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November 2007
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Welcome to the faithnetsouthwest e-bulletin: news and events for faith groups and those with an interest in faith issues across the South West. Please let us know if you have events planned for next month that you would like to see included. This bulletin is also available on-line.
15th November – Making Rights Real – European Year of Equal Opportunities for All Conference. ICC, Birmingham
A national conference for voluntary and community organisations working to tackle inequality and promote human rights. Key themes will be Rights, Representation, Recognition and Respect.
Contact: vse@gnn.gsi.gov.uk
3rd December – State of the Countryside 2007: Analysis and Action – Day Conference. The Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ
A conference to present the information and analysis contained in The State of the Countryside 2007 Report for discussion and challenge. To examine the key areas where action is now required and to identify what needs to be done – both by The Commission for Rural Communities and by others
Contact: 024 76 853 060 or info@arthurrankcentre.org.uk
3rd – 4th December – Urban Forum Annual Conference – The Empowerment Game
A conference covering issues including the Comprehensive Spending Review, Local Area Agreements, The Planning White Paper, Neighbourhood Renewal, the Third Sector Review, the role of Councillors and Community Leadership, Third Sector Capacity Building, Urban Design and Community Cohesion. It will be attended by Hazel Blears MP and by representatives of the Office of the Third Sector, Urban Forum, New Start, Bellway Homes, Creating Excellence and IDeA.
Contact: annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk or visit www.urbanforum.org.uk/events
Consultation – The Decline of Local Authority Grants – fact or fiction?
There is a widespread perception in the third sector that grant funding from local authorities has declined significantly. This Finance Hub-funded national research examines the real state of local authority funding, the drivers that are fuelling change and the financial, structural and developmental consequences for third sector organisations. Birmingham Race Action Partnership (BRAP) have been commissioned to undertake this research and have been conducting a consultation exercise with local authority organisations and third sector organisations since September.
Contact: To take part or find out more asifa@brap.org.uk or chrisa@brap.org.uk or 0121 456 7400.
26th November – Voluntary & Community Sector ContactPoint Workshops.
The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) and National Council for Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO) are holding a series of regional workshops around the UK about ContactPoint – an information point concerning children – with representatives from the voluntary and community sector. The workshop in the South West will be taking place in Somerset. Venue on application. The organisers wish to encourage local VCS organisations working with children’s issues to join with local authority participants at this event.
Contact: Hannah Dobbin, National Council for Voluntary Youth Services Hannah@NCVYS.org.uk or Ian Vallender, National Council for Voluntary Child Care Organisations ian@ncvcco.org.uk
8th November – Why Can’t Equalities Communities Reach Us? – Workshop. 09.30–15.30 - CEED, Wilder Street, St Paul’s Bristol, BS2 8QU
A training session to help local organisations seeking to get other organisations involved in the activity of their local community. The session will include ideas and tools to assist organisations to become more inclusive.
Contact: Sophie Bayley, VOSCUR, CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN or 0117 909 9949 or sophieb@voscur.org
8th November – Faith Communities Response to Major Emergencies. 09.45-15.00 – Avon & Somerset Police Head Quarters, Portishead
An opportunity for leaders of faith communities and their nominated representatives to attend a familiarisation day introducing the Major Emergency Plan. Speakers will include representatives of the Emergency Services, Local Authorities, Civil Contingencies Units, Avon & Somerset Constabulary Operational Planning Dept. and Faith Communities. The event is free, but participants must register.
Contact: Sheila Tubey, ISR, 162 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX or 0117 955 7430, sheila@ccisr.org.uk
13th November – Hard Rain – South West Debates. 17.30-20.30 – Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX
A powerful presentation by the award winning environmental photographer, Mark Edwards. The event is free with a light supper provided. Places are on a first come first served basis, the deadline for registering for the event is 5th November.
Contact: 01392 229 379 or swdebates@southwestrda.org.uk
14th November – Learning Something New - CCISR. 09.30-17.00 – St Andrews Church, Avonmouth
A conference with a difference, beginning with a coach trip around some of the churches in Bristol that are reaching out to their neighbourhoods in different ways, on the return to Avonmouth the conference will include a talk by Revd Graham Carter, former President of the Methodist Conference.
Contact: 0117 955 7430 or find a conference pack and booking form at www.ccisr.org.uk/documents/database/conferencepack.zip
20th November & 7th December – Women-to-Women Talk. November 09.30-15.00 – Pierian Centre, 27 Portland Square, St Paul’s, Bristol, BS2 8SA; December – The Woodward Centre
November – an event for sharing beliefs and values through conversation aimed at women of all faiths and none who are interested in developing relationships that build communities. Lunch will be provided and will include Halal, vegetarian options. Please book before 9th November as places are limited. December - organised in partnership with the Refugee Women of Bristol, it will focus on similar themes. There will be language support for people whose first language is not English.
Contact: Sue Njie, Bristol City Council, Community Development, 6 York Court, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8QH or 0117 903 6435 or sue.njie@bristol.gov.uk
24th November – CARGO. 15.30 and 19.30 – The Passenger Shed, Empire and Commonwealth Museum, Temple Meads Station, Bristol
Two performances of the musical CARGO. The show illustrates the fight for freedom in music, words, dance and images by Paul Field.
Contact: www.bristolcargo.com or for tickets call 07850 623 574
29th November – Luv Esther. 19.30 – The Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Following in the footsteps of West End musicals like ‘Joseph’, Luv Esther uses a Biblical backdrop to tell an inspiring and exhilarating story.
Contact: 0117 922 3686 or bookings@luvesther.com for tickets.
7th November – ‘Let’s Talk’ Goes East – Workshops for organisers of welcome evenings. 14.00-16.00 – St James’, Torpoint or 19.00-21.00 – St Michael’s, Newquay
Living side by side, working the same land, often sharing the same faith… Migrant workers now harvest most of our crops and pick our flowers. They play a vital role in the local economy and we could not do without them. Yet how often do we talk? Could your church organise a welcome evening for migrant workers?
Contact: 01872 274 351 or jill.edwards@truro.anglican.org
10th November – ‘Enlightened Cornwall’ – Cornwall Film Festival. 10.00-11.30 – National Maritime Museum Lecture Theatre, Falmouth
Enlightened Cornwall is a 40 minute documentary film exploring spiritual and religious diversity in Cornwall. The documentary hears testimony from 8 individuals about their personal experience of their faith, discovering what differences or similarities they may have encountered.
Contact: Robert Lee, Caerthillian Cottage, Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NQ, 01326 290 147 or r.lee@macunlimited.net
12th–13th November – ‘Effective Supervision Skills’ – IDT Training & Education. 09.30-16.30 - Bodmin – venue on application
A two day course providing practical, proven supervision skills and awareness training for participants from voluntary and statutory organisations in the fields of education, health and social inclusion. Equally suitable for new and experienced managers.
Contact: 01803 299 049 or mail@idttraining.com or visit www.idttraining.com
20th November – ‘Faith and Learning Disability’ West Cornwall Faith Forum. 12.00-14.00 - Open Door Project, Wendron Sreet, Helston.
An event to share good practice. Come and tell us your good story – or come and listen and be inspired. Open to all those who are interested in our ministry to those with learning disability.
Contact: West Cornwall Community Network, 01209 614 909
20th November - Building Skills for Useful Evaluation – The Evaluation Trust. The Shire House, Mount Folly Square, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2DQ
The Evaluation Trust is offering a local programme of evaluation advice, support and training in to help organisations build skills. Small organisations may qualify for free entry to the course.
Contact: Maria Clarke, SW Projects Manager, 0117 904 2636 maria_evaluationtrust@blueyonder.co.uk or Pat Diango, SW Administrator, 0117 902 9656 patdiango@blueyonder.co.uk
21st November – Putting our faith in democracy; towards ‘One Cornwall - Faith in Action in Cornwall. 19.00-21.00 – St Thomas’ Church, Camelford
Can we have faith in local democracy? Hear the experience of people of faith working as elected representatives. There will also be discussion on how faith communities can participate in the new Unitary Authority and achieve representation in the new Community Networks. All welcome, refreshments from 18.30.
Contact: Christine Todd, 01208 816 043
3rd December – The Churches and Ex-Offenders and their Families. 09.30-13.00 – Diocesan House
A morning conference and workshops on raising awareness of the issues affecting re-offending and ex-offenders and their families in children in Cornwall. How can faith communities make a difference and offer practical support? All are welcome to come and share their experience and learn from others. Guest Speakers: John Tucker Partnership & Performance Manager, Devon & Cornwall Probation Area and Ian Cockram of Community Chaplaincy.
Contact: Andrew Yates, Social Responsibility Officer, 01872 274 351 or andrew.yates@truro.anglican.org
Fair Trade Status for Truro Diocese
Truro Diocese is seeking Fair Trade status. They would like to thank all parishes who have confirmed that they are selling and/or serving Fair Trade tea and coffee. This is a plea to all parishes that haven’t been in touch yet. If you are serving and/or selling FT tea and coffee please let Jill Edwards know. Parishes who are not yet involved may also want to get in touch to find out more.
Contact: jill.edwards@truro.anglican.org or 01872 274351
6th November – The New St Peter’s – Regenerating Church Buildings ‘Make it Happen’. 11.00-16.30 – St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5EG
A chance to tour a ‘regenerated’ church and to hear from Ecclesiastical Property Solutions, and organisation that works with faith groups to improve their buildings.
Contact: admin@abetterview.co.uk
7th & 12th November – What does it mean for a person to be fully human? – Sherwell Talks. 19.30 – 7th November, Sherwell Church, North Hill, Plymouth, 12th November, Islamic Centre, 112 North Road East, Plymouth
Two talks by Dr Peter Lee (7th November) and Imam Saduddin (12th November) in association with Sherwell United Church on Inter Faith issues.
Contact: Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity, 3a Watts Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SE, 01752 254 438 or pcfcd@plymouth.gov.uk
8th November – Introducing Diwali – World at Lunch. 13.00 – Global Centre Devon, Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RG
Exeter’s small Hindu community celebrate the Festival of Light on 9th, 10th and 11th November. As a prelude, the Global Centre is focusing one of its regular World at Lunch sessions on Diwali. Sandhya Dave will speak and there will be an interactive session making Rangoli patterns. The session is open to people of all faiths and none. Please bring your lunch.
Contact: Ghee Bowman, The Global Centre, 01392 438 811 or gbowman@gn.apc.org or gbowman@globalcentredevon.wanadoo.co.uk or visit www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/
13th November – 2 Degrees; a ticking time bomb – South West Debates. 12.15–13.15 - Picture House, Exeter
Climate Change expert, Mark Lynas, sets out the urgent predicament that is global warming. Mark is an author and columnist. The talk will be followed by a light lunch and a special screening of An Inconvenient Truth at 14.00. The event is free, except for the film, which will cost £4.50 per ticket. Please register for the event before 5th November.
Contact: 01392 229 379 or swdebates@southwestrda.org.uk
14th November – The Funding Mix, Torbay Development Agency 3rd Annual Conference. 8.45-16.30 – Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay
Torbay Development Agency is a public/private sector partnership created to ensure the regeneration and future sustainability of Torbay. The conference will feature speakers and workshops on the subject of identifying funding opportunities, fundraising and the application process.
Contact: Hester Kuhon or David Smith, Torbay Development Agency, 5 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG or 01803 296 296 or hester.kuhon@torbay.gov.uk, david.smith@torbay.gov.uk
16th November – Job Vacancy – South Devon Women’s Aid, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate.
The SDWA are looking for an advocate to work within a multi-agency setting to provide a pro-active service to high-risk female victims of domestic violence/abuse. The applicant should have a recognised professional degree in social care or related field or have equivalent related experience or have completed the CAADA training. The job will involve some travel and is open to female applicants only. The post complies with sections 7(2)b, 7(2)d, 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975.
Contact: Lesley, 07824 347 063 or lesley@sdwa.org.uk
19th -25th November – Islam Awareness Week.
A week of events and talks about Islam.
Contact: Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity, 3a Watts Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SE, 01752 254 438 or pcfcd@plymouth.gov.uk
27th November – Leading Through Change. 09.30-16.00 – Plymouth
Effective, practical strategies for ‘selling’ your cause to a wide range of audiences. For fundraisers at all stages of their careers who want to enhance their skills.
Contact: Cascade Third Sector Support Services, lindy.booth1@virgin.net or Business Training Associates, 01460 72484, www.kchamberlainandco.com
1st-9th December – Christmas Tree Festival. All Saints Church, Bampfylde Road, Torquay
Every year All Saints Church, Torre holds its spectacular Christmas Tree Festival which attracts several thousand visitors over the weeklong event. Every tree (and there are about 50 of them!) is decorated and sponsored by a charity or faith group. Visitors will be treated not only to a visual display but also concerts which will take place during the festival. Nearly all the trees already have sponsorship – however about 4 trees are still looking for a sponsor. The cost of sponsoring a tree is £28.00 which covers the cost of the tree, lighting and heating during the festival. It is a lovely way to raise the profile of an organisation.
Contact: Father Roger Shambrook, All Saints’ Vicarage, 25 Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DT or 01803 328 865
4th December – Local Intelligence Network Road Show - South West Observatory. County Hall, Exeter
Intelligence Network Devon will be hosting a road show event for those who develop, make or monitor policy locally to discover how the work of the LIN benefits from being part of a wider observatory, to explore current information needs at a local and regional level and what the information needs there might be post the sub-national review.
Contact: Rachel Hartnell, South West Observatory Core Unit, East Reach House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EN, 01823 447 391 or rachel.hartnell@swo.org.uk or visit www.swo.org.uk
6th December – Introducing Hanukah – World at Lunch. 13.00 – Global Centre Devon, Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RG
Paul Newgass from Exeter’s Jewish community will explore the story and traditions of this winter festival, including the candles, latkes and dreidl. The session is open to people of all faiths and none. Please bring your lunch.
Contact: The Global Centre, 01392 438 811 or visit www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/
Relaunch - Free from Prejudice – Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement website for Devon and Cornwall.
The website offers support and social events to those affected by homophobia or who have questions about faith. Regular events are held across the two counties.
Contact: www.lgbt.me.org
6th November – CultureWATCH, 12th-18th November – Global Poverty Week, 30th November – IMAGE; Creative People of God. St Nicholas Church, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset
St Nicholas Church in Corfe Mullen is launching several new projects in November. The first, CultureWATCH, begins on 6th November from 20.00-21.00 and will continue on the first Tuesday of each month – it is an opportunity to study with the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. The sessions will look at what is influencing contemporary culture, beliefs and underlying values and will seek a Christian response. Second, St Nicholas will be observing Global Poverty Week, with daily prayers on related themes from 12.00-13.00. Finally, IMAGE, will begin on 30th November and continue on the last Friday of each month - for Christians who would like to meet together for encouragement, fellowship, prayer, support and ideas expressed and shared through the arts.
Contact: 01202 658 817
9th November – Gypsies, Travellers and the Church. 10.00-15.00 – Sarum College
An insight into the Gypsy and Traveller world, explaining the various groups and their culture, to learn about this special group of people, to help us treat them with respect and understanding. Speakers include Roger Redding and Bridie Jones.
Contact: 01722 424838 or fh@sarum.ac.uk
23rd November – ‘Moving from Grants to Trade’, Co-Active workshop for Social Enterprise Projects. Morning – Dorchester, venue on application
If you are in a project with funding coming to an end and have an idea for a business that could benefit your community but don’t know where to start, these free morning workshops can offer an opportunity to discover the potential for social enterprise in your project or idea.
Contact: Marie White, Co-active Ltd, 25 Wolseley Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BY or 01752 500 888 or marie.white@co-active.org.uk
27th November – A Talk by Malcolm Duncan - Faithworks Poole. Venue and time on enquiry
Faithworks Poole, a local Christian charity will host the founder of the Faithworks Movement, Malcolm Duncan in Bournemouth. His presentation will challenge and stimulate both the Church and the statutory sector
Contact: 01202 747 872
29th November – Fresh Expressions Roadshow. 17.00-21.00 – United Church, 49-51 Charles Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EE
In times of major challenge for the Church, Christians are developing fresh expressions of church alongside traditional congregations. There are many signs of hope and new life. A fresh expression is a form of church for our changing culture established primarily for the benefit of people who are not yet members of any church. The evening will feature seminars, food, worship, input and discussion. Booking helpful but not essential.
Contact: Paul Arnold, 01305 262 421 or arnold@maudalric.plus.com
28th November - Building Skills for Useful Evaluation – The Evaluation Trust. Stratton Village Hall, Stratton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9WG
The Evaluation Trust is offering a local programme of evaluation advice, support and training in to help organisations build skills. Small organisations may qualify for free entry to the course.
Contact: Maria Clarke, SW Projects Manager, 0117 904 2636 maria_evaluationtrust@blueyonder.co.uk or Pat Diango, SW Administrator, 0117 902 9656 patdiango@blueyonder.co.uk
12th December – Creating Safe and Welcoming Congregations for Vulnerable Adults. 14.30-16.00 – Oakdale Centre, Poole
Bob Allam and Lynne Singleton of Poole Council are running a consultation event for people who are concerned to better understand and help vulnerable adults and people living with dementia be part of their congregation.
Contact: 01202 263 316 or l.singleton@poole.gov.uk
29th December – Needed: A Venue with a stage – Dorset Malayalam Association.
Originating in South India, but now resident in Dorset, this cultural group are seeking a venue to host 100-120 people for their Christmas / New Year celebrations.
Contact: Roger Fernandez 01202 263 316
Desperately Seeking a Building – 2 worship communities’ plea for accommodation in the Poole area.
Living Stones Evangelical Church (Russian speaking) is looking for a building to worship in 4-5 times a week, including Sundays. They need a space for about 80-100. St Dunstan’s Orthodox Church, Poole need a new venue. Father Chrysostom and his congregation seek a venue for Sunday worship between 10.00-11.00 where they can keep a permanent altar and icon screen and occasionally access the building on other days. If you can help either of these communities please give them a call.
Contact: Dimitri, 07725 071 310 (Living Stones) or Father Chrysostom, 01202 602 628, fr.chrysostom@meowmail.com (St Dunstan’s)
Poole Chaplaincy Website & Consultation Lunches & Teas.
Funded by Poole Partnership the website is a resource to enable members of Poole and Bournemouth’s many congregations to maintain contacts and it is also becoming more and more a means by which the statutory authorities consult with faith communities. The chaplaincy also host a number of lunches and tea time events designed to consult with congregations and faith based organisations about how chaplaincy can serve them. If you would like an invitation to one of these events and live in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset or Hampshire then do get in touch.
Contact: Jonathan Martin, 07977 259 124 or jonathan.martin@poole.gov.uk or visit www.chaplaincypoole.info
7th November – BME and Rural Gloucestershire Project Workshop. 10.00-15.00 – Barton & Tredworth Community Trust Centre
A workshop looking at using the Gloucestershire environment to promote community cohesion, social interaction and emotional health and social wellbeing opportunities. The aim of the event is to bring together inner-city community organisations and rural community organisations to discuss access and opportunities for BME communities across rural areas in Gloucestershire.
Contact: Bren McInerney, 01452 544 933 or brenmcinerney@hotmail.com
29th November – ‘Moving from Grants to Trade’, Co-Active workshop for Social Enterprise Projects. Morning – Cirencester, venue on application
If you are in a project with funding coming to an end and have an idea for a business that could benefit your community but don’t know where to start, these free morning workshops can offer an opportunity to discover the potential for social enterprise in your project or idea.
Contact: Marie White, Co-active Ltd, 25 Wolseley Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BY or 01752 500 888 or marie.white@co-active.org.uk
28th February – Local Intelligence Network Road Show - South West Observatory. Shire Hall, Gloucester
Gloucestershire Local Information Network will be hosting a road show event for those who develop, make or monitor policy locally to discover how the work of the LIN benefits from being part of a wider observatory, to explore current information needs at a local and regional level and what the information needs there might be post the sub-national review.
Contact: Rachel Hartnell, South West Observatory Core Unit, East Reach House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EN, 01823 447 391 or rachel.hartnell@swo.org.uk or visit www.swo.org.uk
South Somerset Mind – Workshop Programme November. 6th-7th November – Personality Disorders, 15th November – Recovery, All sessions 10.00-15.30 – The Training Room, South Somerset Mind, The Marwick Centre, Dampier Street, Yeovil, BA21 4EN
Workshops for people working with mental health issues in South Somerset.
Contact: 01935 410 138 or visit www.southsomersetmind.co.uk
9th November – Performance Management Training Day. 09.30-16.00 – The Meeting Room, Taunton Library, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3XZ
Training in supporting and motivating staff members, coaching and mentoring, improving poor performance, and effective appraisals.
Contact: Cascade Third Sector Support Services, lindy.booth1@virgin.net
17th November – Global Ecumenism. The Ammerdown Centre, Radstock, BA3 5SW
An exploration of current ecumenical activity by Revd John Emmett of the Bath Methodist Circuit.
Contact: 01761 433 709 or centre@ammerdown.org, www.ammerdown.org
21st November – ‘Moving from Grants to Trade’, Co-Active workshop for Social Enterprise Projects. Morning – Bridgwater, venue on application
If you are in a project with funding coming to an end and have an idea for a business that could benefit your community but don’t know where to start, these free morning workshops can offer an opportunity to discover the potential for social enterprise in your project or idea.
Contact: Marie White, Co-active Ltd, 25 Wolseley Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BY or 01752 500 888 or marie.white@co-active.org.uk
23rd November – Managing Conflict and Challenging Behaviour Training Day. 09.30-16.00 – The Meeting Room, Taunton Library, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3XZ
Learning new strategies and techniques for supervisors and managers
Contact: Cascade Third Sector Support Services, lindy.booth1@virgin.net
27th November - Building Skills for Useful Evaluation – The Evaluation Trust. Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1BA
The Evaluation Trust is offering a local programme of evaluation advice, support and training in to help organisations build skills. Small organisations may qualify for free entry to the course.
Contact: Maria Clarke, SW Projects Manager, 0117 904 2636 maria_evaluationtrust@blueyonder.co.uk or Pat Diango, SW Administrator, 0117 902 9656 patdiango@blueyonder.co.uk
29th November – Community Workers Forum. 10.00-13.00 – Committee Room 2, Taunton Deane Borough Council, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE
The forum aims to bring together workers and volunteers who are involved in active voluntary and community groups. This session will address questions about funding and fundraising.
Contact: Sue Duffen, 2 Easterlands Cottages, Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QE, 01823 665 216 or sue.duffen@btinternet.com
30th November – Hope 08 in our Villages, Towns & Cities – a launch event for young people. 19.15-21.30 – Wells Cathedral
The Diocese of Bath & Wells and Somerset Churches Together are launching Hope 08 with an emphasis on engaging young people, the event will feature Roy Crowne, National Director of Youth for Christ (YFC), a youth worship band and a market place for sharing ideas and inspiration.
Contact: 01749 685 133 or tony.cook@bathwells.anglican.org
Forum for Equality and Diversity in Somerset (FEDS) – New website
FEDS was established as a network to promote equality and diversity in the community in Somerset and to provide consultation, monitoring and facilitation support to public, business and voluntary sector bodies. The new website explains its values, aims and objectives and the way in which organisations can get involved.
Contact: www.feds.org.uk
24th January – Climate Change Seminar – South Gloucestershire Faith Forum - Open Meeting. 19.00-21.00 – Oldbury Power Station
South Gloucestershire Faith Forum will be hosting a seminar to discuss issues related to climate change. Paul Ashford, a Government Adviser on the issues will be speaking, followed by a panel discussion.
Contact: Alistair Beattie, Development Officer faithnetsouthwest on 0117 304 2298, alistair@faithnetsouthwest.org.uk
12th November – CARGO. 19.30 – The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Swindon
Two performances of the musical CARGO. The show illustrates the fight for freedom in music, words, dance and images by Paul Field.
Contact: Barbara Aftelak, 01793 536 815 or for tickets call 01793 614 837
12th November – Mediative Service. 19.30 - St Augustine's Church, Rodbourne
For those who would like a bit of space, or quiet, and something different you are most warmly welcome. The service is held on the second Monday of every month.
Contact: St Augustine's Church, Summers Street, Rodbourne, Swindon, Wiltshire or father.alastair@staugustines-swindon.co.uk
13TH November – Local Intelligence Network Road Show - South West Observatory. County Hall, Trowbridge
Wiltshire & Swindon Local Intelligence Network will be hosting a road show event for those who develop, make or monitor policy locally to discover how the work of the LIN benefits from being part of a wider observatory, to explore current information needs at a local and regional level and what the information needs there might be post the sub-national review.
Contact: Rachel Hartnell, South West Observatory Core Unit, East Reach House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EN, 01823 447 391 or rachel.hartnell@swo.org.uk or visit www.swo.org.uk
13th November – ‘Moving from Grants to Trade’, Co-Active workshop for Social Enterprise Projects. Morning – Salisbury, venue on application
If you are in a project with funding coming to an end and have an idea for a business that could benefit your community but don’t know where to start, these free morning workshops can offer an opportunity to discover the potential for social enterprise in your project or idea.
Contact: Marie White, Co-active Ltd, 25 Wolseley Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BY or 01752 500 888 or marie.white@co-active.org.uk
14th November – ‘The Local Church, the Hope of the World’, Swindon Mission Network. 18.00-21.30 – Toothill Methodist Church, West Swindon
Dr Elaine Storkey, President of Tearfund will be speaking followed by workshops and a plenary discussion.
Contact: Church Office, 8 Figsbury Close, Taw Hill, Swindon, SN25 1UA, 07817 703 929 or 01793 747 493 or mike.haslam@nschurch.org.uk or visit www.nschurch.org.uk
26th November – Fresh Expressions Roadshow. 17.00-21.00 – Salisbury Methodist Church, 25 St Edmund’s Church Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EF
In times of major challenge for the Church, Christians are developing fresh expressions of church alongside traditional congregations. There are many signs of hope and new life. A fresh expression is a form of church for our changing culture established primarily for the benefit of people who are not yet members of any church. The evening will feature seminars, food, worship, input and discussion. Booking helpful but not essential.
Contact: Janet Ings, 01722 320 853 or sing4jt@tiscali.co.uk
27th November – Stop the Traffik. 19.30 – Oakfield Campus, Swindon
The global coalition against people trafficking with be hosting a networking event in Swindon as a pilot for a series of events around the country. Speakers will include representatives from Stop the Traffik and an organisation working with rescued trafficked women from Nepal. All are welcome.
Contact: Sally Parker, 01793 813 847
14th November – Fundraising from Trusts – Voscur. Withywood Centre, Bristol
There are some spaces left for the workshop on raising money from local and national trusts organised by VOSCUR. The course will cover finding relevant trusts, producing effective applications and managing the application process.
Contact: Sophie Bayley, Workforce Development Co-ordinator, VOSCUR, The CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN, 0117 909 9949 or www.voscur.org/training
November 2007 – Advice Plus Round Two – Big Lottery Fund
Launching in November with a budget of £20million across the 9 English regions, Advice plus exists to help people access good quality advice on their legal rights and responsibilities, so that they can avoid or overcome disadvantage. Seminars are being held in each region to answer questions about the fund from VCS organisations which are involved in projects to improve people’s access to legal advice, working in partnership with VCS organisations delivering legal advice in their area and other relevant statutory and commercial advice organisations, who can discuss their project in detail, are looking for between £10,000-£500,000 and can demonstrate sustainability in the future.
Contact: The South West Team events.sw@biglotteryfund.org.uk
12th December – Deadline – The Baring Foundation 2008 Grants Programme
Registered charities with an annual expenditure of at least £50,000 can apply for grants up to £75,000. The Foundation is particularly interested in work with newly arrived refugees, asylum seekers or their host communities. The Foundation doesn’t specify precisely what types of activity it will support, but past work includes challenging media stereotypes, facilitating integration of refugees and asylum seekers, creating opportunities for education, training or employment.
Contact: www.baringfoundation.org.uk/program.htm
8th January 2008 – Next Application Deadline – Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants
Total fund value 2006-2009 - £3million. Grants of between £6,000-£12,000 are aimed at locally run and managed voluntary and community organisations with an income of less than £50,000 per year, run by volunteers or with one full time or two part time paid staff. The third and final round of the fund is also supporting local projects that will focus on the legacy of the slave trade following the 200th anniversary of the passage of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 2007. Feedback is available on applications received before 12th December 2007.
Contact: 01223 400 343, ccplus@cdf.org.uk or get an application form from www.cdf.org.uk
Funding to Expand Services for Older People – Age Concern
Grants of up to £2,000 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people are available from Age Concern. Through the Bright Ideas programme, grants can support day centres and luncheon clubs, visiting & befriending, information & advice services, health & safety initiatives, arts, cultural and reminiscence activities, foot care, bathing and hairdressing, respite for carers, gardening and domestic services, and activities enabling older people to make their voices heard in society. Funding is available to any voluntary body in England whose objectives are charitable and promote the welfare of older people.
Contact: http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/grants_members.asp
SAVAGE – European Social Fund new money announced.
£90million from the European Social Fund will become available for the South West excluding Cornwall, and £120million is allocated to Cornwall in the latest round of funding. Priority will be given to organisations targeting people with physical and mental health problems.
Contact: To find out more about how to access this funding visit www.savage-europe.org.uk
3 FbRN Publications – ‘Faiths & Frontiers: on the Star Ship Social Enterprise’, ‘Keeping It Together’ and ‘Priceless, Unmeasureable?’
The Faith-based Regeneration Network has recently published 3 reports. ‘Faiths and Frontiers’ on the role of faith groups in Social Enterprise - £6.00 plus postage, ‘Keeping It Together’ a reflective practice Tool Kit for faith based community development practitioners - £7.00 plus postage and ‘Priceless, Unmeasureable?’ assesses what faith communities DO in community development, what they ADD and what they NEED - £5.00 plus postage. A discount for orders of both ‘Keeping It Together’ and ‘Priceless, Unmeasureable?’ is available, costing £10.00 for both plus postage.
Contact: FbRN UK, Kensington Charity Centre, 4th Floor, Charles House, 375 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8QH, 0207 471 6791 or www.fbrn.org.uk
Culture, Religion and Patient Care in a Multi-Ethnic Society – A Handbook for Professionals
A mulit-disciplinary handbook by Alix Henley and Judith Schott, which aims to guide health professionals towards identifying and meeting the needs of different religious and cultural groups.
Contact:
Age Concern, 0208 765 7200 or www.ageconcern.org.uk/bookshop/
faithnetsouthwest: 0117 304 2298, 162 Pennywell Road, BRISTOL, BS5 0TX info@faithnetsouthwest.org.uk