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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T120000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_thinkingaboutvolunteering
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_thinkingaboutvolunteering
SUMMARY:Thinking About Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire is coming to you</strong></p>
 <p>We will help you</p>
 <ul>
     <li>Find a volunteering opportunity</li>
     <li>By meeting with you individually</li>
     <li>Make your application</li>
     <li>Make contact with the placement</li>
     <li>Arrange a visit and start volunteering</li>
     <li>By keeping in touch with you</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Book a time to see us now</p>
 <p><strong>Thursday 26 February\, 10am - 1pm<br />
 </strong></p>
 <p><strong>Mind in Abingdon\, Charter Complex\, Broad Street\, Abingdon<br />
 </strong></p>
 <p><strong>To book call\: 01235 522096</strong></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T113000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T113000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thame-networking-lunch
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thame-networking-lunch
SUMMARY:Thame Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:<p>&nbsp\;</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T113000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/independent-parental-supporter-training
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/independent-parental-supporter-training
SUMMARY:Independent Parental Supporter Training
DESCRIPTION:<p>Saturday 28 February 2009</p>
 <p>10am-12.30pm</p>
 <p>The first of 5<strong> free </strong>training mornings for volunteers.</p>
 <p>For more information contact Parent Partnership on 01865 810516 or email <a href=\\"mailto\:parentpartnership@oxfordshire.gov.uk\\">parentpartnership@oxfordshire.gov.uk</a></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T153000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T153000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/festival-polskiego-folkloru-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/festival-polskiego-folkloru-0
SUMMARY:Festival Polskiego Folkloru
DESCRIPTION:<p>&nbsp\;</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T153000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T210000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/festival-polskiego-folkloru
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/festival-polskiego-folkloru
SUMMARY:Festival Polskiego Folkloru
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><em>Stowarzyszenie Polak&oacute\;w w Banbury</em> ma zaszczyt zaprosić wszystkich miłosnik&oacute\;w dobrej muzyki na prawdziwą ucztę zmysł&oacute\;w podczas <strong>Festiwalu Polskiego Folkloru. Odbędzie się&nbsp\; on w Symphony Hall w Birmingham</strong>- filharmonii cieszącej się sławą jednej z najlepszej akustyki na swiecie. Zaprezentują się polskie zespoły\: Biesiada\, Giewont\, Karolinka\, Karpaty\, Mlody Las\, Oberek\,Orlęta\, Polesie\, Polonez\, Wiesniacy oraz Żywiec.</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/frontline-worker-training-oxford-cab
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/frontline-worker-training-oxford-cab
SUMMARY:Frontline worker training from Oxford CAB
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>More frontline worker training from Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau</strong></p>
 <p>Are you working with clients who got into debt over the Christmas period? Or who found it a struggle to make ends meet over Christmas?</p>
 <p>Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau are offering a free session for frontline workers in Oxfordshire to look at ways of saving for Christmas as part of the Save Xmas campaign.</p>
 <p>This campaign was developed by the Office of Fair Trading after the Farepak collapse and aims to reach people most affected by that collapse\, women in the 35-55 age group.</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090304T131500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/child-brain-injury-trusts-annual-conference-birmingham
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/child-brain-injury-trusts-annual-conference-birmingham
SUMMARY:Child Brain Injury Trust's Annual Conference\, Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:<p>CHANGING&nbsp\;FUTURES</p>
 <p>growing up following childhood acquired brain injury</p>
 <p><strong>Child Brain Injury Trust's Annual Conference &amp\;&nbsp\;Exhibition</strong></p>
 <p>NEC&nbsp\;Birmingham</p>
 <p>4th March</p>
 <p>See attached document for programme details and registration</p>
 <p>Phone 01869 341075\, Email <a href=\\"mailto\:conference@cbituk.org\\">conference@cbituk.org</a>\, visit <a href=\\"http\://www.cbituk.org\\">www.cbituk.org</a></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090305T113000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090305T113000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/berinsfield-networking-lunch
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/berinsfield-networking-lunch
SUMMARY:Berinsfield Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><b><span>Berinsfield Networking Lunch </span></b></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090306T125500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/basic-counselling-skills-course-three-day-course-accredited-open-college-network
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/basic-counselling-skills-course-three-day-course-accredited-open-college-network
SUMMARY:Basic Counselling Skills Course\: A three-day course accredited by the Open College Network
DESCRIPTION:<p>A knowledge of counselling skills can be extremely helpful in our daily lives &ndash\; whether it is in knowing how to support friends in need\, coping with difficult relationships in the family or for use professionally by those working in management\, healthcare\, human resources\, education\, or in one of the many welfare or voluntary occupations.</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090308T140000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090308T170000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-hindu-temple-havan-and-communal-prayers-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-hindu-temple-havan-and-communal-prayers-0
SUMMARY:Oxford Hindu Temple\: Havan and Inaugral General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:<p>Oxford Hindu Temple &amp\;&nbsp\;Community Centre Project</p>
 <p><strong>Havan and Inaugral General Meeting</strong></p>
 <p>On Sunday 8th March 2009<br />
 From 3pm prompt to 6pm</p>
 <p>At Kennington Village Hall\, Kennington Road\, Kennington\, Oxford OX1 5PG<br />
 (Opposite the Tandem Pub)</p>
 <p>Havan Yajya &amp\;&nbsp\;Inaugral General Meeting to elect Executive Committee</p>
 <p>Followed by Prasad and light refreshments</p>
 <p>All are invited</p>
 <p>RSVP <a href=\\"mailto\:ohtpteam@yahoo.co.uk\\">ohtpteam@yahoo.co.uk</a></p>
 <p>Please visit <a href=\\"http\://www.oxfordhindutempleproject.org\\" title=\\"www.oxfordhindutempleproject.org\\">www.oxfordhindutempleproject.org</a></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T100000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T140000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/come-and-connect-connection-open-session-all-women
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/come-and-connect-connection-open-session-all-women
SUMMARY:Come and connect with Connection - an open session for all women
DESCRIPTION:<p>As part of International Women's Festival\, Connection are holding an open session for all women. Speak with workers and clients to see how we support and enable women to live more independently and make changes to their lives.</p>
 <p>Venue\: Oxford Asian Cultural Centre\, Manzil Way (off Cowley Rd)\, Oxford OX4 1GH</p>
 <p>11am-3pm</p>
 <p>Entrance\: free</p>
 <p>Wheelchair access\: women only</p>
 <p>Tel\: 01865 711267<br />
 Email\: <a href=\\"mailto\:con-oxford@btconnect.com\\">con-oxford@btconnect.com</a> <br />
 Web\: <a href=\\"http\://www.connectionfs.org\\" title=\\"www.connectionfs.org\\">www.connectionfs.org</a> </p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/recruiting-retaining-young-volunteers
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/recruiting-retaining-young-volunteers
SUMMARY:Recruiting & retaining young volunteers 
DESCRIPTION:<p><b><span>Tuesday 10<sup>th</sup> March 10am- 1pm </span></b></p>
 <div>The workshop will cover how to successfully recruit young volunteers\, with advice on how to write appealing volunteering opportunities\, and good practice on how to retain volunteers.</div>
 <p>The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road\, lunch is included\, and training is free.</p>
 <p>Contact&nbsp\;<a title=\\"\:mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\" href=\\"mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\">vteam@ocvys.org</a></p>
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T120000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thinking-about-volunteering
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thinking-about-volunteering
SUMMARY:Thinking about Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire is coming to you</strong></p>
 <p><strong>We will help you</strong></p>
 <ul>
     <li>Find a volunteering opportunity</li>
     <li>By meeting with you individually</li>
     <li>Make your application</li>
     <li>Make contact with the placement</li>
     <li>Arrange a visit and start volunteering</li>
     <li>By keeping in touch with you</li>
 </ul>
 <p><strong>Book a time to see us in your area by calling now</strong></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090311T174500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090311T174500Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/question-time
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/question-time
SUMMARY:Question Time
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Clive Project invites you to an evening of lively debate on Dementia issues.</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">6\:45pm Reception\; 7\:30-9\:30pm Debate</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Park Road\, Abingdon OX14 1DE</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T110000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T110000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxfordshire-goes-wild
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxfordshire-goes-wild
SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Goes Wild
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">FREE fun for the family at<br />
 Oxford University<br />
 Museum of Natural History</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Saturday 14th March 12-4pm</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">To celebrate Charles Darwin's bicentenary\, we are going wild around the world this year. Meet animals\, go pond dipping\, identify species\, shake a dinosaur's claw\, model DNS\, play wildlife games and much more...</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T150000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T173000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/indian-spring-festival-colour-holi
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/indian-spring-festival-colour-holi
SUMMARY:Indian Spring Festival of Colour - Holi
DESCRIPTION:<p>Oxford Hindu Temple &amp\;&nbsp\;Community Centre Project invites you to <strong>Indian Spring Festival of Colour - Holi</strong></p>
 <p>Saturday 14th March 2009\, 4-6.30pm<br />
 South Oxford Community Centre\, Lake Street (off Abingdon Road)\, Oxford OX1 4RP</p>
 <p>Stalls - henna\, face painting\, saree draping\, delicious home cooked Indian snacks and chaat\, music and more...Come and enjoy the atmosphere!</p>
 <p>Entrance fees\: Adults &pound\;1\, children under 12 free</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T200000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090314T200000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/music-mind
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/music-mind
SUMMARY:Music in Mind
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Music in Mind presents</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Epstein</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Folly's</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">and indie disco</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">at the Cellar (Frewin Court\, off Cornmarket St\, Oxford)</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">9pm - 3am</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Tickets &pound\;5 on the door (all proceeds go to Oxfordshire Mind)</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090315T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090315T123000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/wothabs/violet_day
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/wothabs/violet_day
SUMMARY:Viewing the Violets
DESCRIPTION:<h4 class=\\"rtecenter\\">Viewing the Violets<br />
 at Chalkhills<br />
 and the results of the practical conservation work of WoTHabs &ndash\; <br />
 the local parish conservation group</h4>
 <h4 class=\\"rtecenter\\">Sunday March 15th 2009<br />
 Please come for a guided walk to view the Violets in bloom in</h4>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090316T170000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090316T171300Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ofm/parentapartMarch
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ofm/parentapartMarch
SUMMARY:Parenting Apart Workshop (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>These are &lsquo\;one-off&rsquo\; workshops.&nbsp\;They offer a mixture of information and exercises and give plenty of opportunities for participants to learn from each other and share experience.</span></p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090317T084500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090317T084500Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/taking-loneliness-seriously
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/taking-loneliness-seriously
SUMMARY:Taking Loneliness Seriously
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Archway Foundation</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">9\:45am - 3\:45pm</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Cost &pound\;25 (includes lunch)</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Loyd Lindsay Rooms\, Ardington\, Oxfordshire OX12 8PP</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">A multi-agency conference which will seek to\:</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">- raise awareness of loneliness in Oxfordshire</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">- share best practice</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">- increase the opportunities for collaboration between service providers</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090317T110600Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/interested-learning-and-skills-issues-lsc-meeting-london
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/interested-learning-and-skills-issues-lsc-meeting-london
SUMMARY:Interested in Learning and Skills issues? (LSC meeting\, London)
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Interested in Learning and Skills issues?</strong></p>
 <p>17 March 2009<br />
 Church House\, Westminster\, London</p>
 <p>Your chance to hear an update on the transition arrangements to the new learning and skills agencies post 2010\, as well as receiving information about other learning and skills issues.</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T153000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/recruitingandretainingvolunteers
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/recruitingandretainingvolunteers
SUMMARY:Recruiting&Retaining Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:<p>Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers Time 10.00&ndash\; 16.30 Venue to be advised but it will be in Oxford City\, Trainer Andrew Woodgate.</p>
 <p>Many voluntary organisations rely on volunteers to run projects and serve on committees. But where can we find them? How can we keep them on board? What do we need to do to get the best from them\, and keep them happy and committed? This tried and tested workshop takes a very practical approach to helping you to work out how to recruit and manage your volunteers more effectively.</p>
 <p>To book please click on form below</p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/managing-young-volunteers
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/managing-young-volunteers
SUMMARY:Managing Young Volunteers 
DESCRIPTION:<p><b><span>Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup> March 10am &ndash\; 1pm</span></b></p>
 <div>The workshop will cover how to effectively manage younger volunteers\, ensuring they have a good experience&nbsp\;and become an essential part of your organisation. We will also explore ways to successfully integrate new young volunteers into existing teams.</div>
 <p>The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road\, lunch is included\, and training is free.</p>
 <p>Contact&nbsp\;<a title=\\"\:mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\" href=\\"mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\">vteam@ocvys.org</a></p>
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T083000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T083000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/heart
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/heart
SUMMARY:At The Heart
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">The Abbey Centre\, 34 Great Smith Street<br />
 Westminster\, London SW1P 3BU</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">A national organisation to promote small organisations' contribution to building communities fit for children</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Contact Jodie Hopkins\: <a href=\\"mailto\:jodie@childrenengland.org.uk\\">jodie@childrenengland.org.uk</a>&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T083000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T114500Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/housing-related-support-services-young-people-oxfordshire
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/housing-related-support-services-young-people-oxfordshire
SUMMARY:Housing Related Support Services for Young People in Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:During 2009 Oxfordshire County Council\, in partnership with Oxfordshire’s five District Councils\, will be re-commissioning a range of housing related support services for young people in Oxfordshire.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/more-frontline-worker-training-oxford-cab
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/more-frontline-worker-training-oxford-cab
SUMMARY:More frontline worker training from Oxford CAB
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>More frontline worker training from Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau</strong></p>
 <p>Are you working with clients who got into debt over the Christmas period? Or who found it a struggle to make ends meet over Christmas?</p>
 <p>Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau are offering a free session for frontline workers in Oxfordshire to look at ways of saving for Christmas as part of the Save Xmas campaign.</p>
 <p>This campaign was developed by the Office of Fair Trading after the Farepak collapse and aims to reach people most affected by that collapse\, women in the 35-55 age group.</p>
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T093000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T093000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/funding-and-finance-event
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/funding-and-finance-event
SUMMARY:Funding and Finance Event
DESCRIPTION:<p>
 <div><span>Thursday 19<sup>th</sup> March</span></div>
 <div><span>10\:30am &ndash\; 2\:30pm</span></div>
 <div><span>Holiday Inn\, Egerton Road\, Guildford  GU2 7XZ</span></div>
 <div>&nbsp\;</div>
 <div><span>The Regional Strategic Cross Sector Partnership (RSCP) is a group that champions and supports the Third Sector to develop a strategic and influential role with public sector partners.</span></div></p>
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090321T110000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090321T110000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/british-red-cross-first-aid-road-show
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/british-red-cross-first-aid-road-show
SUMMARY:British Red Cross\: First Aid Road Show
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><span>Saturday 21st March 12pm-4pm</span></p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><span>East Oxford Community Centre\, Princes Street\, Oxford OX4 1DD</span></p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><span>Come and learn life-saving techniques and find out what else is on in Oxford.</span></p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\"><span>For more</span> information\, please call\: 0118 951 4800</p>
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090321T110000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090321T150000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/british-red-cross-open-day
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/british-red-cross-open-day
SUMMARY:British Red Cross Open Day
DESCRIPTION:<p>The British Red Cross&nbsp\; would like to invite you and&nbsp\; members of your organisation to an 'open day' where you can learn First Aid skills and find out about other Red Cross activities in Oxford\:<br />
 &nbsp\;<br />
 Oxford Road Show<br />
 Saturday\, 21 March 2009 12pm - 4pm<br />
 East Oxford Community Centre<br />
 Princes Street Oxford Off Cowley Road<br />
 OX4 1DD<br />
 &nbsp\;<br />
 We will be joined by the Lord Mayor of Oxford\, Councillor Susanna Pressel and the President of The Red Cross in Oxfordshire -Mr.Lawrence Lee.<br /></p>
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T223126Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090323T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090323T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/improving-support-campaigning-and-advocacy-south-east
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/improving-support-campaigning-and-advocacy-south-east
SUMMARY:Improving Support for Campaigning and Advocacy in the South East
DESCRIPTION:<p>
 <div>Monday 23<sup>rd</sup> March</div>
 <div>Baylis House\, Slough\,  SL1 3PB</div>
 <div>10\:00am &ndash\; 4\:00pm</div>
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 <div>The purpose of this event is to improve support for <span>campaigning and advocacy&nbsp\;by Voluntary/ Community Organisations (VCOs) in&nbsp\;the South East.</span></div>
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 <div><span>This one-day roadshow&nbsp\;for VCOs\, umbrella bodies and community organisations is to strengthen support for advocacy\, campaigning\, active citizenship\, empowerment and voic</span></div></p>
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UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/campaigning-and-advocacy-event-slough
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/campaigning-and-advocacy-event-slough
SUMMARY:Campaigning and Advocacy Event\, Slough
DESCRIPTION:<p>The one-day roadshow in Slough is for Voluntary/Community Organisations and umbrella bodies. The event aims to strengthen support for advocacy\, campaigning\, active citizinship\, empowerment and voice as part of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) Capacitybuilders' programme for improving support.</p>
 <p>Through networking\, workshops and speakers\, delegates will get an overview on how to campaign. Delegates will also receive resources and information on different aspects of campaigning\, empowerment and voice.</p>
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090323T190000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090323T190000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/drayton-twinning-agm
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/drayton-twinning-agm
SUMMARY:Drayton Twinning AGM
DESCRIPTION:<p>Drayton Twinning Group are holding their AGM at the Caudwell Day Centre at 8 pm.<br />
 All are welcome.</p>
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UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/launch-oxfordshire-neurological-alliance
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/launch-oxfordshire-neurological-alliance
SUMMARY:Launch of the Oxfordshire Neurological Alliance
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Oxfordshire Neurological Alliance is holding a meeting on Tuesday 24th March\, 7\:15-9\:30pm at the Kings Centre\, Osney Mead\, Oxford.</p>
 <p>The keynote speaker will be Baroness Susan Greenfield talking about 'The Brain in Health and Disease'.</p>
 <p>This is an exciting opportunity to understand the benefits of neurological alliance and to take part in its development. The launch is being supported by the PCT and their representatives will be talking about working together to shape Neurological Services in Oxfordshire.</p>
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090325T183000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090325T183000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/utopia-or-apocalypse-what-does-future-hold
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/utopia-or-apocalypse-what-does-future-hold
SUMMARY:Utopia or Apocalypse\: What does the future hold?
DESCRIPTION:<p class=\\"rtecenter\\">Transition Oxford</p>
 <p class=\\"rtecenter\\">7\:30 - 9\:30pm<br />
 Friends Meeting House\, 43 St Giles OX2 9HN</p>
 <p class=\\"rteleft\\">This evening will glance at some of the possibilities\, and invite participation in drafting <span>Transition Oxford - The Plan<em>.&nbsp\;</em></span></p>
 <p class=\\"rteleft\\">An examination of different aspects of Oxford life\, and how we can take steps now that lead to a resilient\, sustainable and vibrant city in the future. </p>
 <p class=\\"rteleft\\">transitionoxford@gmail.com</p>
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090325T183000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/planning-meeting
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/planning-meeting
SUMMARY:Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:<p>We are meeting on the 25th at 19.30 - location Drayton small hall.<br />
 The agenda will mainly consist of planning for the August visit by Twinning visitors from Lesparre.</p>
 <p>Non-Members welcome.</p>
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090326T090000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090326T090000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/getting-most-your-volunteers
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/getting-most-your-volunteers
SUMMARY:Getting The Most From Your Volunteers 
DESCRIPTION:<p><b><span>Thursday 26<sup>th</sup> March 10am-1pm</span></b></p>
 <div>The workshop will cover how best to involved young volunteers in your organisation\, using their skills&nbsp\;and expertise to have the maximum impact possible.</div>
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 <div>&nbsp\;</div>
 <p>The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road\, lunch is included\, and training is free.</p>
 <p>Contact&nbsp\;<a title=\\"\:mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\" href=\\"mailto\:vteam@ocvys.org\\">vteam@ocvys.org</a></p>
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090326T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090326T153000Z
UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_ccv_tastersession
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_ccv_tastersession
SUMMARY:Certificate in Community Volunteering Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:<p>Thursday 26th March &ndash\; 1.30pm - 4.30pm  Introductory Session to the Certificate in Community Volunteering Course.   This Taster Session is FREE. Venue OCVA Meeting Room\, Floyds Row\, St Aldates\, Oxford.    The Certificate in Community Volunteering is a national qualification. It is awarded by ASDAN\, a national awarding body. This means that\, even if participants attend the course in Oxford\, the qualification will be recognised everywhere in the country. The Certificate in Community Volunteering is a qualification at level 2.</p>
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