West Sussex Affiliation Scheme e-bulletin for February 2011
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February 2011
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A lovely full ebulletin for you to read over half term.
Of particular note, there's plenty of training around for the sector - look at the accredited training on offer through the Progress project - Hanna is very keen to sign people up so do
contact her asap.
We are looking forward to running our Big Society Saturday morning sessions - see just below, and there are plenty of events throughout the Spring, throughout the county - and beyond...
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| WSCVYS Big Society Saturdays
We will be looking at....
- developing resilience in the voluntary & community sector
- developing your membership
- working with volunteers
Click for a registration form
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Don't forget - the WSCVYS 2011 Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 22 June in the Bradbury Conference Centre, 7 for 7.30pm at Lodge Hill.
If your organisation would be interested in working with us to make our AGM more interesting and inclusive please contact Hanna or Gail - we would loveto hear from you.
We are also looking for some stallholders to set up shop around the AGM - contact us if you would like to book a table top.
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WSCVYS is the lead partner in the South East Region Progress Project - accredited courses for the voluntary and community sector. For more information on how you or your organisation can benefit from this exciting project contact Hanna.
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| AHDC Open Day at Worthing Leisure Centre on Sunday 27 February 10am-4pm. Email Chris Bladen for info and to book. |
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SHOUT!
Free rapping/Urban creative sessions for Sussex Clubs for Young People affiliated groups throughout East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
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Sussex Clubs for Young People YOUNG LEADERS TRAINING PROGRAMME 11-13 March, Lodge Hill Centre for ages 15-19 who are already involved in the running of their club or youth project, or have had some leadership experience.
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| ICIS is holding an information event at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley - Friday 4 March More info here and apply here. |
| AHDC FUNDAY - SUNDAY March 2011 at WESTGATE LEISURE CENTRE, CHICHESTER Email Michelle Vanrooyen for more details and to book. |
| Outset Youth Action is holding a county wide celebration event Friday 25 February 6-9pm Horsham Drill Hall. Please contact James Perry 07779 238438 for further information. |
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YOFSCARS!
WSCC Participation Team is holding an event for young people by young people to celebrate involvement in the Youth Opportunities Fund.
Saturday 19 March,Assembly Halls, Worthing 7.00-10.00pm
Theme is American High School
If you have any young people who you believe deserve recognition for their hard work please email Lara Pearce.
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| Reach Out launches its lovely new website - check it out. |
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Children's Trust - Children with Special Needs & Disabilities Group
13 December 2010 meeting - click for minutes.
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Sussex Clubs for Young People
ACTIVITY CAMP AT LODGE HILL
Friday 17-Sunday 19 June. Please click for a booking form and poster.
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INDI South East -a new lottery funded project bringing together VCS organisations in the South East that have an interest in disability issues. See attached for information.
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Young Volunteers Wanted For The National Participation Forum (NPF)
For more information, email Darren Matthews or follow the link for a form.
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Sport England has funded a nationwide campaign that will capture the excitement of the London 2012 Games by providing opportunities for teenagers and young adults.
The booking deadline is Friday 4 March. For more information please click.
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The Big Event 2011 Voluntary and Community Sector Preparing for the Future - Monday 7 March 9.30am-3pm at Winter Gardens in Eastbourne - click for more info and booking form or email Miriam Miklaszewska.
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For news, updates, opportunities from the British Youth Council incorporating campaign actions for BYC Online Action Network volunteers, please see this website.
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Information on the WSCC Adult Services 2011-2012 grants process
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The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects. There's the chance for your project to feature at a special Awards event broadcast across the UK on BBC One, and there is also a £2,000 cash prize to spend on your project if you win.
Application deadline is 5pm on Friday 18 February |
| Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects that improve communities and the lives of people in them. |
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Horsham Children Can Do is a grants scheme which gives money to groups of children aged 5-13 who want to do something positive in their community. Grants of up to £1,500 are availiable. If interested, please follow this link.
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The Working Together Project WSCVYS partners in developing and delivering the Progress Project
Progress courses
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Here are some up coming training events which the Working Together Project thinks you might be interested in...
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Working Together Project - trainers and assessors training...
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...and more from the Working Together Project - check out the Playwork training.
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Personal safety training session for youth workers and volunteers Saturday 12 March from 9-11am The free-to-attend course is open to anyone who works/ volunteers with young people aged 10-19. For more information or to book a place email or call 01403 251385.
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21 February - London: The Equality Act 2010 & Employee Health in the Workplace Read more Book now
8 March - York: Pensions changes before and after 2012 Read more Book now
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THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ATTACHMENT &
PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS THAT WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Saturday 14 May
10-4pm For information and booking contact Louise Greenshields.
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Invitation to an intensive two-day workshop on 'Preparing successful bids for statutory contracts and grants'
London 28 February - 1 March and 11-12 April - there are costs to these workshops
Download brochure Book and request invoice View all other events |
| LSCB Training Opportunities The LSCB has places available on training courses during March - click for details. |
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SCHOOL'S OUT!
A one day training event on the effects of domestic abuse on children. For more information, please follow the link.
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| Break4Change check out training for parents and carers who have experienced abuse |
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ACCREDITATION AND THE ARTS Understanding the QCF, units and qualifications - free Information Sharing Day presented by Artswork - 25 March -9.45-4 pm - The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, London. Contact Tanya Roberts
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Tuesday 22 February - 10-4.30pm
Brighton - Liberating Leadership: Unlocking your Group's Potential
This course is for staff or management committee members to help you identify, develop and support your group's potential. bookings@workingtogetherproject.org
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| Sad times call for sad courses HR Services Partnership is running a session on managing redundancies. |
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Working with Young People at Risk in the Arts, Youth and Cultural Sector - Nuffield Theatre in Southampton
6 April, 4 May and 15 June 9.45am-4 pm
For more information or to book - email the Artsplan Team or complete and return the attached course booking form.
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An Introduction to Giving Information & Advice
Monday 28 February & Wednesday 2 March, 9.30-12.30 3VA Lewes Training Room £25 (for both sessions)
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The Safeguarding Children e-Academy FREE seminar on Children and Domestic Violence in Brighton on Wednesday 16 March (morning). If interested, please see the attached.
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Business Community Partnership training courses...
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Check out NCVO training courses and events here.
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WSCVYS
Horsham Youth Centre ~ Hurst Road ~ Horsham ~ West Sussex RH12 2DN
www.wscvys.org.uk ~ admin@wscvys.org.uk ~ 01403 252 139
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