Events

July

International Festival - 27 July - Yeovil

This International festival organised by Somerset Polish Community Association will be held at Yeovil football ground from 10 am – 4pm. For further information please contact Rafal Skarbek rafal.skarbek@spca.org.pl

Visions in Fashion - 28 July - 1 August - Bournemouth

This event is aimed at participants from a BME background who are 15+. Please bring along contemporary and traditional style fabrics, garments and haberdashery suitable for fashion recycling. Work produced will be showcased in October for The Visions in Fashion Show. For further information contact Suzy James on: 01202 363208 or email shjames@aib.ac.uk for an application form. Applications to be received by 18th July

Visions in Fashion - 28 July - 1 August - Bournemouth

August

The 2008 Outburst UK Black LGBTQ Pride Festival - 9th August - Bernie Grant Arts Centre, North London

The day will run from 12.00noon to 10.00pm - to find out more please see: http://www.outburstfestival.org/

UK Black PRIDE - 16th August - Regents Park

Official UK Black Pride Festival is taking place in Regents Park on 16 August 2008. UKBP is looking for volunteers to help on the day - to find out more please see: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8282.html

Swindon PRIDE - 16th August - Swindon

Swindon will be holding their first PRIDE event - to find out more please see: http://www.swindonpride.kk5.org/

Cornwall PRIDE - 23rd August - Truro

Cornwall PRIDE will be hosting their PRIDE event - to find out more please see: http://www.cornwallpride.co.uk/

Indian Independence Day - 23rd August - Bristol

Avon Indian Council will be celebrating this day with a dinner and dance. Tickets are available from Radhika Sarees, Avonmead House, 40- 48 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QD. Tel: 0117 9245116

September

LGBT Health Summit - Terrence Higgins Trust and Equality South West - 4th & 5th September 2008 - Bristol - FREE

This summit aims to provide a platform for raising awareness of the existence of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in society in general. The summit will address general health issues specific to LGBT communities and where necessary recommend improvements to services that impact on the health and well being of LGBT people in the UK.

This free event is on a first come first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment. To read further please see: LGBT Health Summit 2008 or contact Abbie Pepperell email: abbie.pepperell@equalitysouthwest.org.uk

Inclusion into Practice - 18 September - London

This National conference, aimed at service and senior managers, strategic planners and decision makers is an opportunity for professionals to further develop their own practice towards inclusive play, childcare, youth and leisure services. The conference will focus on strategic management and development, to enable planners, commissioners and providers to attain, maintain and develop quality inclusion in practice within the statutory and voluntary play, childcare, youth and leisure sectors. To find out more please contact: info@yp-in.biz The cost is: Voluntary £100 per delegate / Statutory £175 per delegate.

Mindful Employer Conference - Thursday 25 - Exeter

For business directors and owners, HR & Occupational Health professionals, CEOs and line managers, to explore, learn about and discuss issues affecting the mental wellbeing of all employees. The cost of this conference is £90/£105. To find out more please contact: MINDFUL EMPLOYER Conference, WorkWAYS, King Street Business Centre, 7-9 King Street, Exeter EX1 1BQ. Tel: 01392 208833 e-mail: info@mindfulemployer.net

100 Years of Women's Pensions - 27 September - London

A conference for trade union and working women which looks at where we are now in respect of women's pensions compared with 100 years ago and how we compare with other European Countries. To find out more please write to: WWP Conference, NPC 19-23 Ironmonger Row, EC1V 3QN

The Sexual Exploitation of Children and the Internet Training - 30th September - Gloucester

The course is delivered by trainers who have a background in child protection. To find out more please contact: Liz Bennett 0117 937 500 or tlcinfosouthwest@barnordos.org,uk

October

Harassment Or Prejudice Event (HOPE) - 8 October - Dunster

This event is for anyone who has experienced or is worried about being harassed or facing prejudice because off their race, faith, sexual orientation or disability. If you want to find out more about what happens after such an incident is reported or would like to share your experiences to help us offer better support to others please come along. To find out more about this event please see: HOPE leaflet

End Child Poverty - 10 October - Trafalgar Square - London

1 in 3 children live in poverty in the UK today. We can see the damage that poverty does to our society and are demanding a better future for all our children. The Government have made the promise of a generation – to End Child Poverty. To find out more please see www.endchildpoverty.org.uk/promise

Harassment Or Prejudice Event (HOPE) - 14 October - Yeovil

One World Week - 25 October - Dorchester

Dorchester Inter-Faith Group are holiding this meeting of worship, reflection and sharing to increase inter-faith understanding. It is to be held at the United Church Hall in Dorchester. To find out more please contact Bill on 264 412 or Carol on 852 773.

Introduction to Islam - 27 October - Yeovil

This introductory course aims to offer a better understanding to the background of Muslims in Britain, an insight into basic beliefs & practices along with Public Sector Development issues for Muslim communities. The course costs £135 and is in Yeovil. For further information please see: www.educationislam.org

November

Advising VCS Groups on Funding Isssues - 18-19 November and 9-10 December - Bristol

This 4-day programme provides an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in giving funding advice. It is aimed at existing funding advice workers from voluntary/statutory organisations, umbrella agency workers, community development workers, external funding officers and all others who give funding advice to voluntary/community groups. Successful completion leads to 3 credits at Level 2 or 3 through the Open College Network. To find out more please contact Bridie Nelson at Charities Information Bureau South & West, Tel: 01380 729279 or Email: bridie@cibwilts.org.uk

The Sexual Exploitation of Children and the Internet Training - 25th November - Tiverton

The course is delivered by trainers who have a background in child protection. To find out more please contact: Liz Bennett 0117 937 500 or tlcinfosouthwest@barnordos.org,uk

March 2009

The Sexual Exploitation of Children and the Internet Training - 5th March 2009 - Swindon

The course is delivered by trainers who have a background in child protection. To find out more please contact: Liz Bennett 0117 937 500 or tlcinfosouthwest@barnordos.org,uk