TrainingTraining
The Economy Servant or Tyrant?
The Case for Zero Growth
Thursday 14 October: Chris Brazier: co-editor of New internationalist. Sheffield Cathedral 7:00p.m.
Moving to a no Growth Society
Thursday 21 October: Saamah Abdallah, New Economics Foundation. Sheffield Cathedral 7:00 p.m.
A Truly Human Economy
Thursday 11 November: Tarek El Diwany & Bishop Peter Selby. Christian and Muslim approaches. Town Hall 7:00 p.m.
The Power of Community
Thursday 18th November: Stephanie Bradley, Transition Towns.
Cathedral – Campo Lane entrance
Film showing of ‘The Power of Community’ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Lecture: 7p.m.
Tickets £3 - concessions £1:50. Further information will follow
Free Moving and Handling Training for Carers
Learn safe moving and handling techniques to protect you from injury. More information contact Stella Moore, tel: 01629 531825.
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High Peak CVS training www.highpeakcvs.org.uk/training/events.asp
Address: 1a Bingswood Industrial Estate, Bingswood Avenue, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7LY. Tel: 01663 735350.
A creative guide to press release writing: Wednesday 15 September, 10am - 4.30pm. Tutor: Alistair Macdonald, AMTV.
A Holistic Approach to Computers: Tuesday 21 September, 10am - 1.00pm. Tutor: Colleen Thomas.
Mental Health Awareness: Wednesday 6 October, 10am - 1.00pm. Tutor, Liz Fletcher
See website of contact High Peak CVS for further details and pricing.
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Multi-church ministry in 2010
5 – 6 October 2010 at Offa House, Warwickshire cost £110.
The Arthur Rank Centre is offering these workshops aimed at clergy working in multi-parish or team situations and offer a chance to explore in detail the theory and practice of multi-church ministry, including mission in this context. The course may also be of interest to Readers and lay workers working within a team or multi-parish situation. The course is run through the office of the National Rural Officer. Contact Katrina Sealey e:
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tel: 024 7685 3075 or write to: The Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG.
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First Steps in Social Enterprise Workshop
If you are considering starting up a social enterprise and are looking for a clear understanding of why it is the business model of choice then the ‘First Steps in Social Enterprise’ workshop is for you. It will help you explore the practicalities of starting a social enterprise, providing you with an awareness of the different legal structures available and the management, governance and funding aspects of setting up your business. The workshop is free to attend and will run from 10am until 4pm. Lunch and refreshments are provided. 14 Oct – Chesterfield Football Club, Chesterfield; 2 Dec – Nottingham CVS www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/infusions/one_events_panel/event_list.php?idx=744
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Suicide Awareness: 1 November, 10am - 2pm
Tutor Ian Elliott, Mental Health Liaison Specialist, Derby Royal Hospital (Suicide Awareness Partnership Training). This training is open to anyone but targets those whose work (paid or unpaid) is likely to bring them into contact with people who are vulnerable to suicide or self harm. Suicide is a problem for society as a whole. To increase awareness - and to help remove the stigma which can be a barrier for those in need of help - this free half-day training seminar will cover
o The myths and attitudes of suicide
o Find out (and challenge) common assumptions that surround suicide
o Discover the likely suicide risk factors and warning signs
o Find out how you might help someone at risk of suicide and self harm
It will be on Monday 1st November, 10am, Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR. Space is limited and advance booking is required but there is no cost. To book contact Amy Rees tel: 01332 388670 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For similar Suicide Awareness courses at alternative venues or to be put on the waiting list for future events contact Sharon Lovell tel: 01629 821921 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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10.02.10
Business Link
Has a number of free workshops (Deciding to Start a Business & Business Planning; Sales and Marketing; Financial Planning and Managing Money; ICT for Your Business) planned for anyone thinking of setting up a new business or social enterprise. Tel: Sue Scholes: 07970 440131/ 01246 212902. More details at www.derbyshireenterpriseagency.org/business_support.htm.
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Charity Fundraising Ltd
A leading team of UK fundraising consultants, has successfully raised millions of pounds in grant funding for charities / voluntary sector organisations over many years of hands-on experience in charity management and fundraising consultancy. They offer a full range of fundraising services including; funder research, bid writing, tender writing and review as well as full fundraising campaign management. They also offer strategic advice, business planning and training / mentoring. Our team of professional consultants has expertise in supporting charities and social enterprises across a broad spectrum of the not for profit sector. Contact http://www.charity-fundraising.org.uk/
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Amber Valley CVS Improving Reach
New project funded through Capacity Builder, aimed at voluntary and community organisations that help support rural and / or excluded communities or groups of people. The project offers support by giving access to free training / improving governance / developing better reporting processes / improving sustainability / supporting them to achieve quality standards.
For more information or to book onto a training course tel: 01773 512076 or email:
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The SMART Way to Grow Your Social Enterprise
The East Midlands School for Social Entrepreneurs is launching a FREE brand new learning opportunity - action learning - for social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in the East Midlands. Action learning is an innovative and flexible way to learn and involves working as a small group, supported by a trained facilitator.
Together, you'll discuss and tackle the challenges you face as social enterprises, helping you and your organisation to develop and grow.
So if you are within the East Midlands and want to get involved contact Fergus Brazel tel: 0115 875 8828 or e-mail:
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To find out more about joining the Action Learning programme visit: http://www.smartse.org.uk/action-learning/
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Amber Valley CVS Training Courses http://www.ambervalleycvs.org.uk/
Tel: 01773 512076, address: 33 Market Place, Ripley, DE5 3HA.
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Derbyshire Dales CVS www.ddcvs.org.uk/training
Address: Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH. Tel: 01629 812154