Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service » Events http://www.nptcvs.com Supporting, Promoting and Developing the Voluntary Sector Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:27 +0000 en hourly 1 Free Training: Asylum and Destitution – Coping with “No Recourse to Public Funds” http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/09/free-training-asylum-and-destitution-coping-with-no-recourse-to-public-funds/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/09/free-training-asylum-and-destitution-coping-with-no-recourse-to-public-funds/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:05 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6463 Swansea City of Sanctuary and Displaced People in Action invite you to a workshop on the following theme:

Asylum and Destitution – Coping with “No Recourse to Public Funds”

Tuesday 13 March 2011, 9:30am to 4:30pm Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel St, Swansea, SA1 3SN

Target audience: frontline staff and managers who may come into contact with people who are destitute because they have been refused asylum in the UK.

for further information see flyer.

Please return booking form  to richard.lewis@swansea.ac.uk

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/09/free-training-asylum-and-destitution-coping-with-no-recourse-to-public-funds/feed/ 0 Breathe Easy Neath Valley Annual Fundraising Event http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/breathe-easy-neath-valley-annual-fundraising-event/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/breathe-easy-neath-valley-annual-fundraising-event/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:40:48 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6440 It’s that time of year again. Breathe Easy Neath Valley is starting to think about our annual fundraising event, Abseil at Dinas Rock, which takes place on April 8th, Easter Sunday this year.

Places are limited so don’t delay too long if you want to take part.

Application Form

We love to see people returning to support us once again and to have another go just for the thrill of it, and it is always great to see new faces.

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/breathe-easy-neath-valley-annual-fundraising-event/feed/ 0 ‘Life Sucks’ Siaradwn Ni Third Annual Conference http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/life-sucks-siaradwn-ni-third-annual-conference/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/life-sucks-siaradwn-ni-third-annual-conference/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:40:15 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6432 Friday, 23rd of March 2012 at 9.30 am – 4.00pm, The Orangery, Margam Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

The ‘Life Sucks’ Conference will look at the issues that affect young people in particular and will help to raise awareness of the issues that are important for young people across Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. This will be an opportunity to listen to what young people have to say and to work with them to find appropriate solutions. The conference will also showcase the work carried out by Siaradwn Ni partners.

Chairperson: Police Constable Neville Evans

(Author of ‘Bullied’, ‘Safe’, ‘Morale Matters’ & ‘The UK Bullying & Hate Crime Handbook’)

Key note speakers include:

  • Keith Towler, Children & Young People Commissioner -Good mental health & wellbeing
  • Penny Steinhauer – Overview of cyber bullying
  • To be confirmed – Impact of cyber bullying on mental health
  • Police Constable Steve Carpenter, Schools Liaison – Legal aspects, current work in schools
  • Zelda Caravaggi, Restorative Justice – Resilience

Early booking recommended

Registration Form

Cost: FREE

Further information available www.mhmwales.org

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/08/life-sucks-siaradwn-ni-third-annual-conference/feed/ 0 February Half Term Fun – Dance Days http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/february-half-term-fun-dance-days/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/february-half-term-fun-dance-days/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:48:43 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6416 Dance Days to be held in Sandfields and Taibach during February Half Term.

See flyers below for further information.

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/february-half-term-fun-dance-days/feed/ 0 FRSB / IOF Fundraising Training in March 2012 http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/frsb-iof-fundraising-training-in-march-2012/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/frsb-iof-fundraising-training-in-march-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:45 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6409 5 things every small charity needs to know about fundraising

We are delighted to announce that the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) in Wales is funding three small charity training days, delivered by the Institute of Fundraising (IoF), during March 2012.

Aimed specifically at charities with voluntary incomes under £1 million, this series of courses is aimed at building the fundraising skills of smaller organisations. The two topics will be:

  • Building an effective case for support
  • Raising funds from the local community and event

Further information is available below or from the Fundraising Standards Board website. 

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/07/frsb-iof-fundraising-training-in-march-2012/feed/ 0 The Learn with Grandma Concept of:Inter-Generational Learning and Skills Exchange http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/02/the-learn-with-grandma-concept-ofinter-generational-learning-and-skills-exchange/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/02/the-learn-with-grandma-concept-ofinter-generational-learning-and-skills-exchange/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:39 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6387 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.

 

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/02/02/the-learn-with-grandma-concept-ofinter-generational-learning-and-skills-exchange/feed/ 0 Introducing Quality Assured Lifelong Learning (QALL) – the benefits for third sector organisations http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/26/introducing-quality-assured-lifelong-learning-qall-%e2%80%93-the-benefits-for-third-sector-organisations/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/26/introducing-quality-assured-lifelong-learning-qall-%e2%80%93-the-benefits-for-third-sector-organisations/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:10:33 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6368 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.

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/26/introducing-quality-assured-lifelong-learning-qall-%e2%80%93-the-benefits-for-third-sector-organisations/feed/ 0 Holocaust Memorial Day Event http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/24/holocaust-memorial-day-event/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/24/holocaust-memorial-day-event/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:18:57 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6359 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

 

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For further information see flyer

]]> http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/10/homelessness-legislation-in-wales-have-your-say/feed/ 0 New Year – New Start volunteering can make you more Employable! http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/10/new-year-%e2%80%93-new-start-volunteering-can-make-you-more-employable/ http://www.nptcvs.com/2012/01/10/new-year-%e2%80%93-new-start-volunteering-can-make-you-more-employable/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:16:16 +0000 Debbie Connelly http://www.nptcvs.com/?p=6235 Volunteer Fair at Neath Workingmens Club, Tuesday 24th January 2012, 11.00am – 2.00pm see flyer for further information.

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