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BIG Event 20 January 2010
16 Dec 2009
10am - 4pm)
Facing the future - get support for your Organisation or Group
This annual Conference & Advice Fair is a FREE EVENT for Voluntary and Community Sector organisations based anywhere in East Sussex. The event will include: funding advice; training; access to information; group support; networking; social enterprise advice; volunteering passport scheme; collaboration green advice; IT support; economic inclusion; Compact and Brighton University (Partnership Programme). The event takes place at Congress Suite, Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. Travel costs reimbursed for Volunteers. To register you can book online at www.askcasper.org.uk/bigevent2010 or call 01273 483832 or email: Speakup@3va.org.uk
Facing the future - get support for your Organisation or Group
This annual Conference & Advice Fair is a FREE EVENT for Voluntary and Community Sector organisations based anywhere in East Sussex. The event will include: funding advice; training; access to information; group support; networking; social enterprise advice; volunteering passport scheme; collaboration green advice; IT support; economic inclusion; Compact and Brighton University (Partnership Programme). The event takes place at Congress Suite, Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. Travel costs reimbursed for Volunteers. To register you can book online at www.askcasper.org.uk/bigevent2010 or call 01273 483832 or email: Speakup@3va.org.uk
Fit for Nothing? Wednesday 17 February 2010
15 Dec 2009
A free, all age event looking at low cost and fun ways of giving the mind and body a New Year clean up
from 10am - 2pm, Community House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven
This event is run by Lewes District Community Network in partnership with 3VA Lewes District, East Sussex Downs and Weald NHS and Peacehaven Town Council and is focussed on general wellbeing for all. There is an underlying theme of tackling obesity and promoting good mental health through the five themes below. The aim of the event is to promote, focus and direct people, particularly those on a low income, to activities and initiatives in the area that are free or low cost, to reduce some barriers to participation.
Fit for Nothing - Themes & zones:
o Being Healthy
o Being Active
o Being Relaxed
o Learning
o Volunteering
The central hall at Community House will be set up as a lively market-place zoned in the five themes above with stalls of relevant organisations and groups giving information and opportunities for continued involvement. Alongside this will be free workshops running throughout the day in adjoining rooms that link to the themes.
To find out more about the event or to book a stall, please get in touch with Jackie Blackwell from Lewes District Community Network, 3VA Lewes Office, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk Phone: 01273 483832
There is no cost for stalls but places are limited so please book by Wednesday 13th January 2010 to ensure a place.
from 10am - 2pm, Community House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven
This event is run by Lewes District Community Network in partnership with 3VA Lewes District, East Sussex Downs and Weald NHS and Peacehaven Town Council and is focussed on general wellbeing for all. There is an underlying theme of tackling obesity and promoting good mental health through the five themes below. The aim of the event is to promote, focus and direct people, particularly those on a low income, to activities and initiatives in the area that are free or low cost, to reduce some barriers to participation.
Fit for Nothing - Themes & zones:
o Being Healthy
o Being Active
o Being Relaxed
o Learning
o Volunteering
The central hall at Community House will be set up as a lively market-place zoned in the five themes above with stalls of relevant organisations and groups giving information and opportunities for continued involvement. Alongside this will be free workshops running throughout the day in adjoining rooms that link to the themes.
To find out more about the event or to book a stall, please get in touch with Jackie Blackwell from Lewes District Community Network, 3VA Lewes Office, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk Phone: 01273 483832
There is no cost for stalls but places are limited so please book by Wednesday 13th January 2010 to ensure a place.
Effective Volunteer Management - Working with young volunteers
02 Dec 2009
8 March 2010 in Eastbourne / 15 April 2010 in Lewes
3VA in partnership with vinvolved are pleased to offer a course that will help you recruit and involve young people as volunteers with your organisations. Full details can be found on the Training Page
3VA in partnership with vinvolved are pleased to offer a course that will help you recruit and involve young people as volunteers with your organisations. Full details can be found on the Training Page
Voluntary Action Wealden networking meeting 7th December
17 Nov 2009
The first meeting of Voluntary Action Wealden (formerly the Wealden Support Partnership) will take place at 2pm on Monday 7th December 2009 at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0XG for further details go to:www.southdownscvs.org.uk/wealden/wealden-view-newsletter.php
Exciting News!
27 Oct 2009
As of 1 November 2009 South Downs CVS has become part of 3VA (Voluntary Action Eastbourne, Voluntary Action Lewes and Voluntary Action Wealden). More information will follow.
TAKE PART! Impact of the recession on the organisations in East Sussex.
01 Oct 2009
Voluntary and Community Sector is carrying out a research with the professional help from Brighton University.
You can fill in the survey on behalf of your organisation or a partnership or use to gather feedback at your network meeting. You can contact Miriam at SDCVS to meet with the researcher and take part in the research through telephone or face to face meeting. More information in the questionnaire.
Recession questionnaire_PDF
Recession questionnaire_WORD.doc
On-line survey, EASY to fill in - please click here
Results of the research will be announced and discussed at the BIG EVENT Conference on 20th January 2010.
You can fill in the survey on behalf of your organisation or a partnership or use to gather feedback at your network meeting. You can contact Miriam at SDCVS to meet with the researcher and take part in the research through telephone or face to face meeting. More information in the questionnaire.
Recession questionnaire_PDF
Recession questionnaire_WORD.doc
On-line survey, EASY to fill in - please click here
Results of the research will be announced and discussed at the BIG EVENT Conference on 20th January 2010.
CANCELLATION of Wealden Support Partnership Networking Meeting
30 Sep 2009
The next meeting of the Wealden Support Partnership networking meeting due to take place on 21st October 2009 2pm - 4.30pm at The Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Way, Hailsham BN27 2AX has been cancelled.
Vetting and Barring Scheme
16 Sep 2009
for more information click here
Commissioning with the Public Sector
16 Sep 2009
A training programme for trustees and managers of voluntary and community organisations operating in East Sussex. Details here
South Downs CVS Training Programme 2009/10
01 Sep 2009
The latest training brochure and booking form is available at: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Vetting and Barring Scheme - Wednesday 9 September 2009 -Lewes
28 Jul 2009
The law is changing
Are you familiar with the new rules and safeguards?
From 12 October 2009 new measures will be introduced to help prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. This is called Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
South Downs CVS are providing a 2 hour session to inform you of the Scheme and the new rules and what they mean for volunteers, employees and employers.
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009, 10am - 12am (light refreshment)
Venue: Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS
for more information and booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Are you familiar with the new rules and safeguards?
From 12 October 2009 new measures will be introduced to help prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. This is called Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
South Downs CVS are providing a 2 hour session to inform you of the Scheme and the new rules and what they mean for volunteers, employees and employers.
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009, 10am - 12am (light refreshment)
Venue: Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS
for more information and booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
"Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop, Wednesday 16 December 2009 - Lewes
28 Jul 2009
National Association for Voluntary & Community Action (NAVCA) to deliver
an "Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop in conjunction with South Downs CVS
9.15am - 16.15pm at Yarrow Room, Town Hall, Lewes.
A one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies. For booking form etc. go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
an "Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop in conjunction with South Downs CVS
9.15am - 16.15pm at Yarrow Room, Town Hall, Lewes.
A one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies. For booking form etc. go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Fundraising Healthcheck with Graham Allen - Wednesday16 September 2009 - in Lewes
28 Jul 2009
9.30am - 4.30pm (light lunch included)at the Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes
It's tough out there, we are all having to work harder to raise the funds we need. So, what makes the difference between success and failure in fundraising from many different sources? For further details go to: www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/
It's tough out there, we are all having to work harder to raise the funds we need. So, what makes the difference between success and failure in fundraising from many different sources? For further details go to: www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/
User-Led Disability Organisations Conference 17th November
28 Jul 2009
all day, at Uckfield Civic Centre,Uckfield, East Sussex. More details tbc. For further information please contact: Theresa Hodge, Equal Access Consultancy, Creative Media Centre, Tel: 01424 205414, Fax: 01424 205401, E-mail: theresa@eaconsultancy.co.uk
Speak up & Talk to your Partners. Voluntary and Community Sector and Local Strategic Partnerships Event
19 May 2009
15th June, 10 am - 3pm (including lunch), Magnet Centre, St.Leonards.
Countywide event organised by SpeakUp Forum and Local Strategic Partnerships in East Sussex.
Come to the event to get to know more about your Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and Voluntary and Community sector - ask questions, meet, discuss and network with others. Visit information displays and enjoy free networking lunch. Cost of travel reimbursed for volunteers.
Full details & Booking form.
Countywide event organised by SpeakUp Forum and Local Strategic Partnerships in East Sussex.
Come to the event to get to know more about your Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and Voluntary and Community sector - ask questions, meet, discuss and network with others. Visit information displays and enjoy free networking lunch. Cost of travel reimbursed for volunteers.
Full details & Booking form.
ESCC Supporting People Consultation Cafe - our plans for services for older people
19 May 2009
Date: 26 June, 2009, 10am - 12.pm. Location: Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, North Street, Helingly, BN27 4EE. The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
19 May 2009
For the latest information visit our latest policy news page:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/latest-policy-news.php
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/latest-policy-news.php
East Sussex County Council - Supporting People Consultation Cafe
19 May 2009
Friday 10 July 10am - 12.30pm at the County Suite, White Hart Hotel, High Street, Lewes BN7 1XE.
The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
More details can be found on the Policy & Development page of this website under recent consultations:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/recent-consultations.php
The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
More details can be found on the Policy & Development page of this website under recent consultations:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/recent-consultations.php
Funding Fair (free) - Friday 12 June, 2009
28 Apr 2009
o Speakers and Workshops
o Advice and Guidance
o Funding News
South Downs CVS in partnership with SCVSLC, SCIP, Working Together Project & the National Lottery are holding this free event for community & voluntary staff and volunteers
Come along and hear what the funding advisers have to say
For a flyer & booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/index.php
o Advice and Guidance
o Funding News
South Downs CVS in partnership with SCVSLC, SCIP, Working Together Project & the National Lottery are holding this free event for community & voluntary staff and volunteers
Come along and hear what the funding advisers have to say
For a flyer & booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/index.php
Future Day Opportunities For Older People In East Sussex - Consultation 20th April 9.30 - 11am at Kings Centre, Uckfield
09 Apr 2009
A meeting being held at The Kings Centre, Grange Road, Uckfield TN22 1QU on Monday 20th April from 9.30-11am will give voluntary and community organisations the oppportunity to participate in the consultation on the "Future Options For Day Opportunities For Older People In East Sussex", particularly in relation to the Uckfield and Phoenix centres. East Sussex County Council has commissioned an external consultant, David Lock to carry out this review. For further information and details of how to reserve a place at this meeting, please go the South Downs CVS website.
WEALDEN PARTNERSHIP NETWORK MEETING 20TH APRIL, KINGS CENTRE, UCKFIELD
09 Apr 2009
The meeting of the Wealden Network Support Partnership will take placee at 11am on Monday 20th April at the Kings Centre, Grange Road, Uckfield. The meeting, which will inlcude an update on the proposed convergence of EAVS and South Downs CVS and discussion on how the economic downturn is affecting the Wealden area, ends at 1pm with a networking lunch. A booking form and the agenda can be found on the South Downs CVS website under Wealden Events
Writing Annual Reports & Project Reviews - Wednesday 1 April 2009, 9.30am - 12.30pm
04 Mar 2009
with McCrudden Training - Madeleine Mayhew
at South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG
This workshop will cover key aspects including:
The wider uses of reviews and reports;
Essential and optional elements to include in reports;
An introduction to writing, editing and proof reading skills;
Maximising your budget, formatting and branding your reports;
Ideas for making your report accessible to different audiences.
The course is delivered by associate trainer Madeleine Mayhew. Madeleine is a freelance communications specialist and trainer and has significant experience of producing reports for a range of different audiences.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is new to developing reviews and annual reports, or who simply wants to refresh their skills or get new ideas. Cost £25 - £35 depending on status. Closing date for bookings: Wednesday 18 March 2009
For further details and a booking form for the above courses please contact Julia Fowler, South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG, 01273 483832, email: info@southdownscvs.org.uk or visit the training page of this website to download brochure and booking form.
at South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG
This workshop will cover key aspects including:
The wider uses of reviews and reports;
Essential and optional elements to include in reports;
An introduction to writing, editing and proof reading skills;
Maximising your budget, formatting and branding your reports;
Ideas for making your report accessible to different audiences.
The course is delivered by associate trainer Madeleine Mayhew. Madeleine is a freelance communications specialist and trainer and has significant experience of producing reports for a range of different audiences.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is new to developing reviews and annual reports, or who simply wants to refresh their skills or get new ideas. Cost £25 - £35 depending on status. Closing date for bookings: Wednesday 18 March 2009
For further details and a booking form for the above courses please contact Julia Fowler, South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG, 01273 483832, email: info@southdownscvs.org.uk or visit the training page of this website to download brochure and booking form.
Introduction to working with the Media with McCrudden Training Tuesday 17 March 2009 & Tuesday 24 March 2009
24 Feb 2009
Tuesday 17 March 2009 9.30am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 24 March 2009 9.30am - 12.30pm
at South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG
Every voluntary organisation needs to get their message across - with their staff, volunteers and service beneficiaries, as well as with the 'outside world'. Could you write a news release that will capture the interest of the local media? This workshop will give delegates an under- standing of the role of both internal and external communications. It will explore how to promote your organisation with succinct and clear promotional messages and publicise good news. Managing communication for your organisation is about more than just writing a good advert.
Delivered by a former Journalist and Communications Manager this interactive course will help delegates develop a plan for communicating, create media releases that appeal, prepare for interviews, promote the good news and manage the not so good. No previous knowledge required.
This course is run over two half days to allow delegates time to draft a press release and review it in the second session. Cost £45 - £60 depending on status. Closing date for bookings: Tuesday 3 March 2009. For further details please contact Julia Fowler on 01273 483832, info@southdownscvs.org.uk
Tuesday 24 March 2009 9.30am - 12.30pm
at South Downs CVS, 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG
Every voluntary organisation needs to get their message across - with their staff, volunteers and service beneficiaries, as well as with the 'outside world'. Could you write a news release that will capture the interest of the local media? This workshop will give delegates an under- standing of the role of both internal and external communications. It will explore how to promote your organisation with succinct and clear promotional messages and publicise good news. Managing communication for your organisation is about more than just writing a good advert.
Delivered by a former Journalist and Communications Manager this interactive course will help delegates develop a plan for communicating, create media releases that appeal, prepare for interviews, promote the good news and manage the not so good. No previous knowledge required.
This course is run over two half days to allow delegates time to draft a press release and review it in the second session. Cost £45 - £60 depending on status. Closing date for bookings: Tuesday 3 March 2009. For further details please contact Julia Fowler on 01273 483832, info@southdownscvs.org.uk
NAVCA to deliver an "Empowering the Voluntary Sector" Workshop with South Downs CVS 18 March 2009
24 Feb 2009
The Empowering the Voluntary Sector project brings together the Public Law Project (PLP) to support the voluntary and community sector to understand the principles and framework of public law. Details and registrationComments:"I feel I now know enough about public law to feel confident to incorporate it (when necessary) in my negotiations with public bodies"."Wish we'd had this years ago!"
Appointed Person First Aid with Nicola McCrudden, Thursday 12 March 2009
24 Feb 2009
Thursday 12 March 2009, 9.30 - 4.30pm, at St James,11 Blatchington Rd, Seaford, BN25 2AB (light lunch included).
This emergency first aid course is ideal for anyone who needs a workplace qualification or anyone who simply requires some basic first aid knowledge. This course meets all of the recommendations laid down by the Health & Safety Executive for the "Appointed Person in the Workplace" certificate. This is the minimum qualification that will be recognised by the HSE in a work environment. Delegates will cover the following topics during the course:
o Safety at the scene of an accident
o Unconscious casualty management
o Rescue Breathing - Adult
o CPR - Adult
o Control of Bleeding
o Shock
o HIV / Hep B awareness
o Legal requirements and obligations
The instructor will also include the recognition and treatment of various illnesses and injuries relevant to delegate's workplace. There are no formal assessments during the course; however the instructor will carry out an ongoing assessment of all delegates throughout the training. It is a requirement of certification that each delegate can carry out CPR to the satisfaction of the instructor. Cost £35 - £55 depending on status. For further details please contact Julia Fowler on 01273 483832, info@southdownscvs.org.uk
This emergency first aid course is ideal for anyone who needs a workplace qualification or anyone who simply requires some basic first aid knowledge. This course meets all of the recommendations laid down by the Health & Safety Executive for the "Appointed Person in the Workplace" certificate. This is the minimum qualification that will be recognised by the HSE in a work environment. Delegates will cover the following topics during the course:
o Safety at the scene of an accident
o Unconscious casualty management
o Rescue Breathing - Adult
o CPR - Adult
o Control of Bleeding
o Shock
o HIV / Hep B awareness
o Legal requirements and obligations
The instructor will also include the recognition and treatment of various illnesses and injuries relevant to delegate's workplace. There are no formal assessments during the course; however the instructor will carry out an ongoing assessment of all delegates throughout the training. It is a requirement of certification that each delegate can carry out CPR to the satisfaction of the instructor. Cost £35 - £55 depending on status. For further details please contact Julia Fowler on 01273 483832, info@southdownscvs.org.uk
Wealden Support Partnership Network Meeting
The next meeting of the Wealden Support Partnership network meeting is taking place on Wednesday 21st October 2pm - 4.30pm at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Way, Hailsham BN27 2AX. The theme of the meeting will be partnership working and will include presentations on the Wealden Local Strategic Partnership and teh East Sussex Compact. For further agenda, map and booking form please click here
