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SUMMARY:Equality and Diversity Festival
DESCRIPTION:Women Connect First invites you to the Equality and Diversity Festival. \nThere will be: \n – Guest speakers – Dances from different parts of the globe – Singing\, and schools choir – Henna tattoo and face painting – International Fashion Show – Food tasting \nThis event is organised in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Oxfam\, and is part funded by the Welsh Government.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/equality-and-diversity-festival/
LOCATION:Channel View Leisure Centre\, Cardiff (Main Hall)\, Channel View Leisure Centre\, Cardiff (Main Hall)
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120330T144500
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120330T083000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120330T083000Z
UID:44334-1333099800-1333118700@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Le Carnaval! Live\, Work & Play
DESCRIPTION:A Carousel of excitement\, fun and adventure! \nA Carnival Themed Event giving young people a voice and info about services for \nyoung people in Cardiff \n(Carnival Dress Optional)
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/le-carnaval-live-work-play/
LOCATION:Cardiff City Hall\, Cardiff City Hall
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120329T140000
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CREATED:20120329T080000Z
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UID:44332-1333011600-1333029600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:   \nAre you involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself. If so\, come along to this Network meeting – you’ll have an opportunity to share ideas and gain more knowledge\, and meet with others in a similar role to compare experiences and encourage one another. \nThe Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Network is a joint network between Cardiff Third Sector Council and Voluntary Community Service (VCS).
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-volunteer-co-ordinators-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Star Centre\, Splott\, Cardiff\, Star Centre\, Splott\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120327T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
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UID:44329-1332840600-1332865800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:5 Things Every Small Charity Needs to Know about Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe 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. \n  \nAimed 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: \nBuilding an effective case for support \nRaising funds from the local community and events \nFor more information on the course outlines please visit the news section of our website at www.frsb.org.uk. \n The programme schedule  \nEach course will ensure that delegates are fully conversant with fundraising regulation and best practice as well as giving them an excellent grounding in each of the relevant areas. \n  \nWho should attend this session?Each course is suitable for members of staff or volunteers who have responsibility for fundraising in your organisation.  \nThe only restriction is that your organisation must have a voluntary income of under £1 million. \n  \nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the session fundraisers will be able to: \nIdentify potential sources of income from within local communities \nUnderstand the joys and challenges of working with volunteers \nUse event planning tools \n  \nWhat will be covered? \nGetting started: the law\, best practice and ‘the rules’ \nFinding and researching potential sources of income locally \nDeveloping and identifying projects for support \nEvent planning and management \nFollowing up and strengthening relationships \n  \nHow to book \nPlaces are limited to 15 per course so book now to secure your place. The courses cost only £20 per day for FRSB members and organisations that apply for FRSB membership at the time of booking. The fee for non‐FRSB participants is £50. Refreshments are included.  \nTo book email barbaraa@frsb.org.uk with the contact details of your delegates and confirmation of whether you’d like to pay by cheque or BACS. Please quote your FRSB membership number at the time of booking. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/5-things-every-small-charity-needs-to-know-about-fundraising/
LOCATION:Neath\, Neath
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120328
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120326T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T230000Z
UID:44326-1332806400-1332892799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Social Enterprise Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Social Enterprise UK and the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition (SSEC) have joined forces to host what will be the world’s biggest social enterprise event. The Social Enterprise Exchange will take place on Tuesday 27 March 2012 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. \n  \nThe Social Enterprise Exchange will host over 1000 delegates and 150 business exhibitors in one pavilion in this iconic Scottish venue\, providing a platform  for “exchange” of \, knowledge and best practice and a unique opportunity to trade and do good business. The event will will also cater for those working in the public\, private and voluntary sectors interested in social enterprise policy and practice.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/the-social-enterprise-exchange/
LOCATION:Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre\, Glasgow\, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre\, Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120327
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120325T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120325T230000Z
UID:44323-1332720000-1332806399@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Children in Wales Annual Round Table Conference
DESCRIPTION:  Influencing the agenda:Keeping the focus on children and young people through the changes in social services  Children in Wales Annual Round Table ConferenceMonday\, 26th March 2012City Hall\, Cardiff Discussions will focus around the Social Services (Wales) Bill and the implications for children\, young people and their families. This one day conference is aimed at policy makers and practitioners working in all sections of the children and families sector in Wales. Delegates will hear first from Gwenda Thomas AM\, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services followed by a set of responses from key professionals from social services\, health\, education and the third sector. Wide-ranging implications for the sector will be explored through round table workshops and speakers. Please keep this date in your diary – further programme information to follow shortly. 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/children-in-wales-annual-round-table-conference/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Cardiff\, City Hall\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120325T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120325T160000
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CREATED:20120325T120000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120325T120000Z
UID:44322-1332680400-1332691200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Felt making\, paper casting\, and more...
DESCRIPTION:As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations\, Mandy Nash and Catherine Lewis will be demonstrating felt-making and paper casting\, and Julia Thomas will be demonstrating Processing and Arduino\, computing tools for creating visual images and interactive art.     Visit www.bhac.org
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/felt-making-paper-casting-and-more/
LOCATION:Butetown History and Arts Centre\, 4 Dock Chambers\, Bute Street\, Cardiff CF10 5AG\, Butetown History and Arts Centre\, 4 Dock Chambers\, Bute Street\, Cardiff CF10 5AG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120325
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UID:44319-1332583200-1332583200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rhymney River Saturday Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Llanrumney Communities First in partnership with the Cardiff Rivers’ Group and Keep Wales Tidy are meeting up to conduct another clean-up of the Rhymney River. All equipment will be provided.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/rhymney-river-saturday-clean-up/
LOCATION:Meet at the Rhymney River foot bridge off Ball Lane\, Meet at the Rhymney River foot bridge off Ball Lane
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120323T160000
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UID:44316-1332507600-1332518400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Families First Commissioning: second provider event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited you to the second provider session as part of the Families First commissioning process on one of the following dates:  \nThursday 22 March 2012 or Friday 23 March 2012  \nAt this session the project team will outline the specifications that are being developed for each of the Families First service areas and will invite comment from potential providers.  \nFind out more here.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/families-first-commissioning-second-provider-event-2/
LOCATION:Llanrumney Library and Learning Centre\, Countisbury Avenue\, Cardiff CF3 5NQ\, Llanrumney Library and Learning Centre\, Countisbury Avenue\, Cardiff CF3 5NQ
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120324
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120323T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120323T000000Z
UID:44314-1332460800-1332547199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Train on the Tracks - Welfare Benefits Training
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to benefits \nThis one-day introductory course has been repeatedly well received by both participants and organisations\, and aims to introduce the welfare benefits system with simplicity\, particularly the distinctions between means-tested\, non-means tested\, contributory and universal benefits. \nThe course has been designed to enable delegates to recognise and understand the purpose of the most commonly claimed benefits\, focussing on jobseekers and incapacity for work\, the social fund\, housing benefit and Disability Living Allowance changes \nCost £95. \nYou can find out more about Train on the Tracks training on their  website
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/train-on-the-tracks-welfare-benefits-training/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120322T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120322T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T130000Z
UID:44312-1332421200-1332432000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Families First Commissioning: second provider event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited you to the second provider session as part of the Families First commissioning process on one of the following dates:  \nThursday 22 March 2012 or Friday 23 March 2012  \nAt this session the project team will outline the specifications that are being developed for each of the Families First service areas and will invite comment from potential providers.  \nFind out more here.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/families-first-commissioning-second-provider-event/
LOCATION:Western Leisure Centre\, Caerau Lane\, Ely\, Cardiff CF5 5HJ\, Western Leisure Centre\, Caerau Lane\, Ely\, Cardiff CF5 5HJ
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T100000Z
UID:44309-1332410400-1332432000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Training Programme: 'Tackling Inequalities Together'
DESCRIPTION:Addressing inequalities within neighbourhoods and communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. \nYou are invited to attend a training event being delivered by Dr Mike Grady of the internationally-renowned Marmot Review Team to help further understanding of the impact of inequalities on the population and to identify actions that work.  \nA range of key partners have been invited to attend this event: partners representing the Integrated Partnership Board workstreams\, Neighbourhood Management Officers and Chairs\, and Communities First Officers and Chairs from both Cardiff and the Vale\, as well as those who attended the Health\, Social Care & Well Being Symposium held on 31st January 2012. \nCardiff has a life expectancy gap of 11.6 years between the most deprived and least deprived wards and a similar picture exists within the Vale of Glamorgan. Understanding of this gap in life expectancy and of inequalities in general has improved in recent years and developing and delivering evidence-based action to improve the health of those in greatest need is now the focus. This event will help continue to deliver actions that will have an impact. \nThe event will include presentations by Dr Mike Grady\, Marmot Review Team and Dr Sharon Hopkins\, Director of Public Health\, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. Workshops on addressing inequalities through your work will be held as part of the afternoon session.   \nLunch and refreshments will be also be included therefore you will need to register for the event by Friday 16 March\, giving details of any special requirements.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-and-vale-of-glamorgan-training-programme-tackling-inequalities-together/
LOCATION:Star Centre\, Splott\, Cardiff CF24 2BZ\, Star Centre\, Splott\, Cardiff CF24 2BZ
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120323
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T000000Z
UID:44306-1332374400-1332460799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Working with Those Affected by the Substance Misuse of Others Level 3
DESCRIPTION:People who develop substance misuse problems usually have families and are often in contact with them. Sometimes they will be estranged from them. What ever the situation\, the impact that substance misuse can have on families and others close to the substance misuser\, is often profound. The Substance Misuse Strategy for Wales 2008-2018 notes the growing evidence that relatives and carers can play a vital role in helping substance misusers succeed in treatment and emphasises the need for providers and commissioners to work closely with families. This NewLink Wales course aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting concerned others and the types of interventions available for them. \nFind out more on the NewLink Wales website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/working-with-those-affected-by-the-substance-misuse-of-others-level-3/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120321T100000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120321T100000Z
UID:44304-1332324000-1332345600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff East Community Health and Well-being event
DESCRIPTION:Communities First\, in partnership with Eastern Leisure Centre and Several Cardiff East Health and Well-being Services\, is hosting a FREE event with: \n – Free taster exercise and fitness classes (timetable available on the day) – Spin\, Kettlebells\, Fitball\, Dance and more! – Free blood pressure testing (10am – 1pm) and health advice – Outdoor climbing wall – Bike rides around the facility  – Sign up for a Max. Card for free (proof of benefit entitlement must be shown and two passport-sized photos are required) – Pick up information and advice on healthier living – Find out more about health services on offer within your community – Join the library for free – Bring your children to story time (11am & 2.30pm) – Try Trampolining 3-4.15pm – Buffet-style lunch – Creche for parents wanting to try out the fitness classes on the day
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-east-community-health-and-well-being-event/
LOCATION:Eastern Leisure Centre\, Rumney\, Eastern Leisure Centre\, Rumney
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120322
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120321T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120321T090000Z
UID:44302-1332320400-1332320400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Children Policy
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course delivered by Learning Disability Wales will help participants understand the range of policies affecting children and young people in Wales. It will help you understand how your work fits into local and regional policies\, and will help you to influence their development.After this course delegates will have knowledge of:  \n – Key policies affecting Children and Young People – How Welsh Assembly Government policy and reports transfer to work at the Local Authority level – How to influence current and future policy – How children and young people participate in changing policy Designed forAnyone working in projects or organisations that work with children and young people with a learning disability.  The course is ideal for those who wish to gain an understanding of national policy and how it translates to those working on the ground.  \nBooking & FeesMembers £135Non members £156Parents / Carers/ Person with learning disability £51To book please contact Learning Disability Wales
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/understanding-children-policy/
LOCATION:Learning Disability Wales\, 41 Lambourne Crescent\, Llanishen\, Cardiff.  CF14 5GG\, Learning Disability Wales\, 41 Lambourne Crescent\, Llanishen\, Cardiff.  CF14 5GG    
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120321
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120319T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T000000Z
UID:44299-1332115200-1332287999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Abuse & Related Services
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2 day course delivered by Welsh Womens Aid\, aimed at professionals and volunteers working with women who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse. By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nUnderstand the dynamics of domestic abuse \nUnderstand the effects of domestic abuse on those who experience it \nUnderstand the relationship between gender roles and domestic abuse \nUnderstand how domestic abuse affects women from different cultures and backgrounds \nUnderstand the main issues of providing an appropriate and sensitive service to women who experience domestic abuse \nCosts: WWA members £65 per day Non members £100 per day
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/understanding-domestic-abuse-related-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120315T103000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T103000Z
UID:44297-1331807400-1331825400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Early Support: Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:  \nEarly Support is the Welsh Government’s mechanism to improve the quality\, consistency and co-ordination of services for disabled children under the age of five and their families. \nEarly Support Wales was launched in 2009; this is an oppotunity to learn from practice and evaluation from the first three years. \nIt will provide information on the progress\, development and successes of Early Support Wales since its launch. In addition\, it will outline how Early Support Wales is going to be carried forward into the future.  \nWho should attend?Early Years practitioners and managersEducational advisors and managersHealth and social care practitioners and managersParents/carersVoluntary organisations  \nThis event is FREE OF CHARGE. (Please note: a cancellation/non-attendance policy will apply.) \n Refreshments will be provided
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/early-support-next-steps/
LOCATION:The Hilton Hotel\, Cardiff\, The Hilton Hotel\, Cardiff 
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120315T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120315T093000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T093000Z
UID:44294-1331803800-1331814600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to Work with Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Barnardo’s Neville Street Interpreter Service is facilitating a workshop ‘How to Work with Interpreters’. The course is designed for professionals who need to work with interpreters to enable effective communication with non-English speaking clients/service users. \n The course covers: – How to brief an interpreter prior to an appointment – Expectations of an interpreter – Time allowance for interpretation – The Do’s and Don’ts when working with an interpreter – Demonstration on how to work with an interpreter – The importance of clear communication and using a trained interpreter \n  \nIf you are interested in this workshop for members of your staff group but can’t do the advertised date\, a package can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/how-to-work-with-interpreters/
LOCATION:Barnardo’s Cymru Head Office\, Trident Court East Moors Road\, Cardiff CF24 5TD\, Barnardo's Cymru Head Office\, Trident Court East Moors Road\, Cardiff CF24 5TD
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120316
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120315T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T000000Z
UID:44291-1331769600-1331855999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:“Sustainable Energy Best Practice in the European Regions”
DESCRIPTION:  \nEco Centre Wales is hosting an exciting double seminar on some of the best examples of sustainable energy developments today. Our European guest speakers will present: \nPopularising wind farms – Germany \nBiomass power plants – The Netherlands \nSuccessful community consultation – England \nShaping a local ‘deep green’ planning policy – Germany \nHeat pumps and geothermal energy – Hungary \nA wood fired village heating system – France \nLarge scale energy efficiency improvements – The Netherlands \nWelsh marine energy projects – Wales \nThe free seminars are designed for local and national government officers and statutory bodies but also open to industry and the third sector. \nWe are hosting one for North Wales’ authorities and repeating it in South Wales so choose the one most convenient to you. Please note there are a couple of minor programme variations. If you are coming for a specific topic\, check it is on the programme at your chosen destination. \nThis is an open invitation so please DO forward on to colleagues and those to whom it may benefit. \nTo book (deadline February 29th) and find out more see the invite below and visit our website. \nThis event is funded as part of a European exchange of expertise programme\, RETS\, Renewable Energies Transfer System and supported by Glyndwr University\, OpTIC Centre. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/sustainable-energy-best-practice-in-the-european-regions-2/
LOCATION:Swansea University\, Swansea University
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120316
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120315T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T000000Z
UID:44290-1331769600-1331855999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Assertiveness Skills
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day course delivered by Welsh Womens Aid will define assertiveness and help participants understand the implications of using non-assertive behaviour in various situations. Human rights issues and barriers to using assertiveness techniques will be identified. \nBy the end of the day delegates will understand the influence that peer pressure has on individual behaviour and learn practical assertiveness techniques\, leading to the creating of an action plan to implement the techniques. \nCosts:WWA members £65 per day\, non-members £100 per day10% discount offered when 3 or more places are booked
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/assertiveness-skills/
LOCATION:Swansea\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120314T004500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T004500Z
UID:44287-1331685900-1331740800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Child Protection/Safeguarding
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to child protection and is suitable for anybody working with children or who has contact with children in general. This is a half day course \nThis course will help you to:– Understand legislation in relation to child protection\,– Consider ‘best practice’ in relation to your responsibility for reporting child abuse\,– Identify signs of abuse and how to deal with disclosure\,– Examine the essential elements of a child protection policy for your organisation. \nPlease be aware that we can only accept a maximum of two participants per organisation. This course is not open to statutory and private organisations and priority will be given to current full C3SC members. Voluntary organisations that are not currently C3SC members but are based within Cardiff are welcome to apply.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/child-protection-safeguarding/
LOCATION:The Salvation Army\, Corporation Road\, Grangetown\, Cardiff CF11 7AY\, The Salvation Army\, Corporation Road\, Grangetown\, Cardiff CF11 7AY
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120314
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120313T193000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T193000Z
UID:44285-1331667000-1331667000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Live Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Cardiff Live Music Club present Ian House \nIan is a young\, extremely talented musician and a former Young Theatre Organist of the Year. He is now a product specialist for Yamaha and in this concert he will be playing his Tyros 4 keyboard/organ setup. \nWelcome player: Tony Kerr \nAmple parking\, licensed bar and a warm welcome
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-live-music-club-2/
LOCATION:Fairwater Conservative Club\, Ely Road\, Cardiff CF5 2BY\, Fairwater Conservative Club\, Ely Road\, Cardiff CF5 2BY
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120313T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120313T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T090000Z
UID:44283-1331629200-1331744400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Citizens Advice - Introduction to debt advice
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to debt advice (2 day course) \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/citizens-advice-introduction-to-debt-advice/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120314
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120313T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T000000Z
UID:44278-1331596800-1331683199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Support Planning for Managers
DESCRIPTION:   \nBACKGROUND:Support Planning is one of the primary tools used in housing related support. Under Supporting People emphasis is placed on accurate needs assessments\, the quality of support plans and the involvement of service users to ensure they receive a service that reflects their needs.    TARGET GROUP:This course is intended to benefit:·   New line managers in supported housing ·   Those who wish to review and improve their support planning processes  COURSE AIMS:The principal aim of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to implement effective support planning in their organisations. COURSE CONTENT:By the end of the course\, participants should:·   Understand how support planning fits within the Supporting People Framework·   Describe the principles underpinning support planning within the current social and political context ·   Identify the role of the support worker within the support planning process·   Identify barriers to participation and how these can be overcome·   Develop a person-centred\, outcomes approach to support planning  ·   Understand the benefits of support planning to the organisation\, support workers and service users  ORGANISATIONAL BENEFITS:·   Managers aware of good practice in this area ·   Organisation clear of Supporting People requirements regarding support planning·   End result of service users achieving their goals   The course will include refreshments. Places will be offered on a first come basis.  \nCosts:        Cymorth members:  £45   + VAT                Non-members:    £65  + VAT \n(Including all materials and refreshments) \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/support-planning-for-managers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120314
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120313T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T000000Z
UID:44281-1331596800-1331683199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:“Sustainable Energy Best Practice in the European Regions”
DESCRIPTION:  \nEco Centre Wales is hosting an exciting double seminar on some of the best examples of sustainable energy developments today. Our European guest speakers will present: \nPopularising wind farms – Germany \nBiomass power plants – The Netherlands \nSuccessful community consultation – England \nShaping a local ‘deep green’ planning policy – Germany \nHeat pumps and geothermal energy – Hungary \nA wood fired village heating system – France \nLarge scale energy efficiency improvements – The Netherlands \nWelsh marine energy projects – Wales \nThe free seminars are designed for local and national government officers and statutory bodies but also open to industry and the third sector. \nWe are hosting one for North Wales’ authorities and repeating it in South Wales so choose the one most convenient to you. Please note there are a couple of minor programme variations. If you are coming for a specific topic\, check it is on the programme at your chosen destination. \nThis is an open invitation so please DO forward on to colleagues and those to whom it may benefit. \nTo book (deadline February 29th) and find out more see the invite below and visit our website. \nThis event is funded as part of a European exchange of expertise programme\, RETS\, Renewable Energies Transfer System and supported by Glyndwr University\, OpTIC Centre. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/sustainable-energy-best-practice-in-the-european-regions/
LOCATION:St Asaph\, Optic Glyndwr\, St Asaph\, Optic Glyndwr
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120312T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T130000Z
UID:44276-1331557200-1331568000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Families First Commissioning: final specification for second stakeholder session
DESCRIPTION:This partner stakeholder session is to discuss the draft specifications prepared for the Families First services packages. Read the draft specifications here. \nYou can feed back your comments at this meeting or by emailing Sara Rogers at the address below by Friday 16 March.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/families-first-commissioning-final-specification-for-second-stakeholder-session/
LOCATION:Cardiff International Sports Stadium\, Cardiff International Sports Stadium
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120312T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120312T093000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T093000Z
UID:44273-1331544600-1331595000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE taster session for women
DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning looking at some practical ways of building your confidence\, making a big difference to how YOU feel about YOU! \nThis confidence-building workshop is organised in partnership with the Women’s Workshop. It is also being run on 5 March.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-taster-session-for-women-2/
LOCATION:School Community Room\, Greenway Primary School\, Llanstephan Road\, Rumney\, Cardiff CF3 3JG\, School Community Room\, Greenway Primary School\, Llanstephan Road\, Rumney\, Cardiff CF3 3JG
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120309T100000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T100000Z
UID:44271-1331287200-1331296200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHAPPIE Network Event
DESCRIPTION:The title of this Child Accident\, Prevention\, Practice and Information Exchange (CHAPPIE) Network event is called Resources\, Tools and Ideas for Child Safety Week – Helping You Plan & Evaluate Your Events The event will be jointly delivered by Karen McFarlane\, Children in Wales and the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). The aim of the workshop is to help you plan effective child safety activities and to arm you with ideas and resources for your events. These resources will not only be useful for Child Safety Week in June\, but for your other child safety activities throughout the year. The workshop will include: \n – How to organise your event – what to think about\, your target audience\, how to market your activity and effective ways to evaluate it – Practical ideas for topics and activities – Resources for your activities\, including complete session plans for parenting groups\, quizzes\, handouts\, bilingual child safety literature\, and much more – The opportunity to view all of the resources available to you from Wales and the UK – Sharing and learning from the experiences of other practitioners Who should attend?Whether you want to plan a simple poster display or a group session\, a ‘one-off’ activity or a programme of child safety\, this FREE workshop will help you achieve your goal more easily. Everybody is welcome to attend\, whether you are a CHAPPIE member or not. The workshop will be of particular benefit to:  \n – Flying Start teams – Health Visitors – Children’s Centres – Parenting coordinators – Community First teams – Early years teams – Core aim 6 teams – Public Health practitioners If you feel that this event will be of benefit to a colleague\, then please forward the information onto them. How to bookAttendance is FREE. Please contact Children in Wales for a booking form. (Booking forms must be returned by 12 February.)
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/chappie-network-event/
LOCATION:Merthyr Integrated Children’s Centre\, Merthyr Integrated Children's Centre
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120309T093000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T093000Z
UID:44268-1331285400-1331299800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Reducing Reoffending in Wales Event
DESCRIPTION:This free half day conference hosted by Working Links and Business in the Community will explore the issue of diversity in the workplace and focus on helping employers recruit and retain the most talented staff they can.  \nIt will provide an insight into how businesses can cut through employment red tape\, including how hiring \nex-offenders can benefit the workplace. It will also consider what Welsh employers can do to improve the employability skills of people within their local communities and at the same time\, benefit their businesses. \nWhat’s in it for you? \nThis event is a must-attend for HR professionals and senior managers and will provide you with: \n Practical tips on engaging with the employability agenda in order to unlock talent and support business growth  \n The opportunity to network with peers and stakeholders within the welfare-to-work and justice systems  \n Case studies from companies who have tackled some of the key issues  \nKey Speakers: \n James Timpson\, Managing Director of Timpson and Chair of National Forum for Reducing Reoffending  \n Debbie Ryan\, Director of Justice\, Working Links
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/reducing-reoffending-in-wales-event/
LOCATION:Park Plaza Hotel\, Cardiff CF10 3AL\, Park Plaza Hotel\, Cardiff CF10 3AL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T111548
CREATED:20120309T093000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T093000Z
UID:44265-1331285400-1331296200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Domestic Abuse Awareness
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe aim of this course is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and its incident rates in society\, and to enable participants to feel comfortable when referring individuals to appropriate agencies who can provide help and support. \nBy the end of the training\, participants should have an understanding of what domestic abuse is\, how prevalent it is in society and how to confidently refer on to specialist domestic abuse service providers. \nCourse facilitator: Sandra Holliday\, Cardiff Women’s Aid.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/domestic-abuse-awareness-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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