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SUMMARY:LLanrumney Jobs and Training Fair
DESCRIPTION:More than 10 employers will have stands at the Llanrumney Jobs and Training Fair\, including Cardiff Council Fostering Service\, Cardiff Works\, care agencies\, the Army\, Royal Navy and RAF and Randstad agency. \nFind out more about this event here.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/llanrumney-jobs-and-training-fair/
LOCATION:Eastern Leisure Centre\, Llanrumney Avenue\, Cardiff CF3 4DN\, Eastern Leisure Centre\, Llanrumney Avenue\, Cardiff CF3 4DN
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T151500
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UID:44258-1331200800-1331219700@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:International Women's Day event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day – hear from inspirational speakers on the 2012 IWD theme\, ‘Women and men united to end violence and domestic abuse against women’. \nDiscuss how we can challenge the inequalities and attitudes that cause violence against women. \nRosemary Butler AM\, Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales\, will also be hosting a lecture in partnership with the British Council. This will be followed by lunch at 13.00. \nThis event is organised by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes-Wales in partnership with Disability Wales\,  Hafan Cymru\, BAWSO\, Age Cymru and National Assembly for Wales. \nTo reserve a place\, please contact Ethne Biggs at the NFWI-Wales Office at the details below.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/international-womens-day-event/
LOCATION:The Pierhead\, Cardiff Bay\, The Pierhead\, Cardiff Bay
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T093000Z
UID:44256-1331199000-1331226000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fundraising for International Projects
DESCRIPTION:This Wales Africa Community Links course is suitable for any community link or small development organisation that would like to gain a greater understanding and practical skills in increasing the levels of funds for their organisation through either fundraising or grants. What this course will offer? \nHow many ways are there to raise funds for your organisation? This course will examine all apsects of preparing a funding application and will provide a practical insight into identifying the most appropriate sources of funding for your organisation. The course will also provide an overview of the current funding climate for international projects and assist you in understanding what influences funders. This course will help you to:Understand funding and how to work towards sustainable fundingGet an overview of funding for international projects in WalesUnderstand different approaches to funding – grants\, foundations\, community fundraising\, online donations\, local businessUnderstand how to plan a funding proposal Learn how to write concise and compelling applicationsUnderstand grant funders and build relationships with themCommunicate your work to funders and donors
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/fundraising-for-international-projects/
LOCATION:Tapestri Cafe\, Swansea\, Tapestri Cafe\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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UID:44253-1331199000-1331220600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens South East Wales Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This free event is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills\, hear inspiring talks from other projects\, attend workshops\, and meet and share experiences with others involved in community growing projects from all over the region. \nThe programme includes presentations on recent research into community growing as well as inspiring talks from a local\, established project “Routes 2 Life” and well as an opportunity to find out more about the exciting “Valleys Veg” plan. \nThere will also be workshops  on Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers\, Working with Willow and a chance to feed into the Valleys Veg concept. \nDiscover more about this event on their website – and scroll down the page for a location map. \nPlease book by Thursday 1 March.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/federation-of-city-farms-and-community-gardens-south-east-wales-regional-gathering/
LOCATION:Llanhilleth Miners Institute\, Llanhilleth Miners Institute
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120307T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T000000Z
UID:44250-1331078400-1331164799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Partnership Working
DESCRIPTION:  \nPartnership working is a common feature\, which done well can have huge benefits for all parties involved. This Participation Cymru course looks at how to make partnership working successful\, with participants covering a range of aspects\, including: looking at individuals’ roles within partnerships\, being personally more effective and how to develop relationships within partnerships. Participations will also look at the types and functions of partnerships\, techniques for reviewing the purpose and processes of partnerships\, ensuring that the partnership is structured in the most effective way and has appropriate objectives. \nBy the end of this course you will be able to: \n – Review and revise the individual’s role in partnerships so that they can decide to carry on\, change what they are doing\, or withdraw from a partnership – Be personally more effective\, working to strengths and developing weaknesses – Ensure that the partnership is structured in the most effective way and has appropriate objectives – Better able to change or refocus the partnership when necessary \nWho is this course for?This course is aimed at staff who are involved in partnerships and want to make the relationship more effective.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/effective-partnership-working/
LOCATION:Forge Fach\, Swansea\, Forge Fach\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120306T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T180000Z
UID:44247-1331056800-1331060400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Racism in Football - how far have we really come?
DESCRIPTION:Show Racism the Red Card cordially invites you to an event with guest speaker Hugh Lewis AM\, Minister for Housing\, Regeneration and Heritage. FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford and a guest from Cardiff Grange Harlequins FC will also be present. \nPlease RSVP by 24 February.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/racism-in-football-how-far-have-we-really-come/
LOCATION:National Assembly for Wales\, Senedd\, Cardiff Bay\, National Assembly for Wales\, Senedd\, Cardiff Bay
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120306T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T110000Z
UID:44244-1331031600-1331046000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Partnering Probation: Forging Ahead
DESCRIPTION:– Find out how your social enterprise could work with Wales Probation \nThe UK Coalition Government are proposing radical changes to the way adult offender management services will be commissioned and delivered in the future.  These changes will create exciting opportunities for social enterprises to become involved as partners and providers of future adult offender management services.  \nWales Probation is holding a one day workshop for representatives of Welsh social enterprises who are interested in exploring these partnership and commercial opportunities.  \nThe workshop is being held at the SWALEC stadium in Cardiff. It will be attended by Wales Probation staff as well as representatives from other Probation and Criminal Justice organisations\, such as the National Offender Management Service (NOMS)\, Welsh Prisons and the Probation Association. \nWho should attend? \n – Social enterprises or firms who are involved in volunteering\, supported employment\, training or educational provision; – Social enterprises or firms who are interested in getting involved with\, or expanding their work with offender rehabilitation; – Organisations who are keen to work with\, and potentially supply\, Wales Probation \nDelegate places are limited and Wales Probation ask that individuals register their interest in attending by providing their contact details using their on-line registration form . \nAfter registering\, Wales Probation will then contact you directly with further information about the workshop.  \nWhy should I attend?Delegates will be given the opportunity to:	Learn about proposed UK Coalition Government changes to the way adult offender management services will be commissioned and delivered;	Discuss potential Wales Probati
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/partnering-probation-forging-ahead/
LOCATION:The SWALEC stadium in Cardiff\, The SWALEC stadium in Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120306T093000Z
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UID:44241-1331026200-1331046000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Helping Out\, Staying Out - C3SC's and VCVS's Health & Social Care Network event
DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on how the third sector helps to prevent unnecessary and inappropriate hospital admissions and alleviates delayed transfers of care. Speakers include key stakeholders from the third and statutory sectors.This event is free and lunch is provided.Find out more about the event here.   
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/helping-out-staying-out-c3scs-and-vcvss-health-social-care-network-event/
LOCATION:Park Inn Hotel\, Mary Ann Street\, Cardiff\, Park Inn Hotel\, Mary Ann Street\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T000000Z
UID:44236-1330992000-1331164799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:International Treatment Effectiveness Programme (ITEP)
DESCRIPTION:International Treatment Effectiveness Programme (ITEP) is a mechanism by which quality of drug treatment can be developed and measured in order to improve delivery of treatment services. It uses mind maps as a visual cognitive tool to help clients organise their thoughts and goals easily\, by focusing on images and association. ITEP offers clients a visual way to communicate their current behaviour patterns and help them express what they cannot do through words alone. It can be used in care planning and motivational work from the early stages of treatment until the exit stage. \n  \nFind out more on the NewLink Wales website.By the end of this NewLink Wales course participants will have: \n1. An understanding of the use of free mapping and structured mapping in personal\, client work and supervision settings.2. An understanding of the use of mind maps\, ways of thinking and cycles\, in motivation\, bringing about change and the development of care plans.3. An overview of how ITEP fits into the overall Recovery\, Engagement and Life Skills (RELS) programme.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/international-treatment-effectiveness-programme-itep/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308
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UID:44239-1330992000-1331164799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Structured Approach to Autism
DESCRIPTION:Oncourse Training Team Ltd is offering a 2-day Structured Approach to Autism\, Interaction and Communication course (incorporating TEACCH).  \nThis eclectic approach will instruct delegates to respond to the needs of individuals on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD) with a much clearer understanding of the complexities of the condition\, thus enabling their clients through a person centred\, holistic approach to have more autonomy where possible.                          This workshop: – introduces the audience to Autism and Asperger Syndrome – identifies the complexities of the disorder – introduces the theory of mind and executive functioning – identifies sensory sensitivities – identifies metabolic factors and diet – explores through practical demonstrations the relevance of body language – identifies a wide range of communication modes – develops an understanding of behaviours that ‘challenge us’ – introduces Functional Communication Training (encourages attendees to read behaviours and replace with positive communication aids) – Introduces Structured Teaching Principles and the TEACCH concept. – enables more positive interactions with individualswith ASD – assists in developing communication styles tailored to individual needs – gives insight into the world view/perspective of ASD – Considers sensory and environmental issues (in-depth explanations and practical demonstrations give detailed reasoning as to why the ‘right’ environment is important to individuals with autism. Demonstrations and scenarios will highlight that sensory issues need to be addressed at all times. \nEach workshop is interactive and evolves according to the attendees and there valued input. The Autistic Spectrum is in itself complex; the condition is complicated and unique to every individual. Those attending these open workshops are generally from a variety of agency backgrounds and have differing knowledge bases which always adds an extra dimension to the course.   \nPlease note: if you have large groups of staff requiring this type of specialised training or other specialised training workshops\,  there are many reductions at the moment in order to help fit in with your training budgets. \nPrice: £150 (delegates need to bring their own lunch)
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/structured-approach-to-autism/
LOCATION:Newport\, Newport
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120305T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120305T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T093000Z
UID:44234-1330939800-1330990200@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 12 March. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-taster-session-for-women/
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:20120305T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120305T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T090000Z
UID:44231-1330938000-1330952400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:State of the City Stakeholder Summit
DESCRIPTION:This is an ideal opportunity to express the needs of your organisation and your concerns about the future of the third sector in Cardiff. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/state-of-the-city-stakeholder-summit/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Cardiff\, City Hall\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120303T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120303T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120303T180000Z
UID:44230-1330797600-1330812000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lord Mayor’s event in support of Cancer Research Wales
DESCRIPTION: Cancer Research Wales needs your support.Please donate generously for this worthy cause. Please bring items to sell: Veg Food\, Clean/unwanted clothes.Books in good condition.Toys & Games– complete/unbroken.CDs\, DVDs\, Bric-a-Brac.Items for RaffleAnd join us to a delicious Dinner and Dance Tickets £5 if booked in advance by 2nd March. £6 on the day.(Children under 8 free)  
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/lord-mayors-event-in-support-of-cancer-research-wales/
LOCATION:Seaview Building\, Lewis Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 5EL\, Seaview Building\, Lewis Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 5EL
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120303T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120303T123000
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CREATED:20120303T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120303T110000Z
UID:44227-1330772400-1330777800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nearly New Sale in aid of The National Childbirth Trust
DESCRIPTION:11am-12.30pm (Doors open 10.45am for NCT members with membership card). Entrance / suggested donation £1/family. \nNearly new stalls\, raffles\, cakes and  tea & coffee. Buy some amazing bargains and take a break for tea and cakes?  \nNCT are raising funds to train three breastfeeding counsellors and two antenatal teachers. NCT offer information and support in pregnancy\, childbirth and early parenthood. NCT aim to give every parent the chance to make informed choices. NC
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/nearly-new-sale-in-aid-of-the-national-childbirth-trust/
LOCATION:Cowbridge Leisure Centre\,The Broadshoard\, Cowbridge\, CF71 7DA\, Cowbridge Leisure Centre\,The Broadshoard\, Cowbridge\, CF71 7DA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120302T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120303T070000
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CREATED:20120302T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T190000Z
UID:44225-1330714800-1330758000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Sleep Easy' - Cardiff YMCA event
DESCRIPTION: Cardiff YMCA Housing Association is working in partnership with Land Securities Group Plc\, (owners of St Davids 2) to host their very first Sleep Easy event on Level 6 of the St Davids 2 Shopping Centre Carpark. \nThe aim is simple: they are looking for volunteers to spend a night under the stars to highlight the issue of homelessness and raise vital funds to support their work. Sleep Easy is a national YMCA fundraising event\, where people sleep rough so others don’t have to. Participants are asked to brave the cold\, sleep in a cardboard box for one night and get sponsored for their efforts – so please\, dust off those sleeping bags and join in. It should be a challenging and eye opening experience. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/sleep-easy-cardiff-ymca-event/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120301T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120301T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T183000Z
UID:44223-1330626600-1330632000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Create mural designs with a community artist from People Around Here
DESCRIPTION:If you are a young person and interested in taking part in the Youth Mural Project\, please come along to this FREE workshop. 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/create-mural-designs-with-a-community-artist-from-people-around-here/
LOCATION:Plasnewydd Community Centre\, Plasnewydd Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120301T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T093000Z
UID:44221-1330594200-1330603200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Families First: Review of Information Needs event
DESCRIPTION:The Families First Cardiff and Newport Cities Consortium Delivery Plan 2011-12 identifies an action to “Review information\, language and communication needs of families”.  \nAs part of this\, Cardiff Family and Young People’s Information Services have been charged with providing an opportunity for current and prospective ‘customers’ (i.e. children and young people\, parents/carers and professionals) of information services in Cardiff the opportunity to say: \n – The type of information they are accessing/regularly seek out\, and from where  – Individuals information priorities  – How satisfied they are with current information services  – Identify what is not available  – How they would like to access information and in what format  –   \nIn addition\, this session will provide an excellent networking opportunity with colleagues who are engaging with the Families First Initiative in Cardiff / Wales.  \nPlease note: you need to book for this event.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/families-first-review-of-information-needs-event/
LOCATION:Childcare Strategy Unit\, The Monmouth Suite\, The Conference Centre\, Eastmoors\, Cardiff CF24 5RR\, Childcare Strategy Unit\, The Monmouth Suite\, The Conference Centre\, Eastmoors\, Cardiff CF24 5RR
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120229T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120229T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T150000Z
UID:44218-1330527600-1330545600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Inter-generational Learning and Skills Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Learn with Grandma Cyf. invites 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. \nSponsored by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM and Peter Black AM \nThe website www.learnwithgrandma.org and Granny SOS Card will be launched.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/inter-generational-learning-and-skills-exchange/
LOCATION:Pierhead Building\, Cardiff Bay\, Cardiff CF99 1NA\, Pierhead Building\, Cardiff Bay\, Cardiff CF99 1NA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120229T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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UID:44215-1330509600-1330516800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff West Third Sector Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Cardiff West Third Sector Forum meeting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in your area and to discuss your organisation’s needs with Leoni Philp\, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff West.  \nSo\, if you’re based in Creigiau\, Fairwater\, Llandaff\, Llandaff North\, Pentyrch\, Radyr & Morganstown\, St Fagans\, Tongwynlais or Whitchurch\, please come along. It will be great to see you!
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-west-third-sector-forum/
LOCATION:To be confirmed.\, To be confirmed.
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120301
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
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UID:44212-1330473600-1330559999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tobacco Control Training
DESCRIPTION:    \nThis is an Ash Wales dynamic hands-on training course that empowers participants with effective ways of addressing tobacco use with young people. \nTopics such as prevention\, cessation and tobacco advocacy with young people will be covered. \n   \nWho should attend? \nYouth workers\, teachers\, staff from pupil referral units\, youth detention centre staff\, school nurses and health visitors. If you want to address tobacco use with young people in your area\, then this course is for you. \n   \nWhy attend? \nSmoking and tobacco use are rightly included as major contributors to poor health in Wales. More than any other issue\, tobacco use is the greatest driver of health inequali-ties. The training covers topics such as : \n1. Tobacco use prevention \n2. Support for smoking cessation \n3. Developing advocacy and participation skills with young people around to-bacco control and smoking awareness. \n  
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/tobacco-control-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229
DTSTAMP:20260411T232146
CREATED:20120228T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T080000Z
UID:44210-1330416000-1330416000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shelter Cymru Training - Drugs Housing & Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Aims \nTo look at the relationship between drug use and housing need. The course highlights the linked problems of increased levels of drug use amongst people who are homeless\, the increased risk that this drug use poses\, and the barriers to services for people who are homeless and use drugs. Participants will gain an understanding of the links between homelessness and drug use and how to address key risk factors for homeless people who use drugs. By attending this course delegates will be able to identify barriers to services\, and strategies to overcome these barriers. Delegates will gain an increased awareness of different services for homeless drug users\, and will be able to develop strategies for addressing the short\, medium and long-term needs of drug users who are homeless and vulnerably housed.Course includes \n – links between homeless and drug use – trends relating to homelessness and drug use – what the research says – key risks relating to drug use while homeless – strategies for addressing the cycle: increasing access\, reducing risk and supporting move-on. – Suitable for  \nFront line housing support workers and advisors whose clients include drug users\, those developing strategy for homeless drug users\, drugs agencies engaging with homeless users and DIP agencies.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/shelter-cymru-training-drugs-housing-homelessness/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229
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UID:44208-1330387200-1330473599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:No Excuses: Ensuring the Welfare and Well-being of Disabled Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION: A one-day course facilitated by Windfall Training \nResearch has reported that disabled children and young people are three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect than typically developing children\, and that is just based on reported events. Clearly there are specific risks to disabled children and additional skills are required to ensure their welfare in the home\, in care and residential placements. This course will offer the opportunity for discussion and debate in this most complex and challenging areas of safeguarding. \n  \nThis course will explore:The particular vulnerabilities for disabled children and young peopleEarly risk assessment and possible responsesThe verbal and non-verbal skills which underpin effective communicationStrategies for good all-round communication based on the ethos of ‘Total Communication’Potential conflicts between safeguarding and ensuring the human rights of vulnerable individuals \nPrice:  Members £115   Non-members £135
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/no-excuses-ensuring-the-welfare-and-well-being-of-disabled-children-and-young-people/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120227T173000
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SUMMARY:Planning Personal Futures Using Multimedia
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed that everywhere you look people are recording their lives with phones and cameras and sharing the videos and pictures instantly with those that they want to?  If society is adopting these methods\, why aren’t we? \n  \nSome organisations are starting to replace traditional paper based recordings with multimedia and have initial approval from the CSSIW to do so.  This workshop is being delivered by one such organisation\, Community Lives Consortium. \nCourse Content This half day workshop will demonstrate how using multimedia for the people we support makes an enormous difference – people take ownership of their information and want to show it off. \nThe session will– Show you how Multimedia can be used to support people to have a say\, record their lives and express their dreams and aspirations in ways which they can take ownership of\, rather than having their lives documented by professionals.– Showcase a range of real life recordings using a wide range of multimedia– give you the chance to get your hands on some equipment and have a go yourselves at recording using multimedia.– emphasise the difference it makes to lives rather than how the technology works.– allow opportunities for questions and comments. \nDesigned for:Anyone who is passionate about how we can encourage people to have their say more effectively and shift the power of recording to the people we support.  This is a taster session so is designed for people who have the drive and resources to implement new ways of working into their organisation. \n  \nAbout the facilitators:This session will be facilitated by staff from Community Lives Consortium who have been providing a 3 day course on this subject\, known as SPICT\, to many of its staff and other agencies across Wales who have reaped the benefits by putting into practice what they have learnt \n  \nBooking & FeesMembers £15Non members £20Parents / Carers/ Person with learning disability £10 \nBooking forms can be located on Learning Disability Wales website: www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk \nReturned forms should be forwarded to : \nFax: 029 2075 2149Post: Learning Disability Wales\, 41 Lambourne Crescent\, Llanishen\, Cardiff.  CF14 5GG    Email: training@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk   \nIf you have any questions please contact Learning Disability Wales on 029 2068 1174
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/planning-personal-futures-using-multimedia/
LOCATION:Learning Disability Wales\, 41 Lambourne Crescent\, Learning Disability Wales\, 41 Lambourne Crescent
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:44204-1330300800-1330473599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Developing Emotional Resilience: An Introduction to Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION: Many people find it hard to cope with the pressures of modern living. Every day\, a quarter of a million people miss work because of stress\, with 75 per cent of all illnesses thought to be stress-related. And when times are hard\, It can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. \nThis two-day Cymorth Cymru course will help you pay attention to the present moment\, using interactive techniques. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them\, we’re better able to manage them. \nPractising mindfulness can give people more insight into their emotions\, boost their attention and concentration and improve relationships. It’s proven to help with stress\, anxiety\, depression and addictive behaviours\, and can even have a positive effect on physical problems like hypertension\, heart disease and chronic pain. \nFind out more on the Cymorth Cymru website. 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/developing-emotional-resilience-an-introduction-to-mindfulness/
LOCATION:South Wales\, South Wales
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120225T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120225T130000
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CREATED:20120225T103000Z
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UID:44202-1330165800-1330174800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:World of Suugan
DESCRIPTION:Somali Integration Society presents ‘World of Suugan’\, in collaboration with Redsea Online Culture Foundation’. \nJama Musse Jama\, famous Somali writer and Professor of Ethno-Mathematics (relation between culture and mathematics) at the University of Pisa\, will speak about the role of literature in preserving history and culture. \nJama Musse\, who leads the main publishing house in Somali\, will also talk about the development of the Somali languages.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/world-of-suugan/
LOCATION:Cardiff Bay Creative Centre\, Aberdare House\, Mouth Stuart Square\, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ\, Cardiff Bay Creative Centre\, Aberdare House\, Mouth Stuart Square\, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120225
DTSTAMP:20260411T232147
CREATED:20120224T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T090000Z
UID:44200-1330074000-1330074000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dealing with Debt
DESCRIPTION:There are currently large numbers of people facing unemployment\, benefit and income cuts. With the cost of living rising\, many are struggling with their household finances. This course aims to provide an overview of money guidance – how to deal with bills\, the different types of credit available and how to make effective choices when choosing credit. This course delivered by Cymorth Cymru is intended to benefit: \n·   Those working with low or middle income groups \n·   Anyone working in advice settings where debt or money issues are encountered \n·   Those dealing with personal finances on behalf of service users \nThe principal aim of this course is to enable participants to understand how to manage bills\, debt and be able to guide others in personal money matters. \nBy the end of the course\, participants should: \n·               Be able to identify the different types of bills and the consequences of non-payment of each \n·               Be able to understand the action to take when presented with everyday bills \n·               To understand the different types of debt/credit and the pros and cons of each \n·               Be able to understand and make informed & effective choices to plan finances better  \n·               To understand the different rates of payment including APRs and the hidden costs of credit \n·               To understand effective savings including access to basic bank accounts and credit unions \n·               To be able to apply the principles to daily living and recognising when intervention may be required  \nThe course will include refreshments and lunch. Places will be offered on a first come basis. \n  \n  \nCosts:        Cymorth members:  £85 + VAT                  Non-members:    £120 + VAT(Including all materials\, refreshments and lunch)
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/dealing-with-debt/
LOCATION:Norbury House\, Fairwater\, Cardiff\, CF5 3AS\, Norbury House\, Fairwater\, Cardiff\, CF5 3AS
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120225
DTSTAMP:20260411T232147
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T000000Z
UID:44197-1330041600-1330127999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
DESCRIPTION:This Diverse Cymru course will assist all staff and volunteers involved in the provision of support\, advice and advocacy services. It focuses upon what you need to know when supporting people to make decisions especially in the areas of treatment\, accommodation and money. It includes case studies\, the 5 principles of the Act and understanding what is meant by ‘capacity’. \n  \nPrice: £50 (half-day)
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/an-introduction-to-the-mental-capacity-act/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120223T161500
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UID:44195-1329991200-1330013700@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEA Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe National Energy Action Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference is taking place on the 23 February 2012 and is kindly supported by British Gas. \nAgainst an uncertain economic backdrop\, many households are worried about their ability to pay their fuel bills this year. The economic downturn\, rising unemployment and cuts in social welfare payments have been compounded by increases in energy prices. The number of Welsh households experiencing fuel poverty are predicted to reach unprecedented levels: over 390\,000 households. \nThe conference will bring together a range of stakeholders from different sectors to discuss how they can together ensure fuel poverty practice and policy delivers for low income households experiencing the misery of fuel poverty in Wales.  \nThe conference will comprise two plenary sessions and a programme of four seminar workshops. Workshops will offer an opportunity for more in-depth discussion on a number of topics that reflect the diverse interests of the conference delegates. \nFind out more and download a booking form on the NEA website. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/nea-cymru-national-fuel-poverty-conference/
LOCATION:Cardiff Millennium Stadium\, Cardiff Millennium Stadium 
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120222T153000
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UID:44192-1329904800-1329924600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introducing Quality Assured Lifelong Learning (QALL) – the benefits for third sector organisations
DESCRIPTION:·         Does your organisation deliver training courses within the field of social care? \n·         Do you have service users who have identified training needs for professionals and want to develop a course? \n·         Would you like to work in partnership to develop some specialist\, accredited learning? \n·         Would you like to find out how to develop quality assured\, accredited units endorsed by the Care Council for Wales (CCW) and CQFW (Credit and Qualifications Framework Wales) \nThe new QALL programme presents a very exciting opportunity for third sector organisations across Wales to support the development\, and/or delivery of specialist and unique learning 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 the Care Council. If you would like to find out more\, please come along to a CCW/WCVA-led event: \n  \nProgramme features: \n1.      Setting the context – from the Welsh Government on CQFW \n2.      Introduction of QALL and practical demonstration of QALL tools by CCW \n3.      Learning from others session –  featuring third sector organisations who have already started using QALL \n4.      Group activities – to explore opportunities\, challenges and joint working \n5.      Personal action planning session – to identify next steps \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/introducing-quality-assured-lifelong-learning-qall-the-benefits-for-third-sector-organisations/
LOCATION:SWALEC Stadium\, Cardiff\, SWALEC Stadium\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120222T123000
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UID:44190-1329903000-1329913800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Children\, Young People and Families Network (CCYPFN) Focus on Youth Related Services
DESCRIPTION:  \nAre you working with young people (aged 11 – 25) in Cardiff? Do you want to enable young people you are working with to have a say and have their voices heard to influence services design and delivery?Come and find out about the iSay agenda for young people in Cardiff\, presented by Cardiff Youth Council. \nYou can download a booking form here or contact Leoni (see details below).
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-children-young-people-and-families-network-ccypfn-focus-on-youth-related-services/
LOCATION:The Gate\, Keppoch Street\, Roath\, The Gate\, Keppoch Street\, Roath
CATEGORIES:Event
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