BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://c3sc.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20120325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20121028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20130331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20131027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20140330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20141026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130220 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130219T183000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T183000Z UID:45333-1361298600-1361298600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:What Future for a Devolved Approach to Opposing Poverty? DESCRIPTION:What Future for a Devolved Approach to Opposing Poverty? Some Reflections from Research and from Experience \nJulia Unwin\, Chief Executive\, Joseph Rowntree Foundation \nWhat are the implications of ‘austerity measures’ for Britain’s poorest members? Closer to home\, what will be the consequences of welfare reform for the poorest households in Wales? At a moment when these issues are at the forefront of the policy agenda in the UK\, the Centre for Advanced Studies in Public Policy at the University of Glamorgan in association with the Centre for Regeneration Excellence Wales is hosting a public lecture by one of the leading figures in this field – Julia Unwin\, Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Refreshments will be served from 6.00pm and the lecture will be followed by a reception. \n  \nAnyone wishing to reserve a place at the lecture should either send their details to URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/what-future-for-a-devolved-approach-to-opposing-poverty/ LOCATION:Pierhead Building\, Cardiff Bay\, Pierhead Building\, Cardiff Bay CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130219T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130219T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T093000Z UID:45331-1361266200-1361290500@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Making Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Workers DESCRIPTION:A Diverse Cymru training course. \nPrice: £85 per person \nFind out more on the Diverse Cymru website. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/making-reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-workers/ LOCATION:Equality & Human Rights Commission\, Cardiff\, Equality & Human Rights Commission\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130220 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130219T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T000000Z UID:45327-1361232000-1361318399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Confidence at Public Events DESCRIPTION:The aim of this Participation Cymru training course is for participants to engage more effectively and confidently with communities through public meetings/events. \n  \nRepresenting your organisation at a public event is a responsibility which is daunting for the most experienced people. This course focuses on presentation skills and dealing with difficult situations and behaviours. Participants will learn how to prepare for a public event\, how to give an effective presentation\, conveying the information the audience wants to know using appropriate communication styles\, and explores techniques for dealing with challenging issues and situations. \n    By attending this course you will be able to: \nBe better prepared for holding public events \n – Use your own style of presenting with confidence – Design and deliver powerful presentations – Be more confident in dealing with people at a public event – Deal more effectively with challenging situations – Demonstrate techniques for dealing with challenging behaviour \n    \nWho is this course for? This course is aimed at individuals or organisations that need to represent their organisation at public meetings with citizens and communities. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/confidence-at-public-events/ LOCATION:YMCA\, Barry\, YMCA\, Barry CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130220 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130219T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T000000Z UID:45329-1361232000-1361318399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Early Support Key Worker Training DESCRIPTION:This is a 2.5-day training course with the other days being 28th February and 8th March. Please note that there is NO CHARGE for this training. Participants must attend all 3 days. \n    \nAims of the course: \n – Support participants to understand the national context for key working and for the delivery of services for disabled children and children with additional needs and their families – Help participants to explore the Early Support principles and approaches and apply them to their practice – Enable participants to embrace the family’s experience\, understanding how to use the family’s strengths to solve problems and work in partnership with the family – Explore the effective use of the Early Support materials – Promote an integrated approach to working with other services and agencies\, keeping the family at the centre – Explore the key worker’s role\, responsibilities and best practice in key working – Help participants to develop their practical key working skills  – Encourage and enable participants to reflect on their practice and make use of those reflections \n   \nTimes: Day 1 & 2: 9:30am-4:00pm   Day 3: 9:30am-1:00pm    URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/early-support-key-worker-training-2/ LOCATION:Serennu Children’s Centre\, Newport NP10 9LY\, Serennu Children's Centre\, Newport NP10 9LY CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130216 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130215T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T193000Z UID:45325-1360956600-1360956600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Bingo Night DESCRIPTION:Join Rainbow Hope for a fun Bingo night. \nPrice: £10 to include buffet meal and all Bingo games. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/bingo-night/ LOCATION:Ex-servicemen’s Social Club\, 44 Charles Street\, Cardiff CF10 2GE\, Ex-servicemen's Social Club\, 44 Charles Street\, Cardiff CF10 2GE CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130214T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130214T190000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130214T190000Z UID:45322-1360868400-1360879200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Fundraiser / Awareness Event DESCRIPTION:A spectacular night of music and dance \nZumba-based\, inspired by Christian music. Dance performances and entertainment. Anyone and everyone is welcome! \nThis organisation is organised by MESIG (M.E. Support In Glamorgan) who are raising money for a member of the charity who is currently bedbound and needs to go to Burrswood – a Christian hospital. \nThey are also raising awareness and funds for Human Trafficking. \nTickets: £10 URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/valentines-day-fundraiser-awareness-event/ LOCATION:Glenwood Church\, Circle Way West\, Cardiff CF23 6UW\, Glenwood Church\, Circle Way West\, Cardiff CF23 6UW CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130214T013000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130214T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130214T013000Z UID:45319-1360805400-1360857600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's sock it to Eating Disorders! DESCRIPTION:In support of b-eat – beating eating disorders \nWant to learn how to make your own sock monkey? Join this sock monkey workshop event to raise awareness and support people with Eating Disorders. Bring those unwanted socks from Christmas and turn them into something fun! \nThis event is taking place during Eating Disorders Awareness Week – 11 to 17 February 2013. Visit www.b-eat.co.uk to find out more about their work. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/lets-sock-it-to-eating-disorders/ LOCATION:Aneurin Bevan Room\, Cardiff University\, Students’ Union\, Park Place\, Cardiff\, Aneurin Bevan Room\, Cardiff University\, Students' Union\, Park Place\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130213T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130213T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T120000Z UID:45317-1360756800-1360764000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Training for Employers - Refugees Working in the UK: Skills\, Entitlements\, Barriers and Solutions DESCRIPTION:   \nRefugees who have come to Wales in the process of seeking safety from persecution are a diverse group of people with a wide variety of skills and previous experience who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Displaced People in Action provides awareness training to recruitment and supervisory personnel to: \na)     increase employer knowledge of the diverse skill pool of refugees living in Wales; \nb)    discuss challenges that refugees may face when entering Wales’ labour force and ways in which individuals and employers can work toward positive employment and business outcomes; and \nc)     discuss strategies to ensure recruitment practices reach refugees in Wales. \n    \nRefugees contribute to this training by facilitating discussions and sharing personal experiences in the UK labour market.      Please email gingerdpiawales@yahoo.co.uk with your name and organisation to confirm attendance. Email or call 07929 032818 for more information. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-training-for-employers-refugees-working-in-the-uk-skills-entitlements-barriers-and-solutions/ LOCATION:Oxfam Cymru\, 5-7 St Mary Street\, Cardiff\, CF10 1 AT\, Oxfam Cymru\, 5-7 St Mary Street\, Cardiff\, CF10 1 AT CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130213T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T100000Z UID:45315-1360749600-1360774800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:C3SC training: Effective Communication Skills – How to Participate DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this course has been postponed. \nThis course will help you to:• Understand the importance of effective communication• Consider the variety of ways in which we communicate• Know how to actively listen to others• Develop effective questioning skills• Learn how to give others the opportunity to contribute ideas and opinions to the discussion• Explore how best to prepare for meetings in order to communicate any messages/ideas and views clearly and concisely URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-effective-communication-skills-how-to-participate/ LOCATION:C3SC\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0EB\, C3SC\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0EB CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130215 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130213T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T000000Z UID:45314-1360713600-1360886399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid DESCRIPTION:This Diverse Cymru course helps you to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises; engage with\, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help. \nPrice: £120 per person \nVisit the Diverse Cymru website to find out more. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/mental-health-first-aid-5/ LOCATION:Blackwood\, Blackwood CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130214 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130212T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T000000Z UID:45312-1360627200-1360799999@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:CHASE 2013 - the Charities and Associations Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Free entry. Free seminars. Executive networking. \n  Discover new fundraising potential with eBay for Charity. \nThis seminar features: \n Case studies from charities successfully using eBay What’s new on eBay and how your charity can take advantage Top tips to help you get the best from online selling\, fundraising and auctions Register FREE and book your seminar place now. \n    \nFind out more about CHASE 2013 here. \n  URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/chase-2013-the-charities-and-associations-exhibition/ LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, London N1 0QH\, Business Design Centre\, London N1 0QH CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130213 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130211T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T000000Z UID:45310-1360540800-1360713599@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Exploring Counselling Skills DESCRIPTION:This NewLink Wales two-day course would be suitable for anyone with none or very little knowledge about counselling skills. This course has been written to meet the needs of practitioners who work with vulnerable people\, people who are distressed or need to bring about change in their life. \nVoluntary Sector £125.00 and Statutory Sector £135.00 URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/exploring-counselling-skills/ LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130210 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130209T173000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130209T173000Z UID:45308-1360431000-1360431000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Step Out youth event DESCRIPTION:Restoration Movement UK presents: ‘Step Out’ – Artists and speakers include: Minister JMan (Visionary of Restoration Movement UK) – Triple O (MOBO award winner\, London) – Elfed Gooding (National Director of The Evangelical Alliance Wales) \n… and lots more \nFREE admission URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/step-out-youth-event/ LOCATION:Grangetown Baptist Church\, Clive Street\, Cardiff CF11 7HP\, Grangetown Baptist Church\, Clive Street\, Cardiff CF11 7HP CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130208T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T100000Z UID:45305-1360317600-1360335600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Essential Skills and Dyslexia Awareness Workshop DESCRIPTION:FREE training course \nFacts: \n – 23% of adults in Wales experience problems with literacy – Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 people – 53% of adults in Wales experience problems in numeracy \nThis FREE workshop will investigate how we can introduce simple processes in the workplace and also source funding to support this. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/essential-skills-and-dyslexia-awareness-workshop/ LOCATION:InterLink\, Rhondda Cynon Taff\, InterLink\, Rhondda Cynon Taff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130208T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T100000Z UID:45302-1360317600-1360328400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Re-design and re-appraisal of Welsh Government's Children and Families Organisation Grant Programme (CFOG)\, the Out of School Childcare Grant Programme and Section 64 Grant Programmes DESCRIPTION:Martin Davies\, Third Sector Grant Policy Manager at the Welsh Government\, is working on a redesign and reappraisal of Welsh Government’s Children and Families Organisation Grant Programme (CFOG)\, the Out of School Childcare Grant Programme and grant programmes for voluntary organisations operating in the health and social care sector on an all-Wales basis with older people\, carers\, adults with disabilities and people who experience mental ill health (more usually referred to as Section 64 Grant Programmes).   \nBy the end of March 2013\, he needs to present Welsh Ministers with options for the future of these grant programmes to ensure that they produce the best possible outcomes\, deliver against Ministerial priorities and still represent the most appropriate use of public money and resources. He wants to make sure that the options he presents are well considered and properly informed and\, to do this\, he needs to know the views of all stakeholders including the Third Sector. This event will give you an opportunity to participate.  \nIf you’d like to attend the event\, please write to Martin Davies\, Third Sector Grant Policy Manager\, Family Support\, Department for Health\, Social Services and Children\, Welsh Government. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/re-design-and-re-appraisal-of-welsh-governments-children-and-families-organisation-grant-programme-cfog-the-out-of-school-childcare-grant-programme-and-section-64-grant-programmes/ LOCATION:South Wales\, South Wales CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130208T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T100000Z UID:45301-1360317600-1360324800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Welfare Reform - affecting us all: how to make it work for you DESCRIPTION:Diverse Cymru and Wales TUC invite you to a launch event to raise awareness of the coming welfare reform. \nHosted and introduced by Vaughan Gething AM. \nHighlighting the support and advice services available across Wales. \nWith presentations on:  \nIn-work Benefits                          Wales TUC \nUniversal Credit                           Graeme Butterworth – Diverse Cymru \nHousing                                      Community Housing Cymru \nImpact on Disabled People          Paul Warren – Diverse Cymru \n  \nThere will also be information and advice stands. (If you are an organisation providing advice and support services\, and you would like a FREE table at the launch to highlight your service\, please contact Diverse Cymru (see below). Space is limited. \nThroughout March\, Diverse Cymru and its partners will be touring the country to outline the detail\, record the personal stories and highlight the impact of welfare reform on individuals and service providers throughout Wales who will be affected from April 2013. \n  URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/welfare-reform-affecting-us-all-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ LOCATION:Senedd\, Cardiff Bay\, Senedd\, Cardiff Bay CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130207T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T100000Z UID:45299-1360231200-1360240200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Workers’ Educational Association South Wales New Project Launch DESCRIPTION:The Workers’ Educational Association South Wales is delighted to announce that they are the first organisation in Wales to be granted Home Office approval to run the European funded ESIL Project: ‘English Skills for Integration & Learning’. \nThe aim of the project is to enable newly arrived (in the last 10 years) non EU third country nationals to integrate into UK society by providing learning and socialisation opportunities leading to eventual citizenship. \nTo find out more about how we can work together to embed this exciting new project across South Wales\, you are cordially invited to attend the Project Launch at the Millennium Centre on Thursday 7th February. The morning will comprise presentations and discussions in the Victor Salvi Room followed by a networking lunch in the Awen Foyer. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/workers-educational-association-south-wales-new-project-launch/ LOCATION:The Wales Millennium Centre\, Cardiff Bay\, The Wales Millennium Centre\, Cardiff Bay CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130208 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130207T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T000000Z UID:45296-1360195200-1360281599@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Gift Aid registration surgery - 5 simple steps to Gift Aid DESCRIPTION:Does your organisation receive donations from individuals?  \nIf you do and you are not already claiming Gift Aid – or are not sure that you are claiming everything that you are entitled to – then come along to WCVA’s Gift Aid registration surgery and find out how to turn every £1 donated to your organisation into £1.25.  Aims: To provide practical information for participants so that they are able to understand the benefits of income they could generate from Gift Aid and the process of registration.    Content: Gift Aid enables charities and community amateur sports club to reclaim the tax paid on donations from individuals – for every pound your organisation is given you can claim an additional 25 pence from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). By building this option into your fundraising strategy you can generate higher levels of unrestricted funding for your organisation. This session will look at the process of registering for and claiming Gift Aid in five simple steps\, and it will also cover the changes to the process following on from the budget.   Learning outcomes:By attending this session you will understand how to: – Register with HMRC to claim Gift Aid – Encourage your donors to complete Gift Aid declarations – Maintain appropriate records – Make a claim for Gift Aid – Promote Gift Aid – Ensure your organisation complies with relevant legislation and best practice – Know where to go for further information\, help and advice  Who are these surgeries for?These sessions are aimed at those not already registered with HMRC to claim Gift Aid\, but may also be useful to those already registered but who want to ensure that they are claiming on everything to which they are entitled.  Price: this half-day course is £10 for voluntary organisations URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/gift-aid-registration-surgery-5-simple-steps-to-gift-aid/ LOCATION:Baltic House\, Cardiff Bay\, Baltic House\, Cardiff Bay CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130206T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T100000Z UID:45295-1360144800-1360166400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:C3SC training: Getting the Best from your Volunteers DESCRIPTION:This two-day course is suitable for those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes. (Day 2 of the course is on Thursday 7 February.) \n   During this course you will:• Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers• Understand good practice in relation support and supervision• Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations• Be equipped to develop a volunteering policy for your organisation URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-getting-the-best-from-your-volunteers/ LOCATION:C3SC\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0EB\, C3SC\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0EB CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130206T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T093000Z UID:45294-1360143000-1360166400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Promoting Infant Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Research shows that mental health problems often have their roots in early childhood. The first years of a child’s life have a significant influence on brain development and the development of social and mental well-being. An infant’s early experiences are dependent on the interaction between them and their parents\, or main care giver\, and the environment in which they live. Support for families in a baby’s first years can increase the likelihood that they will form secure attachment with their parents\, which can have lasting benefits for their subsequent development. Early intervention and prevention can often prevent the development of mental health problems in later years.The focus of this Children in Wales event will be on research evidence and promising practice in relation to promoting infant mental health and the need for a strong foundation in mental health and wellbeing from the early years of a child’s life. Children in Wales aims to raise the strategic profile of infant mental health and identify challenges and opportunities for the future. The event will aim to increase delegates’ understanding and give them the opportunity to consider their own policy and practice\, alongside sharing experiences and practice.This conference will be of particular benefit to all professionals working with infants and their families\, and those supporting parents\, including:Health VisitorsMidwives Social WorkersMental health professionalsFlying Start WorkersEarly Years workersThose supporting parentsAnyone with a policy lead or interest in early years or family support   \nCosts: Members: £65    Non-members: £75  (including lunch) URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/promoting-infant-mental-health/ LOCATION:Future Inn\, Cardiff Bay\, Future Inn\, Cardiff Bay CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130207 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130206T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T000000Z UID:45293-1360108800-1360195199@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Welfare Reform DESCRIPTION:The consequences of the new Welfare Reform Act will start to come into force from April 2013. This will be the biggest social security shake-up in forty years.This course aims to help you understand the changes in Welfare Reform\, their likely impacts and to help you begin to prepare for them.The Learning Disability Wales course is designed for anyone working in a support\, care or advice role for a disabled adult who wishes to know more about the key benefit changes taking place and the impact they will have.Make sure you are up-to-date with the facts and figures and understand how these changes will affect you and the people you support and advise. \nBooking and feesMembers £72Non members £83Parents / Carers/ Person with learning disability £25 URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/welfare-reform/ LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130205T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130205T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T180000Z UID:45291-1360087200-1360094400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:A Sustainable Wales – Better choices for a better future Consultation Event – Sustainable Development White paper: evening overview event DESCRIPTION:Consultation event on the White Paper proposals for the Sustainable Development Bill \nThe Sustainable Development Bill is intended to strengthen the existing governance framework for sustainable development across the public service in Wales to ensure better decision making. The Bill aims to embed sustainable development as the central organising principle of the Welsh Government and devolved public service organisations. This means that organisations are clear on what they are seeking to deliver and ensuring that strategic decisions are informed by consideration of the effect on social\, economic and environmental and long term wellbeing. An independent Sustainable Development Body will also be created to offer support and guidance. \nLaunched in early December\, the White Paper is now out for consultation and you are invited to attend this event. \nThird sector organisations and community group members are invited to this event. \nThe key objective of the evening overview event is to raise awareness of the White Paper proposals and its implications for the delivery of public services in Wales. It will also prepare organisations and others who wish to organise their own events with their stakeholders. \nIf you would like to attend and to find out more\, please email sustainable.development@wales.gsi.gov.uk \nFor further details about the Bill visit www.wales.gov.uk/sustainabledevelopment URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/a-sustainable-wales-better-choices-for-a-better-future-consultation-event-sustainable-development-white-paper-evening-overview-event/ LOCATION:Park Inn\, Radisson\, Cardiff\, Park Inn\, Radisson\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130205T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T100000Z UID:45289-1360058400-1360069200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Children's Rights for Professionals - The Welsh Perspective DESCRIPTION:This Tros Gynnal Plant training course ‘Children’s Rights for Professionals – The Welsh Perspective’ offers learners a unique opportunity to bring their knowledge of children’s rights completely up to date from the Welsh perspective and learn how this impacts on their specific sector and role. \nThis is a must for anyone who works with children and young people in Wales and will be of particular interest to anyone who is interested in developing the Formal Advocacy element of their role. \nPrice: £45 per person. Please book by 25 January. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/childrens-rights-for-professionals-the-welsh-perspective/ LOCATION:Children’s Commissioners Office\, Swansea\, Children’s Commissioners Office\, Swansea CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130207 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130205T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T000000Z UID:45286-1360022400-1360195199@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid DESCRIPTION:FREE training – limited spaces \nMental Health First Aid is the help given to someone experiencing a Mental Health problem before professional help is obtained.1 in 4 people will experience some form of mental ill health during their life time. \nJourneys is organising a FREE two-day Mental Health First Aid training in partnership with MEWN Cymru. \n    \nThe training covers 4 modules:1st module: Understanding Mental health.2nd module: Depression & Suicide.3rd module: Anxiety & Disorder.4th module: Bipolar disorder & Schizophrenia. \n   \nTime: 9.30am – 4pm \n   URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/mental-health-first-aid-4/ LOCATION:MEWN CYMRU\, 2nd Floor East\, Chamber of Commerce building\, 113-116 Bute Street\, Cardiff CF10 5EQ\, MEWN CYMRU\, 2nd Floor East\, Chamber of Commerce building\, 113-116 Bute Street\, Cardiff CF10 5EQ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130202 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130201T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T000000Z UID:45283-1359676800-1359763199@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Equality Act 2010 DESCRIPTION:A Diverse Cymru training course – an introduction to ensure understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers. \nPrice: £85 \nVisit the Diverse Cymru website to find out more. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/equality-act-2010/ LOCATION:Caerphilly\, Caerphilly CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130130T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130130T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T100000Z UID:45280-1359540000-1359559800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Communities Buy Land training event in Cardiff on Wednesday 30 January DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG)\, in partnership with the Community Land Advisory Service\, this event is aimed at community groups interested in buying land\, particularly for community gardens. Advisors and support organisations are also welcome. \n    \nThis is what the event will cover: \n – When is buying land appropriate and when is it not appropriate? – Your responsibilities as a land owner – How to buy land – auctions\, valuations\, insurance\, land agents\, assessing the site – Getting the money – loans\, grants and shares – Community share issues and incorporating as an Industrial and Provident Society – Hearing from groups who have already bought land – Advice from the experts – Discussion and networking \n   \nPrice: FREE to FCFCG Members\, Volunteers – £10\, Organisations – £50To book your place\, visit www.farmgarden.org.uk/events URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/communities-buy-land-training-event-in-cardiff-on-wednesday-30-january/ LOCATION:Bute Education Centre\, Cardiff\, Bute Education Centre\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130129T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130129T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T133000Z UID:45277-1359466200-1359475200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:'Measuring Child Poverty: a Consultation on Better Measures of Child Poverty' - UK Government consultation event DESCRIPTION:Message from the U.K. GovernmentAs you may be aware\, following the publication of the most recent child poverty statistics in June\, the U.K. Government committed to a consultation on better measures of child poverty. The consultation was launched by The Rt. Hon. Iain Duncan Smith MP\, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions\, and the Rt. Hon. David Laws MP\, Minister of State (Schools). A link to the consultation document can be accessed at: \nhttp://www.education.gov.uk/aboutdfe/departmentalinformation/consultations/a00216896/measuring-child-poverty \nThere is a free consultation event on Tuesday 29 January\, which has been organised with the support of Children in Wales – Plant yng Nghymru. The U.K. Government spoke to children\, young people\, charities and local child poverty leads to inform its consultation document and wants to continue to work with you throughout the consultation\, ensuring it captures what it really means to live in child poverty. The U.K. Government also knows that there is a wealth of knowledge and conviction to fight child poverty in the UK\, spanning local leaders\, charities and social enterprises.   If you are able to attend the consultation\, please RSVP to philippa.davies@childpovertyunit.gsi.gov.uk by 22 January. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/measuring-child-poverty-a-consultation-on-better-measures-of-child-poverty-uk-government-consultation-event/ LOCATION:Future Inn\, Hemingway Road\, Cardiff Bay CF10 4AU\, Future Inn\, Hemingway Road\, Cardiff Bay CF10 4AU CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130131 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130129T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T000000Z UID:45275-1359417600-1359590399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Working with Groups DESCRIPTION:During this two-day Children in Wales course\, delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator\, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will develop delegates’ understanding of and ability to use active listening and communication skills within a group context. \n   By the end of course\, you will:  \n – Understand the role of the facilitator – Understand some models of groupwork theory – Understand and manage group dynamics – Be able to identify some of the key knowledge and skills necessary for successful facilitation – Be able to share\, explore and practice facilitation techniques  – Be able to share some of the challenges involved in facilitation and consider ways of overcoming these  \n   \nCOST: \nMembers £165 \nNon-members £195 \nBook your place via the Children in Wales website (PDF). \n This course is also offered as in-house training\, please contact claire.sharp@childreninwales.org.uk for more information. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/working-with-groups/ LOCATION:Merthyr Tydfil\, Merthyr Tydfil CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130130 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130129T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T000000Z UID:45272-1359417600-1359503999@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Early Support Parents Workshops DESCRIPTION:This is a 4-day course. The other days are 5 February\, 26 February and 5 March 2013.Are you the parent or carer of a child with additional needs or disability? \nWould you like to meet other parents and discover what support is available for your family? Would you like to know who can help you and where to find them? \n – Would you like to have a say in planning services for your child and would you like help with understanding confusing jargon? – Would you like to hear and share ideas about enjoying life with your whole family however challenging that may seem at times?Early Support is the Welsh Government’s mechanism to improve the quality\, consistency and co-ordination of services for disabled children under five and their families.The parents’ workshops are a key element of this approach and parents have received funding from the Welsh Government to lead these workshops. These workshops were written by parents\, for parents and are delivered by parents.  Who the workshops are for?The workshops are aimed at parents/carers and the wider family of a disabled child. They can also be open to practitioners working directly with very young disabled children and their families but only if the practitioner has been invited to attend by a parent/carer. Though Early Support is focused on children under five\, the workshops are open to parents of older disabled children who are feeling isolated or who feel they do not have sufficient information.  Structure of workshopsThe sessions (10am – 2.30pm) are FREE plus they will pay for childcare and travel. These four workshops are informal\, with plenty of opportunity to meet other families\, chat and share experiences. There are four workshops: – Workshop 1 – Understanding this new world – explores national and local services\, Early Support and the Early Support materials. – Workshop 2 – Changing relationships – explores the implications of working in partnership with service providers. – Workshop 3 – The child beyond the disability – explores the issues around dealing with feelings and enjoying your child. – Workshop 4 – The importance of the ordinary in all our lives – considers the wider family and the importance of time for you. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/early-support-parents-workshops-2/ LOCATION:Barry\, Barry CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130130 DTSTAMP:20260406T202505 CREATED:20130129T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T000000Z UID:45274-1359417600-1359503999@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Engaging Young People with a Learning Disability DESCRIPTION:A one-day Learning Disability Wales course designed to explore practical and creative ways to better engage and communicate with young disabled people. Course AimsThis course will give you tools\, games and resources for use when planning services\, consulting with or communicating with young disabled people. The course will cover:·        Why it is important for young people to participate in planning their services·        Look at good practice examples·        Briefly look at policy around participation ·        Try out some methods ·        Provide resources to work with after the training.  Designed forPeople planning with young people\, planning services for young people and/or those wishing to develop their communication skills with groups of young people. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/engaging-young-people-with-a-learning-disability/ LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR