Nottingham Community Network
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We're recruiting!
Community Network is recruiting for a Commissioning Officer and a Market Development Officer (Children and Young People). Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service are also recruiting a Volunteering Service Manager. All the details here.
Get your board on board with the LAA
Ever wondered what all the fuss about the Local Area Agreement is? Community Network are inviting board members and community activists to an informal evening event to find out what the LAA means for your organisation. It’s also a perfect opportunity to network with other board members and share information about your group with others. There will even be tea and cake!
Interested? Read on.
Please share this information with your board members and encourage them to come along.
Research focus group
Take part in a research focus group to help public services understand the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of mental health. The research has been commissioned by SHIFT, part of the Care Services Improvement Partnership.
The first ten to register will receive a gift voucher of £20 on the day. There are still places left.
You need no prior knowledge - everyone is welcome. Register for the group.
Say thank you to your volunteers
Next week is Volunteers Week. It's a national celebration of all the hard work done by volunteers across the country. There's plenty to shout about in Nottingham, including two events next weekend on 7 and 8 June. Read the flyer.
On Saturday 7 June there is an exciting interactive event in the Market Square that's open to all. There will be performances from community groups, workshop sessions, games, interactive 'tasters' of volunteering activities, demonstrations and stalls showcasing the work of local voluntary and community groups. Come along from 10.00am to join the celebrations!
5...4...3...2...One East Midlands
The sector is going through exciting but challenging times. The government is voicing its commitment to a “Thriving Third Sector” but many organisations are still struggling with issues of capacity and funding. You are invited to attend:
5…4…3…2… One East Midlands – a conference for the Voluntary and Community Sector, about the Voluntary and Community Sector and the policies and issues that matter to you, on 30 June at Leicester Tigers Stadium. Read the full invitation.
Dunkirk and Lenton
Dunkirk and Lenton Partnership Forum are holding a fundraising training event on 11 June at Dunkirk Community centre, followed by a drop-in funding advice surgery, lunch and a Dragons Den event for local groups or individuals to bid for sums up to £100 to benefit the local community. Read all about it and book your place with this form.
Cultural Olympiad
The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are about more than sport. Host cities must also stage the Cultural Olympiad - a series of events to showcase the city's arts and culture to the rest of the world. For the first time ever, London has won the right for culture to play a central role in the 2012 Games. The Cultural Olympiad will be launched on the weekend 26 – 28 September 2008, marking the beginning of a 4 year celebration.
ArtReach is looking for an opportunity to share the project ideas and consult with a community group in Nottingham. Interested? Find out more.
It's all happening at Playworks
Read Playworks latest newsletter here.
Playworks are holding an open event for the voluntary and community sector - details here.
Also, have a look at their training in the section below.
I want to ride my bicycle
Get trained and paid to become a cycling instructor. Find out how.
Join the fun at the NSPCC Donington Park Big Bike Ride. Tell me more.
Training
Please follow the links below to book your place - Community Network cannot accept bookings.
Hostels Liaison Group - training brochure for April to July 2008
Facilitation of dialogues for community cohesion - Hope in the Cities
Flyer
Programme
Information about Hope in the Cities
Playworks - Spring into summer play
Children and Young People's Safety Briefing Event - Notts Fire and Rescue
Jobs
Charity Sector Jobs has a new website where you can upload your CV to the new site and make yourself more available to agencies and charities seeking candidates. Have a look at their website www.charitysectorjobs.com
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