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NewMental Health networking event in St Agnes for all associated agencies and organisations - THIS THURSDAYVolunteer Cornwall and Community Connect are running a networking event in St Agnes on Thursday 23 January at Driftwood Spars between 10:30am and 12:30pm. This networking event is to bring together agencies supporting mental health and wellbeing in St Agnes and the surrounding area and linking these organisations together to develop a local community offer for people of all ages. Read more...
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NewMy Saltash community events on Friday and Saturday this week - find out what's going on, and go along to take part.My Saltash is a free event running on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 January, 10am-1pm, Plaughastel Drive, Saltash. Saltash Library, Saltash Leisure Centre, SHADO Centre, Saltash Family Hub, Saltash Health Centre and St Anne’s Care Home will be taking part. There will be fun activities, tasters and interactive sessions and refreshments. For more info contact Laura Chapman on LauraC@volunteercornwall.org.uk or Read more...
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NewYoung people are invited to have their say on youth projects in the Saltash area next week. Come along, invite others...Cornwall Council’s Together for Families teams has rescheduled the Saltash session or young people, from last week. Cornwall Council is gathering Young People’s views and experiences related to Young People’s Services. They are promising food for those who come along! Saltash – Monday 27 January, 4pm – 6pm, The Core, Saltash College Site For more information, contact the organisers on Read more...
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NewThis year marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and there are various commemorations and exhibitions taking place to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 Jan.Cornwall Faith Forum has organised and collated a list of various events to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January. This year marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and there is quite a lot going on to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, officially on Monday 27 January. Here is a list of events: Exhibition of the works of Read more...
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NewBreathing Space dance for mental health project is looking for more people to get involved as a community advisory group. Bodmin.Breathing Space – Dance for wellbeing project The organisers are looking for people to be part of a community advisory group for this project, which supports adults with mental health concerns. Healthcare professionals, people with experience of dance or education, or other interested people are invited. Find out about the project and contribute your ideas to this dance project that Read more...
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NewVolunteer Cornwall's safeguarding course, for volunteer managers and trustees, taking place in Truro next week, still has places available, if you know someone who needs to go.A safeguarding training course next week for volunteer managers and trustees still has vacancies! Taking place on 21 February from 9.30am – 4pm, at Acorn House in Truro, the course is £65 for attendees, and includes lunch. You can book via the Volunteer Cornwall website if you are interested, via a very discrete button above the social media links at Read more...
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NewVoluntary Sector networking event, for third sector organisations and others which could offer them support, to meet up, talk, and share food. St Columb.Your Partnerships Cornwall is holding a new networking event specifically for charities, CICs and voluntary organisations of any type. It will be on 14 February, at The Cornish Birds Of Prey Centre, Winnard’s Perch, St Columb, TR9 6DH, from 11am. All are invited to attend. This is a free event to attend and everyone is encouraged to bring food to share with Read more...
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NewData protection and compliance training, for VCSE organisations, including pasty lunch. Detailed look at the legislation, and actions you should take to ensure data security. ChacewaterHow does your organisation handle its data, with regard to clients, suppliers, contractors, staff and volunteers? Are you sure that you are protected from data breaches? Help is at hand! Nathan Heyes of Aquila Consulting is running a data protection compliance training and workshop session, specifically for charities and voluntary organisations, to not only teach you the fundamental principles Read more...
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NewStennack Surgery in St Ives is hosting a Community Hub week, in February, for the local community to find out what's on. Anything you want to share with them?Stennack Surgery in St Ives is holding a Community Hub week, from 3-10 February, every morning between 10 am and 12 noon. They are promising Coffee, Cake and Connection in the Waiting Room! There will be a chance to find out about the fantastic range of community groups, networks and activities that contribute to our collective health and wellbeing. Just Read more...
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NewTwo different one-day courses looking at Neglect are available, through OSCP, looking at impact and responses. Various dates available, and venues across Cornwall.New Neglect training courses are being offered by Our Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP). There are currently places available on the dates in February and March. Dates from April onward will be available very soon. Level 3 | 1 day | Neglect Across The Life Course This one-day course will enable multi-agency staff to have an overview of how childhood neglect Read more...
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NewFree training in Preventing Suicide in Young People & Children. Day conference, London.We hve been asked to notify you of free delegate places, available on a first come first serve basis, at Saving Young Lives: Preventing Suicide in Young People & Children, which is taking place on Monday 20th January 2020 in London. Please quote HCUK00syl when booking. By attending this one day conference chaired by Dr Girish Yaidya, Consultant Child and Adolescent Read more...
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NewFree training for volunteers and community groups working with children and young people aged 10-16, in the Wadebridge area.Free training for volunteers and community groups working with children and young people aged 10-16, in the Wadebridge area. Friday 31 Jan, 10am-1pm, Wadebridge Family Hub Contact terrie.perkins@ypc.org.uk to book. Note – poster says 2019, but it’s current for this year. Read more...
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NewNew Crisis Cafe drop-in for people for whom mental distress is a problem, every Wednesday in Redruth. Run by PorthEden and Bethel ChurchNew network to support reducing mental distress More support will be available for people and communities trying to reduce mental distress with the launch of the Life Tree Cafe Network, which starts this evening at Bethel chapel, Redruth. The Life Tree Cafe, run by Portheden in partnership with Bethel Church, aims to serve people with interest in mental health and Read more...
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NewFounding members are delighted to invite you to the launch of Cornwall Women's Fund on 23rd January 2020 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at St Hydroc Suite, Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin.Founding members are delighted to invite you to the launch of Cornwall Women’s Fund on 23rd January 2020 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at St Hydroc Suite, Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5AQ. Cornwall Women’s Fund (CWF) celebrates philanthropy and the amazing local people and charities that empower and support women, girls and families across Cornwall. They have three simple aims: Read more...
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NewFinding Volunteers workshop, Bodmin, to give voluntary organisations more tools to find the volunteers they need.Do you need volunteers, or struggle to find them? Find a Volunteer Workshop – 4 Feb, Bodmin Workshop organised by IntoBodmin, on 4 Feb, 1.15-4pm. For voluntary organisations who struggle to find volunteers, offering help and support, to do that, especially using social media. Excellent networking opportunity as well! Book via Eventbrite Also, St Austell Library – Bookstart – Read more...
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NewWelfare to Work meetings, for those working to help people into employment; dates for the 2020 meetings. TruroThe dates for the Welfare to Work meetings for 2020 are Friday 27 March Thursday 25 June Friday 25 September Friday 27 November They will start at 10.00am and be held in Lemon Quay House, Truro. These meetings are for those involved with helping people out of benefits and into work. For more information, contact Kim Mabon, Partnership Advisor at the Devon Read more...
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NewFibromyalgia Support Group, monthly, in Camborne, offering support and friendships, with coffee!Fibromyalgia Support Group, at Camborne Day Centre. Last Thursday of every month, 10-11am. support and help group, with coffee and friendships. Read more...
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NewArt and Soul group, at the Elms, Redruth, with CN4C and Cornwall College.New Art and Soul group from Cornwall Neighbourhoods 4 Change. Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10am-1pm, The Elms, Redruth. Please see attached poster or email ewilliams@cn4c.org.uk for more information Read more...
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NewYoung people are invited to have their say on youth projects in the Redruth, Saltash and St Austell areas next week. Come along, invite others...Cornwall Council’s Together for Families teams are holding sessions for young people next week. Cornwall Council is gathering Young People’s views and experiences related to Young People’s Services. They are promising food for those who come along! Please spread the word in the Redruth, Saltash and St Austell areas. Saltash – Tuesday 14 January, ** SESSION CANCELLED – NEW DATE Read more...
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NewFree training for staff or volunteers in non-commercial organisations who regularly encounter those in or at risk of fuel poverty. Exeter.NEA / City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Fuel Debt Advice in the Community 6281-16 Wednesday 19 February 2020, 10am-4.30pm, Exeter Attendees must work / volunteer for non-commercial organisations and regularly encounter those in or at risk of fuel poverty – i.e. essentially those on a low income / in a vulnerable situation and who are struggling to manage Read more...
