Events
- Every Wednesday.
Free counselling with deaf counsellor (pdf format)
Starting on Wednesday 2nd May 2012, Deaf Direct in Oxford are offering free counselling with a Deaf Counsellor. Appointments must be made for this service by contacting counselling@deafdirect.org.uk
SMS: 07850 796240
Tel: 01905 746301
Fax: 01905 746302 - Various dates, May - July 2012
Hamlet by Blue Apple Theatre (link to external website)
Blue Apple Theatre are bringing Shakespeare’s most famous play and the talent of learning disabled artists to audiences and stages around Hampshire and the South of England in May, June and July 2012. This pioneering theatre project challenges audience preconceptions and brings new insights into a familiar play. South East venues include - Guildford, Surrey; Aldershot, Hedge End, Andover and New Milton in Hampshire; Abington, Oxfordshire; Winchester and Kingston upon Thames.
- 19th May 2012
Slough Disability Conference (link to external website)
This is a free conference to help redesign a directory of services for disabled people in Slough and to discuss the content of a disabled persons service standard/charter. It is open to disabled people and carers of disabled people with free transport and lunch available. Places must be booked. Flyer for the conference (pdf document).
- 23rd May 2012
Partnership Forum - Department for Work and Pensions (link to word document)
The Department for Work and Pensions are holding a partnership forum in Epsom, Surrey and would like to invite disability organisations to attend. Information will be provided on Welfare Reform covering Personal Independence Payment, Housing and Council Tax benefit changes and other DWP updates.
- 24th May 2012
INDI South East - Disability Awareness and Networking Event
INDI South East (in partnership with Hampshire Independent Equality Forum and Basingstoke and District Disability Forum) is holding a Disability Awareness and Networking Event on Thursday 24th May, at the Carnival Hall Community Centre, Basingstoke 10.30am-3.30pm. This event is free for voluntary and community sector organisations. To register visit www.indi.org.uk , e-mail yvonne@asksid.org.uk or phone the INDI Team 01372 361901.
- 29th May 2012
Generating Earned Income from Trading, Service Delivery and Social Enterprise (pdf format)
This is a one day conference on how to develop and fund sustainable new income streams for charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations. It will be held in central hall, Westminster and is organised by the Action planning Social Enterprise Team in association with ACEVO, Blackbaud and The Social Investment Business. Further information is available from anne@actionplanning.co.uk or by calling 020 8661 8060.
- 31st May 2012
The Volunteer Fair (link to external site)The Volunteer Fair is organised by the Directory of Social Change and supported by volunteering England. It takes place in London and provides a variety of workshops specifically designed for volunteer managers and supporters.
- Various dates from June - October 2012
Diabetes UK - Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow
The Diabetes UK Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow will be visiting Worthing, Reading, Brighton, Hastings, Slough, Staines and Portsmouth over the next few months in the hope to assess people to determine their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People attending will receive a free Type 2 diabetes risk assessment, have the opportunity to chat to dieticians, join the physical activity zone and pick up a free piece of fruit as well as receiving important advice about how leading a healthy lifestyle can reduce people's risk.
- 1 and 7th June 2012
Volunteer Week Event - Slough (PDF format - details also given below)
Volunteer Week is between 1st - 7th June 2012. This year the theme is 'Supporting People into Volunteering.
Several events are occurring in Slough during this week, including the launch of WAVE (Wider Access To Volunteering for Everyone), two Volunteer Awards ceremonies, and some drop in opportunities to find out more about volunteering. Further information is on the leaflet, or details are available from Volunteer Centre Slough, telephone number: 01753 528 632, email: info@volunteerslough.org.uk
- 20th June 2012
Shaping the Future of the Civil Society (link to external website)This Inside Government conference's full title is 'Shaping the Future of the Civil Society: Empowering Charities, Voluntary Groups and Social Enterprises'. It aims for delegates to gain first hand knowledge on what is required to develop their organisations and contribute positively to public services and for delegates to take part in an interactive policy discussion regarding changes to civil society funding and opening up public services.
- 26th - 28th June 2012
Local Government Association annual conference and exhibitionThis conference will be held at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham. Although it is primarily aimed at those working in local government, it is also open to those in the wider public, private and voluntary sector.
- 28th and 29th June 2012
Charity Fair (link to external website)The Charity Fair in London is organised by the Directory of Social Change. There will be over 100 training sessions taking place over the 2 days, relevant to the charity and voluntary sector, including fundraising, marketing, people & project management, personal development, charity law and finance, social media, communications and localism and policy.
- 28th June 2012
Welfare Reform: Creating a Welfare System Fit for the 21st Century (link to external website)Delegates at this forum will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the welfare reforms, how they will be implemented and when they will be rolled out. This includes sessions regarding specific benefit changes and also looking at the role of the voluntary sector with regard to delivering the Work Programme and also a session entitled 'How do we ensure welfare reforms provide the right support for disabled people'.
- 6th - 7th July 2012
UK Stroke AssemblyThe UK Stroke Assembly is an annual event for people to discuss topics, share experiences, talk to and influence professionals from stroke charities and try out new products designed to help live a life after stroke. Reduced cost tickets are offered to people with stroke, carers and family members. The Stroke Association is hosting this event, which will be held at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham NEC.
- 10th - 11th July 2012
Welfare to Work UK Convention 2012 (link to external website)
Inclusion's annual Welfare to Work UK Convention and Exhibition will be held at the Birmingham ICC. There are reduced fees available if bookings are made prior to the 6th May 2012.
- 1st July 2012
Age UK - Services for Later Life 2012 (link to external website)This event hopes to bring together more than 200 service professionals interested in commissioning, developing or providing services for older people.