Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

A networking event for Communities First Partnerships is to be held between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on Tuesday 23rd March 2010 at Margam Orangery. The event will close at 6pm with a buffet and time to chat with fellow partnership members! A full programme and directions to the venue will be sent on registration. For more information or to attend contact the Communities First Central Support Team, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Ffrwdwyllt House, Commercial Road, Taibach, Port Talbot, SA13 1PZ or email communitiesfirst@npt.gov.uk.

The ‘Social Enterprise for a Sustainable Wales’ Event is going to be held between 10.00am – 4.00pm on Wednesday 28^th April 2010 at Gorseinon Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea. This event is free of charge. To book your place, please contact: helen.joseph@cynnalcymru.com or 02920 192021.

Neath Port Talbot CVS has organised three local information and funding events, one was held in January and the other two (which were postponed due to poor weather) will be held in March. Information stands will be available from local service providers and funding advice/support will be given. They will be held between 1.00pm and 6.00pm on:

• Thursday 18th March, Peniel Hall,  Glynneath

• Friday 19th March,  St Theodore’s Church, Port Talbot

For more information or to attend please contact Neath Port Talbot CVS on 01639 631246

The Participation Cymru Advisory Panel are hosting an open meeting to discuss the possibility of developing a set of national principles for public engagement for public service providers. It is open to any one within the Public and Third sectors who are interested in this work. To be held at 2pm on Monday 22 February at WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH with video conferencing at WCVA, Morfa Hall, bath St, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 3EB

A lecture titled ‘Food for an intelligent Wales – creating a sustainable diet for Health, Environment, social justice and economy is to be held on Wednesday 10^th March in Cardiff. If you wish to attend please reply directly to Evelyn Osborne osborneE1@cardiff.ac.uk

The National Social Services Conference 2010 is to be held between June 30^th – July 2^nd 2010, at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. For further conference information please visit the website or contact the ADSS Cymru Business Unit on 01633 648487

The Environment Centre are holding a Fair Trade and Up-Cycled Fashion Show at 6.30pm on Friday 5th March. An evening of fashion at the National Waterfront Museum, showcasing beautiful fair trade, ethical and up-cycled garments. Clothing and accessories will be available to browse and buy. Entry is £5 (£4 concessions) but places are limited so book in advance.  You can buy your ticket at the Centre or Oxfam, Union St (from Friday).

RSPCA Llys Nini are holding their annual openday / fun dog show at Llys Nini in Penllergaer on Sunday 6^th June. If you would like to have a display on the field for a small charge please contact Sally Hyman on 01792 892293 or sally.hyman1@ntlworld.com

‘Between the Glass Ceiling and the Mud Floor; Women’s Continuing Inequality in 21st Century Welsh Society’ to be held between 10.30 am – 3.30 pm on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. Registration from 10.00 am

A Business Writing Course is being held on the 11th February 2010 in The Quays. If you would like to apply for this course please contact Elouisa Phillips on 01792 510 718 or email e.baker@npt.gov.uk