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Dear members
VAC e-briefing 14th December (Issue 17)

This is the last e-briefing from us for 2007. Hopefully 2008 will bring just as many exciting news and events as this year has! So on behalf of VAC have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Don’t forget…

VAC’s New Year Networking and Party
Where? Butetown Community Centre
When? Wednesday 16 January 2008

What is it? A great way to start the New Year and a chance for people to simply talk to one another and find out more about what is going on in the Voluntary sector, who works where, and put a face to a name and organisation!

This year we want you to bring any information on events that may be going on over 2008, from your AGM to the launch of a new project. So if you are beginning to plan next years events remember to keep us in the loop!

(Please note that this party will NOT include any alcohol).
A poster is attached entitled ‘VAC’s New Year Networking poster 2008’ but please RSVP to us via t: 029 20485 722 or e: marilyn@vacardiff.org.uk

General News

Be a part of Cardiff Gypsy and Traveller Project.

They are looking to expand their Management Committee membership and need enthusiastic, committed individuals who have experience and/or a background in the following fields: Law / Human Resources / Finance / Business Management / Project Management / Fundraising

See attached poster entitled ‘Cardiff Gypsy and Traveller flyer’ or contact
Elena Dickie at Cardiff Gypsy and Traveller Project
114 Clifton Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 1LW
t: 029 2021 4411
e: admincgtp@btconnect.com

Do you know much about Partnership working? Well if you do or don’t it’s always worth finding out what is going on as you never know when it will come in handy. Take a look at this months issue attached entitled ‘Partnerships Picture December 2007’. For more information contact VAC t: 029 20485 722.

Events

Pedal Power Christmas Lunch
Why not join Cycle Cardiff for our Christmas lunch on Sunday 16 December, which will take place at Kimi's Cafe in the Bay? The prices are extremely reasonable and you are very welcome to wear your Santa hat. For more information, visit http://www.cyclecardiff.org.uk/whatson.html

Bike Radio
Looking far ahead to Bike Week 2008, Paul Barrett of Cycle Cardiff is liaising with a production company to produce a series of short interviews for radio and podcast. The series will be themed around people's experiences of their first bike. If you've got abiding memories of yours and would like to appear on the radio, email Paul on PBarrett@uwic.ac.uk

The Anti-consumer alternative Christmas Fair Fundraiser When: Monday 17th DecemberTime: 7.00 - 10.00pm (you can bring things from 6.30pm onwards)Where: Wyndham Street Centre, 1-3 Wyndham Street, (corner of Machen Place), Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6DQ

This great fair enables you to find Christmas presents for family and friends, without having to buy everything new! The cost of all the gifts and gadgets we buy at Christmas isn't just to our bank accounts, there's an environmental price tag too – the sum total of the carbon dioxide generated from the manufacturing, packing and shipping of all these holiday treasures.
Of course, in order for this to work they need you to bring things people would want to buy as gifts in the first place! So please – no junk, no jumble sale items (the Queen's Jubilee Celebration tankard from 1975 probably needs to go to Oxfam!)…instead please bring things people would want to buy and would genuinely consider giving as gifts.

They will also be holding an auction on the night to raise further funds for victims of the US occupation of Iraq. So they would like to know if you can donate anything for the auction. (This could be an individual item (aalready on the auction list is a Luxury Hamper worth £80 and a meal for two at an exclusive Cardiff Restaurant!) - Or else you can auction your time and skills – from piano lessons or a massage through to babysitting or a free computer check up!

If you plan to bring things to sell on the night, please email rabab@thephone.coopby this Saturday 15th December so they can make sure there's room for everyone at the venue. You can also email Rabab to offer something for the auction!
For further details, please ring Rabab on 029 2040 5949 or 077 5993 3311
Kerala Cultural Association Cardiff
Invites you to Celebrate Christmas & New Year

When: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, Saturday 29th December
Where: Heath Social Club Auditorium, Heath Park, CF14 4XW.
For further see attached document entitled ‘Kerala Cultural Xmas Programme’ or contact: - General Secretary- Mr. Sunny Paulose t: 0794 725 6834
Or Program Convenor- Mr. Paul Mavely t: 07951279769



VAC Training
Introduction to the Cardiff Voluntary Sector
Facilitators: Margaret McLaughlin (VAC Director)
Dionne Widgerey (VAC Partnerships Officer)
Deb Evans (VAC Training Officer)
Date & Time: Thursday 17th January 2008, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: VAC, 3rd Floor Shand House, 2 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0BE
Cost: A: free B: free C: free D: free E: £60
And please could you also advertise the following up coming courses, we still need participants because of very low numbers but there is an extra week to recruit… budgeting is not as urgent as one above because we have 8 participants, but we have space for more.


Budgeting
(8c - Budgeting)
Facilitator: Kathryn Addicott
Date & Time: Monday 14th January 2008, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: VAC, 3rd Floor Shand House, 2 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0BE
Cost: A: free B: £20 C: £40 D: £80 E: £120


Employment Law - Understanding Your Responsibilities, Policies and Procedures
(6d - Employment Law - Understanding Your Responsibilities, Policies and Procedures)
Facilitator: Eileen Murphy
Date & Time: Thursday 24th January 2008, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: VAC, 3rd Floor Shand House, 2 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0BE
Cost: A: free B: £20 C: £40 D: £80 E: £120


What to Do When Things Go Wrong
(2d - What to Do When Things Go Wrong)
Facilitators: Ravi Vedi (VAC Development Team Manager)
Margaret McLaughlin (VAC Director)
Date & Time: Thursday 31st January 2008, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Venue: VAC, 3rd Floor Shand House, 2 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0BE
Cost: A: free B: £10 C: £20 D: £60 E: £60




Training

Deaf Association Wales Training
They have successfully been running British Sign Language (BSL) courses for public, private and voluntary organisations for many years. Deaf Association Wales provides BSL tuition using unique curricula development by native BSL users and Deaf people that use BSL and their first and preferred language.

The course uses a variety of learning methods, including conversation, role-play, group work, tutorials and DVD work, to help you understand BSL (using receptive and productive skills) and improve your signing ability.

2 hour Taster Sessions
These two-hour sessions teach participants how to carry out a basic
Conversation in BSL. This includes exchanging details such as your name, where you live, where you work, your job, how you get to work (transport) and other information.

Dates include:
• Tuesday 22 January 2008 1-3pm
• Friday 25 January 2008 1-3pm
• Tuesday 19 February 2008 1-3pm
• Friday 22 February 2008 1-3pm
• Tuesday 4 March 2008 1-3pm
• Friday 7 March 2008 1-3pm
• Tuesday 18 March 2008 1-3pm
• Friday 21 March 2008 1-3pm

The cost of the taster session will be £20 per person which includes
tuition, a certificate and a BSL mug.

Introduction to BSL Intensive 5 week course and The Foundation A/B course is a 40 hour, 20 week course that follows on from the Introduction to BSL course.

All of the courses are run at the British Sign Language Cultural Centre, 47 Newport Road, Cardiff forr futher information e:paull@bda.org.uk Text Phone 0845 1 302 853 / Voice 0845 1 302 851/ Fax 0845 1 302 852 or see attached documents entitled 'Registration form for Intro to BSL Courses' and 'Registration form for taster session'.

Do you know about…?
In case you are not already aware, RNIB Cymru have an Accessible Learning and Information Centre offering a range of training courses to individuals and organisations wanting to make ICT more accessible to all their learners / clients and employees. To find out more about these courses, please click on the link below.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xp...lalictrain.hcsp

Training from the Centre for Intergenerational Practice

Facilitation Skills,
When: 09:45-15:30, Thursday 07th February 2008
Where: Newtown
Project Planning & Management
When: 10:15-16:00, Tuesday 18th March 2008
Where: Llanelli
For more information contact Amanda Eveleigh, t: 01443 482372 or e:aeveleig@glam.ac.uk or complete the booking form attached.
Vacancies
Young Volunteer Opportunity
Campaigns Support Officer see attached document entitled ‘Campaigns Support Officer’ or contact Simon Stranks e: Simon.stranks@mencap.org.uk
t: 079 0952 5531

Funding

NEW GRASSROOTS Fund now open
Are you a disadvantaged group?

The Grass Roots Fund is a Welsh Assembly Government initiative that aims to support small voluntary and community organisations, that want to develop and become stronger. Closing date for applications: 31st December 2007
See attached flyer entitled ‘Grass Roots Flyer’ for more information or contact Howard Dobson at VAC t: 029 2048 5722 e: howard.d@vacardiff.org.uk

Impact+ Round Three!
Don’t forget to get your applications in as soon as possible.
Deadline: 11th January 2008
Contact Howard Dobson for more information t: 029 2048 5722 e: howard.d@vacardiff.org.uk

If you want to let our membership know about training, events or any other general information why not use this service e: kate@vacardiff.org.uk
Voluntary Action Cardiff t: 029 2048 5722

Disclaimer
VAC has editorial control and will often edit articles to reduce the length. Inclusion of third party information in VAC’s e-bulletin does not constitute an endorsement by VAC. VAC takes no responsibility for the quality of third party events, products or services featured in this briefing. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate information, neither VAC nor the editor undertakes any liability for any error or omission.

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