Voscur - Events Feed

Afrikan Caribbean Holisitic Healing Experience Volunteers Meeting

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:55:09 +0100

Start: 30 Aug 2008 - 18:30

End: 30 Aug 2008 - 20:00

The Afrikan Caribbean Holistic Healing Experience is now two weeks away on the 6th September. Volunteers are needed to help in all areas of the day. This includes hall decoration, set up, clearing

Eastwood Farm Summer Fair

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:16:53 +0100

Start: 31 Aug 2008 - 13:00

End: 31 Aug 2008 - 17:00

Enjoy an afternoon by the river, with story telling, pond dipping and other family fun!
To get to Eastwood Farm, take the track from Whitmore Avenue in Brislington.

Social Enterprise World Forum

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:17:55 +0100

Start: 2 Sep 2008 - 00:00

End: 5 Sep 2008 - 23:59

CEiS in partnership with The Scottish Government and international and local partners are hosting the first Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh from September 2nd - 5th 2008.

Towards a Strategy to Support Volunteering in Health & Social Care - Consultation Workshops

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:30:22 +0100

Start: 2 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 2 Sep 2008 - 13:00

At Somerset County Cricket Ground, St James Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT. Registration and coffee from 9.30am, finishing with lunch at 1.00pm).

Maternity and Newborn Service Review

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:45:04 +0100

Start: 2 Sep 2008 - 18:30

End: 2 Sep 2008 - 20:00

Local people have a chance to comment on suggested changes to maternity and newborn services provided in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

BCC Community Investment Fund 09/10 - Surgery for new groups

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:09:02 +0100

Start: 3 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 3 Sep 2008 - 12:30

Black Development Agency, 5 Russell Town Avenue, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LT

The 2008 National Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual & Transgender (LGBT) Health Summit

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:04:08 +0100

Start: 4 Sep 2008 - 00:00

End: 5 Sep 2008 - 00:00

Will take place in Bristol at the BAWA 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG

CYPS Seminar

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:43:11 +0100

Start: 4 Sep 2008 - 09:00

End: 4 Sep 2008 - 12:30

Emotional Well Being for Primary Age Children - The Play & Early Years Training Unit

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:04:34 +0100

Start: 5 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 5 Sep 2008 - 12:30

Emotional Well Being for Primary Age Children (Mental Health Training for Over 5's) - Friday 5th, 12th & 26th September 2008, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Southville Centre. Price £40 (subject to status).
To book a place, please call us on: 0117 908 0601 or visit our website www.peytu.co.uk

ACEVO- LWL: Nick Clegg MP-Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:21:45 +0100

Start: 5 Sep 2008 - 12:00

End: 5 Sep 2008 - 14:00

This lunch event provides a great opportunity to hear from Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrats Leader, about his party's vision for the third sector.

Soil Association Organic Food Festival

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:59:46 +0000

Start: 6 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 7 Sep 2008 - 17:00

The largest celebration of organic food drink and products in Europe (sponsored by Yeo Valley Organic) on 6 & 7 September. Held around Lloyds Amphitheatre, Bristol.

Afrikan Caribbean Holistic Healing Experience

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:58:59 +0100

Start: 6 Sep 2008 - 13:00

End: 6 Sep 2008 - 23:00

At the Malcolm X Centre, 141 City Road, St Pauls, Bristol.

All day Free! Evening performances from 6.00 pm admission charge of £5.00.

Data Protection and Communications for the Voluntary Sector

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:13:49 +0100

Start: 8 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 8 Sep 2008 - 16:00

Beacon Centre Course Information + Enrolment Day

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:56:08 +0100

Start: 8 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 8 Sep 2008 - 15:00

Interested in a course?
Would you like to find out more about it?
Not sure which one to try?

Visit the Beacon Centre to discover our wide range of courses on

Monday 8th September

Starting in Social Enterprise - free workshop

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:36:06 +0100

Start: 9 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 9 Sep 2008 - 13:00

Do you have an idea for a business that could benefit your community but don’t know where to start?

Ready Steady Go - involving Children & Young People in decision making

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:59:12 +0100

Start: 9 Sep 2008 - 10:15

End: 9 Sep 2008 - 16:30

Are you looking to increase children and young people participation in your organisation?

CYPS Seminar - Tuesday 9 September

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:06:28 +0100

Start: 9 Sep 2008 - 13:00

End: 9 Sep 2008 - 16:30

Child-Safe - A Child Abuse Awareness Seminar

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:01:11 +0100

Start: 9 Sep 2008 - 18:40

End: 9 Sep 2008 - 20:00

Child-Safe is a national child protection initiative now adapted for local delivery in Bristol.

Effective Communication in the Workplace (Leadership & Management Training) - The Play & Early Years Training Unit

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:00:26 +0100

Start: 12 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 12 Sep 2008 - 15:30

Effective Communication in the Workplace (Leadership & Management Training) - Friday 12th September 2008, 9:30am-3:30pm at the Barton Hill Settlement. Price £35 (subject to status).
To book a place, please call us on: 0117 908 0601 or visit our website www.peytu.co.uk

ACEVO- Risk Management

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:29:37 +0100

Start: 12 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 12 Sep 2008 - 14:00

This half–day workshop will provide delegates with guidance on:

Risk management in the context of good governance and Board responsibilities
Designing and Building your risk Strategy

Fighting in Rhythm on the Catwalk - Fashion Show with Music and Dance

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:21:57 +0100

Start: 12 Sep 2008 - 19:30

End: 12 Sep 2008 - 22:00

Held at Elim at Bristol City Church, Jamaica Street, Bristol, BS2 8JP

Showcasing the next generation of Bristol's top designers and supermodels.

The Open Door Cabaret

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:42:22 +0100

Start: 12 Sep 2008 - 20:00

End: 12 Sep 2008 - 22:00

Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:05:55 +0100

Start: 14 Sep 2008 - 11:00

End: 14 Sep 2008 - 16:00

An opportunity to visit places of worship and meet some of the faith communities in Bristol.

Creating Father Inclusive Services

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:37:29 +0100

Start: 15 Sep 2008 - 09:00

End: 15 Sep 2008 - 16:00

A Fatherhood Institute training course facilitated by the Children's Workforce Learning Network held at Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, PL1 3LF.

NCVO Introduction to Sustainable Funding

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:10:47 +0100

Start: 16 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 16 Sep 2008 - 16:00

Honour based Violence and Forced Marriage - One day workshop

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:20:04 +0100

Start: 16 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 16 Sep 2008 - 16:30

At the Park Centre, High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AR.

Making Outcomes work for you - Register of Interest

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:10:10 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 00:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 16:00

Basic Food Hygiene Training - The Play & Early Years Training Unit

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:43:33 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 16:30

Basic Food Hygiene - Wednesday 17th September 2008, 9:30am-4:30pm at the City of
Bristol College (Lawrence Weston Centre). Price £40 (subject to status).
To book a place please call us on: 0117 908 0601 or visit our website www.peytu.co.uk

INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:56:10 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 16:30

Demonstrating that you are on top of your planning, monitoring and evaluation is becoming increasingly important as funders, partners and managers demand accountability, organisational learning, conti

ACEVO- Risk Management

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:30:58 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 14:00

This half–day workshop will provide delegates with guidance on:

Risk management in the context of good governance and Board responsibilities
Designing and Building your risk Strategy

ACEVO- How to Network a Room

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:35:16 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 11:00

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 14:00

Venue- MANCHESTER

Bristol Children & Young People's Partnership - Prevention & Early Intervention Strategy: Delivering in Partnership with the VCS

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:52:29 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 12:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 15:00

This event, hosted by Anne Goymer (chair of the Prevention and early Intervention Workstream group), will enable the voluntary sector to:

Voscur Network Meeting in central Bristol

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:28:04 +0100

Start: 17 Sep 2008 - 17:30

End: 17 Sep 2008 - 20:00

The next Voscur Network Meeting in central Bristol between 6 - 8pm (registration and refreshments from 5.30pm)

Participation: The Essential Tools and Resources

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:21:17 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 00:00

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 23:59

Participation Works would like to invite you to attend our national conference, 'Participation: The Essential Tools and Resources', taking place at Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City

One Race One South West

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:54:42 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 09:15

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 16:00

At Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX.

Cost £25 Third Sector, £50 Public and Private Sector.

ACEVO- Risk Management

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:31:45 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 11:00

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 14:00

Venue- LEEDS

Maternity and Newborn Services Review - Public Meeting

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:32:38 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 18:30

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 20:00

Come to one of our meetings and tell us what you think about the maternity and newborn services we are planning.

This meeting will be taking place at St James Church Hall in Winscombe.

Maternity and Newborn Services Review Consultaiton meeting

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:40:02 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 18:30

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 20:00

St James Church Hall, Winscombe, North Somerset.

Frome Vale, Eastville and Hillfields Neighbourhood Partnership

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:00 +0100

Start: 18 Sep 2008 - 19:00

End: 18 Sep 2008 - 21:00

Frome Vale, Eastville and Hillfields Neighbourhood Partnership

Introduction to Fundraising

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:12:22 +0000

Start: 19 Sep 2008 - 09:00

End: 19 Sep 2008 - 17:00

The Introduction to Fundraising course is designed to meet the needs of those who are new to fundraising or for whom fundraising is a small part of their role including volunteers, trustees and servic

Child Protection Training - The Play & Early Years Training Unit

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:38 +0100

Start: 19 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 19 Sep 2008 - 15:30

Child Protection - Friday 19th September 2008, 9:30am-3:30pm at the Barton Hill Settlement. Price £20 (subject to status).
To book a place, please call us on: 0117 908 0601 or visit our website www.peytu.co.uk

reVOLution 08 - Free Youth Volunteering Festival for 16 - 25 year olds

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:36:28 +0100

Start: 19 Sep 2008 - 18:00

End: 21 Sep 2008 - 10:00

reVOLution 08 is a volunteering festival being organised by a team of young people with The National Trust. We hope to attract young volunteers from across the South West to this free event.

Two is a Crowd - Exploring the Psycho-Social and Neuroscience Elements in the Therapeutic Relationship

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:12:36 +0100

Start: 20 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 20 Sep 2008 - 17:00

Maternity and Newborn Services Review - Public Meeting

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:34:26 +0100

Start: 22 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 22 Sep 2008 - 11:30

Come to one of our meetings and tell us what you think about the maternity and newborn services we are planning.

This meeting will be taking place at Oak Hall, Jubilee Centre in Bradley Stoke.

Maternity and Newborn Services Review

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:38:59 +0100

Start: 22 Sep 2008 - 10:00

End: 22 Sep 2008 - 11:30

Oak Hall, Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke, Bristol.

Healthcare In Bristol – The Next Three Years (After the Darzi Review)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:21:05 +0100

Start: 23 Sep 2008 - 10:30

End: 23 Sep 2008 - 12:30

Held at The Vassall Centre Fishponds Bristol

Neighbourhood Partnership Residents' Forum

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:42:55 +0100

Start: 23 Sep 2008 - 14:00

End: 23 Sep 2008 - 17:00

The Neighbourhood Partnership Residents' Forum is a meeting for residents involved with their local Neighbourhood Partnerships.

HOW TO WRITE EXCELLENT REPORTS

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:59:37 +0100

Start: 24 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 24 Sep 2008 - 16:30

Aimed at anyone who has to write reports (whether for funders, managers, colleagues, members or other stakeholders), this workshop teaches you how to write outstanding reports.

UK Identities Today - An Open University Conference.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:04:31 +0100

Start: 24 Sep 2008 - 10:30

End: 24 Sep 2008 - 17:30

Venue: RIBA, Portland Place, London.

Free Youth Participation Training In the South West- Safeguarding in Youth Participation.

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:10:23 +0100

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 00:00

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 23:59

Presented by Participation Works.

Launch of Cabot Circus

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:43:41 +0100

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 00:00

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 23:59

Cabot Circus will open! This is an opportunity for local people / groups/ acts / musicians performers etc to express an interest in being involved.

Health & social care: getting the most out of procurements & contracts

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:00:08 +0100

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 17:00

Understand how NHS trusts & local authorities carry out procurements.

Safeguarding in Youth Participation

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:05:13 +0100

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 16:00

Arts and Health & Physical Activity: A day exploring the connections between Creativity and Physical Activity

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:41:35 +0100

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 10:45

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 10:45

When: 25th September 2008

Where: Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA

Time: 11am-3.00pm

Domestic Abuse Awareness Training - The Play & Early Years Training Unit

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:55:36 +0100

Start: 26 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 26 Sep 2008 - 15:30

Domestic Abuse Awareness for Early Years, Childcare and Playwork Practitioners - Friday 26th September 2008, 9:30am-3:30pm at the Barton Hill Settlement. Price £30 (subject to status).
To book a place, please call us on: 0117 908 0601 or visit our website www.peytu.co.uk

Home, Homelessness and Community

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:41:55 +0100

Start: 26 Sep 2008 - 09:30

End: 26 Sep 2008 - 17:00

Venue: Turvey Abbey, Nr Bedford. Cost: £60 including lunch (some bursaries available for the unwaged)