The Trafford Partnership

The Trafford Partnership is the Borough's Local Strategic Partnership, a single body which brings together more than 100 organisations including local and regional partners from across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.

Members of the Trafford Partnerships work together to meet the needs of the residents and communities of Trafford, sharing a common goal; to make Trafford a thriving, diverse, prosperous and culturally vibrant borough.

The Trafford Partnership website aims to promote effective communications within and beyond the Partnership and to provide local people, businesses and communities with information about the work of the Partnership and how the Partnership is progressing towards achieving the promises and vision set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy.

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Gather to Grow in Trafford

Gather to Grow in Trafford is an exciting opportunity for families and residents to have fun whilst learning how to grow your own produce and enjoy your local environment. The event will take place on the 14th February between 10am and 3:30pm at Trafford College in Stretford and all are welcome from complete beginners to expert growers. There will be a variety of free workshops throughout the day including topics such as growing the best tomatoes, composting, and even bee-keeping. As well as these fantastic workshops, you will also be able to meet likeminded people from your own community and gain inspiration for your own projects.

The event has been funded by the Trafford Partnership, and a number of Trafford Partnership partners will be there to provide information and advice on upcoming projects you could get involved in. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day so to book your place at this event soon please contact Abigail Pound on 0161 220 1000 or email: msstt@groundwork.org.uk. Please see the poster for further information on what to expect on the day.

Apprenticeships 2012: A Business Engagement Event

Trafford Economic Alliance, including The Council, Trafford College and The National Apprenticeship Service and our colleagues in the 14 – 19 Partnership are celebrating National Apprenticeship week by communicating the benefits of employing apprentices to local businesses, at a networking event to be held on Monday 6th February between 3.30pm – 5.30pm in the Aspire Restaurant at Trafford College’s Altrincham Site.

Check out the flyer

NextStep

Next Step provides information, careers and skills advice that’s tailored to the individual, with help available online, or with one of our advisers by telephone or face to face. Next Step is available free to every adult in England over the age of 19 (or 18 if a JobCentre Plus Customer) and can be delivered face to face; either one to one or in a group with up to 3 sessions in a 12 month period if in a priority group (customers can access the telephone and web as much as they need). Priority groups include: