Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

Learn With  Grandma CYF invite  you  to  an  information  Seminar On The Learn with Grandma Concept of: Inter-Generational Learning and Skills Exchange

Followed  by an evening  reception at the

Pierhead  Building

Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF99 1NA

on February 29th  from 3-8 pm

Sponsored by:

Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM & Peter Black AM

To Launch the Learn with Grandma website and our Granny SOS Card

Patrons:

Peter Black AM The Right Reverend Wyn Evans, Bishop of St Davids’: Daphne Fowler (of Eggheads fame) Cllr Meryl Gravell (Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council): Menna Trussler (Actress & grandma, “Pobol y cwm”, “Jam & Jerusalem”): Professor Sugata Mitra (Professor of Educational Technology, Newcastle ) : Rhodri Morgan (retired Leader of The Welsh Assembly Government)):

RSVP:

Learn with Grandma Cyf – phone: 01550720994

The Old Vicarage, Myddfai – phone: 01550721474

Llandovery SA20 0JE

Email: carroll.nunnerley@btinternet.com or valwoodgaiger@aol.com

please note that we do need RSVP for this as The Pierhead is part of The Senedd complex.

Please see the flyer and booking form for a special event introducing the new QALL programme. This programme presents a very exciting opportunity for third sector organisations across Wales to support the development, and/or delivery of specialist and unique training that can be quality assured, accredited and then promoted as part of a national learning framework. The QALL sits within the Credit and Qualifications Framework Wales, and is being fully supported by CCW.

Further information on the QALL can be read in the attached document ‘QALL info’ or visit the CCW website.

Holocaust Memorial Day Event – Nidum Theatre, Neath Campus, NPTC

Tuesday 31st January 2012 5.45pm to 7pm

Please accept this as an invitation to this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day event; we would be delighted to welcome you and guests to join us.

The event aims to ensure that the experiences of the Holocaust are appropriately commemorated and the lessons of the past are kept alive and relevant for all sections of the community.

On 31st January 2012, a short programme of music, drama and poetry will allow us to reflect on the personal experiences and stories of those who witnessed and suffered during the Holocaust.

If you wish to share this invitation with friends and colleagues, please feel free to do so.

We would be grateful to have confirmation of attendance by Monday 23rd January to ensure we have sufficient seating. Please let us know of any specific access requirements you may have.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Lesley Blower

Senior Officer: Diversity

Neath Port Talbot College

Dŵr-y-Felin Road

Neath SA10 7RF

01639 648175

The Welsh Government commissioned Cardiff University to lead on a review of homelessness legislation in Wales.  A key part of the review is to gather stakeholder views on possible improvements to the way homelessness is addressed. If you have experience of working with homeless people, whether your job is in housing, health, social care or any other profession, we would encourage you to reserve a place at ONE of the engagement events being organised by Cardiff University.

For further information see flyer

Volunteer Fair at Neath Workingmens Club, Tuesday 24th January 2012, 11.00am – 2.00pm see flyer for further information.

These events offer the third sector a chance to get involved in thinking for the long term about the wellbeing of our citizens, our economy and our environment, building a better future for Wales.

• Tuesday 17 January 2012 – Carmarthen Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
• Wednesday 18 January 2012 – Cwmbran Parkway Hotel
• Wednesday 25 January 2012 – Llandrindod Wells Pavilion
• Thursday 26 January 2012 – Rhyl Morfa Hall

The challenges we face include a sustainable economy, tackling deprivation, quality public services, promoting social justice, and making sure we live within our planet’s ability to support us – all within financial constraints.

We can do this by using sustainable development principles to make our decisions, and this is what the Welsh Government intends to achieve through bringing forward the Sustainable Development Bill.

The morning session will help the third sector to understand why sustainable development is relevant to them and how they can shape the proposed legislation to ensure it works for citizens of Wales.

The afternoon session provides an opportunity for the sector to understand why the natural environment is also an essential part of our communities’ wellbeing.

Participants can attend either or both of the sessions.

Click here for the full programme and to book your place.

Date -  Thursday 16th February 2012

Time – 9.30am – 3.00pm

Location – Ysgol Penmaes, Brecon, Powys

This free one day event will provide an opportunity to find out more about how young people with additional needs can successfully achieve their Duke of Edinburgh’s award.  Learn direct from experienced Leaders about the flexibility within the DofE which makes it achievable by all, with practical examples of how a little bit of creativity and innovation can help young people achieve.

Please see DofE website for further information.

If you’re having trouble untangling your concerns about charity trading, the latest in WCVA’s exciting programme of third sector seminars will really help you out.

Titled Charity trading: know the ropes, this seminar – run by Geldards law firm – will guide you through the maze of charity trading concerns. The day will be split into two sessions:the first session will cover the basics of what constitutes trading, when trading income would be taxable in the hands of a charity, and generally why you might set up a trading subsidiary

The second session will then look at how to set up a subsidiary, the provision of working capital and use of other charity resources, and the practical issues you will need to deal with.

This is a challenging subject but practical examples and simple case studies will be used during the seminar to help both Charity Trustees and staff get to grips with it. There will also be the chance to book a one-on-one appointment with a Geldards expert to discuss your particular charity trading concerns, and you’ll get to hear all about 3to3, the third sector’s online marketplace.

WCVA will be running this valuable seminar twice, so everyone can benefit:

Wednesday, 8 February, 9am-2pm – WCVA Head Office, Cardiff, £10

Wednesday, 29 February, 12pm-5pm – Morfa Hall, Rhyl, £10

Lunch will be provided on both dates.

So book your place today, and you’ll soon be making the grade at trading.

A Wales Specific Kick Butts Day activity for young people across Wales on the 4th of April. Participating in the activities allows young people to learn about the ill health caused by tobacco use along with the wider subjects of the tobacco industry in peer groups and within local communities.

Kick Butts Day is a partnership between Tenovus and Ffaith (ASH Wales Youth Programme.) The aim of Ffaith is to reduce the acceptability and use of tobacco products by young people across Wales. Young people have startlingly high smoking rates in Wales with most smokers starting as teenagers, with children in Wales as young as 7 starting to smoke. Amongst Welsh 15 year olds, 14% of girls and 9% of boys report regular smoking. Of the 40 nations in the WHO Health Behaviour of School Age Children Survey only Greenland and the Russian Federation perform more poorly than Wales with respect to the number of 13 year old girls who smoke at least once a week. Children whose parents or siblings smoke are more likely to become smokers themselves. 5,650 people die in Wales each year as a result of smoking. Nearly all of them started smoking as children. Most smokers – 7 out of 10 – say they wish they could quit smoking. Between 66-90% of adult smokers, begin smoking before and are addicted, in adolescence. This is particularly concerning because early uptake of smoking is associated with heavier smoking patterns, a lesser likelihood of quitting, and a higher probability of becoming ill from a smoking related disease.

for further information please see ASH Wales website.

The Professional and Organisational Development team is pleased to announce this FREE one day event – part of a programme of continuing professional development events: ‘Leadership CPD Event’ 25 January 2012 (10-4pm) Venue: TBC

This one day event will explore leadership research over the past century, the relevance to the NHS and specifically its relevance for public health practitioners. The day should be challenging, motivating and fun.

Aim:

· To support delegates in understanding what is expected of them in a leadership role, to carry out some self-assessment and to go away with some development items.

Learning Outcomes:

· To introduce some of the key leadership research over the past century, the relevance to the NHS and specifically its relevance for public health practitioners.

· To explore possible differences between leadership and management

· To examine their role as leaders/managers and their own style of leadership/ management

· To consider some of the core skills that make up “leadership”

To consider ways in which the learning from the course can be used at work.

The event is relevant for:

All public health professionals / workers

To reserve a place complete and return a registration form

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis

For further information please contact POD@wales.nhs.uk or telephone 029 2082 7642.