You are invited to the official launch of Black History Month 2013.Including a specially commissioned performance by Ballet Nimba and Catrin Finch, and featuring the opening of a unique Photographic Exhibition by Inga K.Black History Month in Wales aims to educate people, challenge negative perceptions, celebrate the positive contributions and promote the history of people of African Diaspora heritage...
The TUC, in 2012, reported that 69% of health and safety representatives cited stress as being the main hazard at work. Our workplaces have become increasingly stressful in the past years and apart from job stress, there are also many events in life that can cause stress, such as relationships, financial difficulties and our attitudes...
This Participation Cymru course will help participants identify the various barriers to involvement, and learn about, explore and share strategies to minimise or overcome these barriers.This course will assist workers to identify the various barriers to involvement and explore and share strategies with other professionals to minimise and overcome these barriers. The course will use...
The charities Sorp consultation is now under way, with the recent publication of the exposure draft (ED). If you have not already seen it, or the related Invitation to Comment, the documents are available at www.charitysorp.org. The ED provides lots to think about: - Should charity accounts be more like commercial accounts? - Could more be...
Generations Together Cymru (GTC) are hosting three free events across Wales for people interested or involved in intergenerational work to come along find out what GTC has to offer, share experiences and good practice, meet new people to network and swap information in a friendly informal environment. This Blaenau Gwent event is the final one...
A well-being fun day to celebrate international older people’s dayA number of stallholders will offer information and advice on a whole range of services. Join in activities:Nordic walking, tap and ballroom dance, computer and animation sessions, cycling tasters ... and more. This fun day event will operate an open door policy. All ages welcome –...
Austerity and resilience – Brave New World?Citizens Advice Cymru will be hosting this one day conference to discuss what challenges and opportunities there will be for us all in tackling poverty in Wales in the coming years.Who should attend: · Key decision makers from organisations providing a public service within the private, voluntary and public...
In association with Arts Care Gofal CelfThis Big Lottery funded workshop is for 11- to 25-year-olds.The theme is Caribbean music to Africa: how African modern music has been influenced by reggae and Calypso music, e.g. the Nigerian Hiphop and the Ghanian Azonto music styles.
A seminar for trusteesMore and more third sector organisations are exploring tendering for public service contracts. But the world of procurement can at times seem daunting and complex. What role should trustees have in the process? And what are the Board’s responsibilities when their organisations tender for contracts?This introductory seminar will provide guidance about the...
By the end of this Participation Cymru course participants will be able to: - Understand the importance of involving community groupsDescribe how and why people participate - Understand the key success factors when supporting community participation - Be aware of how to support community members to identify and voice their needs - Understand the tensions...
Job Club at The Gate is designed to offer both practical help and support in finding work, from moral support, hope and encouragement to professional, in-industry advice regarding CV, applications, personal presentation, interviews and anything else useful to move you into sustainable work. Topic: CV writingDate: 2nd October 2013Venue: The Gate, Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24...
Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study 'Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations', published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that In each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5...
