Derby CVS Community Conference Riverside Centre, Riverside Court, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY
This conference will benefit members, public sector partners and people involved with any voluntary or community activity in Derby. Join us for inspiration to improve your organisation, while helping us map out our future. If you are a member, you can vote for members of the CVS Board of Trustees.
The morning includes four high-profile speakers and CVS's AGM. There's a break for lunch, then forums begin. Did you know that CVS runs regular forums? Why not come and find out what these are about? If you already belong to one of these, your forum co-ordinator will contact you separately. Self Help Forum Volunteer Co-ordinators' Forum Health and Social Care Forum Leadership Forum Management Forum
To book a place, please contact: Emma Brown, Derby CVS, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GT 01332 346266 Email Emma. We regret that places are limited to two members per group.
It's not just about lunch.
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Southern Derbyshire Pensioners Association - Open Meeting
If you are a senior citizen, you are welcome to attend this open meeting on Wednesday 5 November at 2.00 pm at the Council House in the Council Chamber.
There will be a presentation from Derby Trading Standards Officers explaining how the amalgamation of the Ombudsmen for services (gas, electricity and water) will affect consumers. Topics to be discussed will include the National Pensioners Convention Lobby of Parliament for a decent State Pension, and the campaign to oppose closure of public toilets in Derby.
There's no need to book - just turn up and get involved! |
Introduction to Group Finances
Introduction to Group Finances training will be on Thursday 27 November at Derby CVS, 31 Charnwood Street, from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
This course will help you to develop basic skills in recording financial information using a cashbook and petty cash book system.
For more information please contact Liz Gumbley on 01332 227738, or to book a place contact Angie Baines on 01332 227731. |
 Free Training Courses for CVS Members!
6 November: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Terms and conditions of employment: which to use and when.
20 November, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Recruitment and Selection: a guide to recruiting safely.
Trainer: Rachel Hayward, MCIPD, Business Development Director. Rachel has over 10 years of working within the voluntary sector and is a qualified personnel practitioner and trainer. Please contact Angie Baines to book on 01332 227731 Email Angie by clicking here.
NB To ensure that places are filled and courses do not run empty, we will need a refundable £10 deposit per person, per course.
If you are not a CVS member, the course costs £60. |
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Older People's Cluster: Leisure - Keeping as Active as possible.
What are the barriers for your members in accessing leisure opportunities? What can you do to help your members maintain their mobility and physical fitness? Depending on ability, your members might want to do chair-based exercise, or go for a swim, or for a walk, or take part in an organised activity. What help and support would you need to promote keeping active to your members? Come and contribute your ideas on:
Wednesday 12 November
At: the Queen's Leisure Centre in Cathedral Road, Derby.
10.00: Registration and refreshments: 10.30 start. Closes at 12.30.
Derby City Sport and Leisure department are leading on this discussion and will be making information available about new opportunities including free swimming for over 60s.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the facilities. Please contact Kath Cawdell on 01332 227733. Email Kath. |
