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Below is a calendar of events taking place locally.
This page is regularly updated so keep an eye out for
new events happening in your area!
If you have an event that you would like to promote, please contact
linda@voc-ypf.org
VOCypf
VOCypf Strategy Group
- Date: Thursday 23 September 2010
- Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
- Venue: CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
Click here to view the agenda or here to view the positions available and the nomination form.
VOCypf Workshops
- Date: Thursday 14 October 2010
- Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm
- Venue: Voluntary and Community Action, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
This Workshop will focus on Domestic Abuse and the MARAC process. The guest speaker will be Caren Irwin, Bedford & Central MARAC Co-ordinator from Bedfordshire Police Headquarters.
Email linda@voc-ypf.org to reserve your place.
Click here to view further upcoming VOCypf events.
Local
1) Central Bedfordshire Locality Meetings
Central Beds East
The purpose of these meetings is to determine priority needs within the localities (Biggleswade/Sandy/Potton and surrounding vilages) and to produce an Action Plan on three top priorities for the Neighbourhoods, which work towards achieving outcomes within C&YP Plan.
It is important that agencies working in the locality have an input, some of the commissioning drivers will come from these plans and for smaller organisations your input can make a difference for the children and young people in your local area.
The first meeting of Central Beds East was held in September 2009 and began to identify priority needs in Biggleswade/ Sandy and Potton locations; a significant need being identified around SEN provision, particularly for 11-25 year olds.
Leighton Linslade
Details of the next meeting can be found below:
- Date: Tuesday 14 September 2010
- Time: 8.00am-10.00am
- Venue: Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre
2) Bedford Borough Council Play, Games and
Street Schemes 2010
Click here to see what's happening in your local area throughout August. From Street Dance to Arts Projects, there's bound to be something to suit young people in your area. The registration form is enclosed in the booklet.
For further information please contact The Sports Development Unit at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 221700 or at jason.foster@bedford.gov.uk. Have fun!
3) The Truth about Youth Conference
Are all young people the same? Or do the majority make healthy, safe choices? How can we change young people's attitudes and perceptions to risky behaviours including drugs, alcohol, teenage pregnancy and kife crime? Come and find out more about exciting and innovative ways of engaging young people and encouraging them to make safe and sensible choices. Click here for more details about the conference, including information on the key note speakers.
- Date: Thursday 16 September 2010
- Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
- Venue: University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus, Bedford, MK41 9EA
Click here for further information and to book your place at this event.
4) Bedford Race Equality Council FREE Advice Surgery for Women
Bedford Race Equality Council is holding a FREE advice surgery at Pine Cones Children's Centre for women. No appointment is necessary and advice on topics such as immigration and nationality, housing, education, employment, job searches will be available.
- Date: Thursday 16 September & Thursday 23 September 2010
- Time: 10.00am-2.00pm
- Venue: Pine Cones Children's Centre
For more details please call 01234 268459 or email info@pineconeschildrenscentre.org.uk for further information.
5) Bedford Borough Third Sector Assembly
This Assembly will include updates from local public bodies on the local impact of cuts to public funding and will look into the 'Big Society' agenda and what it actually means. It will also look at how the third sector can respond to the cuts. This will also be an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from voluntary organisations, community groups, charities, faith groups, social enterprises and other third sector organisations in the Borough of Bedford.
- Date: Tuesday 21 September 2010
- Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
- Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange
You can book your place at the Assembly by telephoning 01234 354366 or by emailing your details to assembly@yourcvs.org. Please book your place by Tuesday 14 September.
6) Teenage Pregnancy Locality Meeting
Click here to view the minutes from the last meeting.
- Date: Wednesday 22 September 2010
- Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm
- Venue: Gilbert Hitchcock House (Mtg Room on 2nd Floor)
7) Briefing event - The lessons learnt from the Child J Serious Case Review
These 2 half day events are
to hear the lessons learnt from the recent Serious Case Review in respect of Child J.
As a result of a SCR for Child J in Bedfordshire the Safeguarding Children Boards now need to share the learning with front line practitioners and hope to provide a networking opportunity where other practitioners can discuss improved practice. Click here for the the Executive Summary for this case and it is advised for all staff to read this document.
- Date: Tuesday 21 September 2010
- Time: 9.30am-12.30pm (morning session)/ 1.15pm-4.45pm (afternoon session)
- Venue: Rufus Centre, Flitwick
To book a place please complete the application form and return by Friday 10 September to Sue Fanthorpe via email at sue.fanthorpe@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk, by fax on 01234 276767 or by post to LSCB, 7 Stephenson Court, Priory Business Park, Bedford, MK44 3WJ.
8) Undercover Heroes in Central Bedfordshire
You are invited to the Central Bedfordshire Council launch of the film Undercover Heroes: Codename: Young Carers.
- Date: Wednesday 29 September 2010
- Time: Arrival at 6.00pm - finishing at 8.00pm
- Venue: The Council Chamber, Priory House, Chicksands
Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please RSVP to marianne.dent@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by Friday 17 September or call 0300 300 4083 for further information.
9) Central Bedfordshire Positive Parenting Network
This event is for professionals and practitioners working with parents, through parenting programmes, support groups and parenting support, from all sectors such as statutory, voluntary, health, education, childcare, prevention, Youth Offending. The Network offers the chance to gain an integrated understanding of the support being offered to parents and carers across your region, and to be part of that shared, joined up approach. Come and meet others helping parents parent.
- Date: Friday 1 October 2010
- Time: 10.00am-12.00pm (with tea, coffee and networking to follow)
- Venue: Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Please send confirmation of planned attendance by Monday 27 September to Peter Barras at peter.barras@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
10) Bedford Borough Parent Conference
Family Voice and Bedford Borough Partnership Service will be offering a selection of FREE workshops including Sleep, Diet, Siblings and Anger Management. There will be a wide variety of speakers at this event, including Roy Leighton author of 'Happy Families - a guide to the art of parenting' and speakers from Bedford Borough and Bedfordshire PCT.
- Date: Saturday 9 October 2010
- Time: 9.30am-4.00pm
- Venue: Park Inn Bedford, 2 St Mary's Street, Bedford, MK42 0AR
Click here for further details, workshop descriptions and booking details or contact Abbey Woolgar on 01908 792916 for more information.
11) Bedfordshire Safeguarding Adults Conference
Bedford Borough Council, and Central Bedfordshire Council, working with NHS Bedfordshire, the Police and local voluntary sector partners, is committed to protecting vulnerable adults and would like to invite you to one of two sessions being delivered at the Bedfordshire Safeguarding Adults Conference.
Abuse is everybody's business
Understanding abuse and what it means for vulnerable people.
Suitable for anyone who may come into contact with a vulnerable person through their personal or professional life, and would like to know more about spotting the signs of abuse and what to do about it.
- Date: Monday 11 October 2010
- Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
- Venue: The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Safeguarding is our responsibility
Understanding impacts of abuse and how to prevent it.
Suitable for all care professionals, including social workers, nurses, police, care home workers, housing staff
- Date: Monday 11 October 2010
- Time: 1.00pm-4.00pm
- Venue: The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Click here to book your place or telephone Dawn Morris on 0300 300 8122 for further information.
12) Central Bedfordshire Integrated Youth Support Service (IYSS)
Details of the next meeting can be found below. Please click here to view the updated version of the IYSS Action Plan.
- Date: Thursday 21 October 2010
- Time: 4.00pm-6.00pm
- Venue: Sandy Youth Centre
If you require any further information regarding the above meeting, please contact
Celia Dawson at celia.dawson-adderson@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
13) Bedford Race Equality Council Charity Equality and Diversity Ball
Tickets are now available for Bedford Race Equality Council's annual black tie event. Tickets cost £25 per person and will include a three course dinner, dancing, a price draw and a photographer.
- Date: Friday 22 October 2010
- Time: 7.30pm - late
- Venue: The Barns Hotel, Bedford
Tables of 10 are available but do place your reservations early. To reserve your ticket, please contact Robyn Anderson on 01234 350459 or email brecnews@hotmail.com.
14) Central Bedfordshire Parent Conference
Family Voice will be offering a selection of FREE workshops including Sleep, Diet, Siblings and Anger Management and many more. There will be speakers from Central Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire PCT to open and close the day where you will have the opportunity to find out what changes, progress and future plans are.
- Date: Saturday 6 November 2010
- Time: 9.30am-4.00pm
- Venue: Tilsworth Golf and Conference Centre, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, LU7 9PU
Click here for more information and the registration form or contact Abbey Woolgar on 01908 792916 for further details.
15) Dates for your diary
Central Bedfordshire Third Sector Assembly
- Date: Thursday 23 November 2010
- Venue: The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
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