February 2nd, 2012
Heritage Lottery Fund: changes to small grants programmes
From April 2012, the maximum grant limit for Your Heritage applications is increasing form £50,000 to £100,000.
The maximum grant limit for Young Roots applications is also increasing from £25,000 to £50,000. Young Roots projects can last up to two years (up from 18 months) and the age range widened to include young people from 11 – 25 years old (previously started at 13 years old).
Also from April 2012, HLF will make decisions on Your Heritage and Young Roots applications at bi-monthly meetings. A full list on submission deadlines and decision meetings can be found on the website.
As always, if you have an idea for a heritage project HLF encourages seeking pre-application advice using the on-line portal
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February 2nd, 2012
The Neath Port Talbot Community Network Newsletter is now available for download.
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February 2nd, 2012
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.
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January 26th, 2012
NewLink Wales are offering a number of training courses, including:
- Substance Misuse Awareness Level One 28th & 29th February 2012, Colwyn Bay, Voluntary £140.00, Statutory £150.00
- International Treatment Effectiveness Project 6th & 7th March 2012, Cardiff, Voluntary Sector £260.00, Statutory Sector £270.00
- Substance Misuse Awareness Level One 15th & 16th March 2012, Cardiff, Voluntary Sector £140.00, Statutory £150.00
- Working with People Affected by the Substance Misuse of Others Level 3 22nd March 2012, Cardiff, Voluntary Sector £115.00, Statutory Sector £125.00
- Substance Misuse Awareness Level Two 20th & 21st March 2012, Wrexham, Voluntary Sector £155.00 Statutory Sector £165.00
Bursaries for training fees may be available for those working in the Cardiff and Vale areas.
If you want further information or require a copy of the NewLink Wales training booklet please contact us on our details below:
NewLink Wales
Meridian Court
North Road
Cardiff
CF14 3BE
Tel: 02920 529002
Fax: 02920 619250
Email: info@newlinkwales.org.uk Website: www.newlinkwales.org.uk
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January 26th, 2012
The Riverside Centre is looking for volunteers from the community who would be interested in improving their knowledge of local wildlife by taking part in wildlife surveys. No previous knowledge is required as expert help will be on hand. However anyone with some identification skills will also be very welcome. The birds that we identify will go onto a list which will be used in considering how to manage the park for wildlife in the future.
For each survey there will be morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions will start at 10am, afternoon sessions at 1pm. Participants will be free to come out on one or both sessions and on as many of the surveys as they like. Surveys will be on 20th & 31st of January & 3rd & 16th of February 2012 . Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
If you are interested in taking part please contact Roger on 01792 864194 or email riverside@arenapontardawe.com.
For directions go to www.arenapontardawe.com/riverside/directions
These surveys are funded by Environment Wales and the Riverside Project by the Big Lottery Fund
See flyer for further information on Riverside.
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January 26th, 2012
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.
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January 24th, 2012
Just a quick reminder that if you would like any articles/events published in the next edition of the RDP Newsletter the information will need to be sent to Leane Woodley by Monday 23rd January 2012. l.woodley@npt.gov.uk
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January 24th, 2012
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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January 24th, 2012
Local Health Boards (LHBs) are responsible for planning, designing, developing and securing the delivery of primary, community, in-hospital care services, and where appropriate specialised services for the citizens in their respective areas to meet identified local needs within the national policy and standards framework set out by the Minister.
Independent Members for LHBs
Independent Members are expected to work with their Executive Directors to develop strategy, policy and ensure sound governance. In addition they are expected to bring an independent view to the Board to challenge as appropriate financial and service plans.
The vacant posts are as follows.
- Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board (Band 4) – Community position
- Hywel Dda Local Health Board (Band 3) – Community position
The Independent Members will be appointed for up to four (4) years and the post is based on a notional time commitment of a minimum of four (4) days per month, but this will be subject to organisational demands. They are eligible to receive a remuneration of £15,936 (Band 4) and £13,344 (Band 3) and per annum for 4 days per month.
We are particularly interested in hearing from under-represented groups such as women, disabled people and ethnic minority individuals.
For more information or to apply go to website or for queries contact HR Helpdesk at the Welsh Government by e-mail: hr-helpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk or telephone: 029 2082 5454.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 16 February 2012. Please note that there is a separate application form for each position. Please ensure you complete the correct one. It is expected that the interviews will be held in the week beginning 19 March.
A large print, Braille or audio version of this advert can be obtained on request from 029 2082 5454.
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January 24th, 2012
If you live in Neath Port Talbot and are interested in issues affecting those over 50, would you like to be one of the voices of older people in the area?
The Older Persons’ Council is looking for enthusiastic and committed people who are in regular contact with older people in the community.
The Older Persons’ Council is a link with those over the age of 50 and the Local Authority, the Welsh Assembly Government and organisations that have an influence over the lives of all older people, on topics such as:
- Health & Well Being
- Lifelong Learning
- Community Safety
- Care and Accommodation
- Work/Volunteering
- Community Involvement
Do You Want to Use Your Skills?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions:
- Do you have enthusiasm, drive and commitment?
- Would you like to make more use of the awareness, knowledge and skills you have acquired?
- Do you want to have a positive influence over the issues which impact upon your own and fellow older peoples’ lives?
- Would you like to be considered for selection onto the Older Persons’ Council?
- Would you like to know more about the Older Persons’ Council, the Strategy for Older People and the Transforming Older Peoples’ Services Programme?
Then please contact us on opc@npt.gov.uk or by telephoning 01639 763418
Or write to C/o Corporate Strategy Unit, NPTCBC, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ
Further details also available on the Older Person’s Council website.
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