Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1
2013-10-17 | Cardiff, Cardiff
An introduction on how to make written and printed information more accessible for people with a learning disability.
Find out more in the Learning Disability Wales online flyer.

The Basics of the Equality Act (2010)
2013-10-17 | Newport, Newport
Introduction
On 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.
Who should attend?
This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public, private or voluntary sectors.
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.

Patient engagement event for patients and families affected by rare conditions
2013-10-17 10:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Maldron Hotel, Cardiff, Maldron Hotel, Cardiff
The event will provide an opportunity for patients and families to come together to highlight their experiences and discuss recommendations for improving fair access to services and therapies for patients.
Complimentary refreshments including a buffet lunch will be provided.You are welcome to circulate details of the events to patients and families in your networks. For further information, contact: Emma Hughes, Wales Development Officer. T: 029 20 687 648 E: emma@geneticalliance.org.uk
Find out more here.

Music and Diversity sessions
2013-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | St David’s Hall, Cardiff, St David's Hall, Cardiff
WMF SWN SESSIONS: Music and Diversity: just how representative is Cardiff’s live music scene?
FREE TO ATTEND. You don’t need a Swn Festival wristband to attend the WMF at Swn Sessions.
This event is taking place during Black History Month.
Find out more on the Welsh Music Foundation website.

Dementia Café for the Black and Minority Ethnic Community
2013-10-18 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.

Black History Month Wales Celebration Day
2013-10-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
Wales Millennium Centre is proud to host Black History Month Wales celebrations again this year. Local and national talent will take to the Centre’s Glanfa Stage to perform music inspired by the rich and diverse culture of the African Diaspora.
Enjoy a free day of performances, workshops and talks with market place and Caribbean cuisine.
For more information head to bhmwales.org.uk or wmc.org.uk/blackhistorymonth

Theatre Versus Oppression presents SOLD
2013-10-21 | Cardiff and Vale College, Cardiff and Vale College
Created by J S Hartley Six characters collide at a city centre bus stop on a series of winter evenings, human suffering finding solace in its fellow’s pain. Sold is a play based on the testimonies of individuals who have all suffered at the hands of traffickers in Wales. They come from different backgrounds and circumstances, all different ages and each with their own individual shocking story of how they have been trafficked. Moving and darkly humourous, this insight into victims’ lives shows us how close to home the problem lies. Suitable for ages 13+ with guidance – strong language is used and discussions centre around trafficking issues at times.

Theatre Versus Oppression is working with Welsh Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales, Joyce Watson in raising awareness and addressing the issue of human trafficking through SOLD. More information on Joyce Watson’s campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking can be found at http://www.human-trafficking.co.uk/

Parents with a learning disability network
2013-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pumphouse, Swansea Marina, The Pumphouse, Swansea Marina
Welcome and introductionsA chance for everyone to get together.
Advocates Group– Matters arising from the Advocates meeting on 1st July 2013– Our latest projects and updates from around Wales– Any other business

Parents United– Planning for the conference in January 2014
LunchEveryone can get together for lunch in The Pumphouse pub.

Engaging through Pictures
2013-10-22 | Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea, Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea
This Participation Cymru half-day seminar will explore different approaches and methods for engaging people in a less literary way. One of the methods has been developed by Participation Cymru themselves and they look forward to finding out what you think of the technique.
Often the methods used to carry out public engagement activity are dominated by words, both written and verbal, which can often be a barrier for people. This seminar explores ways in which pictures and images can be used to help people express their views and the ways they feel. If you would like to try something new ways of engaging then this is the seminar for you.
Find out more and book via the WCVA website.

Theatre Versus Oppression presents SOLD
2013-10-22 | Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

How to Tender
2013-10-22 - 2013-10-23
This WCVA two-day course is free for third sector EU funded projects (sponsors or contractors)Aims: to provide participants with an insight into the world of tendering and the tools and techniques to develop successful tendersContent: third sector organisations are increasingly seeking to diversify their income sources by adopting strategies and techniques to achieve a sustainable funding base. At a time when there is a strong drive towards increased public service delivery by the third sector in Wales, tendering is beginning to replace the traditional route of grant funding.
We have to respond quickly and innovatively to these changes, understand the contract opportunities that exist and how to take advantage of them. This course will benefit those new to the world of tendering as well as those wishing to gain further insight into the processes involved. As well as demystifying the tendering process, this 2-day course give you the chance to practise your bid writing skills.
Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

C3SC Training: Social Media Strategies
2013-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
This course provides an introductory guide to the creation of an effective social media strategy.
Including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and new and emerging online services. We consider how to define the message you want to project, writing posts, responding to readers and what not to do.
Ideal for: all organisations looking to maximise the use of online strategies or wishing to refine their existing practice.
– @HepCTrustWales “@C3SC I can even #tag ! Social media strategies course brings everything together clearly to make the best plan, thanks” – “Really enjoyed the course – very good trainer and it’s really interesting and useful to hear other people’s experiences” – Social Media Strategies May 22nd.

Registration: 4.45pm

Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding Children
2013-10-23 | Swansea, Swansea
A half-day Children in Wales course
The aim of this course is to raise awareness of cultural, ethnic and religious identities when considering child protection issues within asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families. It will also increase the understanding of particular safeguarding risks within families and communities and increase confidence in addressing safeguarding issues with families.
The course is aimed at anyone working with asylum seeking, refugee or migrant families. This includes Flying Start, Families First, anyone working in statutory, social care, health or education, community groups and refugee community organisations.

This course will include:
– Child protection through a cultural lens – Cultural perspectives on parenting in immigrant families arriving in Wales – Female Genital Mutilation, ‘Honour’ Violence, Forced Marriage, Abuse Linked to a Belief in Witchcraft – Promoting positive parenting in immigrant families

Price:
Members £55
Non members £70
Find out more and book online via the Children in Wales website.

Effective partnership working (accredited by Agored Cymru)
2013-10-23 | Cardiff Community Housing Association (CF24 0HE), Cardiff Community Housing Association (CF24 0HE)
Three-day Participation Cymru course: 23 and 24 October, 21 NovemberAim: to enable participants to gain a greater understanding of what partnership working is and what makes it effective.Content: this course aims to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge around effective partnership working and promoting collaboration. You will learn how to work in partnership with organisations, groups and individuals and apply this knowledge through practical assessments. Please see the website for information about the assessment and accreditation of this course.Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Risk and Resilience in Cyberspace: Exploring Young People's Use of Multi Media
2013-10-23 | Neath, Neath
A one-day Children in Wales course
Young people today live in two worlds; the real and virtual world. Keeping up with the development of technology and understanding young people’s use of multimedia can be a daunting prospect, especially when you are not native to the digital era. With 200 million websites and one trillion webpages on the Internet it can also be difficult to monitor and protect children from inappropriate and harmful content. Multimedia and developments in technology have many positive benefits to the social and academic development of children. However, the risks children have faced throughout the ages have also evolved with the growth of new technology. Reports of cyber bullying have perpetuated over the past few years, with around 30% of young people aged 11-16 having experienced some form of cyber bullying, and can be difficult to challenge and address when it arises.
This course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and understanding of multimedia, explore young people’s usage of technology, and define what cyber bullying is and what it looks like.

Course outcomes:
– Identifying trends in media use – Exploring and understanding the nature of cyber bullying – Identifying vulnerable groups and build resilience – Promoting E-safety and safeguarding children online

Members £115
Non-members £135
Book via the Children in Wales website.

Regional mental health service user and carer conference
2013-10-23 10:30 - 15:30 | All Nations Centre, Cardiff Sachville Avenue, Cardiff CF14 3NY, All Nations Centre, Cardiff Sachville Avenue, Cardiff CF14 3NY
Including inspiring speakers, workshops, craft stalls, holistic therapies and lots more!To book your free place or stall directly visit: www.eventsforce.net/nliah/443/home For further information: T: 01443 233308, E: tarah.thomas@wales.nhs.ukOrganised by:MENTAL HEALTH ACTION WALES – The association of local mental health voluntary networksFor further support contact: BAVO, Hafal, Interlink, Neath Port Talbot CVS, Patients Council, Sefyll, SNUG, Swansea CVS and VAMT

Free Winning Business Event
2013-10-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Copthorne Hotel, Copthorne Way, Cardiff CF5 6DH, Copthorne Hotel, Copthorne Way, Cardiff CF5 6DH
It is estimated that around £5 billion is spent by the public sector in Wales on an annual basis. Would you like to increase your chances of winning some of those future contracts? Do you know where to look to find these opportunities?
Business Wales in conjunction with Cardiff Council would like to invite you to a Free Winning Business Event.
Backed by the Welsh Government this interactive event will bring together Cardiff Council Procurement Officials and Business Wales Tendering Advisers alongside local businesses. By attending you will:
· Have access to Local Authority and procurement experts with up to date knowledge of public sector procurement
· Be provided with an overview of how Cardiff Council procure goods and services
· Gain an understanding of the types of requirements placed on businesses when responding to public sector tenders, for example equality and diversity, health and safety, the ability to deliver, references and sustainability. · Find out how to access expert procurement advice from Business Wales Tendering Advisers. The Service has successfully supported a large number of businesses in Wales to improve their knowledge and skills in public sector tendering, and most importantly have in many cases gone on to succeed in winning new business.
· Be able to address your questions or queries to a range of experts including members of Cardiff Council’s Commissioning & Procurement Teams and Business Wales Advisers in a Meet the Teams session. Whether you require an outline understanding or in depth advice, experts will be on hand to respond to your questions and uncertainties regarding public sector tendering with the aim of helping you to improve your chances of success.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please use the following link to register your details and reserve your place: Event Link or telephone 03000 6 03000

C3SC Training: Working with the Media
2013-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Looking at how to maximise your use of media to campaign and increase your PR, this course is an excellent starting point for those organisations wishing to develop their profile. With guidance on communicating your message, talking to the media and writing submissions, this course will help your organisation develop a robust media policy.
Ideal for: Chief Officers, communication officers and organisations seeking an increased media presence.

Registration: 9.45am

FREE Disclosure and Barring Service – Briefing Session
2013-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Elfed Avenue United Church, Elfed Avenue, Penarth, Elfed Avenue United Church, Elfed Avenue, Penarth
Vale Centre for Voluntary Services (VCVS) and Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) are holding a briefing session to bring you the latest developments in the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau. Legislation has changed and representatives from WCVA Criminal Records Unit will be on hand to give you all the latest information.
If you wish to attend, please contact Ceri Venners at VCVS, by telephone on 01446 741706 or e-mail

Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years
2013-10-25 | Merthyr, Merthyr
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in autism that can challenge professionals and families. This course is for all those working with autistic children and their families who wish to deepen their understanding and enlarge their skills base with this cohort of children.

The course will cover:
– Current views on the nature and features of Autism – Evidence-based approaches in play, social development, family well-being and behaviour – Strategies to support communication and shared attention
Book your place via the Children in Wales website.

Live music in The Cardiff Story Museum to celebrate Black History month
2013-10-26 13:00 - 17:00
To celebrate Black History month this year, The Cardiff Story Museum is organising an exciting afternoon of live music in its galleries on Saturday 26th October, from 1-5pm. Kicking off this music extravaganza at 1pm will be the band Dirty Alex who will showcase the diversity of blues, soul and funk.
Canton Community Choir and friends will be performing chants originating in parts of Africa as well as the finale song from the National Theatre Wales production of De Gabay.
The local super talented Lily Beau will be doing a special set. Talking about her contribution to this event Lily Beau says: “I am a fourteen year old singer/ songwriter and love any opportunity I get to perform. I am hugely influenced by Etta James, Beyonce, Emeli Sande and many more modern and classic artists. I am hoping to pursue music as a career and continue sharing and playing my music for the rest of my life. I’m really looking forward to supporting The Cardiff Story Museum celebrate Black History month.”
Not only will visitors get the chance to listen to music but they also have the opportunity of taking part as Dirty Alex will be offering an introductory workshop to blues, soul and funk and are encouraging people to bring their own instruments along to jam with the band. Booking is required to attend the workshop.
This event forms part of an exciting and thought provoking programme of events and activities entitled ‘Unity through Music: the Rhythm of the Diaspora’ taking place across Wales through-out October in celebration of Black History Month Wales 2013. For further information and the full listing of pan-Wales events, visit http://www.bhmwales.org.uk/For more information and to book a place on the workshops: email cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk, telephone – (029) 2078 8334, visit www.cardiffstory.com

C3SC Training: Recruiting and Developing Trustees
2013-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
This course will enable you to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice.
By the end of the session you will:
– Be familiar with a range of recruitment methods to attract a diversity of trustees – Have considered policies and procedures for trustee recruitment – Have explored the need for trustee job descriptions – Be familiar with the merits of undertaking a skills audit – Understand the importance of trustee induction and opportunities for learning

Ideal for: Trustees, prospective trustees and staff working with them.

Registration: 9:45

One-off Drop-In Session
2013-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverside Advice, 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LW, Riverside Advice, 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LW
Riverside Advice is holding a drop-in session where their debt advisers will provide debt advice and assist in applying for a grant to clear electric and gas arrears.
Anyone who is claiming benefits, in financial difficulty or on a low income is welcome.
Criteria for applying for the grant to clear electric and gas arrears are as follows:
– ·In arrears with fuel provider – ·In financial difficulty or claiming benefits – ·Service user must provide recent meter readings; recent fuel bill, proof of income (bank statement or post office account statement

FREE Stroke Prevention Workshop
2013-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Red Sea House, Maria Street, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HG, Red Sea House, Maria Street, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HG
This event takes place on World Stroke Day 2013
– Free blood pressure and pulse check – Short video on Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs) – Interactive session with Dr Hamsaraj Shetty, UHW

C3SC Training: Internet Fundraising
2013-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this evening course has been cancelled. However, we are running a day course on Tuesday 3 December.
This course will introduce you to digital fundraising and the most common methods used to generate income in this way.
The internet, email and mobile technologies are now having a great impact on fundraising, creating strategic opportunities for the third sector. Digital media is becoming increasingly used to attract, engage and develop potential supporters.
Ideal for: those new to digital fundraising and those wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising through these media.
Registration: 4.45pm

Making Wales work better - Inspiring Black and Minority Ethnic communities to become involved in public life
2013-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 engagement
Diverse 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 Life of BME individuals. Although positive action has been used by the Welsh Government to encourage engagement, BME representation within Public appointments, Voter registration, Democratic engagement and Civic engagement remains disproportionately low.
Diverse Cymru would like to provide a platform to discuss the process, suggest improvements, and actively support and encourage more positive involvement and outcomes for the BME community that will ultimately lead to a fairer and inclusive working Wales.
This conference will bring together both BME professionals and novice individuals who jointly share the will to take part in how their Wales is run both locally and nationally.
You will also be joined by decision makers who will get the chance to hear about the barriers to involvement, but more importantly, hear the positive suggestions to reaching a common goal of a fairer and inclusive Wales.
Diverse Cymru is encouraging organisations representing BME communities and BME individuals who would like to get involved to come along and make a difference.
18.00 Drinks reception
18.30 Welcome by Cllr. Heather Joyce, Leader of Cardiff Council
18.35 The context by Dr. Charles Willie, Director, Diverse Cymru
18.50 “The state we are in” by Vaughan Gething AM
19.05 Audience contribution
19.15 Unions perspective by Cath Speight, GMB National Political Officer
19.30 Audience contribution
19.40 “Inspiring involvement” by Simon Woolley, Director, Operation Black Vote
20.00 Short refreshment break
20.10 Open discussion “Turning frustration into action”
20.40 Welsh Governments perspective by Carwyn Jones AM (TBC)
20.50 Opportunity to get involved

Alzheimer's Society - Social Club
2013-10-30 | 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
2013-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 and improve your campaigning.What the Public Bill Seminar will look at
The seminar will cover:
– How a bill progresses through Parliament – What happens during a bill’s pre-legislative stages – Where to find authoritative information online – How you can engage with bills going through Parliament – The relationship between the UK Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales
Speakers at the event include Lord Aberdare, plus experts from the Houses of Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales.
Staff from the Houses of Parliament Outreach Service will also be on hand to answer any questions on the parliamentary scrutiny of a bill and gave advice on how to track the progress of bills.
Find out more here.

WRU Rugby Stars Camp for Disabled Children and Young People
2013-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | 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 information or a booking form, please contact Simon Jones, Disability Sport Wales Development Officer on 01446 704728 or email sljones@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Riverside Festival
2013-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | 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
