C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Fundraising walk for The Stroke Association
2012-05-16 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Exciting news! The Stroke Association is holding a ‘Step Out’ event at the Millennium Stadium – a fundraising walk around the pitch of the stadium.
It’s a great occasion – stroke survivors usually set themselves goals for walking around the stadium and it’s truly inspirational to see the courage and commitment of everyone and so rewarding to share in their achievements.
Everyone is invited to take part. It may be particularly relevant to those who have overcome their own illness or disability.
On the day you can also have a tour of the stadium – what a great opportunity, particularly considering the success of the Welsh rugby team!

C3SC Training - Trustee Roles & Responsibilities Day 2
2012-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 00EB, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 00EB
This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them.

By the end of the session, you will:
· Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities
· Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission
· Identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them
Day 2 of 2 evening session

Generate Wales Network event
2012-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Future Inns, Cardiff Bay, Future Inns, Cardiff Bay
This FREE half-day Generate Wales Network event, will give you the unique chance get right up-to-speed with the recent policy changes, and the implications of the EPC requirement for PV installation. Equip yourself with the necessary information to make your renewable business a success in 2012 and beyond. The timing of the event couldn’t be more fitting as many of you have started to translate these changes into everyday business activity. The event will feature expert speakers from Solar Trade Association and Gemserv.Find out more here.

Equality Act
2012-05-18 | Cardiff, Cardiff
On the 1 October 2010 all existing anti-discrimination legislation was replaced by the Equality Act 2010. The Act has removed inconsistencies, making legislation simpler to understand and comply with. It also strengthens the law, making it easier to tackle disadvantage and inequality.
This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public, private or voluntary sectors, and the aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers under the Equality Act 2010.
The cost is £85 per delegate. This includes a certificate of attendance, all course materials, a buffet lunch and refreshments.

Cardiff South West Third Sector Forum meeting
2012-05-18 | South Riverside Community Centre, South Riverside Community Development Centre, Brunel Street, Cardiff, CF11 6ES, United Kingdom
Join us for this Cardiff South 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 Peter Griffiths, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff South West.
So, if you’re based in Caerau, Canton, Ely, Riverside or Pontcanna, please come along.
During this meeting, the election of the person to represent the third sector in Cardiff South West on the Neighbourhood Management Team will take place.

The Cardiff Sessions
2012-05-18 | The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff
The Cardiff Story Museum has teamed up with two of Cardiff’s top music institutions, Clwb Ifor Bach and Spillers Records, to curate The Cardiff Sessions, a night of free live music in the museum’s galleries.
On May 18, five Cardiff acts – The Gentle Good, Spencer McGarry, Evening Chorus, Miss Maud’s Folly and Little Arrow – all hand picked by The Cardiff Story, Clwb Ifor Bach and Spillers Records, will take the stage for The Cardiff Sessions. Radio Wales DJ Georgia Ruth Williams will MC the night, which will also include a music quiz with prizes provided by Spillers Records.
The event is FREE and there’s no need to book – just turn up on the night.

ISSA Wales Garden BBQ
2012-05-20 | ISSA Wales Community Garden (behind the office), 62 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3LX, ISSA Wales Community Garden (behind the office), 62 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3LX
ISSA Wales is inviting you to come to their ISSA Wales Garden BBQ and see the progress on their community garden, share ideas and raise funds for the garden. They hope the garden will be a valuable resource that can be enjoyed by the whole community and would love for you to see it, give feedback and enjoy some good food.
Tickets cost £6 each.

Stop it Now! Wales 3rd anniversary event
2012-05-21 14:45 - 17:00 | Oriel, Y Senedd, Cardiff Bay, Oriel, Y Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Celebrating 3 years of protecting children
Stop it Now! Wales is the campaign to prevent the sexual abuse of children in Wales is celebrating its third anniversary. To mark the occasion, Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, is kindly sponsoring the anniversary event.
The ‘All Wales Review on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention’ will be launched at the event.
Refreshments and a light buffet will be available on arrival. Attendees must register for this event.

Housing and the Law training course
2012-05-22 | Fairwater, Cardiff, Fairwater, Cardiff
If you work within housing and wish to consolidate and build upon your existing knowledge and experience, then book your place on this Shelter Cymru course. It is also well suited to those wishing to get an update on how the law stands today.
This course aims to increase delegates’ knowledge in the key areas of housing law so they can improve their ability to offer support to those living in social housing.
The course content includes:
– through information sessions and group work delegates will learn about different types of occupancy agreement and where they can be found – how tenancies vary between council, housing association and private sector – the rights occupiers have to keep their home, and their responsibilities to their landlord – right to repair in rented accommodation – assistance available from local authorities for homeless people

Children and Young People's Participation Training
2012-05-22 09:30 - 15:30 | Ferrier Hall, City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND, Ferrier Hall, City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND
The FREE training event covers the following topics:
– Defining ‘participation’ and the different models – Benefits and barriers to active participation – National and Local context of participation – The National Participation Standards and how to start the self-assessment process within your service – –
This training is being facilitated by Cardiff Youth Service and Barnardo’s Cymru and is funded by Cardiff Families First. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day but please note that lunch will not be provided.

C3SC Training - Grants Fit for Funding
2012-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
FULLY BOOKED
The course is suitable for those new to fundraising or those wishing to gain further insight into fundraising processes. You will examine all aspects of preparing a funding application and gain 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 in Wales and help you to understand what influences funders. This course will help you to:
• Write concise and compelling applications
• Understand how good research, realistic outcomes and accurate budgeting can improve the chances of an application being accepted
• Build relationships with grant givers and meet their expectations
This is a one day course

Introduction to Project Management part 1 of 2
2012-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | DVLA Swansea, Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL, DVLA Swansea, Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL
Small Charities Coalition is running this skills workshop in partnership with IBM.
This workshop will be split over two evenings, between 18:00 – 21:00 on Tuesday 22 May and Tuesday 29 May 2012. Delegates must attend both sessions.
Price: only £10 per person per workshop.
Find out more and book your place here.

Cardiff Transition launch event
2012-05-23 | The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1BH, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1BH
Cardiff Transition City and the Sustainable Cardiff mapping project – building sustainable partnerships across the city.
Cardiff Transition is an initiative for and by the people of Cardiff. Its aim is to support the creation of a positive future in the face of environmental challenges and climate change, resulting in a city which is low carbon, sustainable, healthy and happy. To mark Wales Sustainability Week, Cardiff Transition invites you to join in celebrating Cardiff becoming an official Transition City and the work of community groups across the city who are enabling Cardiff to become a more sustainable capital. There are two events: The afternoon event 3.00pm – 4.30pm will be aimed at the public sector, businesses and those with an interest in business and enterprise. One of the founders of the Transition Movement, Ben Brangwyn, will discuss how we can unleash enterprise, creativity and the community to seize the moment to re-think and re-structure our communities, plus a presentation from a community project supporting local businesses.
The evening event 6.00pm – 8.00pm will celebrate grass roots projects with links to Cardiff Transition.
Both sessions will showcase projects, have an opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas as well as a space to talk about how we can work together to make Cardiff sustainable. You are welcome to attend one or both of the events. The mapping project will also be showcased: Cardiff Transition is creating a map of activity in sustainable development, climate change and environmental issues in Cardiff (click here to view it). So far over 170 community groups, organisations and projects have been added to the map and there are plans to extend it to include relevant businesses, local and national government initiatives, and educational establishments. This will be a valuable tool to help raise awareness of activity across the city, and to connect people, communities, businesses and the public sector.If you’re interested in sustainability, community or business, or would like to find out more about Cardiff Transition and what has been achieved so far, then these events are for you. Please book your space for the event using one of the links above. Space is limited at both events so please book to secure your seat.
Cardiff Transition Invites YOUWhere The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH When Wednesday 23rd May 2012Booking Afternoon 15:00 – 16:30 Click Here Evening 18:00 -20:00 Click HereLaunch Event – 23rd May Cardiff Transition City and the Sustainable Cardiff mapping project – building sustainable partnerships across the city. Cardiff Transition is an initiative for and by the people of Cardiff. Its aim is to support the creation of a positive future in the face of environmental challenges and climate change, resulting in a city which is low carbon, sustainable, healthy and happy.
To mark Wales Sustainability Week, Cardiff Transition invites you to join us in celebrating Cardiff becoming an official Transition City and the work of community groups across the city who are enabling Cardiff to become a more sustainable capital. We’re holding two events on 23rd May at the Old Library in Cardiff The afternoon event 3.00pm – 4.30pm will be aimed at the public sector, businesses and those with an interest in business and enterprise. One of the founders of the Transition Movement, Ben Brangwyn, will discuss how we can unleash enterprise, creativity and the community to seize the moment to re-think and re-structure our communities, plus a presentation from a community project supporting local businesses. The evening event 6.00pm – 8.00pm will celebrate grass roots projects with links to Cardiff Transition. Both sessions will showcase projects, have an opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas as well as a space to talk about how we can work together to make Cardiff sustainable. You are welcome to attend one or both of the events. We will also be showcasing our mapping project: Cardiff Transition is creating a map of activity in sustainable development, climate change and environmental issues in Cardiff (click here to view it). So far over 170 community groups, organisations and projects have been added to the map and there are plans to extend it to include relevant businesses, local and national government initiatives, and educational establishments. This will be a valuable tool to help raise awareness of activity across the city, and to connect people, communities, businesses and the public sector. If you’re interested in sustainability, community or business or would like to find out more about Cardiff Transition and what has been achieved so far then we look forward to seeing you.
Please book your space for the event using one of the booking links above. Space is limited at both events so please book to secure your seat.
If you you know someone who may like to come to this event please forward the email on to them.
If you have any questions please reply to this email and I will respond as soon as possible.

Cardiff Inter Faith Network meeting
2012-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Butetown Communities First, Atlantic House, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Butetown Communities First, Atlantic House, Dumballs Road, Cardiff
During the meeting we will continue planning an event in Cardiff to mark Inter Faith Week 2012, which takes place from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 November. We will be meeting on a regular basis for six months leading up to the week itself. If your group or organisation would like to get involved, please contact Jeremy Rees at C3SC (see below for details). He would love to hear from you!

Families First Local Practice Development Day
2012-05-24 | Copthorne Hotel, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, Copthorne Hotel, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Hosted by Barnados, the aim of this day is to launch the Pathfinder Team Around the Family model, outlining its main principles and function in order that key professionals are enabled to understand and support the approach and disseminate relevant information to local services regarding its practical application.

Addressing Tobacco Control with Young People
2012-05-24 09:30 - 15:30
ASH Wales is pleased to announce a one day training session in The Scouts Hub Cardiff on the 24th May 2012. About the Training A dynamic hands-on training course that empowers participants with effective ways of addressing tobacco use with young people, ways to tackle smoking with young people and understanding where it fits in nationally, regionally and locally with youth work. Topics such as prevention, cessation and tobacco advocacy with young people will be covered. Who Should Attend? Youth 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. Why Attend? Smoking 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 inequalities. The training covers topics such as : 1. Tobacco use prevention 2. Support for smoking cessation 3. Developing advocacy and participation skills with young people around tobacco control and smoking awareness.

Where will it be?
Training The Scouts Hub Cardiff (20 spaces available)
What time and when will it be?
The training is a full day with registration commencing at 9:30 am and the training will end approximately 15:30 on the 24th May 2012

How to book
Places are limited at 20 people so to avoid disappointment contact Laura Rich to secure your space.

What is the cost?
£70 per person

C3SC Training - Supervision & Appraisal
2012-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
FULLY BOOKED
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
– Understand the benefits of supervision and appraisal of staff for the organisation – Recognise the difference between supervision and appraisal – Develop and implement appropriate systems for supervision and appraisal
This is a full day course

Voluntary Sector consultation on the Welsh Government Social Services Bill
2012-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff Central Library, Mill Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Central Library, Mill Lane, Cardiff
Join other members of local voluntary organisations and contribute towards a consultation response to the Social Services Bill from voluntary organisations in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

What’s it all about?
The proposed Social Services Bill will provide a legislative framework for social services in Wales and covers the following areas:
· maintaining and enhancing the wellbeing of people in need;
· giving citizens a stronger voice and real control;
· ensuring a strong national direction and local accountability for delivery;
· safeguarding and protection;
· regulation and inspection; and
· adoption and transitions for disabled children and young people.

To book a place, contact Ceri Venner at VCVS by email: ceri@valecvs.org.uk

The Human Library
2012-05-26 12:00 - 15:00 | The Cardiff Story Museum, The Cardiff Story Museum
The Cardiff Story Museum is hosting a unique event called ‘The Human Library’. Organised by Cardiff University’s Cardiff School of European Languages, Translation and Politics, this event is part of the Transeuropa Festival. The Human Library allows members of the public to take out on loan ‘Human books’ i.e. people. This will involve people sitting down with their ‘human book’ and finding out more about them and their lives. This mobile library will be made up of human books from a diverse range of backgrounds. This event was set up in Copenhagen to challenge stereotypes and common prejudices in a positive and humorous way.
Along with Cardiff, fourteen other cities will take part in the Transeuropa festival: London, Paris, Cluj-Napoca, Leeds, Bologna, Berlin, Lublin, Warsaw, Barcelona, Prague, Bratislava, Sofia, Amsterdam, and Rome. Each country will host a different event.
To find out more information about The Human Library visit – http://humanlibrary.org/index.html
For more information about the Transeuropa Festival visit – http://transeuropafestival.eu/
For more information about Cardiff University’s Cardiff School of European Languages, Translation and Politics visit http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ/

Families First Supplier Day
2012-05-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Premier Inn, Cardiff North CF23 7XH, Premier Inn, Cardiff North CF23 7XH
Has your organisation decided to bid for Families First funding? Do you want advice on how to complete the tender documents? Then come along to the Families First Supplier Day.
The purpose of this event is to provide organisations with practical guidance on how to bid to deliver Families First services.

Protecting Black and Minority Ethnic Children
2012-05-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ, Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ
This Children in Wales workshop will be facilitated by Dr Mwenya Chimba (BAWSO) and Dr Teresa de Villiers (Cardiff University) and considers a recent study that has been undertaken jointly by the organisation, Black Association of Women Step Out (BAWSO) and Cardiff University. The overall focus of the study was to look back at the number of children BAWSO have worked with who have been on the Child Protection Register with the aim of exploring patterns of registration, de-registration and ongoing social work support. There is some evidence that BME communities may be subject to inappropriate and inadequate intervention in the child protection arena.The workshop content is intended to be of interest to frontline practitioners (both those in the statutory sector and those working with community groups), managers, training and development staff, and policy makers.Price: £15

The new face of Local Government in Wales and implications for the third sector
2012-05-28 09:45 - 12:30 | Aberdare House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ, Aberdare House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ
Following the recent Local Government elections, WCVA and Positif Politics are pleased to invite you to this event which will explore recent changes and developments in Local Government in Wales, and consider the implications for third sector organisations. At a time of increasing demand for services and decreasing budgets, we all have a shared interest in making sure that local government and the third sector can work together to meet the needs of Wales’ citizens.

The event will feature:
– an opportunity to learn about the new political map of Wales following the election from Daran Hill of Positif Politics; – a presentation from the Welsh Local Government Association about how local authorities are working together under the new collaboration agenda; – a panel discussion with representatives of the four main political parties on the topic of how local government can and should work with, and engage, the third sector.
The event is FREE, but booking is essential.

Gourment Charity Dinner in aid of Llamau
2012-05-28 | PURPLE Poppadum, 185a Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, PURPLE Poppadum, 185a Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff
You are cordially invited to a gourmet charity dinner in aid of Llamau.
The event is being hosted by the Award Winning restaurant PURPLE Poppadom – it will be a fantastic night!
Raffle prizes include a Masterchef experience with Anand George for two people.

Making information easy to read and understand - level 2
2012-05-29 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales course will include a recap on the principles of making information easy to read and understand and then take delegates on to look at how they can develop and improve their skills.
The course will help delegates work with longer and more complex documents and will focus on:§ Developing your use of easy to understand language§ Inclusion of relevant information§ Dividing information up into useful sections§ Putting your document in a meaningful order § Glossaries and indexes
Follow up session
All delegates will be invited to a follow up session a few weeks after this course. You will be able to meet up with your fellow learners and the tutor for a trouble shooting, advice and feedback session.
After this course delegates will§ Work out the relevant information to be included in an easy read document§ Structure long or complex documents so they are easy to follow.§ Get feedback on work they have completed and advice for developing their skills further. Designed for
Anyone who has attended Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Part 1 or who has experience of writing information in Easy Read
Members £135 Non members £156Parents / Carers / Person with learning disability £51

Introduction to Project Management part 2 of 2
2012-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | DVLA Swansea, Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL, DVLA Swansea, Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL

Housing Bill, Social Services Bill & SP Programme Interim Arrangements Consultations
2012-05-30 | Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells, Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells
In light of the recent Meeting the Housing Challenge: Building a consensus for action detailing the overarching principles of the forthcoming Welsh Housing Bill and the current consultation on the Social Services Bill Wales, Cymorth Cymru has been working with Welsh Government officials to provide organisations working with vulnerable people the opportunity to consider both Bills together and help shape these important pieces of legislation. The day will provide a mixture of presentations and discussion on key elements of both Bills, giving you the opportunity to debate the Welsh Government’s proposals to ensure that we maximise the impact of both pieces of legislation.

Programme items include:
· Overview of the Housing Bill
· Overview of the Social Services Bill
· Overview of the proposed interim arrangements to take forward the new SP Programme
· Opportunities from the Housing Bill and the Social Services Bill to make services more citizen directed
· Initial thoughts from the Sector: Cymorth Cymru, Shelter Cymru, CHC and local government

Cymorth expects the new Housing Bill to include recommendations around homelessness and tenure which will be relevant to all Cymorth members. They also need to consider in what ways the Housing Bill and Social Services Bill together can help ensure all people have better access to a home and the support/care they need to build the life they aspire to. The programme will also explore the opportunities presented by both the Housing Bill and the Social Services Bill to make services more citizen directed.

In addition, they will also use this event to consult with members on the Proposed Interim Arrangements to take Forward the new SP Programme. As a result of the responses to the previous SP consultation, the Welsh Government has issued a short consultation on Chapter 2 of the Supporting People Guidance which will feature as part of the programme for this consultation event.

This event is FREE to Cymorth Cymru members (a £50 no-show fee will apply if you book a space and do not attend) or £50 + VAT to non-members. Spaces are limited.

Poverty in Wales Conference
2012-05-30 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium
Times are tough, and getting tougher – what can be done?That’s the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation’s upcoming conference, ‘Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales’. At a time when people are having to make do with less, what of those in – or on the edge of – poverty?As Welsh Government launches its Tackling Poverty Plan, ‘Hard times ahead’ aims to gather ideas and stimulate debate on developing approaches to help others survive. Speakers include: – Victoria Winkler of the Bevan Foundation on ‘the poverty iceberg’ and the challenge to well-being in Wales – Julia Unwin of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the challenges of deficit, demographics and degraded public discourse – Carl Sargeant AM, Minister for Local Government and Communities, on the Tackling Poverty plan Workshops include: – Supporting individuals in poverty – Buttle UK and the Trussell Trust – Developing good money habits – CredCer and the Money Advice Service – Creating community assets – Glyncoch Community RegenerationDelegates will also be invited to take part in a World Café round table debate on sharing new poverty ideas, with tables hosted by representatives from Big Lottery Fund, Citizen’s Advice Cymru, Oxfam Cymru and more.You can view the full programme here, and then reserve your place using this booking form.This is your chance to really shape the debate on poverty in this country – don’t let it pass you by.

Understanding People with Learning Disabilities
2012-05-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Newport, Newport
Course Aims
To help you understand more about the issues affecting people with learning disabilities and how people and services can have a negative impact on their lives.
This Learning Disability Wales course will examine how services and society affect the lives of people with learning disabilities, and how to make this contribution a positive one.
You will be encouraged to examine your own perceptions and actions, as well as how your organisation works. You will have an opportunity to look at some practical tools you can use to involve and understand the real needs of those you work with.
Course includes – What a learning disability is– What can cause a learning disability– How staff contribute to isolation– How people can be fully involved in their community with support– The difference between what is “important to” and “important for” someone
Designed for:Anyone playing a support or caring role for someone with learning disabilities.
Booking and FeesMembers £135Non-members £156Parents / Carers / Person with a learning disability £51

Wales Festival of Sign
2012-06-02 - 2012-06-04 | Dol Llys Farm Camping Site, Llanidloes, Powys, Dol Llys Farm Camping Site, Llanidloes, Powys
Deaf Access Cymru is running its first Festival of Sign, a camping festival for deaf and hearing people, their friends, family, students, and anyone who uses British Sign Language (BSL).
The festival will give deaf people the opportunity to access activities and information in their first language and will give those who use BSL the chance to meet others who share an interest in the language and culture of the deaf community.
The festival takes place during the queen’s jubilee bank holiday weekend.
Visit www.deafaccesscymru.co.uk to find out more.

ABCD Cymru's diamond jubilee party and fundraising event
2012-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Eastmoors Community Centre, Splott, Eastmoors Community Centre, Splott
The charity ABCD Cymru supports 300+ disabled children and their families. These families are some of the most disadvantaged and socially-excluded members of society, experiencing high levels of poverty, and multiple deprivation.
ABCD Cymru is arranging a Jubilee Party and Fundraiser on 2nd June and funds raised will be used for much-needed play days and trips for these children, some of whom have never even been to the cinema or to a theme park or zoo/farm.
You can help make this event a success and put a smile on the faces of these children in the following ways:
– Donate your unwanted gifts, used CDs, DVDs, books to sell on stalls; – Give a couple of hours of your time (to help set up stalls at the start of the day or run a stall); – Share your skills, e.g. some individuals will be doing manicures, hair braiding, henna painting, etc. – Bake cakes or other types of food (they will be selling exotic ethnic homemade food (curries, samosas, etc.) on the day at very reasonable prices; – Any other donations towards the raffle and tombola prizes. – In fact, they would be grateful for ANYTHING you feel you wish to donate!
If you are likely to be in the area on the day, please pop along – there will be plenty going on for everyone!
Adults: 50p; Children: FREE
