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Learning - Keeping Mentally Active |
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26 February 2009 The Older People's Cluster is again inviting older people from groups and organisations across Derby City to attend a focus group at the Queen's Leisure Centre, Derby on 26 February at 10.30 am until 12.30 pm This event is being lead by the Adult Education Services and will discuss Learning - Keeping Mentally Active. We know that stimulating the brain by learning a new skill, being involved in a learning activity and socialising in a learning environment helps to maintain mental ability. So what are the barriers to accessing learning? What kind of opportunities are there and are they what people want? And what can groups and organisations do to encourage and support members to keep mentally active? If you want to take part in this discussion, bring your ideas to the event, get involved in influencing future decisions about learning for older people, contact Kath Cawdell on 01332 227733 or send an email. |
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Challenge for Change |
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Derbyshire DAAT present the second
Alcohol Conference
12 March 2009
Hayes Conference Centre,
Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire
DE55 1AU
Challenge for Change is about working together to challenge the culture of alcohol use across Derbyshire.
The conference is for all agencies, from managers and policy makers to staff and volunteers working on the frontline, and also service users and carers.
For more information (and the crucial booking form), contact Sarah Hänel, PA in Public Health,
Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust, Park Hill, Hilton Road, Egginton. Derbyshire.
DE65 6GU Telelphone: 01283 731329 Email Sarah by clicking here. | |
Dear Member
This issue includes information about improving the management of your organisation, as we invite you to our first Management Forum.
There are several funding sources listed here; whether you work with children or the environment, we have included links to help you find the funds you need.
We want to hear about any news, advice, events and opportunities that could benefit other voluntary and community groups. Click here to contact me. |
Management Forum
Confused... Stressed... Alone..?
Sometimes it's just part of being a manager in the voluntary sector! We want to help. Derby CVS will be hosting sessions every quarter to help you look at different areas of managing your organisation.
Our first Management Forum, on Friday 27 February, will be looking at the practical aspects of planning, with a special section about planning finances.
Forums provide an opportunity to share some of your ideas and issues, as well as to tell us what other topics you would like to explore. The Forum will run from 10.00 am until 12.30 pm and if you are interested please contact Matt Allbones by email or call on 01332 227721 to put your name down. | |
GrantScape - Working with Nature  Grantscape have now launched their Working with Nature fund, with £1.3million available. GrantScape invites applications for projects aimed at creating, conserving or enhancing the biodiversity of England and Wales. Projects must demonstrate that they support priority habitats and/or species listed within the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
Project sites must be located in England or Wales and be within 10 miles of any licensed landfill site.
Applications can be submitted at any time before the closing deadline of noon on Monday 6 April 2009. The successful projects will then be selected by GrantScape's Trustees and will be announced in late July 2009 Find out more and apply online at the website. |
 B&Q Awards B&Q is pleased to announce that the One Planet Living® Awards for 2009 are now open for applications!
Is there an environmental group, community organisation, school, charity or sports club in your area that could be transformed with an award of up to £10,000 of B&Q products?
To celebrate B&Q's 40th birthday, we are looking to support 40 projects as follows:
1 winner of £10,000
4 winners of £5,000
35 winners of £2,000
Successful community-based projects will demonstrate that their project falls into one of the following categories:
Save energy, Conserve nature, Support local culture & heritage, or Grow your own.
Apply for an award between Monday 26 January and Friday 27 March 2009 by downloading the application form, or by calling the 24 hour application hotline on 0845 300 1001. |
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Children
in Need Changes From now all applications will only be accepted exclusively online.
Children in Need give grants for projects delivered by organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people, who must be 18 years and under, living in the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.
The application should focus on the children your project will work with and the differences that your project will make for them. You should clearly be able to demonstrate how your project will change the lives of the children involved for the better. Where possible, it should take into account their views and involve them in decisions that affect them.
Send an email, or phone the Helpdesk Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on 020 8576 7788 New application deadline dates will be 15 April, 15 July and 15 October 2009.
Full guidance and application forms are available on the website. |
 HR Update
In December ACAS issued its latest updated code of practice for consultation. The code of practice relates to time off for trade union activities and gives guidelines regarding approving such time off from work for employees.
ACAS have written a guide, Developing effective employee representation: a guide to managing provisions for time off, training and facilities, with the draft code, and have included this in the consultation.
The draft code can be downloaded from ACAS's website. The deadline for comments is 16 March 2009
Personnel Advice Service
Janice Hopkins will be available to take your calls and give you the necessary answers and template documents. Janice works part time, so please be patient and give her as much detail as you can!
Please click here to contact Janice. |
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Collaboration Benefits
Introducing the Collaboration Benefits programme
When? 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, 12 February 2009.
Where? Derby West Indian Community Association,
Carrington Street, Derby DE1 2ND This seminar is an introduction to Collaboration Benefits, a new bassac programme, which has a particular focus on building the capacity of the community sector. The seminar will be of interest if: you want to find out more about Collaboration Benefits, you want to develop skills in supporting others to work together, or you would like to see how you could be helped to develop effective collaborations and partnerships. We are particularly keen to involve those who are interested in delivering training to others on collaboration in the future with this seminar. The event is free and travel expenses will be paid if necessary. To book a place, please contact Keith Kibirango on 02073369429/ 0845 241 0375 or send an email. For further information please visit the bassac website. | |
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Susannah Salter
Communications Manager Derby CVS | |
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