BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://c3sc.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20110327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20111030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20120325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20121028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20130331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20131027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120911T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120911T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120911T170000Z UID:44814-1347386400-1347395400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:C3SC Training DESCRIPTION:2nd evening of Trustee Roles & Responsibilities URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training/ LOCATION:C3SC\, Brunel House\, Cardiff CF 24 0EB\, C3SC\, Brunel House\, Cardiff CF 24 0EB CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120912 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120911T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120911T083000Z UID:44812-1347355800-1347355800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Community Fundraising DESCRIPTION:Pam Dodd\, The Institute of Fundraising Cymru’s Wales National Manager\, will be providing a broad overview of fundraising covering the various aspects of this most important area of community fundraising. \nPrice: £15 Members / £20 Non-Members URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/community-fundraising/ LOCATION:Institute of Fundraising\, 21 Cathedral Road\, Cardiff CF11 9HA\, Institute of Fundraising\, 21 Cathedral Road\, Cardiff CF11 9HA CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120914 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120910T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T230000Z UID:44809-1347321600-1347580799@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Introductory Course in Data Management DESCRIPTION:The aim of this Cardiff Centre for Learning Open for Business course is to provide a thorough introduction into the basic core of a powerful data management system\, and provide delegates with the skills of accessing\, managing\, studying and analysing data as well as producing reports by learning the basics of a widely used statistical package.The three-day course will be presented through the combined use of seminars and practical workshops. Numerous examples and demonstrations will be presented together with regular laboratory exercises.Price: £585Find out more on the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning website. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/introductory-course-in-data-management/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120913 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120910T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T230000Z UID:44808-1347321600-1347494399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to debt advice (two-day course) DESCRIPTION:Course outline \nThis CAB two-day practical course will provide a detailed introduction to advising clients who have debt problems and is suitable for generalist advisers\, those new to money advice and advisers with other subject specialisms. \n  \nLearning objectives \nBy the end of this course you will be able to: \n·        describe the main types of debt and identify what problem debt is\, who is affects and its causes \n·        identify the aim of money advice and the adviser’s role \n·        recognise common situations that may affect a client’s liability for debt \n·        assist clients to collect information on their income and expenditure to maximise their income and draft a financial statement \n·        identify and describe to clients different strategies for dealing with multiple debt \nPrice for voluntary sector: £180 – get a 10% discount when you book at least 3 months in advance. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please visit the CAB website. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/introduction-to-debt-advice-two-day-course/ LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120912 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120910T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T230000Z UID:44806-1347321600-1347407999@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Project Management basics for EU funded projects DESCRIPTION:This WCVA course aims to provide an introduction to the project management process and to examine how you can best ensure project success through each of the stages of the project. \nThis course will introduce you to the specific requirements of managing an EU funded project or contract\, as distinct from projects funded through other sources\, helping you to avoid common pitfalls. You will discover how to identify the critical success factors for EU funded projects\, get to grips with the basics of apportionment\, and understand how to successfully evaluate and close down a project. \nIf you are new to EU projects\, have come to the middle of a project and want to make sure you are following best practice or you need to learn about where you may have made mistakes in the past\, then this could be the course for you.  \n By attending this course you will be able to… \n• Describe the project cycle • Understand some of the key concepts and common terminology of project management • Understand EU funding rules and regulations and how they apply to your project • Understand the role of monitoring and evaluation of your project • Understand what contributes towards project success \n• Understand how to identify and manage risks \nWho is this course for?   \nIndividuals who are involved in managing or delivering EU funded contracts or projects\, or who need to have a general understanding of the principles of running an EU funded project in order to support those directly involved in managing an EU funded project.  \nFREE for third sector EU funded projects (sponsors or contractors). However\, if you are not involved in the development and/or delivery of European funded projects\, please see price band below: \n  \nFees:   A £125    B £155  C £185 \n  \nPrice Band: \nA – WCVA member \nB – Voluntary and community organisations \nC – Other \n  \nTo book\, please visit www.wcva.org.uk/training or download an application form and email to training@wcva.org.uk URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/project-management-basics-for-eu-funded-projects/ LOCATION:Glamorgan Archives\, Cardiff\, Glamorgan Archives\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120910T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120910T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120910T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T170000Z UID:44804-1347300000-1347309000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:C3SC Training - Trustee Roles & Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them. \nBy the end of the session\, you will:· \n – 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· – The importance of strategic planning which would allow scope to discuss understanding of the external environment and devising appropriate responses\, including formal and informal partnerships \n“This is an excellent course that should be delivered before someone becomes a trustee”  \n“Really informative course that covered each of the roles and responsibilities well” \nThis course is run over 2 evenings; the second day is on 11th September (same time) URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-trustee-roles-responsibilities/ LOCATION:C3SC\, Brunel House\, Cardiff\, C3SC\, Brunel House\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120909 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120908T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120908T180000Z UID:44801-1347130800-1347130800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Stafell Fyw Caerdydd / Living Room Cardiff - anniversary concert DESCRIPTION:Slepjan – a major Welsh concert is coming to Cardiff!In support of Stafell Fyw Caerdydd / Living Room Cardiff \nCheck Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Room-Cardiff-Stafell-Fyw-Caerdydd/204657166266559 and Twitter – https://twitter.com/#!/StafellFyw for regular updates and information on artists appearing\, special guests etc.  \nWynford Ellis Owen (a.k.a Syr Wynff ap Concord y Bos)\, Chief Executive of the Living Room Cardiff\, said\, “The concert is going to be quite a night! The last time my alter ego and Plwmsan (Mici Plwm) were together on stage was at the Rhyl National Eisteddfod in 1985. All I remember from that night is the sound of laughter as we collapsed in giggles for no reason whatsoever followed soon after by the whole of the Pavilion – and that was that! \n  \nWynford Ellis Owen\, Chief Executive of Living Room Cardiff\, will be on stage as Syr Wynff ap Concord y Bos\, with his previous side-kick\, Mici Plwm. Wynford said: “Syr Wynff’s trademark glasses\, hat and coat are a little tighter than I remember but the spark between us will I’m sure be instantaneous. It is a great honour for both of us to be able to share the stage with such fantastic musicians and it promises to be a great gig. \n“It is incredible to think a year has already passed since the Living Room Cardiff opened its doors for the first time. Slepjan! will not only be a celebration of what has been achieved to date\, but also hopefully raise much needed funds to ensure the Living Room Cardiff can continue to go from strength to strength.“ \nTickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children and available from Spillers Records in Cardiff\, Derricks Records in Swansea or online at www.sadwrn.com or by calling the Living Room Cardiff on 029 2049 3895. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/stafell-fyw-caerdydd-living-room-cardiff-anniversary-concert/ LOCATION:The Readon Smith lecture theatre (next to the museum)\, The Readon Smith lecture theatre (next to the museum) CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120907T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120907T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120907T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120907T093000Z UID:44799-1347013800-1347021000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Mencap Cymru meeting to discuss changes to the UK benefits system DESCRIPTION:The UK government wants to change the way that many people with a learning disability get their benefits. This will mean replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a Personal Independence Payment (PIP). \nThey also plan to bring in universal credit (UC) to replace all means tested benefits\, like Employment Support Allowance (ESA)\, Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Tax Credits.  \nThis could mean that many people who now get DLA may miss out in the future. \nDuring this meeting\, Mencap Cymru will explain these changes and talk about what this will mean to people with a learning disability and their families in Wales.   \n    \nThese are the two venues nearest to Cardiff: \nSouth Wales Central \nTonyrefail Leisure Centre \nTy’n y Bryn Park \nWaun Rhydd Road \nTonyrefail \nCF39 8EW \nSouth Wales East \nActive Living Centre \nTrosnant Street \nPontypool \nTorfaen \nNP4 8AT URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/mencap-cymru-meeting-to-discuss-changes-to-the-uk-benefits-system/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120908 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120906T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120906T230000Z UID:44797-1346976000-1347062399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Diverse Cymru: Mental Health First Aid (Wales) DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of this course is on Monday 10 September. \n   \nWhat is MHFA? \nThis 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government\, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases\, members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the person to get appropriate help. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises\, engage with\, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help. \n  \nMHFA aims to: \n – Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others. – Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state. – Promote recovery of good mental health. – Provide comfort to a person experiencing mental health distress. \nWhat others have said: \n“Extremely useful from both a professional and personal perspective – pitched at a level that suits everyone – from those who have little awareness to those who have made a career in mental health issues” – course participant May 2012 \n“Extremely insightful. It was of great benefit to learn about many mental health issues and how to deal with different situations”  – course participant June 2012 \n“This was the most wonderful warm and caring group I have ever met on a course. No hard feelings\, no hard word exchange but all joke comfort and advice all along. About the trainer and training methods\, she is the best trainer I have ever met. This was an amazing training course with useful information.” – Fides Vyubuzima\, course participant\, Cardiff\, May 2011 \n“The feedback I have had (on the MHFA course) has been fantastic. The delegates have been raving over it” – Ceri Harris\, Diversity and Equality Manager\, Velindre NHS Trust\, October 2011 \n“Just to let you know we had an excellent couple of days last week. Very many thanks to Bethan – a fantastic trainer” – Dr Dolores Davey\, MA Social Work Programme Director\, School of Social Sciences\, Cardiff University\, 7th July 2011 \nThe course tutor – Bethan Roberts \nBethan is a Wales Government Approved Mental Health First Aid Instructor and regularly delivers adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) courses. She is also a ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction’ teacher and runs courses on the Equality Act 2010. She is also an Employment Tribunal Member and an Associate of the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. \nBethan was a tutor for Cardiff University on the Employment and Discrimination Law course from 2005-2011. She worked for over 15 years in three statutory equality commissions. One of her roles was managing casework\, dealing with hundreds of cases of discrimination. She has a degree in Economics\, an MSc in Health Economics\, an MA in Women’s Studies and an MSc in Equality and Diversity. \n  \nThe cost is £110 per delegate. This includes a certificate from the Welsh Government\, a comprehensive MHFA (Wales) manual\, a buffet lunch and refreshments. \nTo book a place\, please visit www.diversecymrutraining.co.uk \n                                                                                                      URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/diverse-cymru-mental-health-first-aid-wales/ LOCATION:YMCA Newport Conference Centre\, YMCA Newport Conference Centre CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120907 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120905T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T230000Z UID:44794-1346889600-1346975999@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:NHS Direct Wales workshop DESCRIPTION:NHS Direct Wales/Welsh Ambulance Service is looking to hold workshops with the public to look at the content of the NHS Direct Wales website. They are looking to gain information such as: \n – whether it’s meeting public needs – if it’s easy to use – people’s behaviour using the site (e.g. search terms\, using the search box first\, using the links on the home page first) – people’s perception of the website as a primary source of information on health\, well being and NHS Wales services.  \nThere will be both morning and afternoon sessions (approximately 2 hours). URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/nhs-direct-wales-workshop/ LOCATION:The Heath Hospital\, Cardiff\, The Heath Hospital\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120906 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120904T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T230000Z UID:44788-1346803200-1346889599@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch group\, Residents’ Association or involved in community safety in Cardiff in any other way? Then the Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network is a great way to meet other organisations in the same field\, to share ideas and to gain access to up-to-date\, relevant information. \nIf you’re interested in joining this network and attending this meeting\, please contact Katie Mallam (see below for details). URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-safer-and-cohesive-communities-network-meeting/ LOCATION:Venue and time to be confirmed.\, Venue and time to be confirmed. CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120906 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120904T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T230000Z UID:44791-1346803200-1346889599@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Media: Facebook\, Twitter and Blogging DESCRIPTION:The way in which we communicate\, both socially and professionally\, has changed out of all recognition in the past few years. The rise in social media has presented organisations with far quicker and more immediate ways of communicating with customers\, service users and staff. If you want to develop and improve your use of social media then this is the course for you. \nThis Cymorth Cymru course is intended to benefit: \n·   Small to medium sized organisations. \n·   Employees who are involved in customer communications and need to develop more in depth skills in modern communication techniques. \n·   Organisations who want to learn more about how to unlock business potential through social media. \nThe main aims of the course are to provide an indepth look at how social media can enhance current communications techniques to help develop new business opportunities for their organisation using Social Media.  \nBy the end of the course\, you should: \n·         Have an introduction to Social Media. \n·         Understand the part Twitter\, Facebook\, Blogging and LinkedIn can play in a company’s communications. \n·         Be able to understand the role of social media in developing links with customers. \n·         Understand how to utilise cost effective social media. \n·         How to blend modern and traditional communications to best effect. \n  \nThe course will help you: \n·               Develop greater awareness of the role of social media in an organisation’s communications. \n·               Better support marketing and sales objectives through social media. \n·               Better understand the value of Social Media to your organisation. \n  \nThe course will include refreshments and lunch. Places will be offered on a first come basis. \nPrice: Cymorth members: £85 + VAT   Non-members: £120 + VAT (Including all materials\, refreshments and lunch) URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/social-media-facebook-twitter-and-blogging/ LOCATION:Norbury House\, Fairwater\, Cardiff\, Norbury House\, Fairwater\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120904T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120904T173000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T173000Z UID:44785-1346783400-1346787000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Food Co-operatives: IWA Coffee Shop Debate DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA) is pleased to invite you to a coffee shop debate. The aim is to engage more people into the IWA by introducing them to events that cover broad subjects that they may not necessarily associate with IWA. This event is FREE to attend but spaces are limited. \nFood Co-operatives with Richard Reast \nRichard Reast is a Food Development Worker with Rural Regeneration Unit. He works with people from all backgrounds to establish their own food co-ops and create a degree of control over food supply. Richard has opened over fifty food co-ops\, in addition he has worked with his local community of Pontypridd to create seasonal events under the banner of “The Little Welsh Nibble” which include an annual sustainable food festival\, planting an apple orchard at a local primary school and running a weekly farmers market. He is an active member of Friends of the Earth\, which informs his work. \n The way we produce\, distribute and consume food has a massive impact on the planet and counts for around 20% of total carbon emissions. We have evolved a food production system\, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels\, intensive methods\, big business and resultant high levels of waste. There are many communities across Wales with poor access to fresh fruit and vegetables either through proximity or price and there are many smaller scale producers who struggle to find a market for their produce. \n The Community Food Co-operative programme managed by the Rural Regeneration Unit has developed a way of distributing and selling fresh produce which attempts to solve some of these problems and help create a more sustainable food system for the future. Everyone has the right to access affordable healthy food. The system is simple and can be used by virtually any group of people in any community from Primary school to groups of older age or disabled people. There are now over 350 food co-ops all over Wales run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis\, come along to find out more! This will be an engaging and practical session. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/food-co-operatives-iwa-coffee-shop-debate/ LOCATION:Media Point\, Chapter Arts Centre\, Canton\, Cardiff\, Media Point\, Chapter Arts Centre\, Canton\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120831T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120831T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120831T090000Z UID:44782-1346407200-1346418000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Developing your ‘user’ voice workshop DESCRIPTION:As part of the Starting Blocks Health Awareness programme launched in June\, HDACardiff is running a workshop on Developing your ‘user’ voice. \nThis will be an opportunity for women aged 18+ who feel their views are under-represented\, to express their concerns about the condition of health service provision in the areas in which they live. If your health needs are not being met\, then please attend to share your views. \nThe workshop will provide a friendly environment for attendees to develop and communicate their views. The aim of the day will be to strengthen the voice of the community on the topic of what health services can do to improve access and provision. \nViews expressed on the day will be fed back to key service providers. There will be a further opportunity at a later date for individuals to meet with local health service providers and discuss their views directly. \nRefreshments will be provided. Unfortunately there are no car parking facilities. However\, buses run regularly to the centre (buses 11\, 12 and 13 from Adamsdown and Splott; number 8 from Grangetown; and number 7 from Butetown). URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/developing-your-user-voice-workshop/ LOCATION:Unison Cymru Wales\, Custom House Street\, Unison Cymru Wales\, Custom House Street CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120829T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120829T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120829T090000Z UID:44779-1346234400-1346252400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Hawaiian Summer Fun Day DESCRIPTION:During the fun day\, there will be: \n– Fancy dress competition \n– Games\, sports\, arts and craft \n– Food stalls and Hawaiian BBQ \n– Job search info – organisations to offer you support and training URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/hawaiian-summer-fun-day/ LOCATION:Jasmine Enterprise Centre\, Cowbridge Road\, Ely (next to the fire station)\, Jasmine Enterprise Centre\, Cowbridge Road\, Ely (next to the fire station) CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120903 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120828T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120828T230000Z UID:44776-1346198400-1346630399@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Love and Forgiveness Retreat DESCRIPTION:This retreat has been organised by the Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs and Living Room Cardiff. \nHas your life been directly or indirectly affected by addiction? Addiction robs us of our identity and the sense of “belonging” – within our family\, community\, relationships etc. The retreat is centred around recovery principles. The organisers believe that a life characterised by love and forgiveness will equip you to live a life of not only being “sober”\, “clean” or “abstinent” but developing a way of living that will emotionally equip you to deal with whatever life throws at you. You are entitled to live an abundant life which is not scripted by your family\, friends\, peer group or anyone else who negatively controls you. \nAt this retreat you will: \n – Learn about the 12-step program of recovery; – Break through the fears that hold you back (including unconscious fears); – Reflect on spiritual resources; – Boost your self-esteem; – Learn how to forgive and heal the wounds of the past; – Improve your communication and life skills. \nThe retreat involves large group meetings\, small sharing meetings and one-to-one sharing – practical workshops and relaxation times. \nHear from others: – “This retreat gave me hope and courage to face myself – in getting away from the busy life I lead\, to deal with the truth of my past\, being in a safe place with like minded people has set me free from the confusion and helped me to forgive” – “My world is not such a dark place as I know I am no longer alone – I now understand the recovery program for myself and am able to experience the freedom it promises” \nPrice for the weekend: £225 – This includes accommodation\, all meals\, tea and coffee throughout the week and study resource \nmaterial. \nTo find out more and book your place: \nContact Sharon at The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs\, 58 Richmond Road\, Cardiff CF24 3AT \nTel. (029) 2049 3895; Email: info@welshcouncil.org.uk; visit www.welshcouncil.org.uk URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/love-and-forgiveness-retreat/ LOCATION:St Non’s\, St David’s\, Pembrokeshire\, St Non's\, St David’s\, Pembrokeshire CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120826 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120825T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120825T180000Z UID:44774-1345921200-1345921200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Save the Gambia New Generation Association fundraising event DESCRIPTION:The Gambian Association in Cardiff is holding a fundraising event with well-known Gambian traditional ‘KORA’ band and DJ Lucky Bob.All money raised will help purchase bed nets for rural villages in the Gambia to prevent mosquito bites that cause Malaria. \nYour support is life changing. Everyone is welcome. \nEntrance fee: £10 – includes food. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/save-the-gambia-new-generation-association-fundraising-event/ LOCATION:Le Monde Bar and Grill\, St Mary’s Street\, Cardiff CF10 1FE\, Le Monde Bar and Grill\, St Mary's Street\, Cardiff CF10 1FE CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120825T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120825T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120825T110000Z UID:44772-1345896000-1345914000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Riverside Festival - 25 August 2012 DESCRIPTION:The Riverside Festival has been an important part of the summer’s events in Cardiff for a number of years. It plays a valuable role in helping Riverside People meet and learn more about each other – to help them feel proud of where they live and promote a positive image of their community. \nThe Festival is especially keen to promote the multicultural character of Riverside to encourage different groups in the community to meet and to learn more about each other. \nThere is an opportunity for organisations to hire a stall at the event. Telephone Ken Barker/ Hyacinth Jeffers on 029 2022 0309 to find out more. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/riverside-festival-25-august-2012/ LOCATION:Despenser Gardens\, Riverside\, (if wet\, in Riverside Warehouse\, Machen Place)\, Despenser Gardens\, Riverside\, (if wet\, in Riverside Warehouse\, Machen Place) CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120824T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120824T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120824T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120824T110000Z UID:44770-1345809600-1345831200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Global Grangetown hosts holiday weekend event – Music On The Marl DESCRIPTION:Young musicians and DJs will be showcasing their talents in a Global Grangetown afternoon at The Marl to kick off Bank Holiday weekend. \nTogether with lead partners Sound Progression and the Somali Integration Society\, Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is staging the event on Friday 24th August (12 noon – 6pm). \nBut the programme will be entirely run by young people from the area. \nThe day’s entertainment will be hosted by members of REMIX – the South Cardiff Youth Forum – with musical performances from the V-Pod Mobile Music Stage. The young presenters received coaching from top broadcasting trainers from Radio Cardiff\, while the performers are being mentored by staff from Sound Progression – youth workers experienced in the music industry. The music will be from a variety of styles and genres\, reflecting the diverse talents of Grangetown’s young people\, and between live performances the crowd will be entertained by young DJs. Organisers say it promises to be a great celebration of talent and community togetherness. \nAnyone who wants to perform on the day can contact: Paul Lyons of Sound Progression on 07870 962009. \nC3SC has been working in the lower Grangetown area on a ‘Communities First’ project since 2008. Bringing people together to share and celebrate their cultures has been an important part of this work\, and C3SC has worked in partnership with a broad range of local community groups and organisations under the umbrella name ‘Global Grangetown’.For more information contact Katie Mallam by emailing Katie.m@c3sc.org.uk or phoning her on (029) 2048 5722. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/global-grangetown-hosts-holiday-weekend-event-music-on-the-marl/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120820T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120820T170000Z UID:44769-1345485600-1345492800@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Media Surgery DESCRIPTION:Do you belong to a community group wanting to promote activities and events online\, share photos\, videos and information? \nFree websites (often called Social Media) like Facebook\, Twitter\, Flickr\, YouTube and blogs can help you or your group reach a wider audience via the Internet. \nHave you heard of Social Media but are unsure how it all works? Or how it can benefit you or your group? Then here’s your opportunity to attend a Social Media surgery to help your community group get started. \nRelaxed\, informal\, free and as non-technical as you need! \nAlso\, if your community group is already blogging\, tweeting and sharing online but wants to gain more confidence\, the Social Media surgeons can help you to be more effective. \nFind out more and register your place at http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/roath URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/social-media-surgery/ LOCATION:The Pear Tree\, Wellfield Road\, Roath\, Cardiff CF24 3PE\, The Pear Tree\, Wellfield Road\, Roath\, Cardiff CF24 3PE CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120809T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120809T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T100000Z UID:44767-1344510000-1344524400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:FREE Community Fun Day DESCRIPTION:All activities are FREE! \nTreasure Island beach party theme. \n  \n11  –  3pm \nPirate & floats fun in the blue lagoon pool; Skate ramps \nAll ages \n  \nAthlectics Tasters \n  \n11am – 2.00pm \nUnder 8’s & 12’s 5 a side competition – & Street Dance Competition \nU12s \n11.00 11.30am \nSnorkel & Mask (limited spaces) Book in Advance \n8+ \n11 .45– 12.15pm \nActive Juniors Spin taster \n12 – 16yrs \n11-3pm \nZumba/Fitball  tasters throughout the day – \nFree group gym inductions – pre-book \n6+ \n12.30 – 1.30 pm \nAdult Spin Taster \n16+ \n11.30am & 1.30pm \nActive Splash – Walk the plank \n8+ \n113pm \nTiger Soft Play & Inflatable/Story Time \nu5 \n11  – 3pm \nGiant Inflatable/Trampoline/Art Comp/Presentations \nAll Ages \n2.00—2.30pm \nFamily (Movement & Music) \nALL \n2 – 3pm \nFamily Fun Safe Swim \nAll Ages \n11am – 3pm \nFun activities/displays from various community groups \nAll Ages URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-community-fun-day/ LOCATION:Western Leisure Centre\, Ely\, Cardiff\, Western Leisure Centre\, Ely\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120808T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120808T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120808T170000Z UID:44765-1344448800-1344459600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Networking Evening: Volunteering & Mentoring within the Criminal Justice System DESCRIPTION:Network for Black Professionals invites all of its members\, friends and colleagues to join them at a FREE networking sessions taking place across the country\, giving you the opportunity to make new contacts and grow your professional network. \nThe event will include an information session explaining more about the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) funded project which aims to reduce reoffending through volunteering and mentoring. You will find out about opportunities available within the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to support offenders and ex-offenders\, hear viewpoints from people currently volunteering within the CJS and find out how you can get involved. \nProgramme \n18:00 – Networking and buffet \n18:30 – Welcome and introduction from NBP \n18:40 – National Offender Management Service (NOMS) \n18:45 – What do you know about the Criminal Justice System? \n18:55 – How can having a Mentor help?   \n19:05 – What roles can people do?  \n19:15 – Viewpoint from volunteers within the CJS  \n19:25 – Q&A \n19:40 – What Next? \n19:45 – Further networking opportunities and a chance to meet organisations who provide training and opportunities for volunteers and mentors \n20:45 – Thanks and Close \nRegister your FREE place at http://www.nbp.org.uk/coming_events/20120808/networking_evening__cardiff/ \nCancellation Policy: though the event is free of charge\, the Network does incur costs. Therefore anyone not attending (without giving notice) or those who cancel on the day will be charged a £10 cancellation fee. \n  URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/networking-evening-volunteering-mentoring-within-the-criminal-justice-system/ LOCATION:Cardiff & Vale College\, Aberdare House\, Mount Stuart Square\, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ\, Cardiff & Vale College\, Aberdare House\, Mount Stuart Square\, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120808T224500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120808T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120808T090000Z UID:44763-1344420000-1344465900@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Children in Wales' Annual Forum DESCRIPTION:This year’s forum takes place during the National Eisteddfod. Come along to hear Gwenda Thomas\, AM and Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services\, deliver a keynote speech\, entitled:Improving children’s well-being in Wales – services for the next decade Refreshments will be available. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/children-in-wales-annual-forum/ LOCATION:S4C Enclosure\, National Eisteddfod of Wales\, Vale of Glamorgan\, S4C Enclosure\, National Eisteddfod of Wales\, Vale of Glamorgan CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120807T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120807T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120807T110000Z UID:44760-1344340800-1344355200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Guide Dogs Cymru information stand and drop-in session DESCRIPTION:Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer Nathan Foy will be holding a quarterly afternoon information stand and drop-in session at the Connect to Cardiff (C2C) on the ground floor in Cardiff Central Library. \nWith an aim to be more accessible to people who would like some information about the Guide Dogs range of services\, either for themselves or a family member or friend\, this informal setting is ideal to ask any questions or simply take a few leaflets. \nIf there is somewhere central in your area where you think a similar information stand and drop-in session would be particularly beneficial\, then please contact Guide Dogs Cymru.  URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/guide-dogs-cymru-information-stand-and-drop-in-session-3/ LOCATION:C2C\, Ground Floor\, Cardiff Central Library\, C2C\, Ground Floor\, Cardiff Central Library CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120807 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120805T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120805T230000Z UID:44759-1344211200-1344297599@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:What will the new roles of Police and Crime Commissioner mean for you? DESCRIPTION:WCVA\, through the Safer Future Communities Project\, is providing an opportunity for third sector partners / service deliverers in Community Safety to come together at The Orbit Centre\, Merthyr\, on 6th August\, to find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner role\, and also the new structure for commissioning community safety services – expected to focus on substance misuse\, youth offending and victim support. \nIf you are a voluntary sector organisation operating in Cardiff and would like to attend\, please email WCVA at  eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk to book your place. If you get a place\, please can you let Katie Mallam know so we can keep track of who is going from the Cardiff area. Please email katie.m@c3sc.org.uk or phone her on (029) 2048 5722.  \nIf you are unable to attend on 6th August\, Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network\, which Katie facilitates\, is meeting on Wednesday 5th September\, and doubtless the information will be shared at that meeting also\, so please don’t feel you are missing out on an important briefing if you don’t manage to secure a place. \nTime: 9.30am to 2pm (to be confirmed). URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/what-will-the-new-roles-of-police-and-crime-commissioner-mean-for-you/ LOCATION:The Orbit Centre\, Merthyr Tydfil\, The Orbit Centre\, Merthyr Tydfil CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120804 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120803T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120803T130000Z UID:44758-1344002400-1344002400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Making Music\, Changing Lives - summer concert DESCRIPTION:Making Music\, Changing Lives invites you to their FREE summer concert. \nFind out more about Making Music\, Changing Lives here. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/making-music-changing-lives-summer-concert/ LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, Grand Avenue\, Ely\, Cardiff\, Church of the Resurrection\, Grand Avenue\, Ely\, Cardiff CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120728T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120728T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120728T083000Z UID:44756-1343467800-1343493000@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:FREE Wales Diaspora Funding Conference DESCRIPTION:The Sub Sahara Advisory Panel (SSAP)\, in partnership with Africa UK\, AFFORD and the Royal African Society\, is organising its first conference\, to look at funding opportunities for Diaspora Groups working in international development.Refreshments and lunch will be served. All are welcome. Admission is FREE. Please RSVP by emailing subsaharaadvisorypanel@gmail.com or phoning 07972100585. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-wales-diaspora-funding-conference/ LOCATION:Greek Cypriot Association of Wales\, Greek Church\, Butetown\, Cardiff CF10 5HA\, Greek Cypriot Association of Wales\, Greek Church\, Butetown\, Cardiff CF10 5HA CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120726T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120726T130000Z UID:44754-1343311200-1343318400@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:'Hear to Meet' DESCRIPTION:Any adult (50+) who is experiencing some hearing loss is welcome to come along. Run by Action on Hearing Loss Cymru\, ‘Hear to Meet’ is simply a chance to meet new people\, discover similar interests and enjoy activities. Hearing loss can be quite isolating and sometimes meeting others in a similar situation can help regain or reinforce confidence. \nAny adult interested in ‘Hear to Meet’ should contact Becky at the contact details below or turn up on the day. Hear to Meet Thornhill meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2-4pm.  \nThere will be having a speaker from the Welsh Ambulance Service who will be talking about some of the vital work that they do across Wales\, followed by refreshments\, chat and games. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/hear-to-meet/ LOCATION:Thornhill Church Centre\, Excalibur Drive\, Thornhill Church Centre\, Excalibur Drive CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120726T123000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120726T123000Z UID:44751-1343309400-1343320200@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:Protecting your charity from risk and fraud DESCRIPTION:The vast majority of people working in the voluntary sector are honest and committed. However\, charities are not exempt from fraudulent activity – as is evident from recent press reports. It is therefore vital that organisations know what the dangers are and put in place sensible measures to prevent or detect fraud. \nThis WCVA seminar will help make you aware of the ‘danger signs’ and of the sort of controls needed to minimise risks. It will also provide a refresher on good general and financial risk management. \nThis seminar is hosted by Watts Gregory\, chartered accountants and business advisors. \nLunch will be provided before the seminar. URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/protecting-your-charity-from-risk-and-fraud/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20120726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005631 CREATED:20120726T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120726T100000Z UID:44750-1343300400-1343307600@c3sc.org.uk SUMMARY:FREE seminar: Working with the new Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) Concession to support people with NRPF DESCRIPTION:In April\, the Home Office launched the Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) Concession\, where women on a spousal visa who are destitute and have experienced domestic violence can apply for access to public funds while they complete an application for Independent Leave to Remain in the UK. \nHosted by the Abolish No Recourse to Public Funds Campaign\, this seminar will discuss the conditions of the DDV Concession and how it will impact on organisations who work with women with no recourse to public funds. This seminar is open to all\, but would be particularly useful for women’s organisations\, local authorities\, Job Centre Plus staff and immigration\, benefits and legal advice services. \nThe seminar will be a great opportunity to share your views\, experiences and concerns with experts and representatives from central and local government during a panel discussion. Invited speakers include representatives from the UK Border Agency (UKBA)\, Department for Work and Pensions. \nTo book a place at the seminar\, please email Mwenya@bawso.org.uk URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-seminar-working-with-the-new-destitution-domestic-violence-ddv-concession-to-support-people-with-nrpf/ LOCATION:EHRC\, 3 Callaghan Square\, Cardiff CF10 5BT\, EHRC\, 3 Callaghan Square\, Cardiff CF10 5BT CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR