This Institute of Welsh Affairs conference engages with the Silk Commission’s recommendations on fiscal devolution to Wales, to be published in mid November. How far should the Welsh Government be allowed to go in taxing and borrowing? Will this mean an increase in accountability or an invitation to tax and spend? How strong are the...
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2 events,This Children in Wales course is aimed at all those interested in the emotional development of babies and children, and particularly those working with, or supporting, children and families in stressful circumstances. Attachment disorder has come to be understood as a major contributor to behavioural and emotional problems in children, and in the development of... Aims: The aim of this WCVA course is 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. By attending this course you will be able to: • Describe the project cycle• Understand some of the key concepts and common terminology... |
3 events,Aim: To equipment participants with the skills needed to effectively produce a good quality audio story. Content:Participants will learn the basic storytelling and technical skills needed to produce an interview generated audio story. The course will be hands on and practical and will give advice and training in the most effective interview techniques as well as... To celebrate the great achievements of Pedal Power's Patron, Paralympian Mark Colbourne, the charity is holding a celebration dinner.The price of the 3-course dinner and entertainment is £30. Booking is essential as there is limited availability.
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Welsh Women's Aid and BAWSO invite you to LIGHT A CANDLE - a service to commemorate International Day to End Violence Against Women.Theme: VIOLENCE AGAINST YOUNG WOMENSpeakers TBAPre-event march: assemble outside BAWSO offices (9 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna) at 10.00amPost-event lunch:At BAWSO to raise money for women who have experienced violence but have no recourse to public... |
8 events,The title of this year's WCVA conference is 'I matter, we matter: Co-production in action'.WCVA believes the third sector can improve services for people in Wales by co-production: designing and delivering services with the people who use them and in their communities. Co-production is a working partnership that puts people at the centre and draws on... Accredited Training Level 2 through Agored Cymru A one-day Children in Wales course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young... Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru)’s Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday 29th November 2012 at the Sbectrwm Centre in Fairwater. The AGM will begin at 5.00pm, after the Vision 21 Christmas Fayre (also taking place at Sbectrwm, from 12pm to 3pm). Please RSVP by Friday 23rd November. This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people working within the substance misuse sector. It will explore the concept of ‘Recovery’ specifically for Wales.Voluntary sector price: £135 6-9 pm weekdays / 12-7pm weekendsThe National Sikh Youth Federation invites you to an exhibition of Sikh history. This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition.This exhibition will take you on a journey from the beginnings of the Sikh Way... Do you live or work in Grangetown? Are you interested in learning about First Aid? Would you like to attend a FREE one day accredited course?Spaces are limited so places will be on a first come, first served basis.
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"AS SAFE AS HOUSES?" Working together to Reduce Accidents in the HomeA FREE HAP Wales Conference for all Social Housing Providers - jointly hosted by Children in Wales and supported by Welsh Government.Every year in Wales, over 92,000 people are injured through accidents that occur within the home. These accidents happen to people of all...
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Environment Agency Wales is running a drop-in session today. Their dedicated team of Flood Awareness Officers will be:- offering advice on preparing in advance of a flood,- guidance on Personal, Business and Community Flood Planning,- showcasing up to date Flood Maps,- sharing information on flood protection products. Cardiff City Council’s Emergency Management team will also be... |
5 events,This 1-day workshop provides you the opportunity to:• Experience the use of play, creative materials, and games to support counselling and communication.• Complete the first part of the assessment and interview process for those wishing to apply for the Level 3 in Counselling Skills for Working with Children (Foundation) Course.• Gain in depth knowledge about... The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is running this retreat."The retreats are a wonderful experience for those in recovery, for a chance for them to see how full life could be.” Edmund (The Basement Project)
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You're invited to our AGM on Friday 30 November at Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.The AGM takes place from 10.00am to 11.30am, with registration and coffee from 9.30am. The AGM will be followed by seminars with practical support on: - Funding - Commissioning - Human Resources and management advice - Social Media There will... |
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There will be a variety of products on offer, including jewellery and accessories, men and women’s fashion, and arts and crafts. Refreshments will also be available, along with a special visit from Santa. |
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5 events,The one-day ISSA Wales training covers the following topics: - Negative/Positive Thinking - Motivation - Team Work - Communication - Work Readiness The training aims to motivate the participant to make small and manageable changes (with support) to make them more employable and work ready. The participant will also be invited to use our drop-in and... Aim:To explore and practice a number of participative techniques that can be used in face to face engagement activity. Content: This Participation Cymru course offers the opportunity to learn and practice a number of participative techniques that can be used in face to face engagement activity. These tools can be used in many different settings... This NewLink Wales course offers a useful and in-depth exploration of Personality Disorder within the context of substance misuse. There has been a lot of debate on these issues over recent years and this session aims to challenge the myths that surround this subject area. The impact of Personality Disorder and substance misuse on teams...
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Cardiff Community Learning Network presents 'Voices + Choices'.Enjoy a morning of FREE fun and informal activities - all the network wants is your feedback! No booking or previous experience required. There will be free tea, coffee and mince pies too! Purpose To empower, inspire, support and inform adult learners in Cardiff. Enjoy a range of free...
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Wales Council for Voluntary Action, in association with the Wales Institute for Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) is hosting a Voluntary Sector Studies Network day conference. There is a programme of presentations, exploring variously boundaries between the sector and the public and private sectors, social movements and online campaigning, and the experiences... |
6 events,The aim of this WCVA course is to help participants raise their profile with public sector commissioners and purchasers. By the end of the masterclass, you will be able to: - Explore a range of marketing techniques to raise awareness of your activities and services - Better publicise your capabilities and successes to commissioners -... The aim of this WCVA course is to provide guidance to participants on successful contract management and improving relationships with commissioners and purchasers. By the end of the masterclass, you will be able to: - Understand the contract management process - Implement new techniques for contract management - Use contract management meetings to your advantage -... A one-day Children in Wales course Central to the current Welsh programmes of Families First and Integrated Family Support Services is a view that services should work 'holistically' with the families in need of additional support. If we are working to make lives better and safer for children and young people, it is vital we work... Castell Coch Choral Society presents 'Jesus is Born' by John Innes, plus more Christmas music.A local school choir will be taking part.Tickets: £5Proceeds will go to Pedal Power and Rubicon
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Stronger Together - bringing organisations together for effective service delivery for children, young people and families in WalesThis Round Table Conference offers delegates the opportunity to look at ways in which child, youth and family-focussed organisations can be actively involved in the 'bigger picture' locally, regionally and nationally. Further, to learn about the role of the...
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For all the community!You can enjoy: - Free wreath making and craft activities - Carol singing - Card stall - Santa - Letters from Santa - Family fun - Refreshments - Jewellery stall - Cake stall - Info stands - Name the bear and doll - Raffle |
2 events,Target audiencePeople working in health and social care, housing, education & employment, transport and other practitioners working closely with disabled people. Learning aimTo equip practitioners with the knowledge and relationship skills needed to design and deliver services that enable disabled people to live independently. Learning outcomesThe learner will gain an understanding of: - Disabled people’s experience of... Castell Coch Choral Society presents 'Jesus is Born' by John Innes, plus more Christmas music.Tongwynlais Primary School Choir will be taking part.Tickets: £5Proceeds will go to Pedal Power and Rubicon. |
1 event,A fun evening with a Swedish flavour! Includes:Quiz, Ikea Challenge, Karaoke and Swedish Meatballs Tickets:Children £3/Adults £4/ Family £12 |
2 events,Participating in this informal event will be the South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Songbirds LBT choir.
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In order to get into the Christmas spirit, The Cardiff Story is inviting three local choirs to come and perform in their galleries on Saturday 8th December.The Plough Singers will kick off the afternoon of singing at 2pm, followed by Adamsdown Community Choir at 2.45pm and Sororitas Female Voice Choir at 3.30pm.Find out more on... |
3 events,Join in the festive fun with the Elf Cycle Ride in Cardiff Bay on Sunday 9 December. Cycle along part of the Cardiff Bay Barrage and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine at Pedal Power Bay Hire on return.A prize will be awarded to the best dressed elf! This Gala Dinner is in aid of Daily Hope Foundation. Dress code:Men - dinner jacket with either a red tie or bowWomen - cocktail dress with a touch of red Ticket price:£45 per headVIP £75 per head with champagnevVIP £100 per head with champagne and canapesPrice includes a 3-course meal, entertainment, live band and disco Speakers:Pharmacist, specialist doctors... |
4 events,A half-day Learning Disability Wales course which will help you understand more about the issues affecting people with a learning disability and how people and services can have a negative impact on their lives. The training will be delivered by trainers with a learning disability, who are experienced in sharing their experiences and challenging other’s perceptions.Visit... Welsh Government, The Wales Audit Office, Participation Cymru, National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare (NLIAH), NHS Confederation, Cardiff Business School and Welsh Local Government Association are collaborating to deliver a National Network Event for Public Engagement. The event is for engagement practitioners across Local Service Board partners.The Outline Programme for the day is attached but... Find out all about the conference on the Capita Conferences website.
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The taster session will provide an insight into Women Making a Difference's FREE Engendering Change course, which successfully develops women's confidence and ability to get their voices heard in their community. The full Engendering Change course will run over six Wednesdays from Wednesday 16th January 2013 - Wednesday 20th February 2013 from 9.30am - 3pm.... |
8 events,This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will help delegates make information easier to read and understand for people with learning disabilities. Attendees will have opportunities to try out ideas for themselves with the new skills and knowledge they acquire during the day.
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Do you need to ask an expert's opinion and some advice, but not sure who? Do you need a sound board on an idea? Do you have a query you just can’t quite resolve? And you don’t want to spend hours doing it? ASK ACEVO Consulting is designed to help you tie up those loose...
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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. This seminar will help make...
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This Institute of Fundraising 'Introduction to Branding' course will help anyone with basic marketing skills to create a brand from scratch, or develop an existing brand. Whether your design is done in-house or by an agency, you will learn how successful branding can impact your organisation.Find out more and book your place on the Institute... |
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Maximising Inclusion of Refugee Skills in the Workforce – Lunchtime Information & Networking Session
Maximising Inclusion of Refugee Skills in the Workforce – Lunchtime Information & Networking Session
FREE training from employersTarget audience: people in businesses and organisations of all sizes who recruit/supervise staff or promote the equalities/diversity agendas.Refugees who have come to Wales in the process of seeking safety from persecution are a diverse group of people with a wide variety of skills and previous experience. DPIA provides awareness training to recruitment...
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In association with OCR Chair: Anna Brychan, Director, National Association of Head Teachers Cymru Publication of the Welsh Review of Qualifications 14-19 at the end of November 2012 comes in the wake of a row between the Welsh and UK Governments about examination results and a potential divergence of the examination system at age 16. In England...
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Free EventThis event gives you the opportunity to find out what’s happening with Cardiff Communities First’s New Clusters and to identify how BME community groups and race equality organisations can be involved.Lunch will be provided.
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Action on Hearing Loss Cymru invites you to their carol service, with BBC Radio Wales presenter Beverley Humphreys.There will be music from brass players of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, directed by Andy Everton, with perfomances by a Deaf signing choir.Ticket prices: Adults £7.50; Children £3.50Tickets include mulled wine and mince pies. |
3 events,Aims: By completing the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising, not only will you develop a better understanding of fundraising tools and techniques, you will grasp the fundamentals of why and how donors give, as well as gain tools you can use to measure successful fundraising activity. Content: The Introductory Certificate comprises of four units: - The Fundraising Environment unit provides... This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It aims to bring a broad understanding about substance misuse and the impact that it has on individuals.Price - Voluntary Sector: £140
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An opportunity for network members to: - Look at ways of collaborative working - Let others know what you need and what you can offer - Network and share information - Look at relevant support available from C3SC To find out more about the event or joining the Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network, please... |
2 events,You’ll be welcomed with a drinks reception, followed by speeches, entertainment and a three-course meal. Diverse Cymru will present Awards and then you are free to dance the night away!Limit: only 200 places so contact Diverse Cymru now for ticket information.Call Annie on 029 2036 8888 or email annie@diversecymru.org.uk |
1 event,The annual Santa Ride will take place in Pontcanna on Saturday 15 December at 11am. This is a fun cycle ride with seasonal refreshments served in the café following the ride. Tickets are £5 per person (including bike hire) and advance booking isessential. |
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Join Pedal Power for Christmas door or table decoration making. The price is £10 and advance booking is essential. |
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Pedal Power invites you to join them at John Lewis to sing Christmas carols. |
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Pedal Power is looking for volunteers to join them for bag packing in Asda Cardiff Bay to raise funds for the charity.Please get in touch with them if you can help. |
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FREE taster sessions will run all day:Cake DecoratingTips & ideas for those special occasions Nail ArtGet creative while learning a new skill MassageLearn the health benefits and techniques of massageDrawing the Tiled CorridorBe inspired and learn how to create your own designs Fitness TestingCheck your BMI & test your fitness on the rowing machine Getting to know your iPad... |
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