December
Making the Gender Duty Work - 3rd - 4th December - Birmingham
The aim of this two day course is to explore the issues surrounding poverty and also to help you understand the Gender Duty and what it means for you. The sessions will run in Birmingham at the Deaf Culture Centre, whose website can be seen: Deaf_Culture_Centre For more information contact Sandhya Sharma on 0161 860 2817 or SASharma@oxfam.org.uk
No Barriers 2008, Disability Equality in Wiltshire- 1st - 5th December - Wiltshire
The aim of this week is to raise the profile of disability equality throughout Wiltshire and understanding of the social model approach to disability and to promote the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life in Wiltshire "Dignity and justice for all of us". To find out more and to get involved please visit: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/no-barriers-2008-disability-equality-wiltshire
Bringing Equality, Community Cohesion and Well Being in Schools - 4th December - London
This one-day national conference will draw together teachers, practitioners and policy-makers from schools, local authorities, voluntary and community organisations and other related sectors to stimulate ideas and practice on the role of schools in promoting race equality, community cohesion and well-being. It will highlight the policies and initiatives that support the implementation of these duties and share good practice to ensure schools challenge discrimination and promote inclusion across all school life. To find out more or to book: http://www.runnymedetrust.org/uploads/events/EducationConference-2008.pdf
Achieving Equality - 8th December - Bath
Bath and North East Somerset Council is hosting for the South West region a briefing on the new Equality Framework for Local Government. The speaker will be Angela Mason (OBE), National Advisor on equality and diversity for the IDeA.
This briefing has been organised to ensure elected members, officers and partners are fully informed and prepared for the changes in the national approach to equality. During the next year, local authorities must not just respond to a new Equality Bill, but also implement a new performance tool - the Equality Framework for Local Government. This event will help us all to focus on how we can manage, measure and improve equality outcomes in our local authority areas.
For further information and to book a place, please email policy_partnerships@bathnes.gov.uk or telephone 01225 477188.
Awards for All - 4th, 5th, 8th December - Various
These one days courses are aimed at making sport and play accessible and inclusive for all. The workshops are designed to support volunteers from sport/ play Associations and Parish Councils with the skills and understanding to improve access to sport and play facilities. The course will help you to make the space you manage and enjoy more accessible and inclusive to all members of the community. To find out more information please see: Awards for All Booking form
Young Roots Lottery Application - 9th December - Taunton - FREE
Young Roots is a Heritage Lottery Fund grant scheme that can help young people explore and celebrate history, heritage and culture. Grants are available for up to £25,000 and the programme is open to both statutory and voluntary youth organisations, with 100% project funding available. This one day session run by the Youth Work Unit and Heritage Lottery will hopefully provide you with everything you need to know to make a successful funding application. The event is open to anyone working with young people aged 13–25 years in the voluntary or statutory sector. The day will run from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm, with lunch and refreshments provided. The course is free of charge. To reserve places for this training session please email your completed booking form to Jane Shipton by Friday 21st November. Email: jane_shipton@learning-southwest.org.uk or Telephone: 01823 365441
Gender on the Agenda - 9th December - Taunton - FREE
South West Foundation and the Women’s Resource Centre are pleased to invite you to an event looking at women’s roles in the community, how you can influence local decision makers and get Gender put on the Agenda. This event is open to women working in the voluntary and community sector either in women’s or generic organisations. To find out more please contact: South West Foundation, The Stables, Westway Farm, Bishop Sutton, Somerset BS39 5XP or email info@southwestfoundation.org.uk or telephone Jan on: 01275 333 666
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 10th December - Gloucester
On 10th December, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. GlosREC in association with other organisations has organised this lively discussion and informative evening on the status of Human Rights globally. To find out more please contact GlosREC, Race Equality Council for Gloucestershire, 15 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HG, telephone: 01452 301 290 or E-mail: enquiries@glosrec.org.uk
The Single Equality Bill - 10th December - London
This event organised by the Government Equalities Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commmission. The conference will explore how public bodies will be expected to use their purchasing power to support the delivery of equality outcomes, including a presentation from the Office of Government Commerce. To register or for further information please see: http://www.eventsforce.net/dods/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=159054&CSPCHDx=0000000000000&eventID=853&mode=preview&version=future&eventID=853
Challenging Disrimination, Rights and Responsibilities - 10th December - Exeter
The aim of the day is to raise awareness in the Voluntary and Community Sector of Equality, Human Rights and Discrimination. The days objectives are to look at the law and social policy of equality and human rights on a structural level and see how this impacts in practice on a local level; to explore that equality, human rights and discrimination are part of the same thing; That delegates not only know about social policy relating to equality and human rights, but know how to put this into practice so it becomes an integral part of their working and everyday life. To find out more or to book a place please contact: Fiona Gaffa, Exeter CVS, Wat Tyler House, King William Street, Exeter, EX4 6PD or telephone: 01392 202055 or fax:01392 202054
11th December - Cornwall Involving Young People in Recruitment and Selection.
A one day course, cost £20 per delegate. For more information contact: Jane_shipman@learning-southwest.org.uk or Telephone 01823 365441
Safeguarding Adults - 12th December - London
A cross-cutting seminar on safeguarding adults. To find out more and to book please see: http://www.cppseminars.org.uk/site/dpb.cfm?do=ref&fldCPPSref=RVW/220&varDetProgBiog=det
Black Asian and Ethnic Minority Women Councillors - 12th December - Swansea
The aim of this Taskforce event is to encourage women, particularly those that are under represented, to participate in public life and to support them to become local councillors - making a difference in their communities. To secure your place please register on-line at www.livegroup.co.uk/BAME
One Stop Shop Presentation - 16th December - Truro
The One Cornwall team has been asked by many groups to explain about One Stop Shops and Community Networks Areas. Because of this they have organised an event in the Council Chamber at New County Hall starting at 10.00am. Presentations will explain where the One Stop Shops will be and what you can expect from them in the way of services in the first instance and in the future. They will also explain about Outreach and how this will work and about the phone numbers – how they were chosen, what the themes will be and the service that you can expect when you phone one of these numbers. Please contact Magi Omlo-Coad if you would like a place to be reserved for you at this event on: Telephonel: 01872 324135 or Mobile: 07973 497397 or E-mail: momlocoad@cornwall.gov.uk
18th December - Open Evening - Exeter
Multilingua-Devon Community Interpreting Services would like to invite you to their New Beginnings Open Evening at St Peter’s Church of England School, Exeter on the 18th December 2008 between 6-8pm. This is a not-for-profit community organisation run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers providing a local Community Interpreting Service. To find out more please telephone: 01392 435385 or Email: devonci@uk2.net or visit www.multilingua.webs.com
21st December - Exeter Polish Association - Exeter
Exeter Polish Association will be holding a traditional Christmas Eve get together on Sunday 21st of December 2008 between 12.30pm and 3pm at Sidwell’s Centre in Exeter. All are welcome.
