T3SC Events |
Tue 7 Feb 2012
12.30pm - 3.00pm |  The Funky BME Network |
This unique joint network meeting brings together the Funky Lizard network and the Black and Minority Ethnic network to discuss what we see as the opportunities and issues for families in Tameside and how local service providers can support them.
Never before has the network for families, kids and youths come together with the BME network to discuss the experience of families in Tameside.
We will have a key note speaker – Barbara Kelly from the new organisation, the Family Strategic Partnership, explaining the government’s thoughts about how to support and engage families in the future.
We will then discuss what we see as the opportunities and issues for families in Tameside and how local service providers can support them. We already know that there are shared issues around childcare and literacy for lots of parents and maybe together the two networks can develop some innovative solutions to these problems. There are also opportunities for communities of families to set up free schools or run family services in the future so it would be good to start thinking about these opportunities now.
If you want to know more about this exciting event please contact derin.adefajo@t3sc.org – 0161 339 4985 ext 2021 or veronica.hyde@t3sc.org – 0161 339 4985 ext 2015
at Church of the Nazarene Stamford Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7LJ
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Wed 14 Mar 2012
10.00am - 4.30pm | | Community Rights Made Real: Getting to grips with the Localism Bill |
As the government introduces new community rights designed to give local people the chance to take action on local services, assets and development, we want to make sure that groups are equipped with the knowledge and skills to take advantage of these rights.
We know that local community group organisers are interested in using all the opportunities there are for community based action, but that there are concerns about capacity, keeping up with the pace of change, and the inequality in communities' ability to take advantage of the new rights proposed.
This one day workshop for local community groups will help you make a difference...
The aims of the workshop
Our aims are to support local groups to prepare for the practicalities, opportunities and challenges of the rights within the Localism Bill, and to support inclusion and equality in how the new rights are taken up, focusing in particular on the needs of communities who currently lack power.
The workshops will:
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Brief people on the details of all the new community rights.
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Discuss their practical implications for communities.
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Share experience of existing community action - successes and pitfalls.
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Support community groups and community activists to plan the first steps in taking action using the new rights.
at Dukinfield Town Hall, King Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA
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Other Events |
Sat 18 Feb 2012
11.00am - 2.00pm | | Bring and buy sale |
Refreshments served throughout the day.
Hot lunches available from 11.30am.
Proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 between British Heart Foundation and St James Church funds.
at St James church Cowhill Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne |
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Wed 29 Feb 2012
to Wed 29 Feb 2012
1.00pm - 4.00pm | | North West Regional 'This is Youth' Workshop |
A free workshop for youth workers and service managers led by Bernard Davies, renowned advocate of youth work.
Sandwich lunch from 12.30pm.
This workshop will defend professional youth work. It is one of a series of workshops accross England.
We aim to use 'This is Youth Work: Stories from Practice', the book and DVD we published in October in collaboration with Unison and Unite and other youth organisations in order to fight the greatest threat to youth work in 60 years.
To book your place please contact Katherine Roycroft: k.roycroft@mmu.ac.uk
at Manchester Metropolitan University Didsbury Campus |
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Tue 6 Mar 2012
9.45am - 3.30pm | | Nurturing the Roots - Building Sustainability in the BME Women's sector |
 The voluntary and community sector faces extremely challenging times, especially the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women’s sector. BME women’s groups work within some of the most marginalised and vulnerable communities in the country, providing specialised services in culturally appropriate ways to women that many others find hard to reach. Nurturing the Roots is a free event (organised by Oxfam’s Routes to Solidarity Project) which brings together BME women’s groups and funding bodies to look at how BME women’s groups can ensure their survival, become more sustainable and increase the impact that they have.
Join us at this event, where you can:
- Talk to funders about the needs of your communities and your groups.
- Learn more about social enterprise; winning contracts; and writing successful funding bids.
- Visit funders’ stalls, to find out about their funding and support.
- Network with other groups, hearing about how they are building their sustainability.
- Enjoy hot food provided by two BME social enterprises.
A range of funders are taking part, and include:
- The Big Lottery Fund.
- Comic Relief.
- Community Foundation for Merseyside and Lancashire.
- Charity Bank Limited.
- sported
To book your place at the event, please contact Katie Lau, Tel: 0161 860 2811 Email:routestosolidarity@oxfam.org.uk at Kings House Conference Centre, Kings Church, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB |
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Fri 9 Mar 2012
10.30am - 12.30pm | | All-Party Parliamentary Group on Migration visit the North West |
This is the first time that this group of MPs has met outside of London!
One North West’s event will bring together BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) groups, the wider voluntary sector and key decision makers to support the emergence of mainstream, progressive policy debate on migration in the UK parliament. This will then be presented to the Minister of Immigration so it is an excellent opportunity to have an influence.
For more information and to book: Email: daniel.silver@vsnw.org.uk
at GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Manchester, M12 6FZ |
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Fri 14 Sep 2012
| | Hope for Paediatric Epilepsy's (Hope) 2012 Gala Ball |
 As last year's Hope's Gala Ball was a sell out we have decided to have a bigger and better one at The Midland Hotel Manchester on Friday 14 September 2012. It will be time to get yourself all glammed up.
Tickets are £40, which includes:
- Buck's Fizz on arrival.
- A three course set menu with coffee.
- Entertainment.
- Late bar.
There will also be raffles with fantastic prizes to be won.
As its a bit dearer than last year, we are doing a payment plan this year of £10 a month Jan to Aug for a couple. You can also book for a table of 10 if you wish. I do hope you will all be able to join us.
To book your place contact Paul, Tel: 0786 827 9705 Email: psmith@hopetameside.org.uk
For more information and pictures of the Midland Hotel see Hope's website.
at Midland Hotel, Manchester |
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Sat 29 Sep 2012
| | Shop and Drop 2012 |
It's the event we've all been waiting for Shop and Drop 2012 - Trafford Centre Abseil is here!
Taking place on 29 September 2012 at Bell Tower, Trafford Centre in Manchester, this is an adrenaline filled event. You can enjoy the stunning views across Manchester, Peak District and Cheshire before taking stepping over the edge and taking on this 60 metre abseil. With expert, qualified and professional instructors you’ll be in safe hands. Registration is just £10 with a sponsorship target of only £100.
Registration is now open: Tel: 0161 888 8915 or sign up online at: www.redcross.org.uk/ShopandDrop
For more information: Tel: 0161 888 8915 Email: jpickersgill@redcross.org.uk
at Trafford Centre |
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