• Making Wales work better – Inspiring Black and Minority Ethnic communities to become involved in public life

    County Hall, Cardiff County Hall, Cardiff

    Making Wales work better - Inspiring Black & Minority Ethnic communities to become involved in public lifePublic appointments : Voter registration : Democratic engagement : Civic engagementDiverse Cymru in partnership with Operation Black Vote, the GMB Wales and South West region, and the BME Communities that it supports has 0recognised the low representation in Public...

  • Alzheimer’s Society – Social Club

    Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA

    Social Evening for those under 65 with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers. 

  • Engaging with Legislation – free Public Bill seminar

    Pierhead Main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA Pierhead Main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA

    Are you interested in finding out how you can have your say on a proposed law progressing through Parliament?Parliament's Outreach Service is holding a free Public Bill Seminar on Thursday 31 October 2013, from 1-3pm on how to engage with Parliament’s scrutiny of legislation.This event will demonstrate how you can best engage with MPs and Lords...

  • WRU Rugby Stars Camp for Disabled Children and Young People

    Cardiff University Sports Village, Llys Tal-y-bont Sports Hall, Cardiff CF14 3AT Cardiff University Sports Village, Llys Tal-y-bont Sports Hall, Cardiff CF14 3AT

    For disabled children aged 7-19Please book as soon as possible as spaces are limited. One-to-one support cannot be provided but a parent or sibling can attend.All participants will receive a WRU Rugby Stars Goody Bag including T-Shirt, water bottle, pen, sweat band. A member of the Wales National Squad will also be in attendance.For more...

  • Riverside Festival

    Riverside Warehouse, 56 Machen Place, and The Wyndham Street Centre Riverside Warehouse, 56 Machen Place, and The Wyndham Street Centre

    FREE event. All welcome.There will be a carnival procession leaving from Riverside Play Centre at 11.45am to kick off the festivities. Arrive a 10.45am to get into costume and practise the carnival rhythms.Enjoy:- Healthy eating cookery demonstrations- Local performers: song and dance- Drum workshop- Photo booth- Arts and Crafts- Face painting- Food- Stalls

  • New Psychoactive Substances

    By the end of the course participants should be able to:-        Describe what is meant by ‘new psychoactive substances’ and list the most commonly misused substances-        Identify the effects and risks of these substances-        Explore the role of the internet in this drugs market and how procurement is changing-        Recognise the legal position and identify...

  • Welfare support day for veterans

    Penarth Pier Pavilion Penarth Pier Pavilion

    Penarth Pier Pavilion welcomes our veterans to a welfare support day dedicated to them.A number of veterans’ support organisations will be on hand to provide information and advice to veterans. If you or members of your family have served in the Armed Forces this is for you.Doors will open at 10.00am for coffee and the...

  • The inner and outer game

    Cardiff Cardiff

    The success of your organisation is affected by the sphere and quality of influence you have, which is why this interactive WCVA workshop will look at models covering the ‘inner and outer game’ of influencing. It will help you spot opportunities for influencing stakeholders and funders by thinking differently and developing other perspectives of your...

  • An Introduction to Mental Health Awareness

    The Lysaght Institute, Newport The Lysaght Institute, Newport

    An introductory level half-day Diverse Cymru workshop that provides a basic introduction to mental health, mental distress, improves understanding and knowledge and shows you how to reduce stigma and discrimination.Cost: £55 per person    Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/

  • “Keeping Our Children Safe” Training for Designated Person for Child Protection

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A two-day Children in Wales courseAll children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.  The UN Convention on the Rights of the...

  • C3SC Training: Working with the Chief Officer

    C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff

    We regret that this course has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.This course is invaluable for those Boards who have employed a Chief Officer, or who are thinking of doing so. It sets out how to manage the relationship between the Board and officer, including work setting, reporting and legal responsibilities. Ideal for: organisations wishing...

  • Dementia Café

    Whittaker Lounge, Beulah Lounge, Rhiwbina, Cardiff Whittaker Lounge, Beulah Lounge, Rhiwbina, Cardiff

    The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Café provides an opportunity for anyone affected by dementia to get together for mutual support and companionship.