Nottingham Community Network
Linking the voluntary sector and neighbourhood renewal
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Shadow board
Work with or for children and families? The Shadow Board to the Strategic Partnership for Children, Young People and Families is next meeting on Thursday 28 February, 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Sandfield Centre in Lenton. Amongst other things, they will be discussing market development and joint action planning for VCS engagement with the Strategic Partnership. Contact Muhaj at Nottinghamshire Black Partnership if you want to know more on 0115 979 1234 or muhaj@n-b-p.org
Here are the dates for these meetings over the coming year.
Physical Activity Advisors
Nottingham City Primary Care Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a Physical Activity Advisors service. The successful provider will employ four full time equivalent Physical Activity Advisors, to provide specialist motivational support to individuals from priority groups, in order to increase their physical activity levels. Get the full service specification here and more information on the One Nottingham website.
Community group conference
Involved in running a community organisation or community building? You should attend Community Matters' conference for community groups in Nottinghamshire. It's on Thursday 13 March, and it's free - everyone is welcome. More details.
Expert advisors
The Office of the Third Sector is creating an advisory board, a public body of 12 members and a chair. The board will give expert advice to Ministers and the Office of the Third Sector in overseeing the implementation of the commitments and priorities of the Third Sector Review. Interested?
What's your view?
Nottinghamshire Probation are asking for your views on their draft business plan for 2008/09. You can view it here.
A significant emphasis in the business plan this year is working with partners, from all sectors, and greater community engagement - please see section 3 of how performance and success is dependant on working with your organisation.
All responses to rob.moore@nottinghamshire.probation.gsi.gov.uk by Monday 3 March.
An Inconvenient Truth
"Climate change is the single biggest long-term problem we face - the evidence is overwhelming."
Come and see the film that explains what's happening to the planet because of our actions, at the Savoy Cinema on Monday 3 March. Join in a discussion about what we can do about it, straight afterwards at the Crocus Cafe. Tell me more!
Step up to the platform
East Midlands Single Platform want to hear what you think about their business plan.
The East Midlands Single Platform is the new regional infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector in the East Midlands. We are carrying out a consultation on our business plan with all our stakeholders. This is your opportunity to let us know if there is anything missing in terms of our activities, what areas and policies we should be focusing on and how you would like us to tell you about them. Details here.
A regenerating conference
Equalities, human rights and social regeneration are the focus of this conference on Tuesday 18 March. The conference aims to explore the equalities and human rights debate in order to assist and support professionals working in the public and community sectors to tackle discrimination and social exclusion. Tell me more.
Jobs
Charity Sector Jobs bring you all the latest vacancies.
Youth Volunteer Development Manager
Youth Volunteer Development Officer
Youth Volunteer Advisor
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