Lunchtime learning
You are invited to a lunchtime learning event on the neighbourhood transformation agenda being developed by Nottingham City Council. The event is free, with lunch provided, on Thursday 31 January, 12.15pm to 2.00pm at the Voluntary Action Centre on Mansfield Road. You must book your place in advance by emailing general@onenottingham.org.uk.

Were you at Community Network's open meeting? This is the event we discussed during the Housing Strategic Partnership item.


Funding the future
What is the outlook for funding and income generation for voluntary and community groups in Nottingham? This Change Management Service conference will bring together all key players with the aim of building a clearer picture of the financial future. Get this date in your diary - Tuesday 12 February 2008 at The Vine Community Centre, Bobbersmill.
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Board of the children
Work with children, young people and families? Then you should have this date in your diary - Thursday 24 January, 10.00am to 12.00 noon for the voluntary and community sector shadow board to the children, young people and families partnership. The key item on the agenda is self assessment of VCS engagement with the partnership, which will inform an improvement plan for next year. Contact Muhaj Mohamed to find out more on 0115 979 1234.


Free to engage
VCS Engage is hosting free training for BME and faith organisations to support their understanding of how the Every Child Matters agenda impacts upon their services and how they can engage with local children's trusts arrangements. The Nottingham event is on 19 February - book your place.


Breaking the code
This event is an ideal opportunity for organisations and staff in the BME Voluntary sector to be better informed and prepare for future delivery of Integrated Children’s services in the city. Thursday 31 January, 11.00am to 3.00pm at The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill. Book your place by contacting Salome Graham on 0115 979 1234. Read more about what you will learn from the event.


Get a date
“Speed-dating” style event for local voluntary and community groups. Your chance to meet up to 8 funders from The Big Lottery, Children in Need, Notts Community Foundation, NDC and many more, face to face and find out more about available funding opportunities for your organisation. Wednesday 23 January, 9.30am to 1.30pm at Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Road, NG7 5PN. Places are limited - book now by calling Pam David on 0115 964 8365.


Share your experience
Are you a patient? Interested in healthcare issues? Want to put your questions and share your experiences of being a patient in Nottingham to a panel of experts? Then you need to get yourself to the next meeting of the Patient Experience Group, on Tuesday 29 January, 1.00pm to 3.00pm at 1 Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN. Read notes from the last meeting.


Child Protection Networks
Child Protection Networks are information sharing events for front line staff and volunteers working anywhere in Nottingham City. They are your opportunity to keep up to date with developments in safeguarding and to meet other staff working in your area. These are not training events, so just turn up on the day. Click here for dates.


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

2 jobs at Derbyshire Voice

2 jobs at the Asian Community and Development Academy - please note the short deadline