\;
The Oxford OCD Support Group is open to people who have (or think the might have) OCD or a related \;disorder\, their family members and their friends.
The group provides informal but structured meetings where people affected can talk to others in a friendly\, non-judgemental way. It does not offer specific therapy or professional guidance\, but is an opportunity to share thoughts\, ideas and strategies\, and to provide mutual support.
The Expert Patients Programme Community Interest Company (EPP CIC) are running 3 courses for people living with long-term health conditions. This course can help you\:
There are the courses starting in\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T230000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/advocating-intelligent-commissioning-seminar URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/advocating-intelligent-commissioning-seminar SUMMARY:Advocating Intelligent Commissioning Seminar DESCRIPTION:What is intelligent commissioning and how can you bring it about in your community?
NAVCA are offering an interactive training day that explores how support and development organisations\, and those involved with influencing commissioning\, can campaignand work for greater involvement in commissioning to improve local services.
The seminar covers\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100909T081500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100909T081500Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/commissioning-third-sector-level-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/commissioning-third-sector-level-2 SUMMARY:Commissioning for the third sector - level 2 DESCRIPTION:The Office for Civil Society (OCS) has engaged LG Improvement and Development and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to deliver a comprehensive training programme for commissioners and finance staff throughout the public sector.
Level 2 comprises two major plenary sessions that will set the strategy of the new policy agenda and extend the role of the community\, voluntary\, charitable and social enterprise sectors.
There will be a series of master classes conducted by recognised experts.
\;
OCVA have announced that the launch of their Survival Kit Initiative. This involves a series of events to address the challenges to voluntary sector groups in this difficult economic climate.
The first training event for groups is Proving the value of your work. In tough economic times it is vital that groups learn to demonstrate their effectiveness to funders. With less funding available\, it will be those charities that are most able to demonstrate the value of their work who will be most able to retain funding and stay healthy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100909T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T230000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/witney-big-weekend-celebration-witney-aid-local-charities-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/witney-big-weekend-celebration-witney-aid-local-charities-0 SUMMARY:The Witney Big Weekend - A celebration of Witney in aid of local charities DESCRIPTION:A celebration ball for 45 years of rugby in Witney\, the first ever Pigstock\, a comedy night and a road race are all part of the first ever Big Witney Weekend starting on the 10 September.
The weekend will be based around Witney Rugby Club's Hailey Road Ground where a giant marquee will be in place for Pigstock on Friday night. This event promises an evening of live music\, a hog-roast and flowing beer with monies raised supporting West Oxfordshire disabled children's charity SpecialEffect and the Sobell House Hospice charities.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T120000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-homeless-pathways-open-doors-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-homeless-pathways-open-doors-event SUMMARY:Oxford Homeless Pathways Open Doors event DESCRIPTION:Oxford Homeless Pathways are hosting an event called Open doors on 11 September. This will be held at O'Hanlon House where our doors will be open to the general public from \;11am - \;1pm.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T230000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/silk-painting-applique-and-embroidery-skills-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/silk-painting-applique-and-embroidery-skills-day SUMMARY:Silk painting\, applique and embroidery Skills Day DESCRIPTION:Jane Buckley will demonstrate and give tuition in silk painting
Judy Hammond will demonstrate and teach basic applique and embroidery techniques including how to do shisha work (mirror work)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100915T150000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/family-fun-day-eynsham-hall URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/family-fun-day-eynsham-hall SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Eynsham Hall DESCRIPTION:Guide posts trust are hosting a Family Fun Day at Eynsham Hall on Sunday 12 September from 11.00am to 4.00pm. There will be lots of fun and entertainment for all the family including\:
...and many more attractions.
\;
Tickets are free for children and just £\;5 for adults which includes a lucky entry ticket prize.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T073000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T100000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/campaigning-political-change-local-change-charities-big-society URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/campaigning-political-change-local-change-charities-big-society SUMMARY:Campaigning for political change\: local change for charities in Big Society DESCRIPTION:NAVCA are hosting an event to discuss the topic\: Local change for charities in the big society
Can and should local action replace Westminster meetings? With new people\, new priorities and new policies in government\, new pressure not to lobby and new opportunities for charities to take on traditionally public sector responsibilities\, where will you be putting your campaigning resources?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100916T090900Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100916T090900Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/3-day-counselling-course-delivered-be-relate URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/3-day-counselling-course-delivered-be-relate SUMMARY:3 day counselling course delivered be Relate DESCRIPTION: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.
Run by a Relate trainer who is also an experienced and qualified counsellor\, this accredited course is designed to give participants the opportunity to learn the basic skills and to practise them in a safe environment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T120000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/free-half-day-interactive-workshops-health-and-social-care-professionals URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/free-half-day-interactive-workshops-health-and-social-care-professionals SUMMARY:FREE Half day interactive workshops for health and social care professionals. DESCRIPTION:Would you like to find out how the Expert Patients Programme CIC can support you with your work?
This FREE interactive awareness workshop is for health and social care practitioners to increase awareness of the benefits of self-management and to show how you can effectively support and promote self-management with your patients and service users.
Participatory methods for engaging people in action research\, planning and decision - drawing on Participatory Appraisal.
This training is being provided by Reach Ability and is for anyone who wants to involve people in decision making\, planning and evaluation - from service opening hours to the design of a new housing development.
Participants will learn\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T100000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/omega-meditation-group-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/omega-meditation-group-2 SUMMARY:OMEGA Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:
OMEGA monthly Meditation class on Thursday 23rd September from 11am - 1pm.
For further details please contact\: omega.meditation@phonecoop
Are you likely to be affected by the Government&rsquo\;sbudget cuts?
Are you worried about how to find funding in a changing environment?
Do you want to learn how to improve your chances of surviving these tough economic times?
OCVA is hosting a Survive the Cuts workshop on 23 September 1.00-5.00pm at Response\, Littlemore\, Oxford\, OX4 4U.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T123000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T153000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/supporting-volunteers-mental-health-issues URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/supporting-volunteers-mental-health-issues SUMMARY:Supporting volunteers with mental health issues DESCRIPTION:This training day\, run jointly with OCVA &\; Oxfordshire &\; Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Trust aims to increase your knowledge about symptoms &\; behaviours associated with mental ill health\, and to explore situations related to supporting volunteers with mental health issues. \; You will be able to develop your own support strategies\, and understand the other support services available to volunteers with mental health needs. \;
Trainers\: Jackie Newell (OBMH)\, Jen Cothier (OCVA)
\;
Cost\: £\;10 OCVA members/ £\;15 non-members
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T160000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/budget-cuts-strengthening-contracting-relations-1 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/budget-cuts-strengthening-contracting-relations-1 SUMMARY:Budget Cuts\: strengthening contracting relations DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, structured and effective relationships between our sectors are imperative to the effective delivery of public services. NCVO \;are hosting a training seminar to bring you the latest skills and examples of managing negotiations at a critical time for cross-sector partnership.
This discursive seminar draws evidenced private-sector methodology in relationship management to address the challenges faced in public service commissioning\, procurement and contract management negotiations.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T140000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/money-matters URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/money-matters SUMMARY:Money Matters DESCRIPTION:Advice UK are hosting a conference at the Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 28 September for anyone who wants to break the cycle of problem debt in Oxfordshire\, and help those living in the county manage their money more effectively. This eventis particularly for you if\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T140000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/money-matters-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/money-matters-0 SUMMARY:Money Matters DESCRIPTION:Advice UK are hosting a conference at the Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 28 September for anyone who wants to break the cycle of problem debt in Oxfordshire\, and help those living in the county manage their money more effectively. This eventis particularly for you if\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T091500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T143000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/indi-south-east-launch-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/indi-south-east-launch-event SUMMARY:INDI South East launch event DESCRIPTION:The Infrastructure Network for Disability Information (INDI) South East is hosting a launch event on Tuesday 28 September at the Holiday Inn\, Guildford.
You are invited to the event at the Holiday Inn to discover how to become part of this exciting initiative funded by Big Lottery Fund. You will also hear from leading experts on a number of subjects that impacts on everyone working in disability related organisations.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T105500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/new-chief-executive-programme-1 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/new-chief-executive-programme-1 SUMMARY:New Chief Executive Programme DESCRIPTION:London
Standard Price £\;995 ACEVO Member Price £\;895
The course is for newly appointed CEOs who have been in post for two years or less. The course comprises five one-day modules spread over five months. It will provide participants with the range of knowledge and skills required in the demanding role of CEO\, with in depth learning opportunities at a pace to suit busy CEOs.
To book\, contact tobie.mann@acevo.org.uk
\;
The Migration Impacts Project requests the pleasure of your company at our Celebration Tea event.
This event is intended to mark the end of the project. This is on Wednesday 29 September from 3.00 - 5.00pm at the Green Room\, The Old Music Hall\, 106-108 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1JE.
We hope you can join us!
For more information and to book your place please contact Project Manager\, Tamsin Jewell\, on 01865 403313 or tamsin.jewell@ocva.org.uk.
\;
\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T043706Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T150000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/acquired-brain-injury-awareness-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/acquired-brain-injury-awareness-day SUMMARY:Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Headway Oxford are inviting people to join them for their Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Day being held on 30 September 2010.
This event features a programme of presentations and discussions from eminent professionals and practitioners in the field of acquired brain injury. The day will help people find out more about brain injury and brain injury services in Oxfordshire.
Parking is available at St\, Swithun's Church\, The Avenue\, Kennington\, Oxford OX1 5PL.
For more information and bookings contact Headway on 01865 326263 or at admin@headway-oxford.org.uk.
END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR