Register on the STaSS website for a chance to win £25 cash

Posted on 10 May 2012 by Tony

register to winSo that we can keep you up to date with news and information about events, we would like you to register with the STaSS website.

To register is really simply. Just follow the link below, and enter any username and your email address. You will then be sent a password to your email address.

Register (before end of June)

4 good reasons to register…

  1. You’ll receive a weekly digest, giving you the latest news and information added to the website
  2. You’ll be able to view and contribute to the new Discussion Forum on the website
  3. You’ll receive information about STaSS events when we write directly to you

And the fourth reason….if you register before the end of June, you will be entered into the prize draw for a chance to win a £25 cash prize. The draw will take place on 1st July and you will be notified by email if you win.

Your privacy

You don’t need to provide any personal information and your email address will not be used for any purpose not connected with the website. It will be kept completely private and the STaSS server is fully secure. As a registered user, you can log in to the website and amend your email notification settings at any time.

Register (before end of June)

Thanks for registering and we hope to see you contributing on the Forums soon.

 

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Walk for life 2012

Posted on 15 March 2012 by Mark

Walk for Life is an annual 10K sponsored walk through central London to raise vital funds to support people living with HIV in severe financial need. If you haven’t noticed already, we’ve decided to have a right royal knees up and go all regal with our fancy dress theme for this year.

There is a £15 registration fee to attend the walk but it always proves to be an excellent day out. The money raised goes to support HIV positive people in our organisation. (We are being a bit naughty this year and only collecting our own sponsorship money, saving the lengthy delay in receiving the money and means that more service users can benefit from our efforts!!) Should you wish join the STaSS team, please email Mark Voice – Volunteer on markywillum@hotmail.co.uk who will include you on the list and give you further information.

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Job Opportunity – Outreach Worker

Posted on 18 February 2012 by topsey

Part-Time (15hrs flexible) Outreach Worker, 12 months contract, may lead to a long-term contract depending on funding.  Salary   £ 17, 000 pro-rata depending on experience plus car user allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Outreach Worker, funded by Milton Keynes Council.

This is a key role in our organisation, providing a range of outreach services to the Black African communities in the Milton Keynes area, while  supporting the development of the organisation.

Closing date 9 March 2012 and interviews will take place week beginning 26 March 2012. For more information, please see the links below.

Job advert 2012    JDandSpec-outreachworker-2012    STaSS Job application form

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STaSS has a new home on Facebook

Posted on 21 January 2012 by Tony

Facebook logoSTaSS has developed a fantastic new presence on the social networking site, Facebook. The new STaSS Page will enable two-way communication between our website content and our friends on Facebook.

Please visit our new STaSS Page and click on ‘Like’ to connect with us.

If you are a member of our STaSS Milton Keynes Group on Facebook, please note that we will be closing this Group soon.

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MK social workers launch HIV hardship fund

Posted on 13 December 2011 by Carole

STaSS received an unexpected donation from one of the social work teams at Milton Keynes Council who held a collection amongst themselves to mark World AIDS Day. We’ve recently established a Hardship Fund for service users so we plan to put the money into that account. The Hardship Fund enables us to help service users who suddenly find themselves in a difficult situation and we’re very grateful that donations such as this have enabled to set up this Fund.

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Volunteers Needed to Sell Raffle Tickets

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Carole

STaSS has a slot on 16th December 2011 between 1.00 and 5.00 p.m. in the Shopping Centre MK to sell raffle tickets in the Community Car Auction. We need to try and sell as many tickets as possible, as all the charities involved in selling tickets get a percentage of the ticket money, and the more tickets you sell the more funds you raise! If you can spare some time to help us, even if it’s only an hour please let Carole our Service Co-ordinator know by emailing her at carole@stass.org.uk or phoning on 01908 282185.

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The Red Ball – A big success

Posted on 6 December 2011 by Carole

Our Ball at the end of November proved to be a big success. Ticket sales went slowly at the start but there was a sudden flurry towards the end and well over 100 people dined and danced the night away.  The Silent Auction raised lots of money for us, with the bottle of whisky signed by the Prime Minister going for a phenomenal £80! We’d like to say a very big thank you to all those local individuals, firms and businesses who donated the prizes, they certainly helped to make the night go with a swing.

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Are you a gay man? Have you been counted in?

Posted on 1 December 2011 by Tony

Count Me In BannerCount Me In is an exciting campaign that’s goal is to stop the spread of HIV in the gay community and you can be part of it. Watch the video below from some of the people who have counted themselves in already.

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Local MP to have HIV test at World AIDS Health Fayre

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Carole

STaSS and other local agencies are holding a World AIDS health fayre at the STaSS office in Kingston on 9th December. We’ll be offering HIV quick-tests and local MP Iain Stewart will be dropping-in for a test. We’ll be doing blood-pressure testing too. Everyone will be welcome to drop-in to learn more about HIV/AIDS and sexual health services in Milton Keynes. Representatives from the local GUM clinic, STaSS, MK counselling service, Q:Alliance and a health protection specialist will be giving informal presentations thoughout the day and will be available to chat on an individual basis.

To learn more, please ring us on 01908 282185.

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Fabulous prizes for the Red Ball silent auction

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Carole

We’ve managed to accumulate a wide range of prizes for the silent auction at the Ball. We thought it might be difficult to persuade local shops and businesses to donate gifts but we’ve found this not to be the case. Our volunteers have worked hard to collect a variety of items including sports memorabilia, patisserie lessons and even a bottle of wine signed by the Prime Minister!

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