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09/07/2008 LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 08/07/2008 New Ideas Fund 08/07/2008 Consultation: Iechyd Meddwl Cymru - A Well Being and Mental Health Service Fit For Wales 08/07/2008 CONSULTATION STRATEGY FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN WALES health DRAFT INTERGENERATIONAL PRACTICE STRATEGY FOR WALES 08/07/2008 Health Challenge Gwynedd Grant! 07/07/2008 Community Transport Strategy Consultation meeting 01/07/2008 Expert Patient Programme health Course Dates 26/06/2008 Participation & Safeguarding Protocol, Gwynedd LSCB general The purpose of this document is to provide a simple and practical guide to safeguarding best practice in the organisation of participation activities. The protocol has been endorsed by Gwynedd's Local Safeguarding Children Board. 26/06/2008 Gwynedd’s Children and Young People's Plan 'Our Plan, Your Plan' 26/06/2008 Estyn's Report on Gwynedd Youth Support Services 26/06/2008 Summary of Changes to All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008 general We have now received a guide highlighting the changes and additions to the All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2002 i.e. all that's new in the 2008 edition. 25/06/2008 Consultation Documents 25/06/2008 Gwynedd promotes Child Safety Week 23/06/2008 SNAP Cymru courses 2008 20/06/2008 Winners of the “Wales Volunteer of the Year 2008” from Gwynedd. volunteer bureau Through this award, an opportunity is provided annually to acknowledge and appreciate committed volunteers who have made a difference in their communities. The Award is administered by the Wales Council of Voluntary Associations, and in December, each year, a challenge is set to people across Wales to nominate someone special who has inspired them by what they do as a volunteer. There are five different categories:- •young person under 25, •adult, •green volunteer, •trustee, •groups (consisting of two or more). Throughout Wales, 198 nominations were received, nine of them from Gwynedd. The judging panel has selected Mr James Hewett, who volunteers as a trustee with the Welsh Highland Railway, to be among the national winners. 20/06/2008 Volunteers’ Week volunteer bureau The first week in June is well established as Volunteers’ Week, as 2008 is the 24th year since it has been celebrated nationally. The three ‘Rs” summarises the aims of the week in that it hopes to:- •Recognise •Reward •Recruit Volunteers 18/06/2008 FUNDER FAIR general Looking for Funding? 16/06/2008 GREEN WEEK! general LOADS OF ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE! 10/06/2008 National Carers Week 10/06/2008 Bala Children give helping hand to Community Project 03/06/2008 A Date for your Diary! - The Mental Health Act … and you health July 24th 2008 – Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon 03/06/2008 Training Event - Social Services Training & Development health Course: The Importance of Welsh Language Awareness in Social Care 02/06/2008 Galluogi Gwynedd – Capital Fund 02/06/2008 Get on in Gwynedd reaches the hundred mark general From card making enterprise in Dinas Mawddwy to script writing scheme in Rhiwlas, music workshops in Llithfaen to a pig breeding venture in Llanuwchllyn, the innovative Llwyddo’n Lleol (Get on in Gwynedd) bursary has supported enterprising young people from all parts of Gwynedd. 28/05/2008 National recognition for Gwynedd home carer 28/05/2008 International Recognition for Gwynedd Môn Youth Brass Band 23/05/2008 Pilot grant fund ‘Go For It’ 21/05/2008 Free Swimming for Gwynedd’s Children and Young People 16/05/2008 Providing the best possible health and well-being for Gwynedd 16/05/2008 Consultation Paper: Proposals to Change the Structure of the NHS in Wales – Gwynedd Consultation event 19/06/08 13/05/2008 Do you have the skills to become a foster carer? 09/05/2008 ‘Youth Led Grant’ volunteer bureau The Gwynedd Volunteer Centre has received a grant of £4000 to distribute to groups to help develop youth volunteering activities. 09/05/2008 Volunteers’ Week volunteer bureau 1st – 7th June 2008 09/05/2008 OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE AN NVQ health Gwynedd Social Care Development Partnership is offering opportunities for you to complete an NVQ – see link below for details. 07/05/2008 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT general A 5 year Strategy for the development of Community Transport in Gwynedd 23/04/2008 SHELTER CYMRU health Val Feld Women & Homelessness Award 2008 21/04/2008 Discounted Bus Tickets for Young People 21/04/2008 Working Together to Reduce Harm health The Substance Misuse Strategy for Wales 2008-2018 21/04/2008 Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (NOS) Incremental Review health The Care Council is working with its partners across the UK to undertake an incremental review of the Health and Social Care NOS. This review will take place in the spring and early summer of 2008. 16/04/2008 Consultation Paper on Proposals to Change the Structure of the NHS in Wales 16/04/2008 Consultation Document health The Health and Homelessness Standards 09/04/2008 People’s Millions – Big Lottery Fund general This Year projects can apply for up to £50,000 plus VAT. The People’s Millions programme funds projects that improve the quality of life of local communities through transforming the local environment, or providing opportunities or facilities for enjoying the local environment. Once again we will be inviting applications from organisations who will give priority to local environment projects that also: •Get More People involved in their local community •Help people who are most in need in their community •Are original and innovative 08/04/2008 Gwynedd childcare assessment 03/04/2008 Local Service Board signs up expert help to cut carbon emissions 02/04/2008 Millennium Volunteers - Achievement volunteer bureau Congratulations to James Matthew Whittaker on becoming the latest young person from Gwynedd to receive an ‘Award of Excellence’ under the Millennium Volunteer programme. 02/04/2008 Volunteers’ Week volunteer bureau 1st – 7th June 2008 02/04/2008 Gwynedd Volunteer Organiser’s Network Meeting - “Volunteers and the Law” volunteer bureau The next Network meeting will be held in the Technium Cast Building, Parc Menai, Bangor on Wednesday 14th May at 1.30pm 02/04/2008 City of Bangor Good Neighbours Project volunteer bureau The Women’s Royal Voluntary Service has been managing a legacy left by Iris Parry, a former Mayor of Bangor City, for the recipients of Meals on Wheels in Bangor. The legacy was left to provide for additional comforts for housebound elderly people in the City of Bangor. Since the WRVS no longer provides a Meals on Wheels service for the area of Bangor, it was decided that the money should be made available for a new project which would be open to all elderly people in the city over the age of 60. To this end, the remainder of the legacy has been used to fund a Good Neighbours Project for Bangor which is aimed at helping to keep clients independent and living at home for longer, reducing the needs to access health and social care services, whilst giving the support and interaction needed. 02/04/2008 New Opportunity - Hafal, Porthmadog volunteer bureau Need a volunteer to lead their cookery group. Every week 3 – 5 clients meet from 10am – 2pm at Hafal Porthmadog and cook a simple meal. 02/04/2008 Training Sessions volunteer bureau During the past few weeks, three training days have been organised by the Gwynedd Volunteer Centre – each one free of charge to volunteers. 02/04/2008 Designed to Add Value - a third dimension: A Strategic Direction for the Voluntary and Community Sector in supporting Health and Social Care health Designed to Add Value - a third dimension has been produced by the Welsh Assembly Government to inform future directions and support the evidence base of the voluntary sector's contribution to health and social care. It will serve to inform planners and commissioners in the development of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategies and the commissioning process across Wales. Ensuring that the right services are provided 'in the right place, to the right person, at the right time' will require a more innovative and flexible approach to local service provision supporting health and social care in the community. Delivering health and social care services is no longer the preserve of statutory services but will require stronger and co-ordinated partnerships across the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors as well as with local people, carers and patients. The voluntary sector has a key role to play in supporting health, social care and well being, particularly in preventing ill health; shifting the balance of provision closer to where people live; involving local people and delivering the type of responsive services and support people want. It also has a role in empowering the citizens of Wales to live more vibrant and fulfilled lives, through community development, using volunteering as a vehicle for capacity and skill building, engagement with vulnerable groups and supporting people to reach their full potential through advocacy, advice and self care. Designed to Add Value - a third dimension sets out where we are now, where we want to be and how we will get there and identifies strategic guidance for the voluntary sector in supporting health and social care in the future. It recognises the added value the sector brings as well as the synergy it realises when working effectively with all partners through nine key strategic themes. 01/04/2008 Big Lottery Fund Mental Health Conference 26/03/2008 New report calls on Welsh Assembly to tackle severe child poverty general A new report launched on the 11th March 2008 calls on the Welsh Assembly government to invest significant cash now to eradicate child poverty in Wales. 26/03/2008 ‘Youth Led Grant’ volunteer bureau The Gwynedd Volunteer Centre has received a grant of £4000 to distribute to groups to help develop youth volunteering activities. 25/03/2008 GWYNEDD LANGUAGE SURVEY 18/03/2008 Disability Arts Cymru Advice and Guidance Seminars 2008 health Equal Spaces – Live! 13/03/2008 Local Students Get on in Gwynedd 13/03/2008 SUMMER PLAYSCHEMES 2008 12/03/2008 Gwynedd Council - Summer Palay Schemes 2008 Grant general Applications are invited from relevant groups and organisations in Gwynedd towards running play schemes during summer 2008. Priority will be given to areas of social deprivation. 10/03/2008 Have your say on childcare in Gwynedd 05/03/2008 Information Technology 05/03/2008 THE THIRD SECTOR FUTURES CONFERENCE general Holiday Inn, Cardiff Thursday 17 April 2008 05/03/2008 GWYNEDD'S SUCCESS RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL AWARDS 05/03/2008 VSPC - Voluntary Sector Partnership Council general Sector meets Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing 03/03/2008 Gwynedd Children & Families Forum Conference and AGM general The Gwynedd Children and Families Forum will be holding a Conference and AGM at The Meifod Country House Hotel, Bontnewydd on Tuesday 15th April 2008. The key speaker will be the new Children's Commissioner for Wales, Keith Towler. 03/03/2008 Third Sector Focus Group 03/03/2008 All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008 general Revised copies of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008 will be available within the next few weeks and will become operational across Wales from 1st APRIL, 2008. 29/02/2008 Consultation Document health Designed to Add Value - a third dimension: A Strategic Direction for the Voluntary and Community Sector in supporting Health and Social Care 29/02/2008 In-control Cymru health Parent and Family Carer Information Day How will it work for you? 22/02/2008 Health Social Care & Well-being Network Event health The next Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network event will be held at the Glaslyn Leisure Centre, Porthmadog on Friday March 14 2008 at 10:15 am. 19/02/2008 Working Together to Reduce Harm health The Substance Misuse Strategy for Wales 2008-2018 12/02/2008 Eryri Access Forum general Are you an individual/group who is/are active in the countryside. Under The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 it was obligatory that Access Forums be established- one for the south and one for the north of Gwynedd. The function of these forums was to advice the Countryside Councils, Conwy and Gwynedd Councils and the National Park Authority about how to improve access to the countryside. 12/02/2008 Communities First general Change of Venue 08/02/2008 Communities Investment Fund – Developing your Community Enterprise 05/02/2008 MEIRIONNYDD COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL general New Members Wanted 30/01/2008 COMMUNITIES NEXT CONSULTATION general The Communities Next consultation document has been published today 30th January 2008. You can access or download a copy by going on this website: http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/consultation/communitiesnext/?lang=en 30/01/2008 A Young Gwynedd Volunteer voicing her opinion. volunteer bureau On the 21st of November 2007 Erin Mansell as a young representative of the volunteer sector in Gwynedd was given the oportunity to attend the Funky Dragon Annual Conference. 30/01/2008 The Millennium Volunteer programme. volunteer bureau Tomos Ifan Puw Williams is the latest young volunteer from Gwynedd to receive an ‘Award of Excellence” under the Millennium Volunteer programme. He is a sixth form pupil at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen in Caernarfon. Between October 2006 and December 2007, he has volunteered for over 220 hours, and has gained a lot from his experiences. He was involved with Antur Waunfawr, Ysgol Pendalar, The Stroke Association and Galeri. Congratulations, and best wishes for the future, Ifan! 30/01/2008 An opportunity to promote your organisation. volunteer bureau Did you know that it is possible to ‘borrow’ window space in our office in Caernarfon for periods of up to four weeks at a time. 30/01/2008 The Gwynedd Volunteers’ Organisers Network Meeting – Information session provided by the WCVA’s Criminal Records Unit volunteer bureau A meeting of Gwynedd Volunteers’ Organisers Network was held in Porthmadog on 29th January, when Emma Leighton Jones gave a presentation about the work of the WCVA Criminal Records Unit, and the proposed changes in the vetting system for 2008. She started by pointing out the problems in the current system, and of recommendations to overcome some of these difficulties. She then moved on to give information about a new vetting service called the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), which aims to go live in Autumn 2008. 30/01/2008 ‘Wales Volunteer of the Year Award’ 2008 volunteer bureau Do you know someone special who inspires you by what they do as a volunteer, or maybe a group or an organisation which is a shining example of how volunteers can make a positive difference? If so, this is your chance to nominate them for the ‘Wales Volunteer of the Year Award 2008’, and in doing so give a little recognition to the individual or group for the hard work that they do. It is also a way to raise awareness of the organization / group that benefit from their efforts. 30/01/2008 The Wales Spatial Plan Update Consultation 2008 - PEOPLE PLACES FUTURES: general We want to hear what you think about the vision for your region in 20 years time. 29/01/2008 Global Learning Award general Do you know of a project, tutor or organisation that has helped adult learners/ members of the community increase their understanding of global issues? Nominations and entries are invited from any education/ community programme in Wales that introduces a global perspective that addresses world inequalities and sustainability. 29/01/2008 Global Learning Award general The Global Learning Award celebrates innovative learning opportunities for adults in Wales that develop knowledge, attitudes and skills for a global society. We are looking for projects and programmes that offer adults opportunities to explore how global issues affect local lives and how people can work together to achieve a more just and sustainable world. Do you know of a project, tutor or organisation that has helped adult learners/ members of the community increase their understanding of global issues? Nominations and entries are invited from any education/ community programme in Wales that introduces a global perspective that addresses world inequalities and sustainability. 25/01/2008 Gwobrau’r Gymraeg mewn Gofal Iechyd 2008 25/01/2008 Consultation on Palliative Care Services in Wales health The Minister for Health and Social Services, Edwina Hart AM, recently commissioned a planning group on palliative care in Wales. The purpose of the group is to establish a standard for essential palliative care services in Wales and a way by which quality of care can be measured. 25/01/2008 Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease –Seminar health February 7 2008 9:30-12:45 An Open Seminar for both nursing and care staff who work with and care for people affected by Parkinson’s in a residential setting and in their own homes. 25/01/2008 VOLUNTARY SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY ON THE NORTH GWYNEDD COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL health The North Gwynedd Community Health Council is looking to appoint a new voluntary sector representative on the Council from April 2008. Members serve for 4 years with the possibility of another 4. 25/01/2008 Skills in the Workplace general Join us for an informal afternoon for tea/coffee and cake in The Celtic Royal, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. There will be an opportunity for you to learn more about courses designed to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of your buisiness and our training programme for self employed people, small companies and voluntary organisations across Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conway. 25/01/2008 Cruse Bereavement Care health Cruse Bereavement Care will be holding drop- ins for information at the Abbey Road Centre, Abbey Road, Bangor every 3rd Wednesday in the month 10.15am - 12.15pm beginning in January 2008. 11/01/2008 COMMUNITIES FIRST PARTNERSHIP NETWORK general Y Ganolfan, Portmadog Wednesday evening 6th February 2008 at 7.00pm and Galeri, Caernarfon Wednesday evening 13th February 2008 at 7.00pm 17/12/2007 Cruse extension of provision health Cruse Bereavement Care will be holding drop ins in Room 5 at the Abbey Road Centre, Abbey Road, Bangor every 3rd Wednesday in the month 10:15am - 12:15 noon beginning in January. 13/12/2007 Wales Volunteer of the Year Award 2008 volunteer bureau Do you know someone special who inspires you by what they do as a volunteer? Or maybe you know of a group or organisationwhich is a shining example of how volunteers make a positive difference? Why not nominate them? 03/12/2007 The Welsh Food Debate health Would you like to have your say in how food is produced, processed and sold in Wales? 03/12/2007 Welsh Language in Healthcare Awards 2008 health What are the Awards? The aim of these Awards is to improve the bilingual provision of healthcare for public and patients. 28/11/2007 PANW 1st National Conference general Behaviour Change: Putting Theory into Action Tuesday 26th February 2008 - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 28/11/2007 Health, Social Care & Well-being Network health The last Network meeting was held on September 18th in Porthmadog with more than 25 representatives from various organisations attending the event. Clare Jones from the Gwynedd Local Health Board gave a presentation on the proposed Community Service Plan. She noted that a brief outline of this plan will be incorporated into the Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Draft Strategy which will be out for consultation between October 2007 and the 7th of January 2008 26/11/2007 Trustees Responsibilities' Training general To all Trustees – Do you know your responsibilities? 14/11/2007 Russell Commission volunteer bureau What is a Comission? A commission is the name given to a group of people with a spercific task. You can also “commission” a group or an individual to perform a duty or piece of work for you. Who is Russell? The report is named after Ian M Russell who lead the group of people who drew up the report. We hope that a new name will be given for the plan in Wales very soon; so watch out! What is the Russell Commission? The Russell Commission was set-up in May 2004 by the Home Secretary, David Blunkett, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown (who is now Prime Minister) 07/11/2007 WCVA Mental Health Small Grant Scheme health This small grants scheme is a one off grant and the maximum grant limit (per project) is £3,000 available to eligible organisations. 24/10/2007 HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE & WELL-BEING STRATEGY 2008-2011 24/10/2007 Distributing Compost Bins general Would you like to reduce the rubbish in your bin by up to 25%? Have you ever considered using a compost bin, provided for free by Gwynedd Council? 16/10/2007 Cruse Bereavement Care holding drop in sessions 11/10/2007 Art Taster Day health Portmadog Arts Centre - Taster29 October, 2007 10/10/2007 Pension Advice Surgeries in Gwynedd - October 2007 09/10/2007 Invitation to Evening Debate - Wales' Wet Summer: Bad Luck or Climate Change? general 2007 saw the wettest summer in England and Wales since 1912, according to the MET Office, which begs the question: are we just unlucky or is this a symptom of a changing climate? 09/10/2007 Not in My Neighbourhood...! general Promoting the fact that Gwynedd is a safe place to live and fostering a sense of empowerment will be top the agenda as part of a national week-long campaign led by the Home Office. 08/10/2007 COMPETITION ... general WANT TO WIN £200? ... 08/10/2007 Gwynedd Volunteering Fair and World’s Biggest Coffee Morning volunteer bureau On the 28th September 2007 a Volunteering Fair and Coffee Morning was held in Y Ganolfan, Porthmadog. The event was organised by the Gwynedd Volunteer Centre. 05/10/2007 Gwynedd Economic Partnership looks to a bright future general Ensuring that Gwynedd builds upon the success of European Objective 1 funding will be the key priority for the Gwynedd Economic Partnership as it looks forward to a period of new European funding. 04/10/2007 Extending Dwyfor’s Recycling Service general As part of Gwynedd Council’s campaign to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, the Council will begin collecting plastic bottles from the blue recycling box at each home in Dwyfor from 15 October onwards. 04/10/2007 Official Opening of Pwllheli Recycling Site general It gives us great pleasure, on behalf of the Chairman of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Meinir Owen, to invite you to the official opening of the Pwllheli Recycling Centre, on Friday 12 October 2007 at 1.30pm. 04/10/2007 Learning for Older People in Wales general NIACE Dysgu Cymru is putting on a series of three events around Wales aimed at bringing together professionals from across the disciplines to highlight the value of using learning as an intervention to improve the quality of life for older people in a range of settings. 04/10/2007 Available places on 'An introduction to sustainable funding' course general There are still spaces available on the course below. Places are strictly limited and filling fast, so early booking is recommended. 04/10/2007 Disabled Children Matter Campaign health The Disabled Children Matter Campaign was launched at the the Assembly on Tuesday 25th September. 04/10/2007 Gwynedd Celebrates Healthy Living Week health Gwynedd Council will hold a series of events across the county between 8 and 11 October to celebrate the Gwynedd Healthy Living week. The week will be an opportunity to encourage members of the public to lead a healthy lifestyle and to take part in various physical activities. 04/10/2007 A month of celebrating art in Gwynedd general With the Gwynedd Arts Month about to start, the last minute preparations are being completed on a whole host of various cultural events which are to be held at locations throughout the county. 02/10/2007 Gwynedd Social Care Workforce Development Partnership 02/10/2007 Understanding the patient journey – making the connections health 26th October 2007, 9:30-2:45 at the Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction. 02/10/2007 SMAT Slippage Money (Gwynedd Substance Misuse Action Team) health Bids are invited for the remaining slippage – the bids should address the following WAG criteria: 25/09/2007 Update on the New Convergence Programmes 25/09/2007 Encouraging Students to use their Blue Recycling Box 25/09/2007 Gwynedd Older People Day (1 October) general The 1 October will be a special day for older people across Gwynedd as a series of various events have been arranged to celebrate the Gwynedd Older People Day. 25/09/2007 Parents encouraged to check their children’s car seats general A recent review which was held by Gwynedd Council and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service revealed that 97.4% of children’s car seats checked in Caernarfon had not been installed correctly.