I hope you enjoy this week's mix of events and news.
Keep your eye out next week for news of some upcoming funding events in Ross and Leominster.
If there is anything that you would like included or have any suggestions/comments, please Email Clare O'Grady.
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Council review of the response to the winter weather
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Herefordshire Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee is to conduct a review of the impact of the severe winter weather on communities in the County and across the public services and the response of those services to the situation.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee intends to gather information and then conduct a one-day review to explore the issues raised and make recommendations to the Council's Cabinet.
The Committee is seeking information on
What went well
What did not go well
What improvements you think could be made
What relevant policies are in place
Whether you have already reviewed what happened and decided on any changes to your operating arrangements.
Any other observations you consider the Committee needs to take into account.
If you have anything that you would like to contribute to this review, please email your comments to Will Lindesay |
Short courses for the voluntary sector at Fircroft College | |
Fircroft College is running a number of short residential courses in the coming months, tailored towards people involved in the voluntary sector. Courses cover everything from strategic and business planning, to understanding budgets and finance. Most courses are just £70 per person, or free for people claiming means-tested benefits.
Dates are as follows:05-07 May - Developing a Fundraising Plan
12-14 May and 21-23 June - Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (2 part programme)
17-20 May and 28 June-01 July - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS - 2 part programme inc. induction day on 19 April, Just £295 per person)
09-11 June - Understanding Budgets and Finance
18-20 June - Minute Taking
30 June-02 July - Strategic Planning for the Voluntary Sector
14-16 July - Business Planning for the Voluntary Sector
To find out more and to apply please call 0121 472 0116 or visit the Fircroft College website at www.fircroft.ac.uk |
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Big Lottery Fund Update - Community Spaces | |
The Community Spaces open grants programme, which is managed by Groundwork UK and funded through the Big Lottery Fund, is making its final call to applicants.
Grant awards of between £10,000 - £49,999 are available from Community Spaces to transform or create green open spaces, however the programme will close to stage 1 applications on the 28 January 2011.
Only community groups in England are able to apply and projects must meet the eligibility criteria - which can be found at the Community Spaces website: www.community-spaces.org.uk
The programme is currently encouraging more applications from the West Midlands region and would like groups to have the opportunity to develop a good quality application before the January deadline.
Projects can range from nature trails and outdoor gyms to community gardens and play areas. Please visit the Community Spaces blog for project ideas and information: http://blog.community-spaces.org.uk
Application deadline: 28 January 2011
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Volunteer Management skills | |
Places are still available for the Volunteer Management skills development bursary programme from Capacity Builders, which includes Excellence in Volunteer Management - evm. If you manage volunteers or have responsibility for volunteers in your organisation, whether in a paid capacity or as a volunteer, then you can make an application for this training via their website. Go to www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/vmpskills and complete the brief on-line application form. The Excellence in Volunteer Management programme (evm) at Level 3, is being delivered as part of this project across the West Midlands, with programmes scheduled for Birmingham and Worcester, starting in September. There are also a number of distance learning places available. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in managing volunteers and to gain accreditation through the Institute of Leadership and Management - ILM. The deadline for applications is May 24th - don't delay! |
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art360 COMPETITION | |
An excellent adventure around Hereford for all ages, getting a different perspective on the city.
45 photos taken by local photographer Archie Miles, of small details of the city, are now displayed in the window of the
empty shop at No.50 Commercial Street.
Find the places photographed and enter our competition with the chance to win £100 for the most places found.
Competition runs throughout May. For more details visit the website |
Herefordshire Voluntary Action
