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Living with Outcomes-
FREE Training Course
In response to funding changes in the community and voluntary sector, Derby University are offering a course to help you develop essential knowledge and skills using an 'outcomes focus' at a practical organisational level.
You will receive a certificate of completion and a useful outcomes pack and evaluation toolkit.
The two day course will be held on Friday 12 June and Friday 26 June, 2009
Lunch will be provided at both events. For more information and to book a place please email Stephanie Morley or telephone 01332 594081 |
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To celebrate National Carers Week, Derby City and South Derbyshire Mental Health Carer's Forum have organised a special afternoon of fun and relaxation. It will take place on Friday 12 June from 12 pm to 3.30 pm and is aimed at carers from Derby City.
To book a place, please email Janet Rice.
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The next meeting of the LGB&T Network is on Tuesday 2nd June 2009, at DACP, St Peter's House, Gower Street starting at 6:30pm.
The purpose of the Network is to bring individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses together in order
'To gain a stronger voice that raises the profile and provides solutions to the issues and needs of our LGB&T community'
If you want an individual consultation or support, there are individual surgeries at 5:30 pm-6:15 pm with Derbyshire Friend, Derbyshire Constabulary and Derby City Council/Community Safety Partnership.
"Derbyshire Friend at the moment supports the administration of the LGB&T Network, but to keep it as the great success it is, we need your support, enthusiasm and commitment." Toni
The next meeting of the LGB&T Network is scheduled for 21st July 2009.
Contact Toni Montinaro - Manager, Derbyshire Friend on 01332 207704 or email here.
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Big News!
Derby Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) is changing its name after inspiring communities in Derby for over 35 years. From 23 June, our name will be Community Action Derby.
We wanted a name that truly reflects the work that we do and makes it easy for people to understand what we are about.
To launch our new name and logo, we're holding a Support for All event in DCP Week on Tuesday 23 June. This event is for you, whether you are a volunteer, if you're in a voluntary group, or if you would just like to find out more about how we work with people in Derby towards improving their communities. Meet funders from Derbyshire Community Foundation, Children in Need, BIG Lottery, and many others. Learn how to access funding and get support to help your organisation grow. Speak to our team about how best to involve volunteers, how to manage staff, and how to make your views heard through the Derby City Partnership. 10:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday 23 June 2009, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GT Teas and coffees provided. No need to book. Contact Susannah Salter 01332 227746 |
 Faith in Action Networking Event
Faith in Action are holding a networking event on Thursday 28 May at the Derby Multifaith Centre in Kedleston Road from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
The event is aimed at faith-based, statutory, voluntary and community groups working in the region to enable them to get to know one another, share best practice and find out more about the Community Development Foundation's Faiths in Action programme.
This event is free, including lunch. Please register by email or telephone 01223 400341; places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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The Freedom Programme
The Freedom Programme is a free course for women who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse. The course runs over a 12 week rolling period, however, each session is held independently to enable women to attend sessions as and when they are able to. The aim of the course is to empower women to improve the quality of their lives through developing an understanding of domestic abuse.
The programme will be held at the Life Matters Centre in Alfreton during term time. For details of the session times and further information please email Janette Smeeton. |
Self-help Forum
Come along to the next Self-help Forum and share your experiences with people from other voluntary groups The forum will be held on Wednesday 10 June, 2009 at Derby CVS, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The forum in June includes:
An update from the Development Team;
Speaker from the Mental Health Team; and
Speaker from Hestia Services - an organisation that supports improving the environmental impact of the Third Sector
If you would like to come along please email Liz Gumbley or telephone 01332 227738. | |
 Statutory Holiday - New Regulations From 1 April, 2009
From 1 April 2009, the minimum statutory entitlement for annual leave rose from 4.8 weeks (24 days) to 5.6 weeks (28 days for full-time workers). For leave calendars starting before 1 April, the increased entitlement will be offered on a pro-rata basis. Bank and public holidays may be included in the 28 day entitlement.
Business Link has published an on-line calculator to make it simpler to calculate holiday entitlement. The increase in statutory holiday entitlement may not be replaced by a payment in lieu.
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Celebration Time!
 A special celebration event is being held for volunteer managers on Tuesday 2 June at the New Bath Hotel in Matlock. This all day event is aimed at those who manage volunteers and, in particular, those managers who are volunteers themselves. It will be a fun, inspirational and informative day and will include a motivational speaker in the morning and a thought-provoking, interactive performance by Oddsocks theatre company in the afternoon. Refreshments and hot & cold buffet lunch is provided.
Put the date in your diary and book your free place by calling 0115 850 8860. |
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New HSE Health and Safety Poster
On 6 April 2009, the HSE produced new versions of its  Health & Safety posters. The new format is intended to be accessible and practical, encouraging employees to familiarise themselves with the guidelines.
A pocket card is also available to distribute to employees.
Employers may use current posters until 5 April 2014, on condition that these are legible and have current addresses of the enforcing authority and the Employment Medical Advisory Service.
For more information and to order the new posters telephone 01787 881165 or visit the HSE website |
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Drug and Alcohol Training Dates in June
Addaction are running various training courses throughout June for people working with drug and alcohol misusers. For full details of the courses including aims and objectives please visit the Addaction website To book a place on one of the courses please call 01332 254503 or email Darren Griffiths. |
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National Minimum Wage Increase
From 1 October 2009, the National Minimum Wage will rise from £5.73 to £5.80 an hour. The increase is the lowest since the statutory minimum wage was introduced in April 1999.
The Minimum Wage will increase from £5.73 to £5.80 an hour for workers aged 22 and over; from £4.77 to £4.83 an hour for workers aged 18 to 21; and
from £3.53 to £3.57 an hour for workers aged 16 and 17. The adult rate will also be extended from October 2010 to cover workers from the age of 21 years old.
For more details about the changes and to read the announcement in full visit the website |
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Could Your Organisation Supply a Health Trainer Service?
Derbyshire County PCT is calling for expressions of interest from organisations, including the voluntary and community sector, to run a health trainer service for mental health service clients who want to improve their health and well-being through lifestyle changes. The organisation must have a proven track record of providing volunteering and employment opportunities for their service users within their own organisation.
The closing date for written expressions of interest is Tuesday 16 June, 2009; they should be sent to Vicki Price, Consultant in Public Health, Derbyshire County PCT, Park Hill, Hilton Road, Egginton, Derbyshire DE65 6GU or by email |
Community Engagement Launch Invitation
 Her Majesty's Courts Service Community Engagement Project in Derby would like to invite leaders of community groups to the launch of this project. The initiative is designed to improve the links between the magistrates' courts and the local community by increasing awareness of the work of the magistrates' courts and giving members of the community an opportunity to inform those working in the courts about local concerns. It is hoped that it will also promote volunteering within the criminal justice system.
The event will be held at Derby Magistrates' Court, The Court House, St Mary's Gate, Derby, DE1 3JR on Wednesday 17 June 2009, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Future engagement activity will take many forms: meet the judge events, magistrates visiting schools, community groups and attending neighbourhood policing meetings.
Numbers are limited so book your place NOW by calling Sarah Mettam on 01246 246502. | |
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Susannah Salter
Communications Manager Derby CVS | |
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