Open for business
Are you coming to Community Network's open meeting on Monday? It's Monday 14 January at 2.00pm at the Voluntary Action Centre on Mansfield Road. The new chair of the Housing Partnership, Dorian Leatham, is top of the agenda. Come along to find out more about the partnership, ask your questions and share your views.

There will also be an update from the 2030 Visioning exercise many of you took part in at the last meeting, and the usual round up of what's happening in Nottingham. No need to book, just come along on the day.


Development planning
An international team of architects have been appointed to work on the Sneinton Market and the Eastside Gateway Development Plan. And they want to know what you think about the area. You can read about their aims here and tell them your views in this short survey.


Lunchtime
Come and chat to the One Nottingham Board over a free lunch, from 12.15pm on Friday 25 January at the Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk, The Meadows. Those living or working in the Meadows are particularly welcome - let your colleagues know.


Commissioning possible
Is your organisation commission-ready? The way in which local authorities commission children's services is changing. This training course from VCS Engage will enable you to enter the new commissioning process with confidence, equipped with the tools to understand what commissioners want and how you can deliver


Planning for success
ProHelp, a Business in the Community initiative, is offering free workshops for voluntary and community groups in Nottinghamshire for those undertaking community building projects. Click here to find out what's on offer.


Have your cake and eat it
The National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations is holding training to help community groups to build a sustainable funding future. More information


Celebrating volunteers
Come along and celebrate the work of volunteers on Saturday 7 June in the Market Square. This is a free interactive event - why not pop by and see what's happening!


Funding advice
The East Midlands Funders Forum in partnership with the event sponsors The Big Lottery Fund, Capacity Builders and The East Midlands Development Agency would like to invite you to attend their inclusive and far reaching funding event which will take place on 6 February at the Space Centre, Leicester 9.30am to 3.30pm. More information and the booking form. The deadline for booking for this FREE event is 18 January.


Safeguarding children
The Safeguarding Children Board is holding two courses - adult mental health on 16 January, and domestic violence on 22 January. Please share these details with any of your groups or colleagues working with children, young people or families.


Third sector media
Third sector media is a social enterprise delivering quality internet and print. They work with primarily community groups, charitable and voluntary organisations. The core team have many years experience working in the private and public sectors for both corporate and smaller business clients as well as non-government organisations. To find out more about them and what they can do for you visit www.thirdsectormedia.co.uk


Jobs!
All the latest jobs, brought to you by Charity Sector Jobs.

Part-time female youth work manager - YWCA

4 jobs at Networking Action for Voluntary Organisations