Events
Thursday February 26, 2009
Start: 26/02/2009 10:00
End: 26/02/2009 13:00
Start: 26/02/2009 12:30
Saturday February 28, 2009
Start: 28/02/2009 10:00
End: 28/02/2009 12:30
Saturday 28 February 2009
10am-12.30pm
The first of 5 free training mornings for volunteers.
For more information contact Parent Partnership on 01865 810516 or email parentpartnership@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Start: 28/02/2009 16:30
Start: 28/02/2009 16:30
End: 28/02/2009 22:00
Stowarzyszenie Polaków w Banbury ma zaszczyt zaprosić wszystkich miłosników dobrej muzyki na prawdziwą ucztę zmysłów podczas Festiwalu Polskiego Folkloru. Odbędzie się on w Symphony Hall w Birmingham- 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.
Tuesday March 03, 2009
Start: 03/03/2009 10:00
More frontline worker training from Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau
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?
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.
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.
Wednesday March 04, 2009
CHANGING FUTURES
growing up following childhood acquired brain injury
Child Brain Injury Trust's Annual Conference & Exhibition
NEC Birmingham
4th March
See attached document for programme details and registration
Phone 01869 341075, Email conference@cbituk.org, visit www.cbituk.org
Thursday March 05, 2009
Start: 05/03/2009 12:30
Berinsfield Networking Lunch
Friday March 06, 2009
A knowledge of counselling skills can be extremely helpful in our daily lives – 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.
Sunday March 08, 2009
Start: 08/03/2009 15:00
End: 08/03/2009 18:00
Oxford Hindu Temple & Community Centre Project
Havan and Inaugral General Meeting
On Sunday 8th March 2009
From 3pm prompt to 6pm
At Kennington Village Hall, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5PG
(Opposite the Tandem Pub)
Havan Yajya & Inaugral General Meeting to elect Executive Committee
Followed by Prasad and light refreshments
All are invited
RSVP ohtpteam@yahoo.co.uk
Please visit www.oxfordhindutempleproject.org
Monday March 09, 2009
Start: 09/03/2009 11:00
End: 09/03/2009 15:00
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.
Venue: Oxford Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way (off Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1GH
11am-3pm
Entrance: free
Wheelchair access: women only
Tel: 01865 711267
Email: con-oxford@btconnect.com
Web: www.connectionfs.org
Tuesday March 10, 2009
Start: 10/03/2009 10:00
Tuesday 10th March 10am- 1pm
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.
The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road, lunch is included, and training is free.
Contact vteam@ocvys.org
Start: 10/03/2009 10:00
End: 10/03/2009 13:00
Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire is coming to you
We will help you
- Find a volunteering opportunity
- By meeting with you individually
- Make your application
- Make contact with the placement
- Arrange a visit and start volunteering
- By keeping in touch with you
Book a time to see us in your area by calling now
Wednesday March 11, 2009
Start: 11/03/2009 18:45
The Clive Project invites you to an evening of lively debate on Dementia issues.
6:45pm Reception; 7:30-9:30pm Debate
The Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon OX14 1DE
Saturday March 14, 2009
Start: 14/03/2009 12:00
FREE fun for the family at
Oxford University
Museum of Natural History
Saturday 14th March 12-4pm
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...
Start: 14/03/2009 16:00
End: 14/03/2009 18:30
Oxford Hindu Temple & Community Centre Project invites you to Indian Spring Festival of Colour - Holi
Saturday 14th March 2009, 4-6.30pm
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street (off Abingdon Road), Oxford OX1 4RP
Stalls - henna, face painting, saree draping, delicious home cooked Indian snacks and chaat, music and more...Come and enjoy the atmosphere!
Entrance fees: Adults £1, children under 12 free
Start: 14/03/2009 21:00
Music in Mind presents
The Epstein
The Folly's
and indie disco
at the Cellar (Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St, Oxford)
9pm - 3am
Tickets £5 on the door (all proceeds go to Oxfordshire Mind)
Sunday March 15, 2009
Start: 15/03/2009 13:30
Viewing the Violets
at Chalkhills
and the results of the practical conservation work of WoTHabs –
the local parish conservation group
Sunday March 15th 2009
Please come for a guided walk to view the Violets in bloom in
Monday March 16, 2009
Start: 16/03/2009 18:00
End: 16/03/2009 18:13
These are ‘one-off’ workshops. They offer a mixture of information and exercises and give plenty of opportunities for participants to learn from each other and share experience.
Tuesday March 17, 2009
Start: 17/03/2009 09:45
The Archway Foundation
9:45am - 3:45pm
Cost £25 (includes lunch)
Loyd Lindsay Rooms, Ardington, Oxfordshire OX12 8PP
A multi-agency conference which will seek to:
- raise awareness of loneliness in Oxfordshire
- share best practice
- increase the opportunities for collaboration between service providers
Interested in Learning and Skills issues?
17 March 2009
Church House, Westminster, London
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.
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Start: 18/03/2009 10:00
Wednesday 18th March 10am – 1pm
The workshop will cover how to effectively manage younger volunteers, ensuring they have a good experience and become an essential part of your organisation. We will also explore ways to successfully integrate new young volunteers into existing teams.
The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road, lunch is included, and training is free.
Contact vteam@ocvys.org
Start: 18/03/2009 10:00
End: 18/03/2009 16:30
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers Time 10.00– 16.30 Venue to be advised but it will be in Oxford City, Trainer Andrew Woodgate.
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.
To book please click on form below
Thursday March 19, 2009
Start: 19/03/2009 09:30
The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street
Westminster, London SW1P 3BU
A national organisation to promote small organisations' contribution to building communities fit for children
Contact Jodie Hopkins: jodie@childrenengland.org.uk
Start: 19/03/2009 09:30
End: 19/03/2009 12:45
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.
Start: 19/03/2009 10:00
More frontline worker training from Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau
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?
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.
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.
Start: 19/03/2009 10:30
Thursday 19th March
10:30am – 2:30pm
Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XZ
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.
Saturday March 21, 2009
Start: 21/03/2009 12:00
Saturday 21st March 12pm-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre, Princes Street, Oxford OX4 1DD
Come and learn life-saving techniques and find out what else is on in Oxford.
For more information, please call: 0118 951 4800
Start: 21/03/2009 12:00
End: 21/03/2009 16:00
The British Red Cross would like to invite you and 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:
Oxford Road Show
Saturday, 21 March 2009 12pm - 4pm
East Oxford Community Centre
Princes Street Oxford Off Cowley Road
OX4 1DD
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.
Monday March 23, 2009
Start: 23/03/2009 10:00
Monday 23rd March
Baylis House, Slough, SL1 3PB
10:00am – 4:00pm
The purpose of this event is to improve support for campaigning and advocacy by Voluntary/ Community Organisations (VCOs) in the South East.
This one-day roadshow for VCOs, umbrella bodies and community organisations is to strengthen support for advocacy, campaigning, active citizenship, empowerment and voic
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.
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.
Start: 23/03/2009 20:00
Drayton Twinning Group are holding their AGM at the Caudwell Day Centre at 8 pm.
All are welcome.
Tuesday March 24, 2009
Start: 24/03/2009 19:15
The Oxfordshire Neurological Alliance is holding a meeting on Tuesday 24th March, 7:15-9:30pm at the Kings Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford.
The keynote speaker will be Baroness Susan Greenfield talking about 'The Brain in Health and Disease'.
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.
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Start: 25/03/2009 19:30
Transition Oxford
7:30 - 9:30pm
Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles OX2 9HN
This evening will glance at some of the possibilities, and invite participation in drafting Transition Oxford - The Plan.
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.
transitionoxford@gmail.com
We are meeting on the 25th at 19.30 - location Drayton small hall.
The agenda will mainly consist of planning for the August visit by Twinning visitors from Lesparre.
Non-Members welcome.
Thursday March 26, 2009
Start: 26/03/2009 10:00
Thursday 26th March 10am-1pm
The workshop will cover how best to involved young volunteers in your organisation, using their skills and expertise to have the maximum impact possible.
The event is held at Old Music Hall on Cowley Road, lunch is included, and training is free.
Contact vteam@ocvys.org
Start: 26/03/2009 13:30
End: 26/03/2009 16:30
Thursday 26th March – 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.
Saturday March 28, 2009
Start: 28/03/2009 14:00
Transition Oxford
2pm-5:30pm Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March
The Old Music Hall 106 Cowley Road OX4 1JE
More detailed exploration of forces and trends we are subject to and likely outcomes, thinking through the implications for us today.
With refreshments. £5 donation requested. Please book in advance.
transitionoxford@gmail.com
www.transitionoxford.org.uk
