Me and You Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference 2013
2013-11-20 - 2013-11-21 | Newport, South Wales, Newport, South Wales
The Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference this year will be focusing on the theme of relationships for people with a learning disability. They will have a lively mix of interactive and informative workshops, speakers and drama looking at friendships, relationships and the people that matter in our lives. They will be looking at topics such as personal and sexual relationships, dating, friendships, family relationships, how to recognise abuse and social networking and how to stay safe online to name a few. Download a flyer here (PDF).
Download the booking form here.
For further information, please visit http://www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk/me-and-you.phpFind out about exhibiting opportunities here. The event’s main sponsor Pro-Copy Ltd will be exhibiting on the day. Prizes for signing up for the raffle at their table include full hospitality to a Cardiff Blues match, a Glamorgan Cricket match and a Welsh International Football match as well as Premier League half-way line tickets, including carer tickets, to watch Cardiff City.

Transgender Day of Rememberance
2013-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
Coffee morning
All welcome.To remember those who have been killed as a result of transphobia, and to raise awareness of the continued abuse transgender people receive across the world. Meet members of the Cardiff and Vale Trans Voices Group for an informal cup of coffee and a chat.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/tvcardiffandvale or email transvoices@cardiff.gov.uk

Creating a Healthier Community
2013-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pentwyn Leisure Centre, Pentwyn Leisure Centre
East Cardiff, Llanedeyrn and Pentwyn (ECLP) Communities First is setting up health projects in North Cardiff. At this introductory session you’ll get a chance to find out more about what’s going on in your local area as well as giving your ideas on what’s most needed.
A free buffet is provided and there are also creche facilities.

Anti-bullying Inspire Awards 2013
2013-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
This is a special event to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of special individuals in the community, and say a special thanks to the 2013 Inspire Award winners. Be inspired as you hear stories of how their actions are making a difference throughout the city of Cardiff. There will be food and refreshments, inspirational words from special guests, music and entertainment.
This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP today to reserve your seat! Email cab@cardiff.gov.uk

Dementia Café for the Black and Minority Ethnic Community
2013-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Butetown History and Arts Centre, 4 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff, Butetown History and Arts Centre, 4 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff
A safe and relaxed place for those affected by or concerned about dementia to meet and gain information and share experiences.

Fundraising – getting the most from your board
2013-11-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Newport YMCA, Newport YMCA
Would you like to improve your organisation’s fundraising capacity?
In the current economic climate, more and more third sector organisations are exploring new ways to generate income, but what role should trustees have in this process?
WCVA’s new seminar for trustees, Fundraising: getting the most from your board, will help you develop an innovative fundraising strategy for your organisation. Delivered by Sustainable Funding Cymru, this seminar will focus on how trustees and fundraisers can work together to maximise your organisation’s fundraising success.
The seminar will cover a number of areas, including:
– The role of trustees in fundraising – Identifying the most appropriate fundraising approaches – How to develop a fundraising strategy – Developing relationships with key supporters – Ensuring appropriate Return on Investment
Book your place via the WCVA website.

Harassment and Illegal Eviction
2013-11-22 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Full-day Shelter Cymru course. Price: £130 per delegate. Concessionary rate: £85.
If you would like to book a place, please visit our website www.sheltercymru.org.uk or call 01792 483020. Alternatively, you can email training@sheltercymru.org.uk

C3SC Training: Staff Induction
2013-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret this course has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Offering more detailed insight around structuring staff, this course provides guidance on bringing new staff into your organisation. It covers induction, objective setting, reviewing, and how to successfully transmit your organisation’s culture to new staff.
Ideal for: small to medium organisations looking to ensure they are providing best practice to new staff.
Registration 9:45 am

Women in Democracy
2013-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay
Chwarae Teg is proud to be an official partner of Parliament Week 2013 and in this capacity is running a number of events to celebrate ‘women in democracy’.
Delegates will be able to hear from a number of speakers and find out about how to get involved in decisions that affect their communities and what support is available to help them do that. You will be joined by prominent women from public life and guests will have the opportunity to find out more over lunch.
This event is being sponsored by Rosemary Butler AM as part of the Women in Public Life campaign and is supported by Women Making a Difference and the Electoral Reform Society.
For more details or to book a place, visit: http://chwaraeteg.com/news-1/2013/09/26/more-women-need-to-get-engaged/
Chwarae Teg is particularly calling on trustees who would be willing to share their story or any other stakeholders who would be interested to get more involved in local decision making.

BME Heritage Film Release
2013-11-22 | Butetown Multimedia Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff Cf10 5UZ, Butetown Multimedia Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff Cf10 5UZ
Please join Diverse Cymru for the launch of the Heritage Lottery Funded Film: All Our Stories – Writing BME history back into Welsh History.
Stories of growing up as a minority here in Cardiff.
Refreshments will be provided followed by the film and then a debate about representation of the BME community in Welsh Heritage and History.
A FREE event for the community by the community.
To reserve your place please email

South Wales Parents with a Learning Disability Network Meeting
2013-11-25 | The Pumphouse, Swansea, The Pumphouse, Swansea
The parents with learning disabilities network is aimed at both parents with learning disabilities and their supporters.
The network meetings are organised by Learning Disability Wales, Carmarthenshire People First, Vale People First and Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities.
If you are interested in joining this network, please email enquiries@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Find out more on the Learning Disability Wales website.

Annual Light a Candle Ecumenical Event commemorating International Day to End Violence against Women
2013-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff Cathedral
The event will start with a march from BAWSO (9, Cathedral Road) at 10:00am to Llandaff Cathedral. Guest speakers: Local Government Minister and Survivor.
Lunch & bazaar at Bawso

Race Council Cymru Annual General Meeting
2013-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Glamorgan House, 94 Walter Rd, Swansea, Glamorgan House, 94 Walter Rd, Swansea
You are cordially invited to the Race Council Cymru Annual General Meeting. Papers relating to the AGM such as the annual report, Agenda, etc. will be emailed to everyone prior to that date.

Advising Clients in Debt
2013-11-26 | Cardiff, Cardiff

“No Longer a Diagnosis of Exclusion – working with Personality Disorder and Substance Misuse"
2013-11-26 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
This NewLink Wales course offers a useful and in-depth exploration of Personality Disorder within the context of substance misuse. There has been a lot of debate on these issues over recent years and this session aims to challenge the myths that surround this subject area. The impact of Personality Disorder and substance misuse on teams of professionals will also be explored with the aim of raising awareness of transference issues.

By the end of the course participants will have:
– 1. An understanding of Personality Disorder, its prevalence and diagnostic criteria – 2. An understanding of the role played by substance misuse in Personality Disorder and how this impacts on treatment – 3. A greater knowledge of how working with Personality Disorder can often lead to conflicts within substance misuse teams – 4. An overview of good practice recommendations for working more effectively with this client group.

Dr Tracy Carlson is a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in Personality Disorders. She has vast experience in this area which includes a number of roles working within in-patient secure settings as well as in the community. Dr Carlson previously worked on the only Tier 6 unit for Dangerous and Severe Personality Disordered women in the UK.
Voluntary Sector WORERS- £145.00Statutory Sector WORKERS – £155.00This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch

Universal Credit
2013-11-26 | Cardiff, Cardiff
The introduction of universal credit from October 2013 will fundamentally change the current system of benefits and tax credits. This one-day Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) course in Cardiff examines how the new benefit will work and the likely effect on claimants.
Find out more and book your place via the CPAG website.

Free Turn2us benefits and grants workshop
2013-11-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff CF5 5BQ, Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff CF5 5BQ
Working Together to Maximise IncomeFree Turn2us benefits and grants workshop
Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations. Turn2us is part of the national charity, Elizabeth Finn Care.

Everything you need in one placeThe Turn2us website – www.turn2us.org.uk – brings together an easy to use Benefits Calculator, Grants Search database giving access to over 3,000 charitable funds and up-to-date information about benefits, welfare reform changes, grants and managing money. Turn2us is also supported by a freephone helpline, for anyone who cannot access the website.
Free training in CardiffTurn2us is inviting staff and volunteers from voluntary and community organisations, local authorities and housing associations, who offer front line advice, support or information, and who are familiar with using the internet to attend a free workshop. It is for those who are not benefit experts but want to know where to find the latest information and updates on welfare benefits and grants.
Activities will include:
– Live interactive demonstrations of the Turn2us Benefits Calculator and Grants Search – Introductions to the other resources including Find an Adviser, intermediaries’ forum, information on welfare reforms, grants and managing money – Demonstration of the MyTurn2us account features which enable intermediaries to apply directly to grant-giving charities online and to save benefit calculations – Identifying where to find the latest information on benefit changes including the roll out of the benefits cap and universal credit, localised council tax support and housing benefit – Engaging card game to learn more about charitable grant funds Opportunities for questions, answers and sharing of ideas throughout!When and where
Date and times: 26 November 2013, 13.00 to 16.00Venue: Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BQ
How to attend
Please note pre-course preparation is required. To register your interest, or for more information, email pat.cripps@elizabethfinn.org.uk
Places are free but limited to 2 bookings per organisation.

C3SC Training: An Introduction to Tendering
2013-11-26 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
With more and more third sector funding sources being tendered for, this course will give your organisation an overview of how tendering works. It covers what tendering is and how your organisation can take part to maximise your chances.
Including:
– Jargon buster: commissioning, procurement, tendering, contracting – Are you fit for contracting? – The procurement process – The tender process – finding and evaluating opportunities – Key considerations for joint working
Ideal for: any organisation or individual wanting to understand tendering.
MarkATugwell: “Spent the day training @C3SC – learning all about the tendering process. Really good stuff!”

Registration from 4.45pm

Personal Independence Payment
2013-11-27 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This full day Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) course for advisers examines the replacement of disability living allowance (DLA) for adults by a new ‘personal independence payment’ (PIP) from April 2013.
The course covers:
– who can claim PIP – the structure of the benefit – the assessment criteria and process – claims, awards and appeals – migration of existing DLA claimants on to PIP
NOTE: The course is suitable for anyone wanting to get to grips with the detail of PIP, including experienced advisers who want to update their knowledge.
Book your place via the CPAG website.

Alzheimer's Society Social Evening
2013-11-27 | Venue to be confirmed, Venue to be confirmed
Social Evening for those under 65 with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers.

Building Resilience in Young People
2013-11-28 | Merthyr, Merthyr
A one-day Children in Wales course Why do some young people cope with difficulties more easily than others? What factors really make a difference to how we deal with adversity? What can practitioners do to make a difference? This one-day course explores how you can develop an approach that builds on strengths to help young people deal with adversity, cope with change, survive disappointment and manage crises. It will draw upon practice, research and theory. Above all, it will enable participants to reflect upon their experience and build on their own strengths. The course will include:
– Resilience, risk and coping – what do we mean – Key resilience qualities for individuals and families – Implications of the different coping styles of young women and young men – Protective factors for individuals, families and communities – The significance of emotional intelligence, problem solving and optimism – Listening to young people and families and developing relationships of care – Supporting connectedness
COST: Members £115
Non-members £135
Book your place via the Children in Wales website.

Introduction to Benefits
2013-11-28 | Swansea, Swansea

Riverside Advice Drop-in Session: Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing
2013-11-28 09:00 - 13:00 | 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LW, 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LW
Further to demand this session is a one-off session, which may take place again and/or may be scheduled regularly in the future.

Making Autism Work for YOU
2013-11-28 09:30 - 16:15 | Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF35 5AW, Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF35 5AW
An interactive forum for employers and people on the Autistic Spectrum
A series of talks and workshops aiming to:
– Open employers’ minds to employing people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions; – Make people on the autism Spectrum aware of local opportunities for employment
SpeakersRobert Lloyd Griffiths, Autism Employment Ambassador for WalesJenny Berman, Autism ConsultantKeith Ingram, Lead Officer, Vale of Glamorgan ASD Project

WCVA Annual Conference 2013 - Time to visit your future
2013-11-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Book before 1 November and get two places for the price of one.
Step into the Tardis and take a trip to the future to take a peek over the horizon to see what’s in store for the third sector in Wales.
Jeff Cuthbert AM will be on hand to tell delegates about the Welsh Government’s vision for how they and the sector can work together, while Martyn Evans of Carnegie UK Trust will ask if a more active role would allow individuals and communities to improve society well-being in future.
Workshops will take a look at the present and future of social investment in Wales, the development of leaders in Wales, and the Future Generations Bill – and much more besides.
You’ll also get to hear about the new European Structural Funds programmes for 2014-20, and have the chance to network with other sector members and discuss the future together.
And if you book before November 1, 2013, you can get two places for the price of one.
You can read the full programme here and book your place (or places) here. Don’t miss out on this glimpse of things to come.#visityourfuture

Christmas Crafts Fayre
2013-11-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Sbetrwm Hall, Sbetrwm Hall
A Vision 21 eventSeasonal food for sale
Home made seasonal pickles and preserves, cakes, biscuits, mince pies, waffles, and spicy Christmas punch.
Local craft stalls selling
– Seasonal gifts and crafts – Hand-made pottery, knitted & sewn gifts, cards, jewellery, tree decorations, Christmas wreaths, table decorations & more
Entrance: 20p
Vision 21’s AGM will start in Sbetrwm Hall at 5.30pm prompt and will finish at approximately 6.30pm.

Understanding Hate Crime workshop
2013-11-29 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
Run by Diverse Cymru, this half-day workshop will enable you to gain a better understanding of race, faith, homophobic, transphobic and disability hate crime and to discuss strategies to raise awareness within your workplace or with the communities you work and live in.
Cost: £55 per person
Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/understanding-hate-crime/

Advice Providers' Network event
2013-11-29 09:30 - 12:00 | Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
The network is facilitated by Cardiff Third Sector Council in order to provide a forum for third sector advice providers to work in partnership with Cardiff Council, one of the largest funders for advice work in Cardiff.
If you’re interested in joining the network or would like to attend the event, please contact Kevin (his details are below).

Carers' Rights Day
2013-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff Central Library, Cardiff Central Library
Rights, Advice, Support• Know your right to financial and practical support• Get the right advice about your finances• Make the most of support from technology
Find out more at the Advice and Information stands.
Speak to Sue and Nigel from Cardiff and Vale UHB Carers Support.
This event is also taking place at Barry Library from 10am to 3pm on the same day.

Celebrating 75 years of the Temple of Peace
2013-11-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Marble Hall, Temple of Peace, Marble Hall, Temple of Peace
Welsh Centre for International Affairs invites you to celebrate the 75 years of the Temple of Peace. See the full programme on the WCIA website.
