• ‘Parenting in Wales: Guidance on Engagement and Support’ engagement event

    QED Centre, Main Ave, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 5YR QED Centre, Main Ave, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 5YR

    The Welsh Government is holding a regional stakeholder engagement event in South Wales to gain views on the draft document ‘Parenting in Wales: Guidance on engagement and support’. This will be the Welsh Government’s framework of principles for local authorities and other relevant organisations in Wales’ providing parenting support.The guidance outlines the underpinning principles that...

  • Living Room Cardiff 6th Annual Lecture

    Pier Head, Cardiff Bay Pier Head, Cardiff Bay

    ‘...BUT I DON’T DO RELIGION.’A STUDY OF CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY IN TWELVE-STEP RECOVERY: Dr. Wendy DossettOVERCOMING THE BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT WITH TWELVE STEP MUTUAL-AID: Yr Athro John Stoner PhD OBELECTURE TO BE DELIVERED BY DR WENDY DOSSETT, UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER & PROF JOHN STONER PHD OBE, UNIVERSITY OF ABERYSTWYTH & CHESTERDoors open (with teas and coffees)...

  • Transgender Awareness

    Lysaght Institute, Newport Lysaght Institute, Newport

    A Diverse Cymru half-day workshopThe aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.Cost: £55 per person Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/transgender-awareness/

  • Social Media for Marketing

    Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ

    Organised by Communities First Butetown, Riverside and Grangetown (BRG), this session is an entry-level introduction to social media marketing. It is primarily aimed at those who have never used social media before or have just started using it.Social Media is the 21st century solution to reaching people and sharing your message across the globe. Find...

  • C3SC Training: Techniques for Managing Conflict

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    FULLY BOOKEDIntended to provide expert tips to be able to resolve conflict between board members, staff and partners, this course gives crucial guidance on how to overcome conflict and restore positive working. A very popular course.The course will equip you to:•         Recognise when and why conflict occurs•         Explore the dangers and opportunities in conflict situations...

  • Mental Health Awareness

    Lysaght Institute, Newport Lysaght Institute, Newport

    A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAims - To provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress - To improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress - To reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of: - The basics of mental distress, common signs and...

  • Wales and West Vision Conference 2014

    Cardiff University's School of Optometry and Vision Science Cardiff University's School of Optometry and Vision Science

    Following Sight Cymru's hugely successful conference which was co-hosted with SeeAbility in 2013, they are delighted to announce the date for the Wales & West Vision Conference 2014. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for the sector to come together to network and engage with colleagues and acquire information delivered by expert speakers from...

  • Using Social Media to Influence Policy

    Cardiff Cardiff

    It can be difficult to know which social media is appropriate for you and how best to use it. This WCVA course aims to demonstrate the power of social media in influencing policy and shows you which platforms are most appropriate for campaigning. You’ll leave with the tools you need to effectively plan a social...

  • Enterprise and Collaboration in Community Sport in Wales Conference

    SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

    A one-day event focussing on how Welsh community sports providers can meet the challenges and benefit from new opportunities created by changes in people's lives, the political landscape and the economic situationEconomic challenges, a changing political landscape and the rise of the 'demanding' consumer and the ever-growing use of mobile and social media are just...

  • Mental Health First Aid (Wales)

    Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff

    Two-day Diverse Cymru courseMHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic...

  • Dental Health for Older People Training

    NVQ Centre/Suffolk House, Canton, Cardiff NVQ Centre/Suffolk House, Canton, Cardiff

    This session is organised by Cardiff Council and will cover: - Duty of care to help service users maintain their oral hygiene - Cross infection control - Dental disease and its causes - Diet and nutrition - Smoking cessation - Oral cancer awareness - Care planning Those studying for a QCF diploma may use this...

  • Ely Caerau Schools and Community Learning Showcase

    Western Leisure Centre Western Leisure Centre

    BIGGER & BETTER than last year!• NEW Community Website Launch• Free Buffet• School Choirs• Health & Fitness Activities• Family Learning Activities• School ExhibitionsTry out NEW free courses for adults, including:• English/ Maths/ESOL• Computing Skills / IT• First Aid• Help your child through school• Stone Masonry• Food Safety• and lots more!