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Events Calendar

This section lists KCSC events and training courses, and important local voluntary sector events.   

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September 2010

Main Voluntary Organisations Forum

Wednesday, 8 September 9.45am - 1.00pm Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

Main forum for voluntary organisations in the borough Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Kensington and Chelsea Partnership

 

NHS Funded Providers Forum

Tuesday, 14 September 10.00am - 12.00pm Dalgarno Community Centre

Network and discussion forum for funded providers An opportunity to develop partnerships and improve relationships with commissioners and NHS providers Platform for NHS Kensington & Chelsea to communicate to all the organisations around performance management issues, forthcoming commissioning opportunities, etc.

BME Health Forum

Wednesday 22 September 12.30pm - 3.30pm Paddington Arts (near Westbourne Park / Harrow Road)

A collaborative partnership network between statutory, voluntary and BME community organisations in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Quarterly meeting More information www.bmehf.org.uk (new website)

50 Year Celebration House of Lords Tea Party
Wednesday, 22 September 3.30pm - 5.00pm House of Lords, Westminster
Hosted by Baroness Joan Hanham to celebrate 50 years of the Social Council

Voluntary Advice Agencies Forum

Thursday 23 September 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

An alliance of the main advice providers in Kensington & Chelsea. Open to all advice giving agencies in Kensington and Chelsea

'Speak Up, Speak Out' - Developing your Presentation Skills Training
Monday 27 September, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Tips to help prepare you for public speaking. Positive posture and presentation skills. Building vocal confidence through voice exercises and singing.

Children, Young People and Families Voluntary Organisations Forum

Wednesday, 29 September 10.00am - 12.30pm Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

For voluntary organisations working with, or in the interests of families and children in K&C Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Main VOF

K&C Employment and Training Opportunities

Thursday, 30 September 10.00am - 11.30pm Room 8, London Lighthouse

For organsiations that work to create job and training oppotunities for local people in Kensington and Chelsea The consortium meets 3 to 4 times per year, mainly to discuss contract opportunities.

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October 2010

Voluntary Sector Tour
Friday 1 October, 10.00am - 4.00pm various locations
An informal tour of local voluntary and community organisations. Gain an insight into the history of local social activism. For anyone new to working in or with voluntary organisations.

Voluntary Sector Health Conference
Tuesday 5 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm Dalgarno Community Centre 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, W10 5QB
Delivering health improvement programmes in a time of reduced budgets. Understanding health inequalities. An update on funding opportunities from NHS K&C.

Becoming a Representative Training
Monday 11 October, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
Learn the skills to become a voluntary sector representative. Improve your networking skills. Learn how to feedback effectively.

Central and West London HIV Provider Forum

Tuesday 12 October 10.30am - 12.30pm venue tbc

A sub forum of the Sexual Health Providers Forum Builds the capacity of its members and ensures delivery of holistic and responsive sexual health services

 

Engaging Communities Voluntary Organisations Forum

Wednesday, 13 October 10.00am - 12.00pm Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

For organisations with an interest in issues that affect communities in K&C Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Main VOF

Creating Climate Awareness - Film and Discussion Series - I
Wednesday 20 October, 6.15pm - 8.15pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Film highlighting aspects of climate change. Improve your understanding of what is happening and how. Meet the Carbonwatchers Response Team.

Older Peoples Voluntary Organisations Forum

Monday 25 October 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

For all organisations working with, or in the intersts of older people in K&C  Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Main VOF

Central and West London General Sexual Health

Tuesday 26 October 10.30am - 12.30pm venue tbc

A sub forum of the Sexual Health Providers Forum Builds the capacity of its members and ensures delivery of holistic and responsive sexual health services

Trustee Seminar
Wednesday 27 October, 5.30pm - 8.30pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
An informal tour of local voluntary and community organisations. Gain an insight into the history of local social activism. For anyone new to working in or with voluntary organisations.

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November 2010

KCSC Confernce and AGM
Wednesday, 3  November  9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Discuss the Social Council’s plans for the next three years. Elect a new board of trustees. With guest speaker – Baroness Joan Hanham.

Sexual Health Provider Forum

Tuesday 16 November 10.30am - 12.30pm venue tbc

Bringing s together voluntary organisations and NHS providers that work in the field of sexual health across the boroughs of Hamersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westmister Builds the capacity of its members and ensures delivery of holistic and responsive sexual health services

Introducing Disability Equality Training
Tuesday 16 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
Making your services accessible to disabled people. The social model of disability and disability legislation. Promoting a genuine user led voice within your organisation.

Creating Climate Awareness - Film and Discussion Series - II
Wednesday 17 November, 6.15pm - 8.15pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Film highlighting aspects of climate change. Improve your understanding of what is happening and how. Meet the Carbonwatchers Response Team.

Children, Young People and Families Voluntary Organisations Forum

Wednesday, 24 November 10.00am - 12.30pm Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 2

For voluntary organisations working with, or in the interests of families and children in K&C Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Main VOF

Sexual Health Annual Conference

Tuesday 30 November time tbc venue tbc

Bringing s together voluntary organisations and NHS providers that work in the field of sexual health across the boroughs of Hamersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westmister Builds the capacity of its members and ensures delivery of holistic and responsive sexual health services

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December 2010

Creating Climate Awareness Workshop
Wednesday 1 December, 2.00pm - 5.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
How do our actions lead to climate change? How can we change attitudes in our communities? Explore fun ways to cut our carbon together.

Voluntary Advice Agencies Forum

Thursday 2 December 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Kensington Town Hall, Committee Rooms 3&4

An alliance of the main advice providers in Kensington & Chelsea. Open to all advice giving agencies in Kensington and Chelsea

 

Working Through Uncertain Times Training
Tuesday 7 December, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
How do changes in the external environment affect you? Prepare for the challenges that may lie ahead. Considering ways to cut costs and diversify income.

Main Voluntary Organisations Forum

Wednesday, 8 December 9.45am - 1.00pm Kensington Town Hall, Committee Room 1

Main forum for voluntary organisations in the borough Discussion of issues and presentation by guest speakers Channelling issues to the Kensington and Chelsea Partnership

NHS Funded Providers Forum

Thursday, 9 December 10.00am - 12.00pm venue tbc

Network and discussion forum for funded providers An opportunity to develop partnerships and improve relationships with commissioners and NHS providers Platform for NHS Kensington & Chelsea to communicate to all the organisations around performance management issues, forthcoming commissioning opportunities, etc.

Community Centres in the 21st Century Training
Saturday 11 December, 10.00am - 4.00pm venue tbc
What does a modern community centre look like? Supporting your centre users. Exploring new ways of generating income.

BME Health Forum

Wednesday 15 December 12.30pm - 3.30pm venue tbc

A collaborative partnership network between statutory, voluntary and BME community organisations in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Quarterly meeting More information www.bmehf.org.uk (new website)

Creating Climate Awareness - Film and Discussion Series - III
Wednesday 12 January, 6.15pm - 8.15pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Film highlighting aspects of climate change. Improve your understanding of what is happening and how. Meet the Carbonwatchers Response Team.

Approaches to Community Outreach Training
Friday 14 January, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Different approaches to reaching communities What constitutes good community outreach? Planning your approach

 

Representing Your Sector Training
Wednesday 19 January, 9.30am - 2.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
Enhance your skills as a voluntary sector representative. Improve your networking and feedback effectively. Understanding your mandate and how to use it.

Making Big Society Happen Seminar
Tuessday 25 January, 5.00pm - 7.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
Engaging effectively with local people. Linking with others and working to reduce disadvantage. Improve your effectiveness in delivering local services.

Creating Climate Awareness - Film and Discussion Series - IV
Wednesday 26 January, 6.15pm - 8.15pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Film highlighting aspects of climate change. Improve your understanding of what is happening and how. Meet the Carbonwatchers Response Team.

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February 2010

Working Effectively in Partnership
Thursday 3 February, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Room 7
Is collaborative working right for you? What makes an effective partnership? Successfully participating in a consortium.

 

Creating Climate Awareness Workshop
Wednesday 9 February, 2.00pm - 5.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
How do our actions lead to climate change? How can we change attitudes in our communities? Explore fun ways to cut our carbon together.

Community Leadership
Thursday 10 February, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Understanding different approaches to leadership. Reflecting on the key principles of community leadership. Developing your leadership skills.

Creating Climate Awareness - Film and Discussion Series - V
Wednesday 23 February, 6.15pm - 8.15pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Film highlighting aspects of climate change. Improve your understanding of what is happening and how. Meet the Carbonwatchers Response Team.

Selling Your Services
Thursdday 24 February, 9.30am - 4.00pm London Lighthouse, Ian McKellan Hall
Identifying and developing services to generate income. Marketing and costing your product. Offering your services to Personal Budget holders.

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March 2010

Trustee Seminar
Saturday 12 March, 10.00am - 2.00pm various locations
An informal tour of local voluntary and community organisations. Gain an insight into the history of local social activism. For anyone new to working in or with voluntary organisations.

Voluntary Sector Tour
Friday 25 March, 10.00am - 4.00pm Small Hall, Kensington Town Hall
Come together and network with other trustees Discuss and learn more about good charity governance.

 

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January 2010