An event for\:
&bull\; Staff in local infrastructure organisations interested in getting the voice of local groups heard
&bull\; Community advocates\, representatives and champions
&bull\; Voluntary and community sector development workers\, activists and volunteers
This event will help you find practical ways to influence and communicate more effectively.The day will include live theatre\, social media\, face-to-face conversations and networking.
Engaging the Third Sector in Preparations for the 2011 Census
When\: 11 March 2010
Where\: BVSC\, 138 Digbeth\, Birmingham. B5 6DR
Time\: 1\:30pm- 4pm (Lunch provided)
The Census is the largest population estimate undertaken across the UK every 10 years\; the next census will take place on 27th March 2011.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100315T093000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100315T123000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/coffee-and-commissioning-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/coffee-and-commissioning-event SUMMARY:Coffee and Commissioning Event DESCRIPTION:This morning event (ending with lunch) at BVSC\, 138 \;Digbeth\, \;is an opportunity for voluntary and community organisations to find out more about health commissioning\, and what it takes to get &lsquo\;commissioning ready&rsquo\;. \; There will be presentations from the Birmingham Health and Well Being Partnership and a Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust (HOBTPCT) Commissioner.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100315T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100315T150000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/safeguarding-child-protection-senior-workers URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/safeguarding-child-protection-senior-workers SUMMARY:Safeguarding (Child Protection) for Senior Workers DESCRIPTION:Safeguarding (Child Protection) for Senior Workers
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Course Code\: 008/KF
Date\: Mondays 15 and 22 March
Time\: 10\:00am &ndash\; 3\:00pm
Venue\: Ladywood Arts &\; Leisure Centre
Tally Ho Sports and Conference Centre
Pershore Road\, Edgbaston\, Birmingham B5 7RN
A professional seminar for anyone working with children and young people\, \;working together to safeguard children and stop bullying in Birmingham
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Course Code\: 009/KF
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Date\: Wednesday 17 March
Time\: 10\:00am - 2\:00pm
Venue\: Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre
March 2010 Workshop
Special Guest\: Barrow Cadbury Trust Grant Officer
Voluntary and Community groups in the Northfield and Edgbaston constituencies you are invited to a FREE workshop on Wednesday 17th March 2010 at 10am to 1pm.
Venue\: Oddingley Community Hall
18\, Oddingley Road\,
Northfield\,
Birmingham
B31 3BS
FREE Lunch and refreshments provided.
Come along to this confidential\, independent workshop delivered by a professional community consultant who has 25yrs of financial and fundraising experience to support you.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100321T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100321T160000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/birmingham-water-sports-adventure URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/birmingham-water-sports-adventure SUMMARY:Birmingham Water Sports Adventure DESCRIPTION:Here&rsquo\;s your chance to have a go at\:
Raft building\, kayaking\, open canoeing\, sailing or wind surfing.
The event at Edgbaston Reservoirt is open to anyone aged 11-19.years
Everyone will have the challenge to build a raft from materials provided and paddle it around a course on the reservoir.
You will also have a choice of one of the other activities on offer on the day. Large groups may be split up for organisational reasons.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100323T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100323T143000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/using-natural-elements URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/using-natural-elements SUMMARY:Using the Natural Elements DESCRIPTION:Using the Natural Elements (Air/Water)
Course Code\: 010/KF
Date\: Tuesday 23 March
Time\: 10\:00am - 2\:30pm
Venue\: Ladywood Arts &\; Leisure Centre
Target Group\: All those delivering Play in Statutory and Voluntary sectors
Details\: The day will help you learn how to\:
&bull\; Make working kites and wind socks
&bull\; Use basic tools safely
&bull\; Make a rocket
&bull\; Design and decorate bottles
&bull\; Risk assess
&bull\; Launch the Rockets
Gangology UK
A decisive 3 day Train the Trainer residential for practitioners working with young people at risk or affected by life threatening behaviour involving Guns\, Gangs\, knives &\; Anti Social Behaviour.
Who\: Youth Workers. Teachers\, Offender Managers. Prison Officers\, Drugs-workers\, Community Safety Officers\, Social Workers\, Police. Residential Carers\, Street Wardens\, Voluntary Orgs\, Faith Groups\, Housing Officers
When\: 24\, 25th &\; 26th March 2010
Where\: Malmaison Hotel Birmingham
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100326T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100327T000000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/resident-university URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/resident-university SUMMARY:Resident University DESCRIPTION:2 days of workshops\, seminars\, lectures and networking for all those involved in making neighbourhoods places to live\, held at St Georges Community Hub (formerly the Post 16 Centre).
Learn from the Resident Experts how to &ndash\; Activate Faith in The Neighbourhood\, Develop A Community Asset\, Get Communities Growing Food\, Work Across Generations\, Run a Community Watch Scheme\, Make Neighbourhood Management Work for Residents
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100329T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100329T160000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/impact-assessment-outcomes-and-sroi URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/impact-assessment-outcomes-and-sroi SUMMARY:Impact Assessment\: Outcomes and SROI DESCRIPTION:Measuring your impact as a social enterprise or VCO is becoming more and more important. With the shrinking public purse and contract regimes organisations need to prove their impact and value added or\, put simply\, they will not get contracts.
The Workshop will cover\:
● Social Accounting and Auditing
● Social Return on Investment
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By the end of the workshop you should be able to\:
● Understand the main frameworks to measure social impact
● Understand how to use practical tools for calculating your project costs
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100329T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100329T190000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/beat-get-set URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/beat-get-set SUMMARY:BEAT - GET SET DESCRIPTION:BEAT began a programme called GET SET in October 2009 to run for 6 months. The programme entailed working with young people in exclusion centres as well as with people (aged 13-25) who were not in employment. Some of the project has been based on the ASDAN accreditation modules in The Experience of Work Award and The Expressive Arts Award\, whilst other avenues have been explored through dance and drama with the aim of getting into employment and further education.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100330T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100330T143000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/creative-inclusive-play URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/creative-inclusive-play SUMMARY:Creative Inclusive Play DESCRIPTION:Creative Inclusive Play
Course Code\: 011/KF
Date\: Tuesday 30 March
Time\: 10\:00am &ndash\; 2\:30pm
Venue\: Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre
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Target Group\: All those delivering Play in Statutory and Voluntary sectors
Details\: This course will enable you to develop ways to engage children using a range of creative ideas and art space methods\, including\:
&bull\; Natural environment creativity
&bull\; Tactile art &ndash\; using the senses
&bull\; Traditional games
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SWBCA (South West Birmingham Community Association) would like to invite staff\, volunteers and board members of your organisation to our FREE monthly community lunch.
Guest Speakers\: (subject to change)
Please book in advance so that catering is sufficient. If you have any dietary\, access or transport needs please inform us in advance.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100311T044643Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100331T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100331T190000Z UID:http://www.vcsmatters.org/easter-eggheads-quiz URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vcsmatters.org/easter-eggheads-quiz SUMMARY:Fairbridge Easter Quiz DESCRIPTION:Come and join an eggstra special quiz this Easter and help raise money for Fairbridge. Fairbridge West Midlands support inner city youth in Birmingham\, giving them the support and confidence they need to change their lives.
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Tickets £\;100 for team of 4\, with dinner included.
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For information on Fairbridge please see leaflet below or \;visit www.fairbridge.org.uk
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