting me on a teaching assistant’s course and finding a voluntary placement, thank you” LG, South Normanton

“I really enjoyed coming to the course. It helped me to do a CV and gain more confidence”  AB, South Normanton

“I have enjoyed this course; before I started I didn’t have any confidence, now I feel I can move on alot better in life” MN, Shirebrook

“I have enjoyed the course; it has improved my confidence with people and in job situations and has led me on to other courses” JJ, Shirebrook

“I thought the course was very useful and the staff helpful and friendly” PP, Shirebrook

 

Case Study 4

BB enrolled on the Raising Aspirations course after being referred by Jobcentre Plus. Previous to the Raising Aspirations course BB had been a carer for his brother for many years until he sadly passed away. BB rarely left the house only going out once or twice a week to collect his groceries. He led an isolated life and began to feel that he needed to make a change but was unsure how to do this. After BB’s referral Peter Smith, the Learning Support Officer for Shirebrook, contacted him and asked him to come and meet him for an informal chat. Peter went through what the course entailed with BB and explained why it would benefit him. BB felt quite overwhelmed with the prospect of the course so went away to have think about whether it was right for him. Two days later BB came back and asked to enroll onto the course to “give it a try as long as not a lot of writing or working on them computer things.”

On the first day BB was one of the first to arrive and sat at the furthest end of the table away from others. He refused all efforts to come closer and join the rest and would not take his coat or hat off. He even refused refreshments. Everyone in the group tried to involve BB in conversation and include him in activities but he would not get involved. This carried on for a period of about three weeks. Peter felt that if BB was ever to make any progress he would need to get more integrated within the group. Peter addressed these issues at BB’s fortnightly one-to-one mentoring session. These sessions are designed so that the tutor and learner can talk about issues specific to the individual and work together to decide how the issues will be resolved or improved upon. They discussed the benefits of mixing with the rest of the group and the positive effects it could have on BB’s situation. BB went away to think about what they had discussed.

Over the next few weeks BB changed completely, firstly he attended a course for people who wanted to work in care in Chesterfield which he enjoyed. However, it brought back too many painful memories of caring for his brother and so he decided against a career in care. When attending classes he took his coat and hat off, smartened up his appearance, began to make conversation with everybody, began making refreshments for everyone and took played an active part in team activities.

He attended a confidence course run over three weeks and at the end of the last session bought everyone cream cakes to say thank you. BB continued to progress since the end of his Raising Aspirations course. He has enrolled to be a volunteer gardener at one of the local schools, has applied for a part-time post at a local horticultural farm and is currently studying literacy and numeracy at the local Adult Education Centre which will run for the next 30 weeks ending in an extra qualification for him.


Case Study 3

JS had relocated to Derbyshire in April 2010.  She is a very active member of the community, and a very compassionate and caring person. Through initial one-to-one sessions Lindsey, her tutor, discovered that JS is a talented artist, and is skilled in arts and crafts. She also has a talent for writing, and her tales of traveling around the Middle East are inspiring.

JS has been encouraged through the Raising Aspirations course to follow a career that combines her artistic skills and her ability to relate to people in an engaging and sympathetic way.

JS has engaged with LEO Coaching to help set up her own arts and crafts business; she was initially referred to them when they came to speak to the learners on the Raising Aspirations course. She is looking at possible arts and crafts in schools, old people’s homes, and perhaps even setting up a weekly class in her home town of Shirebrook. She has also been encouraged to sell her crafts online and at local craft fairs through her Raising Aspirations tutor.

She has also been set up with a Word Press account so that she can share her stories on the internet for other people to see and draw inspiration from.

On top of this she has also been successful in securing part time work as a Training Assistant at Groundwork in Clowne which will commence mid January 2011. This work is perfect for JS, as she will help encourage and motivate the learners in a creative and inspiring way. Raising Aspirations staff have no doubt that JS will flourish in this role.


Case Study 2

AM left his shy, quiet and down days behind him after he joined the Raising Aspirations programme based at Chesterfield College’s Clowne Campus. 

Referred to Raising Aspirations by the Shaw Trust, a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently, AM was very quiet, pessimistic and shy when he arrived.  He was very down, and could not see how Raising Aspirations could help him find employment where everyone else had failed.  His confidence was very low, exacerbated by the fact he suffers from a long term health condition.

AM explains, “Whilst on a horticulture course over a decade ago, I was getting quite severe pain in my lower back and other joints.  A trip to the hospital revealed I had a condition call Fibromyalgia.  Although I have come to terms with the condition, there is no known cure and I have to take regular pain killers.  I’ve applied for many jobs in the past 12 years, but due to my condition and type of prescribed medication employers are very reluctant to take me on.

“I don’t want my condition to stop me working. I think employment would actually improve my condition to be honest.  I just need someone to give me a chance to prove myself as I’m not ready for the scrapheap yet!”

Since AM joined Raising Aspirations, his confidence has sky rocketed.  He has attended all of the sessions and found the CV writing, confidence building and positive thinking elements particularly useful.  AM is now thinking positively about what he can do rather that what he cannot do, and looking to improve in his weak areas.  For example, he is starting an ICT course at Limestone House in September as this is an area he wishes to improve on, and he very much enjoys working with computers.

The link with NHS Derbyshire County's ‘Waistwise’ programme has also been a valuable asset as AM wants to get his fitness back after being unemployed for so many years.  He has started swimming regularly, which is helping both his symptoms and fitness as well as raising his energy levels, and in turn his mood and attitude.

Andrew is more than capable of being a great, hard working employee, and Raising Aspirations have raised his confidence to the point where he can now see this for himself.

“I now feel confident in applying for work on the Bolsover ILM programme, as they can work around my medical issues.  The Raising Aspirations team have done more for me in a few weeks than anyone else has done for me in years” concludes AM.


Case Study 1

At 54 years old, when 'S' first started on the Raising Aspirations programme he was very low in confidence, having not worked for over five years. He had been a single parent for a very long period and had concentrated on bringing up his family. Because 'S' had been unemployed for so long there were times when he only went through the door to take his dog for a walk. 'S' has always been a keen gardener and his hobby in horticulture became his lifeline.

Now that his family have grown up and flown the nest 'S' has decided to have a go at a new opportunity.  After attending volunteering placements in the past and helping some of his neighbours out by doing their gardening, 'S' has decided to broaden his horizons by joining the Raising Aspirations programme.

When he first started on Raising Aspirations he was very anxious and a little withdrawn but after just a couple sessions, 'S' gradually started to
come out of his shell and really interact with everyone on the project.

He is now an active member in team building sessions, is very vocal in discussions and has really tried to get “his head” around the qualification he is undertaking.

S's confidence has grown; he has chosen the work placement unit as one of his optional units for the qualification to help get him back into the world of work.  Better still, his Learning Support Officer has been able to secure him a work placement at a local garden centre which will enable him to gain work experience doing something he is passionate about.

During the past couple of weeks 'S' has overcome his initial reservations and concerns and achieved the following:

  • Become a volunteer at his favourite football club as a stretcher-bearer.
  • Has found work experience and been successful in obtaining a three week placement in garden maintenance and horticulture
  • Has signed up for a computer course for beginners in August.

'S', who said recently, "I am really enjoying this course, it has really helped me, I didn't think it would but it really has", is thinking of moving into further education at the end of Raising Aspirations to study horticulture and hopefully start up his own garden maintenance business in the future.

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Raising Aspirations (Adults - Chesterfield College) - Outputs

 

Outputs 08/09
Actual
09/10
Actual
10/11
Actual
11/12
Actual
12/13 Forecast

Total Forecast

People enrolling on the Employability and Personal Development Course     99 60 169 328
People achieving an accredited qualification in Employability and Personal Development     42 69 71 182
People making a positive progression     15 18 16 49
People making a positive progression and sustaining it for 13 weeks     9 12 12 33
People acting as Progression Champions     2 3 5
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Raising Aspirations (Adults - Chesterfield College) - Archives

 

2011/12 Year End

All output targets were met during Quarter 4 and profiled outcomes for Cohort five were exceeded due to over recruitment in Quarter 3.

Activity followed the designated timetable whilst additional sessions were included in response to feedback from focus groups. These additions included an employer visit and a volunteering morning. Guest speakers have also attended to give the learners a boarder understanding of what is available to them, with many signing up for volunteering. The one-to-one support continues to be successful and allows a focus on employment and provides individual support.

An extension of the contract has been awarded to Chesterfield College to deliver a further three cohorts, following the success of the pilot programme.  Funding from the Adult Learner Responsive Fund is also being used to match fund the WNF. 

2011/12 Quarter 3

Activity has followed the designated timetable of events for delivery of this project. This has included continued engagement activity with a range of partners and the course has established a strong reputation in the Bolsover district. Some additional sessions have been added which include employer visits involving an understanding of the work place, interview techniques and how to apply for employment.

The one-to-one element of the course continues to be vital to the learners establishing job goals, applying for employment/volunteering opportunities and overcoming barriers. Two learners have secured employment at Sports Direct in Shirebrook since last quarter.  

Strong links with Jobcentre Plus has facilitated good working relationships and allowed the advisors to receive updates on learners progress. This has resulted in Jobcentre Plus having referrals ready for cohort six which starts in March 2012.

2011/12 Quarter 2

Activity has followed the designated timetable of events that has now been established. This has included CV writing, interview skills, customer service, telephone techniques and application forms. CVP attended as guest speakers and presented to the group about the voluntary opportunities which had a positive effect on the learners. Bolsover District Council’s Leisure department held a healthy living session for all groups in August, providing practical advice on eating habits and cooking nutritious foods. Two days of First Aid training took place in August which resulted in participants gaining a qualification to add to their CV.

A job book has now been introduced to all learners and relationships with local employers and voluntary organisations are being established. Engagement activity has taken place to recruit cohort 5 and referrals from Shirebrook Jobcentre have been excellent. A jobs fair event in September was attended by the Raising Aspirations team at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. This was an opportunity to promote the services that Raising Aspirations offer, engage with partners and recruit new learners.

2011/12 Quarter 1

Cohort four commenced on 6 June 2011; the project recruited 44 new learners, 38 of which completed week one of the course enabling the project to claim the profiled target of 30 learners. One learner has left the course due to literacy and numeracy problems, however, the Learning Support Officer has signposted to provision that will allow the learner to access support in this specific area.

Of the 38 learners that commenced in June, 37 are remaining and are expected to complete the qualification and receive four hours one-to-one mentoring support.

The project manager has reported that the project would benefit from more focus on work related goals and the work experience element of the qualification. Fay Benskin who has joined the team as project support co-ordinator is experienced in this field and will be working closely with both the learners and Learning Support Officers to increase job outcomes during Cohort four.

2010/11 Year End

This programme of delivery has been really successful over the last year, both in terms of achieving the desired outcomes but also in engaging with other Working Neighbourhood Funded projects to assist with delivery. 

Guest speakers who have attended Cohort 3 to date:

  • Community Voluntary Partners – Bolsover Volunteering Project
  • Financial Inclusion – Personal Finance workshop
  • Family Employment Initiative –Letter Writing workshop
  • LEO Coaching – Self-employment workshop
  • Chesterfield Law Centre – Employer Rights and Responsibilities workshop

During Quarter 4, the project delivered for the first time in the south of the district with a group running in Tibshelf supporting eight learners.  Celebration Event

A ‘Raising Aspirations Celebration and Community Event’ was held in January providing an opportunity for learners to celebrate their achievements.

The project is now running monthly workshops for past Raising Aspirations learners to attend as part of the ongoing support for past learners.   This includes CV update, job search, help with completing application forms etc.

2010/11 Quarter 3

Activity during Quarter 3 has been mainly focused on the delivery and retention of Cohort 2, and helping the learners towards progression and the achievement of their qualification. Of the 36 learners who completed week one and initial assessments, 29 learners achieved the first two units of the qualification, with 26 on course to complete the full qualification.  Ten learners have left Cohort 2 since the beginning of the course; this represents a 28% dropout rate, which is consistent with the dropout rate shown in Cohort 1(30%).

Cohort 2 was over recruited based on the findings in Cohort 1, this has led to the project exceeding profile targets which has made up for the shortfall from Cohort 1 in these areas. However, it has reinforced the need for further cohorts to over recruit by approximately 30% to ensure that targets continue to be met.

Engagement activity has included a presence at many events across the district.  Due to the lack of referrals received from the South Normanton area of the district which led to the cancellation of the Cohort 2 group much attention has been focussed on this

2010/11 Quarter 2

Cohort 1 - despite under recruiting for the first cohort, progression targets have been met and exceeded.  Of 23 learners who completed week one, 19 achieved the first two units of the qualification, with 16 completing the full qualification.  It was reported in Quarter 1 that four learners had left representing a 17% drop out rate.  This figure increased to seven (30%) by the end of Cohort 1, reinforcing the need to over recruit for future cohorts to address the barriers faced by this hard to reach client group.  Nineteen learners have benefited from a minimum of four hours one-to-one support with sessions focussing on personal progression planning. One-to-one sessions have also allowed learners to benefit from job search and interview coaching.  Progression and sustained progression outputs have been achieved, exceeding project targets.

A focus group was carried out on 11 August across all groups in Cohort 1 to inform which guest speakers should be included in Cohort 2.  The general consensus from learners was that guest speakers had been a beneficial inclusion to the programme, however, it was felt at times that there were too many and some were less relevant than others.  Based on this feedback the following guest speaker/organisations will be included in Cohort two’s programme of delivery.

  • Financial Inclusion Project
  • Disability Dynamics Work for Yourself Programme
  • Chesterfield Law Centre
  • Bolsover Volunteering Project
  • Adult Education
  • Limestone House


Cohort 2 – having received over 65 initial referrals, a total of 35 learners have enrolled on the programme, which commenced on 13 September. Despite intense engagement activity in Pinxton/South Normanton only three referrals were received and therefore it was necessary to cancel the Pinxton group and deliver to Shirebrook, Bolsover and Clowne where 10, 9 and 16 learners have enrolled respectively. 

There is some concern over retention of learners in Cohort 2 as a high proportion of learners suffer from severe anxiety and therefore experience difficulty with routine and group work.  It is envisaged that additional one-to-one support will be required in order for some learners to complete the qualification.  The addition of Katie Smith, Project Support Co-ordinator will greatly help the project team overcome this barrier.  Katie is qualified to Level 3 in advice and guidance and will be assisting both learning support officers with one-to-one support on mentoring.  In addition Katie will be delivering confidence, motivation and CV writing workshops to the learners.

2010/11 Quarter 1

The project has got off to a promising start, despite falling short of the profiled outcomes for Quarter 1.  Twenty-five learners were recruited to the programme (against a target of 30) that started week commencing 10 May with 23 completing the first week including, enrolment, Five Steps to Success Assessment and Progression Plan. 

The programme has lost four learners to date with the current number still attending the programme being 19.  One learner has secured an apprenticeship but should still be able to complete the qualification; one has been required to join a mandatory Jobcentre Plus programme and two have left for health reasons.  This represents a 17% drop out rate (a 25% drop-out rate was profiled for).

Twenty learners have gathered enough portfolio evidence to complete two units of the qualification which will be confirmed at the end of June by Internal Verification.  Chesterfield College are expecting to see 20 of the profiled 22 complete two units of the qualification and further progress to complete the full qualification. 

A detailed report on progression routes has been provided by the applicant and it is anticipated that eight learners will positively progress with seven achieving sustained progression against a targeted profile of four and three respectively.

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AG Aspirations Useful Websites

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Cultural & Tourism Partnership
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