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Homeless Link have been listening to the needs of their members, and have been busy putting together a schedule of online events to support the homelessness and supported housing sector during the COVID-19 crisis.Homeless Link have been listening to the needs of their members, and have been busy putting together a schedule of online events to support the homelessness and supported housing sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Monday Regional/locally focused online events Tuesday Training – Core homelessness subjects Technology – In-Form system training and demos Wednesday COVID-19 and Homelessness – sector update Thursday Read more...
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Nothing new to report here - but if you have online training or services, or changes to your provision to continue to help people locally, then please let us know, and we can share that.With apologies, there are no new events or training courses to tell readers about at the moment. If your organisation is taking its training online, or is continuing to provide a limited service, or is making other plans to continue to help the people you serve, please let us know, and we can promote that here. Read more...
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An online Data Protection Compliance Workshop tailored to the voluntary sector, to help you be more mindful about the personal data you process and how to keep it safe.Aquila Consulting is offering a Data Protection Compliance Workshop for specially designed for the voluntary sector. It will be held online via Zoom, on Wednesday 6 May, from 1-5pm, and will cost £30. The workshop will cover the following: an overview of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018); an overview of the Read more...
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Liskeard has a new Community Fridge, and is open to receive donations, from individuals or businesses with more food than they can use before it goes out of date, as well as those needing it.There is a new Community Fridge in Liskeard! Their Facebook page explains: What is a Community Fridge? Community fridges are innovative spaces where good food, that would otherwise be wasted, can be shared with the local community. So far community fridges have helped thousands connect to their communities, access nutritious food, save money and reduce waste. Who can use it? Read more...
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Offering support to communities for Covid-19. Find out more and link your organisation to the national network.Many different versions of this scheme have sprung up over the UK, with neighbours helping out those who cannot get out. This is from Falmouth – via the BBC with a photo of the card here. You can join the Covid-19 support group on Facebook to network with other organisations organising support at this time, and get hold of more Read more...
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Diabetic Walking Groups, run every week by the Eden Project, in Truro's Boscawen Park, Falmouth's Gyllyngvase Beach, and from the Stepping Stones Cafe in Perranporth.The Eden Project Social Prescribing Team runs diabetic walking groups in Truro, Falmouth and Perranporth. Walks are run by trained walk leaders and cater for all abilities and run for between 20 to 45 minutes in each location every week depending on the needs of the walkers. They provide an inclusive and supportive environment for people to improve their health Read more...
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Residents in the St Dennis area are being offered free smoke alarms, if they don't have them, or if they are more than 10 years old, courtesy of the local Fire Service.The local Tri Service in St Dennis are offering free smoke alarm to people who don’t have any, or people with alarms that are over 10 years old. They can even fit them for you. If you live in St Dennis and want to find out more please called Claytawc and they will pass details to Dave Halford. See the Read more...
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Free Forest Schools sessions for low income families and foster families with children aged 2-4, in Tehidy Woods, Camborne.Smart Savings have received another year of funding from BBC Children in Need to deliver free, family forest school sessions for children aged 2-4 years. They are offering 10 free, weekly forest schools sessions to low income families and foster carers, starting on Friday, 1 May at Tehidy Woods, near Camborne from 10am to 12pm. Travel costs can also be Read more...
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Vote for Cornish charity Battling On in the Soldiering On awards - they've been nominated in the Animal Partnership category. The public vote closes on March 18 so hurry! #soldieringonawardsBattling On CIC is a finalist in the Soldiering On 2020 Animal Partnership Award, in recognition of the outstanding work they do with veterans and young people using a variety of animals. The award is a public vote from March 4 – 18 and they need everyone’s support in order to win. You can find out more about the awards, Read more...
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Young People Cornwall is holding a celebration of the great youth work happening across mid/east Cornwall, with networking opportunities, and entertainments from young people.Young People Cornwall is holding a grand celebration of the great youth work happening across mid/east Cornwall, with networking opportunities, entertainment, pasties for all, and other refreshments. March 27, 6-8.30pm, The Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Please book via Eventbrite. Read more...
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Interested in volunteering, but don't know where to go? Volunteer Cornwall are holding drop-ins for interested people in Bodmin every month.Volunteer Cornwall is running volunteering drop-ins in Bodmin, for those who are interested in volunteering, but not sure what to do, or what is available. These will take place on the third MOnday of the month (16 March, 20 April, 18 May, etc) at Bodmin Library, from 10am -1pm. Different organisations will be present, to explain about their volunteering options Read more...
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The Individual Placement and Support project is holding a launch day to introduce people to IPS - supporting people with mental health needs into paid employment. Newquay.The IPS (Individual Placement and Support) project is holding a launch day on 18 March, with registration from 9am, to start at 9.30, and finishing at 2pm. Venue – Sands Resort Hotel, Newquay. Lunch is provided. They would love to see as many different services as possible, so people can learn more about IPS and meet the teams. Individual placement Read more...
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Can you help out at the 'Help your Community;' shop, at All Saints, Camborne? They're looking for people, as well as donations. Directions to get there past the current roadworks included.The Vibes ‘Help your community’ shop at All Saints Community Centre, Camborne, is looking for volunteers to help at their shop / community hub. There is an application pack available in the shop. The shop is less than a month old, and is hoping to provide a service to the local community as well as raising money. The Vibes ‘Help Read more...
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Fully funded courses for the care sector, online or paper-based, to up-skill staff or volunteers.South West Skills Academy have recently publicised a selection of fully funded flexible learning courses for the care sector. The courses take 6-12 weeks to complete, and are carried out online or through paper-based materials. They cover topics such as: health conditions – mental health, dementia, diabetes, learning difficulties, autism behind-the-scenes skills – business administration, customer service, challenging behaviour, equality Read more...
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Youth Advice Centres, from Your Way, running in Truro, Saltash, St Austell, Newquay, Penzance, Redruth, Bodmin, and Falmouth, plus online, offering a range of support for young people.There are now 8 Youth Advice Centres across Cornwall, for young people to drop in, for young people aged 11-25. The service offers support in the areas of: Emotional support, Employment, education and training Sexual health and relationships money, benefits and budgeting housing and homelessness youth work You can find out about the who scheme, at your-way.org.uk, including an online Read more...
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Mid Cornwall International Women's Group at Treverbyn Hall, Stenalees, with craft and cookery events, plus language courses. Calling women from all over the world...Treverbyn Hall is launching an International Women’s Group, which will meet at Treverbyn Hall, Stenalees, on Fridays from 9.30-12.30, where women from across the world can chat and make friends, as well as getting involved with sharing their food, and culture. The group will start from Friday 17 April, with a launch event on 8 April including hte language courses Read more...
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Dancing opportunities - 5 weeks of classes and events in Bodmin, to encourage people to dance for wellbeing.Five Weeks of Dance and Movement for Adults comes to Bodmin! The aim of the project is to run a creative programme of dance in Bodmin which is easily accessible and open to all. Breathing Space will give the opportunity to adults with mental health concerns and the groups and organisations that support them to have a go at something Read more...
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CAP is open for referrals in towns across Cornwall, to help people escape from debt and poverty, including teaching good financial habits.CAP, Christians Against Poverty, are open to referrals in the following areas: Redruth/Camborne, Truro, St Agnes, Perranporth, Falmouth, Penryn, Helston, Wadebridge, Liskeard. CAP offers debt counselling, and support to deal with money. Contact nataliegavan@capuk.org for more information. Or you can refer people through the CAP website Read more...
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Free photography workshops in Porthleven - use your phone to take then-and-now photos for an exciting new exhibition in the Museum.Get the best from your phone! If you are over 18 and live in the TR13 postcode, this free workshop is for you. Book on the workshop of your choice – Friday 3 April, 5.30-7.30pm Saturday 4 April, 5.30-7.30pm Sunday 5 April, 1-3pm With assistance from a professional photographer, learn how to take better photographs using your mobile phone. Replicate Read more...
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Free online training courses around social prescribing, and Hepatitis C, in the next week.Homeless Link – Hepatitis C Homeless Link are holding online training for frontline workers around Hepatitis C. This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of Hepatitis C and how to support people accessing homelessness services to be tested and treated. You will also have a chance to hear about the Hepatitis C Trust and their national peer-led outreach work. Read more...
