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Police and Crime Commissioners – a short survey
Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
We would also like to know more about what groups think about the potential to influence the new PCCs and what the barriers to engagement might be. This will help to shape the structures and services that we create across Wales to help you to get involved with this agenda if you want to.
Police & Crime Commissioners – Regional Network Development
Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
In November 2012, Police Authorities in England and Wales will be abolished and will be replaced by elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs).
Purple Routes Open Access Play Jan-Mar 2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
Open access play is any provision in which the process of play is facilitated by staff where children are free to come and go as they please, free to decide for themselves what they want to do, why they are doing it and how they go about it.
Disability Hate Crime Awareness Event 07/02/2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
The key topic to be covered on the day is disability hate crime – what it is, and what people can do about it.
Hywel Dda Health Board – ‘Your Health Your Future’
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
This exercise will enable the Health Board to discuss with you our stakeholders and the public the current position, the case for change, the possible solutions for healthcare in the future and to listen to your views.
Petition: Continuation of Concessionary Fares on Community Transport 09/03/12
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
Following the announcement by the Welsh Government that the CTCFI (Concessionary Fares on Community Transport) scheme will end on 31 March 2012, Community Transport Association (CTA) Wales has been asked by its members to set up a petition on the National Assembly website to press for the continuation and expansion of concessionary fares on all community transport, on a separate fares basis.
Web Site Marketing & Social Media Workshops – 09/02/12
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012
Get more results from your Web Site
Trustee Training Feb 2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
This course is suitable for those who are thinking about, or who are very new to the trustee role or for those who would like to refresh their skills and would like to gain a recognised qualification.
Regional Learning Partnership Third Sector Profiling
Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012
This questionnaire will provide information on the contribution made by Third Sector organisations to education, skills and regeneration in south west Wales.
WCVA Regional Policy Event 17/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The theme of the events is “The Sustainable Development Bill and the Natural Environment Framework”.
Carmarthenshire Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Forum 19/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Date: 19th January 2012, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Venue: CAVS, The Mount, 18 Queen Street, Carmarthen SA31 1JT Includes three consultation opportunities: Social Care Workforce Development in Carmarthenshire Commissioning Code of Practice Implications of the Clinical Services Strategy. Download agenda For more information contact Debbie Bence, CAVS, 01267 245555, email debbie.bence@cavs.org.uk Online Booking Form
Changing Times: Changing Together Event 11/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Following on from the successful event held in September 2010, the Local Health Board will be presenting the Co-design document and the work that has been ongoing for the last 18 months, including the Commissioning Code of Practice.
Community Groups snap up Digital Media Kits
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011
The final Roadshow event for 2011 will be held in the Red Dragon Hall, Drefach Felindre on Wednesday 30th of November from 4pm to 7pm. Any member of the community is welcome to attend to find out more about the project and the procedure for acquiring a media kit for their community.
CAVS Annual Report 2010-11
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011
CAVS Annual Report 2010-11 Click here 1.5MB pdf A copy of the complete Trustees Report, set of Accounts and Auditors Report is available from the Executive Director of CAVS.
Celtic Community Link Final Road show – 30/11/11
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
30th November – Drefach Felindre Red Dragon Hall Drop in any time between 4pm – 7pm, refreshments will be available! Celtic Community Link will be encouraging digital engagement for halls and community groups throughout Carmarthenshire. Attendees will be given the chance to be part of the digital briefcase scheme. The equipment can then be used [...]
Llais Myrddin Winter 2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Download Llais Myrddin Winter 2011 English Version 1.5 MB pdf We welcome contributions for the Newsletter – we can publicise your organisation, its services and events, or we can include articles you would like to share. Please send information to Clare Withey at CAVS, 18 Queen Street, Carmarthen SA31 1JT or email info@cavs.org.uk.
Carmarthenshire Carers News Autumn 2011
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Produced by Carmarthenshire Carers Service, phone 0300 0200 002, email carers@cavs.org.uk / Newyddion Cynhalwyr Sir Gâr yn cael ei gynhyrchu gan y Gwasanaeth Gofalwyr Sir Gaerfyrddin, ffôn0300 0200 002, e-bost carers@cavs.org.uk
Carers Rights Day ‘Money Matters’ 02/12/11
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Are you a Carer? Would you like to know more about the services and support you may be entitled to?
Tenovus new Carmarthenshire Cancer Support Service 08/11/11
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011
Tenovus, Wales’ leading cancer charity, will be launching a new range of Cancer Support Services in Carmarthenshire on Tuesday 8 November 2011 and showcasing the expansion of these Cancer Support Services into communities across Wales.
Christmas toys appeal for families in need
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011
Carmarthenshire County Council is working with Myrtle House in Llanelli http://www.myrtlehouse.org.uk/, and Towy Community Church in Carmarthen www.towychurch.co.uk, to help make Christmas easier for those in difficult financial situations. People are being asked to donate new toys for children and young people aged from birth to 16, for boys and girls.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales – Summary of responses to forward work programme
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011
The ‘summary of responses to our forward work programme report’ sets out who responded to our consultation, what people told us and what we did and are continuing to do as a result.
CAVS Annual General Meeting 22/11/11
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011
Llandeilo Civic Hall, 1-5 pm, 22/11/11
Locality Connections Event – 16/11/11
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
This will be an exciting opportunity to promote information exchange and to network with health, social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
South East Wales Work Life Balance Network 27/10/11
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011
The aim of the Work Life Balance Network is to promote awareness of work-life balance and support employers across Wales wishing to develop and sustain work-life balance policies and practice
WCVA Planning for trustees Level: Intermediate 04/11/11
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday 31 October 2011 Plas Pentwyn, Wrexham
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Survey 30/09/11
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Carmarthenshire County Council Education and Children’s Services are trying to identify gaps in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specific service provision. They would like parent carers of children with ASD to complete the short online survey – http://www.websurveymaster.com/s/Haipac_Survey1. The survey will close on Friday 30th September. For more information, please contact Cindy Jenkins, Mencap Family Adviser [...]
Carmarthenshire Voluntary Sector Forum, 13/10/11
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
At CAVS, The Mount, 18 Queen Street, CARMARTHEN SA31 1JT, 01267 245555
CAVS IT sessions Autumn 2011
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2011
Fortnightly Friday mornings, September – December 2011, 10 am – 12 pm
Keep Wales Tidy Week 19-25 September
Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Great Teifi Challenge: 23/24/25 September
Carmarthenshire Carers Forum Launch 21/09/11
Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Are you a Carer? Would you like an opportunity to have your voice heard? If so, please come and join us at the launch of Carmarthenshire Carers Forum. For more information and an online booking form, click here.
Llais Myrddin Autumn 2011
Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
We welcome contributions for the Newsletter – we can publicise your organisation, its services and events, or we can include articles you would like to share.
e-Petition: Anti Learning Disability hate crime
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
The petition seeks to challenge the government of Wales to recognise the importance of creating policies which address the negative attitudes towards disabled people and their families held by some in our communities in Wales.
Consultation: Communities First – The Future 26/09/11
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
Consultation seeking views on the changes proposed to the Communities First programme. Start of consultation: 05/07/2011 End of consultation: 26/09/2011 From April 2012, the Welsh Government’s Communities First programme will be a Community Focussed Programme that will support the Welsh Government’s Anti-Poverty agenda. In this document, we are proposing new structures for delivering the Communities [...]
ASH Wales: Youth Worker Tobacco Control Training Programme
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
The training will provide participants with effective and interesting ways of addressing tobacco use with young people age 11 onwards.
Rural Health Week 18-24th September 2011
Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011
The week aims to celebrate the successes as well as to raise awareness of the challenges involved in delivering health and care services to dispersed rural communities.
Carmarthen Food Festival 27/07/11
Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011
The food festival will take place in King Street, Nott Square, Merlin’s Walk, cooking demonstration, local chefs will be coooking up some delicious recipes throughout the day using local produce on Guildhall Square and Entertainment at St Catherine’s Walk.
Health Walk Leader Training 12/07/11
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
Am Dro am Glonc Sir Gâr (Walk and Talk Carmarthenshire) is a county wide initiative that aims to increase the number of people participating in walking as a regular activity in order to improve their health and well being.
Siarad Iechyd / Talking Health
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
Siarad Iechyd / Talking Health provides local people with the opportunity to find out more about Health Board services.
CAVS Intermediate IT sessions Summer 2011 – 08/07/11 Skype
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
Learn about technology in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
Purple Routes Play Project Official Launch 13/07/11
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
On Wednesday 13th July between 9.30 am and 2.00 pm the Purple Routes Play Project will be officially launched at Manor House Wildlife Park by Anna Ryder-Richardson.
Carmarthenshire Voluntary Sector Forum, 14/07/11
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Carmarthenshire Voluntary Sector Forum is an opportunity to discuss issues that are important to every voluntary group and organisation in Carmarthenshire, it is an opportunity for you to have your say about the issues which directly affect you.
Marketing planning for managers 28/06/11
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
This one-day course will help you improve your understanding of marketing, taking you through what is involved in the whole marketing process, from analysing your products and services, identifying target markets and choosing appropriate marketing tools.
Carmarthenshire Health and Wellbeing Forum 19/07/11
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Includes a presentation on the Hywel Dda Co-Design Draft Report
Carers Week 13th – 19th June 2011
Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011
For more information, please contact the Carers Service on 0300 0200 002 or email carers@cavs.org.uk
Taking the Wheel 08/06/11
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011
“Taking the Wheel” is a service-user led campaign which will empower mental health service users to take more control of their lives and the services they receive.
Suspension of Child and Families Organisation Grant
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011
The Deputy Minister has decided that it would be prudent to take this opportunity to consider the wider implications of funding to children’s voluntary organisations across Wales.
Age Concern Sir Gâr Drop-in IT Sessions June 2011-Feb 2012
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011
Age Concern Sir Gâr Drop in Digital internet surfing sessions – Carmarthen – June 2011 – February 2012 Age Concern Sir Gâr are being funded by BT to help older people have a go at surfing the internet. The charity are holding drop in sessions – no need to book – at The Mount in [...]
Llanelli Multicultural Network Fundraiser Meal 16/06/11
Posted on Thursday, June 2, 2011
A fantastic buffet selection of 12 dishes including a full range of tasty vegetarian delights.
Active Citizenship Workshop 10/06/11
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Want to get involved in the world around you? Want to find out more about global issues?
Consultation: Personal Independence Payment 01/08/11
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Please see link below regarding the consultation on draft assessment criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which the coalition government are introducing to replace DLA – despite the strong opposition to this expressed in the DLA consultation earlier this year. The consultation website is: http://ow.ly/52F5O There you will find a series of briefing notes [...]