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Sophie Mellor
sophie at voscur.org
Wed May 17 10:40:54 UTC 2006
::: Voscur e-bulletin - 17 May 2006 :::
Contents:
- News
- Voscur Training
- Voscur Training for Neighbourhood Renewal Residents
- Local Community Diary
- Advanced Booking
- National Events
- Funding
- Noticeboard
- Voscur Resources
- Job Vacancies
- Feedback
Dear Members, Partners and Friends
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Welcome to your weekly Voscur ebulletin.
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::: NEWS :::
**** NEW AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR VOSCUR'S WEEKLY EBULLETIN ****
As a subscriber to Voscur's Weekly Ebulletin you will have recently received an email from us stating you are subscribed to the Ebulletin list. This is because Voscur is cruising into the 22nd century with automated emailing lists. Don't worry you don't have to do anything now! But if in the future you wish to unsubscribe or update your email address, just click on the link at the very end of the ebulletin and you can do it all yourself! If you experience any problems with the new system, please get in touch with me, Sophie Mellor Tel: 0117 90 9949 or Email: mailto:sophie at voscur.org
::: VOSCUR TRAINING :::
DEVELOPING A FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED!!
Wednesday 24 May 9.30am-3.30pm, Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster.
Trainer: Vicky Harrison - Voluntary Sector Consultant
(Members £40 / Associate/Non-members £60)
EQUALITIES - INDIVIDUAL & ORGANISATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
This training session is for anyone who wants to understand more about equalities and diversity, their own prejudices and understand how cultures within organisations can impact how people access opportunities. This course will cover:
· Your own and others' identities
· Organisational culture
· Legislation
· The difference between diversity and equality.
Tuesday 6 June 9.30am-3.30pm, Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster.
Trainer: Ruth Pitter & Sophie Bayley - voscur
(Members £40 / Associate/Non-members £60)
IMPROVE YOUR ORGANISATION
Performance Improvement (PI) is about organisations improving their strengths and identifying and tackling their weaknesses. This course includes:
. Performance Improvement and a description of PI frameworks
. An introduction to PERform, a PI workbook developed by the C3 Partnership
. Hands-on practical working through PERform
. Identifying your organisation's strengths, weaknesses and priorities for action
Tuesday 20 & 27 June 10.00am-1.00pm, The Greenway Centre, Southmead
Trainer: Sophie Bayley & David MacKenzie - Voscur
(Members £50 / Associate/Non-members £70)
BOOK A PLACE BY FILLING IN THE ONLINE FORM AT http://www.voscur.org/training/index.shtml or contact Clare Worrall on 0117 909 9949 mailto:clare at voscur.org
Sophie Bayley, Voscur's Workforce Development Co-ordinator, is here to support you with all your training needs (including difficulties with paying for courses). If you need more information on the above courses or want to find out what other courses are available in the area call 0117 909 9949 or email mailto:sophieb at voscur.org
::: VOSCUR TRAINING FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL RESIDENTS :::
Voscur is running a series of free learning days and trips for Neighhbourhood Renewal area residents.
Upcoming sessions include:
COACH TOUR OF BRISTOL'S NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL AREAS
Wednesday 7 June and Wednesday 14 June
A fantastic opportunity to meet residents from other areas, see their achievements, learn about their difficulties and how they have overcome them.
INVOLVING MORE PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP
Monday 12 June, 10am-4pm at The Langley Centre, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol.
This day will help you increase the number and range of people in your organisation. It will include understanding the main barriers to, and rewards of involvement.
MAKING REGENERATION WORK FOR EQUALITIES GROUPS
Tuesday 20 June, 2.30-4.00pm at St Paul's Learning Centre, Grosvenor Road, St Pauls, Bristol.
This event will look at involving equalities groups (Women, Older people, Disabled people, Black & Minority Ethnic communities, Children & Young People, Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual people, and Faith communities), responding to their needs and monitoring success.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and priority will be given to residents engaged in Neighbourhood Renewal. There are many more sessions on a range of subjects, for more information on all the sessions, dates, times and how to book go to http://www.voscur.org/training#1
::: LOCAL COMMUNITY DIARY :::
*** For many more events, training, courses etc visit our on-line diary at: http://www.voscur.org/diary/
--- THURSDAY 18 MAY 2006 ---
AN INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING AID (2:00-3:30pm)
South West Planning Aid offers free, independent and professional advice on town and country planning issues to community groups and individuals who cannot afford to pay for a planning consultant. This session will introduce Planning Aids services and allow you to ask their staff in depth questions. Being held at the Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol. Contact Sam Anders,Tel: 0117 907 0080 Email: mailto:bacen at freeuk.com
SEVERAL STORIES HIGH (7:30-9:30pm)
The showcase performance of Circomedia's second year BTEC National Diploma Students. All tickets £6/£4
For tickets call Circomedia on 0117 947 7288 Email: mailto:info at circomedia.com http://www.circomedia.com
--- FRIDAY 19 MAY 2006 ---
YOUNG WOMEN'S WORKSHOP(5:30-8:00pm)
Monthly meeting for young women with experience of self-injury. The meetings have a focus on raising awareness of self-injury and improving services for young people who self injure. This is also a supportive space for young women who want to consider alternatives to self-injury.
Contact Lorna Henry, Bristol Crisis Service for Women, tel: 0117 927 9600 Email: mailto:lorna.bcsw at btconnect.com
--- SATURDAY 20 MAY 2006 ---
SOUTHBANK ARTS TRAIL (11:00am-6:00pm)
Saturday & Sunday - House owners turn their homes into art galleries for the weekend, as well as regular venues such as Southville Centre, Create Centre, the Tobacco Factory, St Pauls Church, Circles Bookshop and more. Programmes available from the Southville Centre.
For more information on times and venues go to http://www.southbank-bristol.co.uk
--- MONDAY 22 MAY 2006 ---
SILVER SURFER'S WEEK (1:00-3:00pm)
During Silver Surfers Week the Wicklea Youth and Community Centre invites all those of mature years to their Silver Surfers Club on Monday 22nd May and to an open day day on 25th May 10am -3pm
Not only will the Internet and email be demonstrated but additionally there will be a demonstration on how to do your supermarket shopping from home specifically designed for those who have poor mobility or who just hate shopping!
Contact Maurice King, Wicklea Youth and Community Centre, Wick Road, Brislington, Tel: 01275 541603
--- TUESDAY 23 MAY 2006 ---
RECENT CHANGES IN TAX AND NI (2:00-4:00pm)
The Business Support Team in the Bristol HMRC are running FREE presentations on the recent changes with regards to tax and National Insurance. Held in the Crescent Centre, Temple Back, Bristol. The presentation will cover the new P46 form, Budget Report highlights, Statutory Maternity Pay and more.
To book contact Martyn Eaton, Business Advisor, Business Support Team, HM Revenue and Customs Tel: 0117 907 2123 Email: mailto:martyn.eaton at hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
HOTEL RWANDA WITH PAUL RUSESABAGINA (8:00-10:30pm)
Being held at Watershed Media Centre (£6.00/£4.50).Paul Rusesabagina is a modern day hero, the model for Don Cheadle's remarkable performance in Hotel Rwanda. The talk is accompanied by a showing of Hotel Rwanda.
Contact Bristol Festival of Ideas, Tel: 01275 370816 Email: mailto:Laura.thorne at businesswest.co.uk
--- WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2006 ---
WHAT'S BEEN DECIDED & WHAT'S STILL NEGOTIABLE WITH BRISTOL'S LOCAL AREA AGREEMENT?
9.30am-2.30pm at The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol.
Local Area Agreements (LAA) aim to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local public service delivery - to improve 'outcomes' delivered to local people.This event is an opportunity to learn from other areas and for Voluntary and Community Sector groups to talk with and influence public sector officers and decision makers about the outcomes they want to see in Bristol's LAA.
Download the agenda and booking form at http://www.voscur.org/news
--- THURSDAY 25 MAY 2006 ---
HERB WALK (7:00-8:00pm)
Have you ever wanted to know more about the properties of local wild plants? Why not join experienced herbalists Julia Green and Sue Redfern on a medicinal herb walk. Meet outside St Werburghs City Farm Cafe, Watercress Road, Bristol.
Contact Julia Green 0117 924 8133, Email: mailto:julia.green at ukonline.co.uk
::: ADVANCED BOOKING :::
--- SATURDAY 27 MAY 2006 ---
CHILDREN'S SCRAPSTORE OPEN DAY (All Day)
A day for everyone (not just members). Paper, card, pots, tubs, foam, netting and much, much more will be available for £3 - £5 a bag. Warehouse entrance fee £2 for non-members. FREE art workshops will also be running on the day; the under 7s can make colourful streamers and the over 7s monster puppets (11am to 4pm on the hour every hour, book on arrival).
Contact Caitlyn Jones, Children's Scrapstore, The Proving House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9LB Email: mailto:enquiries at childrensscrapstore.co.uk
--- TUESDAY 6 JUNE 2006 ---
EQUALITY SOUTH WEST (all day)
Being held at Lyngford House Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton TA2 8HD
Those attending this conference will be able to develop their knowledge about the new duty on Public Authorities to involve disabled people in their decision making and empower them into public life.
This event is FREE of charge to individuals.Statutory orgs - £90. Voluntary/Community/Trade Unions - £45
Contact Equality South West, Email: mailto:abbie.pepperell at equalitysouthwest.org.uki
--- FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2006 ---
THE THIRD POWER OF PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE (All Day)
Being held at the Council House, College Green, Bristol. This is an opportunity to gain free support from the business community for your projects. Power of Partnership is offering you the chance to meet business people face to face, establish friendships and working partnerships.
Book online at http://www.bitc.org.uk/westofengland or contact Marie Smith, Business in the Community Tel: 0117 989 7749 Email: mailto:marie.smith at bitc.org.uk
--- MONDAY 19 JUNE 2006 ---
RAGEH OMAAR - ONLY HALF OF ME: BEING A MUSLIM IN BRITAIN (2:00- 2:45pm)
Rageh Omaar talks about his experiences as a BBC reporter in Iraq and will be signing copies of his new book Only Half of Me: Being a Muslim in Britain. At Bristol Central Library, Reference Reading Room.
Limited free tickets are available from Bristol Central and selected libraries on a first come first served basis. Contact Munawar Hussain Tel: 0117 9037 244 Email: mailto:munawar_hussain at bristol-city.gov.uk
::: FUNDING :::
--- Funding Updates Service ---
Grants on the Funding Updates page at the moment are:
GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT awards (new on website)
NCVO - Sustainable Funding Project Website and Bursary Scheme (new on website)
Foyle Foundation (new on website)
Connecting Communities Plus (updated on website)
Camelot Foundation: Transforming Lives
Frank Buttle Trust
National Sports Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Refugee and Asylum Seeker Young People Programme
Charities Online Accounts Awards
St Monica Trust Community Fund
Comic Relief Young Carers Grant Programme
Cerebra Grant Scheme
Tudor Trust
Sunday Telegraph Spirit of the Community Awards
Faith Awards 2006
Help the Hospices - Carers Seedcorn Grants Programme
John Ellerman Foundation
Local Network Fund for Children & Young People
Community Champions South West
Futurebuilders
Baring Foundation - Strengthening the Voluntary Sector Programme
Allen Lane Foundation
Informal Education Projects in Europe
Russell Commission
Co-operative Group Community Dividend Fund
Funds for Fun
Community Trees Fund 2006
The Idlewild Trust
Heritage Lottery Fund: Small Grants
Clore Duffield Foundation
Tesco Support For Local Communities
Lloyds Tsb Foundation
The Big Boost
Parenting Fund
Adventure Capital Fund
Nationwide Foundation
Comic Relief - UK Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Percy Bilton Charity
Go to http://www.voscur.org/funding/fundupdates.shtml to see more information on the above grants.
FunderFinder Sessions on Friday mornings
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FunderFinder sessions for members on Friday mornings with Rebecca McDougall.
Please book one of the three 50 minute slots on Fridays- 9am, 10am or 11am.
If you're not free on Fridays then you can come in and teach yourself using the FunderFinder Training programme.
email: mailto:kim at voscur.org
At the CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN.
Tel: 0117 909 9949
web: http://www.voscur.org/funding/funderFinder.shtml
NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION IS ON 16 JUNE 2006.
::: NOTICEBOARD :::
VOSCUR ONLINE NOTICEBOARD
Got some information you want to share? Free to a good home, help needed, help offered, new services, general announcements etc. Then add your notice to Voscur's online Noticeboard. Go to http://www.voscur.org/noticeboard and add your notice and also check out whats 'pinned up' at the moment.
*** YOUTH ARTS AWARDS TRAINING IN BRISTOL ***
The Arts Award is the first award scheme to recognise the development of young artists and young arts leaders. The Arts Award celebrates the creative progress made by young people and not just their artistic skill. Young Bristol is running training for youth workers and artists to support young people through the award. One day training is 22nd June at Pooles Wharf cost £100. Info and to book a place go to http://www.artsaward.org.uk or Kate at Young Bristol Email: mailto:kg at youngbristol.com Tel: 0117 9537921
*** BRISTOL LIBRARIES CATALOGUE ONLINE ***
Did you know that all Bristol Libraries catalogues are available to search online? You can also renew and reserve books. http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk/item/talisprism.html?stylesheet=Leisure
*** NEWS SERVICE FROM BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL ***
Bristol News Direct is the new free online news service to help keep everyone better informed about council services and initiatives. Go to http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk/newsdirect to register for the service. Subscribers can opt to get weekly or daily e-mails and then select which of the council's service areas they are most interested in receiving.
*** FREE HELP TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE ***
The Performance Hub is offering free workshops and consultancy to help improve five voluntary organisation's performance through benchmarking. Contact Tim Wilson on 020 7078 9379 or email: mailto:tim.wilson at performancehub.org.uk. Deadline for applications 19 May.
::: VOSCUR RESOURCES :::
JUST THE JOB EVALUATION - THE PEACE APPROACH
Voscur has just installed on the Members computer this CD Rom tool for voluntary sector organisations seeking to adopt a fair and systematic framework for setting staff salaries on a well-recognised pay structure. Voscur has just used it to evalutate our jobs, so we can recommend it! To book the members desk and use the CD Rom phone Kim Corp at Voscur on 0117 909 9949.
NEW QUESTION AND ANSWER PAGE ON WEBSITE
Go to http://www.voscur.org/improvement/Q&A.shtml to view our new Questions & Answers page You can send your questions about voluntary & community sector issues to mailto:info at voscur.org putting QUESTION in the subject heading. We will email you a reply and post the most pertinent questions and answers on our website.
VOSCUR'S MEMBERS DESK
At the members desk you can use a computer to get online, set up email accounts for your group, use Microsoft Office software to do admin, use FunderFinder to help your funding bids, and use the 'Just the Job Evaluation - the PEACE approach' CD Rom etc.
Contact the Voscur office on 0117 909 9949 to book a morning or afternoon session. Email: mailto:info at voscur.org
::: JOB VACANCIES :::
Recruit the right candidate!
Take out an advert in our jobs listings - with over 10,000 visitors a month to our website our most popular area is our jobs section it makes sense to get your job details here. Your job advert will be viewed on our website and will be sent out with every e-bulletin until your application deadline has expired.
For more information, visit:
http://www.voscur.org/jobs/job-adverts.shtml
--- Community & Voluntary Sector Jobs---
-- Salaried Posts --
Supplementary Schools' Coordinator New!
Asylum Seeker and Refugee Team Manager New!
Playworker New!
Senior Playworker New!
Street Youth Worker New!
Financial Administrator (Ref: Financial Administrator) New!
Skills Supervisor (Ref: WT0505) New!
Advice/support worker New!
Band 5 - Health Promotion Specialist x 2 (Ref: 701-57107N) New!
Community Engagement Worker
Partnerships Manager
Part-time Participation Worker (Ref: CO04/BEP)
Sessional Project Workers (Ref: CO03/BEP)
Part-time Project Worker (Ref: CO02/BEP)
Administrative Assistant
Arts and Media Development Manager
Advice/Support Worker
Development Worker
Family Support / Play Worker
Mens Health Worker
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre Development Manager
Finance Manager
Outreach Worker (Ref: BA1)
-- Voluntary --
Trustee for SPACE Trust (Ref: Trustee - homeless shelter)
Board Member at Babeco
Events Assisant
C at C Bristol Nightstop Seeks Volunteer Hosts
Trustees needed for Homelessness Charity
Chair and Independent Board Member
For all details on jobs http://www.voscur.org/jobs/jobsindex.shtml
To place job ads on website and e-bulletin http://www.voscur.org/jobs/jobsindex.shtml click on 'post a job' link. Please note there is a charge per job and you will be invoiced at a later date.
Deadline for e-bulletin is: Monday 5.00 pm
::: FEEDBACK :::
We're always keen to receive feedback on Voscur services such as the ebulletin, website, newsletter, training etc. You can send us your views by filling in the online form at http://www.voscur.org/feedback/index.shtml
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