News & Events

Future Directions for Fife's Third Sector

Friday 17 September

9am - 1pm

Balgeddie House Hotel, Glenrothes

Community Planning, Collaboration and the Third Sector

2010 is proving to be a year of considerable change. The climate we are working in is altering, and many of us are thinking about the future - the future of our service users, members and clients, the future of our organisations and the future of the Third Sector as a whole. Fife's Community Planning partnership is also looking to the future, and is in the midst of developing a new Community Plan for Fife which will run until 2020 - this plan will lay out the vision of the type of place Fife will be to live and work over the next ten years. The Community Planning Partnership also want to include the views of Fife's Third Sector in the next Community Plan.

Given the above, CVS Fife would like to invite you to this important event. This event will give you the opportunity to have your say on the new Community Plan for Fife and consider how voluntary, charitable, social enterprise and community organisations can work together to respond to some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Who Should Attend?

This event will be relevant to representatives from across the Third Sector in Fife. Whether your organisation is large or small, or if you are a paid staff member, volunteer or Board member, the new Community Plan will matter to you as it will set the policy and, ultimately, the funding direction for the next ten years. In addition, we believe the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Third Sector call on us to take our collaboration further and form a Third Sector Strategy Group - a group made up of a range of representatives from our sector which can provide a strong voice and develop our connections to partner organisations in the Public Sector.

Guest Speakers

Paul Vaughan, Senior Manager (Policy & Communications) Fife Council, will provide input on the development of the Community Plan, and Paul White of SCVO will present on the development of a national Third Sector Manifesto for the 2011 Scottish Government Elections. Fife Third Sector representatives will provide information on the idea of the Third Sector Strategy Group.

Bookings

Please follow the link to the online booking form: Booking Form. We would like to encourage participation in this event from a broad range of organisations, so we are not limiting the places per organisation at this stage; however, depending on demand we may need to review this so please be aware that your place is only confirmed once you receive a confirmation letter. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Bryan Poole or Carole Patrick at CVS Fife.

Carole Patrick

01592 567001

cvsfife@cvsfife.org

11/08/2010

Audio Walk

Always available

The Stables, Falkland Centre for Stewardship

Take a walk with a difference! An (up to) two hour walk through the upland landscape of Falkland Estate. Audio walks were created by sound artists David Chapman and Louise K Wilson who have been working with us over the last two years to research, explore and uncover the sonic properties of the estate. Louise and David have also created "Arcadia" which is being run as part of SpringFest.

MP3 players available from Falkland Centre for Stewardship offices (open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm) - returnable £10 deposit required - or visit the website to download to your own player (MP3 files in Zip archive 62MB). The website also has a downloadable map to help you on your way.

www.centreforstewardship.org.uk/events.htm

Hannah Graham

Falkland Centre for Stewardship
The Stables, Falkland Estate
Falkland KY15 7AF

01337 858838

hannah@centreforstewardship.org.uk

05/04/2010

Renewables & Energy Workshops - Save Money & Energy at Home!

May to November 2010

See description for venues

Opportunity not to be missed - limited places, booking essential!

Energy at Home Workshop - Burntisland

• Saturday 8th May
• Wednesday 8th September
• Monday 4th October
• Saturday 20th November

Renewables Workshop - Earthship Fife Visitors Centre, Kinghorn

• Saturday 19th June
• Saturday 10th July
• Saturday 14th August

To book, call or email Donna.

For more information visit: www.coolburntisland.org.uk or view the poster.

www.sci-scotland.org.uk

Donna Ferri, Project Co-ordinator

Earthship Fife Visitor Centre
Sustainable Communitiies Initiatives
Kinghorn Loch, Kinghorn KY1 2AR

01592 891884

donna@sci-scotland.org.uk

Poster (387KB JPG)

02/04/2010

Free RNIB Vision and Learning Disability Parent/Carers Workshops

Dates throughout August, September and October available

9.30am to 2.30pm

Fife Sensory Impairment Centre, Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5EF

The RNIB Pathway ViiTAL project is running a programme of FREE one-day workshops to Parents/Carers in Fife to raise awareness of the link between visual impairment and learning disability, including conditions such as Autism, Down's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy, to help enable them to support people with sight difficulties safely and effectively.

It highlights that at least 1 in 3 people with a learning disability or complex needs will also have a visual impairment which often goes undiagnosed. We will focus on the importance of access to good eye health care; the prevalence of eye conditions related to specific learning disabilities; and strategies to employ in the development of person centred support and care plans.

This includes information on practical ideas such as:

• environmental considerations
• lighting issues
• sighted guiding
• mobility issues
• adapting activities and the way we work
• resources and equipment

Carers will have information about how and where to access relevant services and resources within Fife. Any reasonable expenses will be reimbursed to parents/unpaid carers.

Janice Bain

RNIB Pathway ViiTAL Services
Fife Sensory Impairment Centre
Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5EF

01592 583275

janice.bain@rnib.org.uk

29/06/2010

"Connecting research and practice - working directly with children affected by harmful parental drinking"

Friday 8 October 2010

Perth Concert Hall

Fife Child Protection Committee

SNAPY and the Scottish Child Care and Protection Network (SCCPN) are holding the above joint seminar.

Cost: £25

This seminar will bring together professionals from across disciplines and agencies to explore policy, research and practice perspectives on ways of working directly with children affected by harmful parental drinking. Delegates will also have the opportunity to hear more about the Scottish Network for Alcohol Practitioners for the Young (SNAPY) and the Scottish Child Care and Protection Network (SCCPN), and how these networks can help to promote protective factors and improved outcomes in the short and longer term.

The programme will include:

• An up-to-date briefing on current policy relating to children affected by harmful parental drinking
• Insights offered by research into children and young people's experiences of living with parents experiencing alcohol problems, and research into interventions working directly with children
• Contributions from practice projects in Scotland that are working directly with children and young people to promote their well-being and development

Book now! Booking Form and flyer attached.

Please return completed forms to Alcohol Focus Scotland - SNAPY Seminar, 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2LW or snapy@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

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24/08/2010

Annual General Meeting - Fife Alcohol Support Service

Thursday, 2 September 2010

7.00pm

Council Chamber, Town House, Kirkcaldy

Fife Alcohol Support Service would like to invite you to their AGM. Guest Speakers are Dr Evelyn Gillan - Chief Executive, Alcohol Focus Scotland and Inspector David Latto - Fife Constabulary.

All welcome.

Please confirm your attendance by telephone or email.

Fife Alcohol Support Service

17 Tolbooth Street
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1RW

01592 206200

enquiries@fife-alcohol-support.org.uk

19/08/2010

The Scottish Pan-Disability Open Golf Championship Package has been extended to 4 Days!

Sunday 5 September to Wednesday 8 September

Wellsgreen and Scotscraig Golf Clubs

Thanks to several new sponsors the SDGP is able to offer the following package to disabled golfers in September: 3 days of golf at Scotscraig Golf Club + an additional days golf, practise and golf lessons at the nearby Wellsgreen Golf Academy, 3 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, a Civic Reception and transport too and from the event hotel to Scotscraig.

AND ALL FOR ONLY £100 ENTRY FOR EACH DISABLED GOLFER!

Additionally, the Wellsgreen training day is open to anyone, of any age or disability who would like to learn about the game, or just "Give it a Go". Entry for that single day is FREE and contact details for further information, is on the form.

See Booking Form for further details.

Booking Form (182KB PDF)

02/03/2010

Switch & Bitch - Fife Gingerbread

Wednesday 8th September 2010

7.00pm - 10.00pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)

Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy

Fife Gingerbread invites you to attend our Switch and Bitch event - the Ultimate Girls' Night Out!

Simply bring along 5 items of good quality clothing that you no longer want in your wardrobe and swap them for another 5. You can find yourself with brand new shoes, clothes, accessories, bags and so much more.

As well as all the clothes swapping there'll be plenty of opportunities to shop, indulge in some pampering, enjoy the entertainment (including a fashion show) and have a great night out.

Tickets are only £5 each and are available from Fife Gingerbread - details below.

We hope to see you there for a great night all in aid of local charities.

www.fifegingerbread.org.uk

Fife Gingerbread

Arden House Annexe
Commercial Road
Leven

01333 303124

info@fifegingerbread.org.uk

31/08/2010

Celebrating Fife - Fisheries

Thursday 9th September 2010

19.00

Buckhaven Theatre, Lawrence Street

CLEAR Buckhaven

As part of Celebrating Fife Events, Mary Sherrard and Margo Cook will describe the lives of Scottish fishwives through stories and song, while Rodger McAslan, of Anstruther Fisheries Museum, will talk about the Harbours of Fife.

A free buffet will be provided in the interval and a presentation to local citizen Frank Rankin for outstanding service to the community.

All welcome

www.clearfife.org.uk

Marion Garry

28 Viewforth
Buckhaven
KY8 1AZ

01592 713078, 714613

marionlgarry@aol.com

01/09/2010

Clued Up in Rosyth - Launch Event

Thursday 9th September 2010

7pm-10pm

St John's Primary School Playground, Rosyth

Clued Up will be launching its new service in Rosyth with an event for local young people.

Young people will be able to find out about drug and alcohol issues as well as trying out a range of activities including 5-a-side football, DJ decks and the Wii.

Clued Up will be offering a range of services for under 25s affected by substance use in the Rosyth area, including one-to-one support, detached work and workshops.

Clued Up in Rosyth is funded by and working in partnership with the Fife Alcohol Partnership Project, and is funded by the Robertson Trust and the Community Safety Partnership.

For more information, contact Beth Hamilton (Clued Up Development Worker).

Beth Hamilton

01592 858248

bethcluedup@gmail.com

26/08/2010

Dr Bike at Greener Kirkcaldy

Saturday 11th September 2010

11am - 1pm

Come and meet Dr Bike

The mobile mechanic is coming to Greener Kirkcaldy to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.

Most minor problems can be fixed on the spot, with more major problems diagnosed and a bike MOT provided.

Dont miss this great opportunity to get free expert advice on your bike!

www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk

30/08/2010

Intergenerational Masterclass and National Networking Conference

14th and 15th September (two events)

Aberdeen

Generations Working Together has organised two intergenerational events in Aberdeen in September.

• Intergenerational Masterclass

  On Tuesday 14 September we have organised an Intergenerational Masterclass with Professor Matt Kaplan. The Masterclass theme is “Intergenerational Engagement and Environmental Design: Programs, Practices, and Places” led by Professor Kaplan. This session will explore how environmental design – including participatory approaches to environment design – can serve as a tool for promoting intergenerational engagement and cooperation. Cost £50. This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners and policy makers who have experience in the field of intergenerational learning and are looking to develop their awareness of the intergenerational opportunities in their area.

• National Networking Conference

  The National Networking Conference will be held on Wednesday 15th September, an all-day event for intergenerational practitioners from throughout Scotland. This will be a good opportunity to share experience, learn from other organisations about intergenerational working.

  Theme: Generations Working Together: 'Sustainability and Future Directions’

To book your place and for further information on the two events, go to http://www.scotcip.org.uk/news-events.htm to download the booking and information form. Don’t delay, book today!

17/08/2010

Branching Out Seminar - The role of green care in promoting mental wellbeing

15 September 2010

10am - 4pm

Pollok House, Glasgow

Branching Out is an award winning referral programme of woodland activities for people using mental health services. Use of the natural environment has the potential to be one of the most beneficial and cost effective ways of increasing the nations mental and physical health.

This seminar will bring together health and environmental sectors and showcase current practice of joint working and how green healthcare can help deliver a mentally flourishing Scotland.

To book your place, please send your details to: centralscotland.cons@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 01698 368555

www.forestry.gov.uk/branchingout

Forestry Commission Scotland

01698 368555

centralscotland.cons@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Flyer (PDF)

07/07/2010

Charity Golf Day - Fife Society for the Blind

16 September 2010

Thornton Golf Club

Fife golfers are invited to take part in a charity golf competition to be held in aid of Fife Society for the Blind.

The competition is being held at Thornton Golf Club on Thursday 16th September, and takes the form of a Stableford competition for teams of four. The cost, per team, for a round of golf followed by a bar snack is £120.

Please let all the golfing members of your family and friends know about this event, businesses are welcome too.

For more details and a booking form please see the contact details.

Fife Sensory Impairment Centre

01592 583272

brenda.francis@fsbinsight.co.ik

13/08/2010

Annual General Meeting - Drug and Alcohol Project Limited

Thursday 16th September

6.30pm

Buckhaven Theatre, Lawrence Street, Buckhaven

The Drug & Alcohol Project Limited would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting.

Buffet and refreshments will be available.

Guest Speaker: Professor Mick Cooper (Strathclyde University)

Production by: Daisy Chain Associates

Please confirm your attendance by telephone or email.

www.dapl.net

Robert Grant

1-2 Parkdale Avenue
Leven

01333 422277

daplevenmouth@yahoo.co.uk

02/09/2010

T-Off Golf Event - Youth 1st

19th September 2010

10am to 4pm

Dunnikier Park Golf Club, Kirkcaldy

Golf Taster event for young people, parents and youth workers. Delivered by qualified Golf insstructors.

Contact Youth 1st for further details.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Beachwatch & Cleanup

Sunday 19th September

11.00am

Buckhaven to East Wemyss

CLEAR Buckhaven

As part of National Beachwatch 2010 campaign, CLEAR for the third year running, is organising a survey and cleanup starting at Buckhaven old harbour and moving along to East Wemyss.

Everyone interested in improving their environment is welcome to come along.

• Meet at 11.00 am - normally for 2 hours.
• Healthy exercise and good company.
• Wear suitable footwear

www.clearfife.org.uk

Allen Armstrong

28 Viewforth
Buckhaven
KY8 1AZ

01592 713078, 714613

01592713078, 714613

01/09/2010

Fife Business Show 2010

Thursday 23 September

9.00am - 4.00pm

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5NX

One of the BIG features of this show is the Speed Network sessions. This year we are running two - one in the morning at 10.00am and one in the afternoon at 2pm. At each session you WILL meet all your fellow delegates - that's up to 50 contacts in less than two hours.

These sessions do sell out every year so click here and book today to avoid disappointment. Choose The Business Show from the drop down menu and then your preferred time. The cost per session is £20 and includes lunch.

Our Speed Network sessions are like no other - you won't leave with a headache from shouting to be heard but you will leave with 49 legitimate reasons to make follow up phone calls and coffee dates to take your business forward.

• 55+ Business to Business exhibitors from across the region offering a wide range of business services.
• Meet the Buyers with a unique lunch event when up to 20 businesses can apply to spend lunch with decision makers from some of the Region's larger companies including Babcocks, Muir Construction Tullis Russell, Old Course Hotel and one more to be announced. Each delegate will have two minutes at each table to present their company, making that all important first contact. To avoid unnecessary duplication, to take part, businesses will have to apply in advance and will be notified as soon as possible. The cost to take part in this unique event - and meet the other 20 delegates as well - is £20 incl VAT and a light lunch
• Fife Business Zone – find out the services Fife Council offer for business, property, accessing Procurement, Business Support, Economic Development and much much more
• Network Cafe - take the weight off your feet, chat to colleagues and contacts over coffee

Book Online

http://online.thesmallbusinessclub.co.uk/bookings/

Events for Business Ltd

8 Carneil Road
Carnock, Fife
KY12 9JH

01383 852931

17/08/2010

‘Our Rights, Our Lives’ - Scottish Women's Aid

Saturday 25th September 2010

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (Ratho, just beyond the Newbridge junction of the M8 and M9.)

Save the Date!!!

An event by young people, for young people.

An exciting event for young people, to explore issues around Children’s Rights and Domestic Abuse, through a range of activities, including:

• DJ Skills
• drama
• hip hop dance
• fashion
• urban art
• and more!

There will also be a series of parallel sessions for accompanying workers.

• Who: All Children and Young People, aged 11-18
• Cost: Free (includes activities and lunch)

To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Kirstie.

Kirstie Farmer

0131 226 6606,

18/08/2010

Charity Golf Day

29th September 2010

11am start

Forrester Park Resort Cairneyhill

Fairway Fife is a Peer Mentoring project involving young adults with learning disabilities aged between 16 and 25 years. Our aim is to encourage the young adults to access social and leisure facilities within their own communities and strive towards living their dreams through the support of young non-disabled adults of the same age. We want to make a positive difference by recruiting professionally supported committed volunteers who can support our young adults on their exciting journey. Using a variety of activities as a vehicle where caring relationships can be formed, both young adults and peer mentors’ lives may be enhanced from the benefits gained, helping them to achieve their highest potential.

“FAIRWAY IN FIFE = FAIRPLAY IN LIFE”

Stableford with best two scores at each hole counting for team score. Golf attire and smart casual. Coffe and bacon rolls at 11am shotgun start 12.30. Presentation meal 5pm. £250 entry per team.

A great day out in order to raise funds for a very worthy cause.

www.fairwayfife.com

Nat Wilson

Fairway Fife
179 Stenhouse Street
Cowdenbeath

07808 713755

fairwayfife@tiscali.co.uk

12/05/2010

Self Management Showcase Event - Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland

5th October 2010

9.30am - 4.00pm

Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) aims to bring together hundreds of voluntary and community organisations across Scotland to create a national voice and to ensure that the interests and needs of people living with long term conditions are addressed.

As part of Scotland’s first Self Management Week, (4 – 8 October) LTCAS is hosting a showcasing event to highlight the work of the 81 projects funded through the self management fund for Scotland. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, taster sessions and much more. Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing will meet with and address delegates at this event.

The Cabinet Secretary will be joining us from 10am – 10.45am

Scotland's first Self Management Week takes place on 4 – 8 October 2010. As part of this LTCAS have launched their SMILE Campaign which allows everyone to show support for Self Management by SMILING. Join our Facebook group: LTCAS SMILE Campaign

Please see the LTCAS website for further information.

To register your interest please complete the booking form on our website.

www.ltcas.org.uk

Justine Duncan, Events & Fundraising Officer

Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland
349 Bath Street
Glasgow G2 4AA

0141 404 0231 FAX: 0141 246 0348

smw@ltcas.org.uk

21/07/2010

Kirkcaldy Sams 40th Anniversary

Saturday, 9 October 2010

7.30pm

St Bryce Kirk Kirkcaldy

Samaritans

We're celebrating our 40th anniversary and would like to include other voluntary organisations whose work overlaps with ours. If you'd like to be included, get in touch!!

www.samaritans.org

Kay Morrison

07736333105

12/05/2010

Activity Weekend for young people - Youth 1st

15th to 17th October 2010

Various

Highland Adventure Centre, Glenisla

Activity Weekend including outdoor activities and much more for young people.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Promoting your work at CFHS Annual Networking Conference

Thursday, 21 October 2010

The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

Community Food and Health (Scotland) are holding their annual networking conference at The Park Hotel in Kilmarnock on 21 October. Our event ‘Healthy Goals’ will focus on how community food and health activities are making a difference in communities, addressing health inequalities and achieving local and national health improvement outcomes.

Giving community food and health initiatives a platform to tell others about their work is key to the success of our event. If you would like to promote your work and achievements at this year’s event please follow the link below to the workshop proposal application form. If you would like to apply to deliver a workshop at our event please print a copy of the form, complete it in full and return to CFHS by Friday 16 July. (Priority will be given community food and health activities) Travel and expenses will be available from CFHS should they be required. CFHS will also make a small contribution to the workshop lead organisation to recognise time away from work activities.

Workshop proposal application form.

Geraldine O'Riordan

0141 226 526

geraldine.oriordan@consumerfocus.org.uk

14/07/2010

Health & Fitness Festival - Youth 1st

6th November 2010

Fife Institute, Glenrothes

Health and Fitness Festival for young people (8 to 16 years).

Sports and activity taster workshops, healthy eating and wellbeing and much more.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Scottish Pre-school Play Association's National Early Years Conference

Thursday 11 November 2010

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

SPPA's Conference theme has an emphasis on Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). This programme aims to improve outcomes for children by promoting an approach that builds solutions with and around children and families. This year's conference will demonstrate how pre-school providers can give their children the very best start in life.

Our keynote speakers are:

• Dr Carol Craig, Chief Executive from the Centre for Confidence and Well-being
• Alan Sinclair, a Visiting Fellow at the Work Foundation
• Jim Stephen, Head of the Early Years Framework Team at the Scottish Government
• Gavin Oattes, the Managing Director from Tree of Knowledge.

This year we are also re-introducing study sessions and workshops with inputs from Learning and Teaching Scotland, Health Promotion Lothian, Edinburgh’s Growing Confidence Project and Parenting Network Scotland.

This is a Continuing Professional Development conference.

For further information contact: Mags Harwood - details below or download booking form from the website.

Delegates fees range from £55 - £135.

www.sppa.org.uk

Mags Harwood

0141 221 4148

mags.harwood@sppa.org.uk

18/06/2010

Christmas Open Day - Youth 1st

16th December 2010

11am to 2pm

Youth 1st Centre, Bilsland Road, Glenrothes

Christmas Open Day for all at the Youth 1st building.

A chance to find out more about Youth 1st and network with like minded people. Mince pies and other refreshments.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Fiddlers Rally

15 January 2011

7.00pm

Rothes Halls

Fiddlers Rally in partnership with Dunfermline Strathspey and Reel Society and Friends.

Guest Artist - Bruce Davies.

Tickets on sale now at Rothes Halls.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Activity Weekend for young people - Youth 1st

11th to 13th March 2011

Various

Highland Adventure Centre, Glenisla

Activity Weekend including outdoor activities and much more for young people.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

2010 Health Events Calendar

NHS Health Scotland

To get you thinking about what to promote to staff, attached is the 2010 Health Events Calendar.

www.healthscotland.com

Health Events Calendar 2010 (pdf)

11/01/2010

SWAP-EAST (Scottish Wider Access Programme)

SWAP-East provides advice about Access to Higher Education Programmes for mature students who do not have traditional qualifications for entry to university, or whose qualifications are out of date.

SWAP Programmes are provided by local colleges throughout Scotland and usually take one year to complete. In Fife, the Programmes are available in a variety of subjects at Adam Smith College, Carnegie College and Elmwood College and prepare students for diploma or degree studies in many areas including:

• Agriculture
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Business Management Studies
• Community Education
• Countryside & Environmental Management
• Allied Health Professions
• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Nursing
• Science and Engineering
• Social Work
• Teaching
• Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Programmes are designed to build confidence and to develop study skills, so that those who may not have had the opportunity at an earlier stage of life can realise their potential and gain entry to university.

To find out more about SWAP Programmes available at local colleges, visit www.scottishwideraccess.org or call Freephone 0800 7310949

13/01/2010

SWAP Access to the Scottish Agricultural College 2010

Looking for a change of direction?

Want to work in the great outdoors but need qualifications?

SWAP Access Programmes prepare adults for entry to a wide variety of HNC courses at the Scottish Agricultural College in:

• Activity Tourism
• Agriculture
• Bioscience
• Countryside and Environmental Management
• Garden Design
• Horticulture
• Landscape Management
• Poultry Production
• Rural Business Management
• Sports and Recreation
• Sustainable Building Technology

For guidance and further information, students should contact Tracey Kerr.

Tracey Kerr

SWAP Student Co-ordinator
Scottish Wider Access Programme

Freephone 0800 7310949

swapeast@ed.ac.uk

14/01/2010

SAV£ XMAS - Kingdom Credit Union

TBA

TBA The workshop takes around 1 and a half to 2 hours

TBA

This is a FREE, interactive course, designed by the Office of Fair Trading, following the collapse of the Farepak hamper scheme in late 2006.

The workshop is designed to help people think about saving for Christmas, introduce them to the different ways of saving for Christmas, look at the risks of each way, work out what is important to them and find out where to go for more help or information if they need it.

If you have around 10 people who you think might benefit from and enjoy this workshop please contact me to discuss dates, times and venues.

And if you and your colleagues would like to find out about delivering the workshop yourselves, perhaps on a regular basis, contact me and I can order you a 'toolkit' and work through the session with you.

Roberta Goodall

Kingdom Credit Union
Main Street, Methilhill
LEVEN, KY8 2DP

01592 714888

robertakcu@btconnect.com

27/01/2010

Emergency First Aid - Youth 1st

Various

5.30pm to 9.30pm

TBA

4 hour emergency first course (3 year certificate)

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

28/01/2010

Driving 4 Success - Youth 1st

Various Dates

Various Times

Various Venues

Delivered by Youth 1st, this interactive session for young people (15 to 18) will introduce participants to a variety of topics surrounding road safety and driving safely.

Participants will take part in 4 sessions including First Steps, Emergency First Aid, Mechanics and Driving. All sessions are delivered by qualified youth workers and trainers.

For full details of costs etc contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

28/01/2010

SWAP Access to Science Programmes

Looking for a change of direction? Want an interesting career but don't have the qualifications?

SWAP Access to Science Programmes open the door to a wide variety of degrees at universities in the East of Scotland and are available at both Adam Smith and Carnegie College.

SWAP Access Programmes prepare adults for entry to degree courses in:

• Animal Biology
• Aquaculture
• Conservation Management
• Engineering
• Environmental & Ecological Sciences
• Geography
• Geology
• Marine or Freshwater Biology
• Renewable Energy
• Urbanism
• Zoology

For guidance and further information, students should contact Tracey Kerr. Early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Tracey Kerr

SWAP Student Co-ordinator

Freephone 0800 7310949

swapeast@ed.ac.uk

02/02/2010

SWAP Access to Health Professions 2010

Looking for a change of direction? Want a career in a Health Profession but don't have the qualifications?

SWAP Access to Health Professions 2010 opens the door to a wide variety of qualifications.

• Audiology
• Biological Science
• Biomedical Science
• Biochemistry
• Dietetics
• Immunology and Toxicology
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacology
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Radiography
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Sports and Exercise Science

For guidance and further information, students should contact Tracey Kerr. Early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Tracey Kerr

SWAP Student Co-ordinator

Freephone 0800 7310949

swapeast@ed.ac.uk

02/03/2010

SWAP - Access to Humanities

Looking for a change of direction? Want an interesting career but don't have the qualifications ?

SWAP Access Programmes prepare adults for a wide range of degress in the Arts and Social Sciences:

• Arts
• Business Management
• Community Education
• Creative Industries
• Events Management
• Hospitality
• Journalism
• Landscape Architecture
• Languages
• Law
• Media
• Politics
• Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Teaching
• Tourism

For guidance and further information, students should contact Tracey Kerr. Early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Tracey Kerr

SWAP Student Co-ordinator

Freephone 0800 7310949

swapeast@ed.ac.uk

17/03/2010

Tender Writing Training

Various dates

Various venues including Fife

As part of their on-going commitment to social enterprises CEiS, The Supplier Development Programme & Partners are running a series of free tender writing workshops across Scotland. As part of a capacity raising exercise this programme has been designed specifically for managers and staff of Third Sector organisations, who have responsibility for business development and tender writing. The workshops promise to be key training events for any organistion wishing to compete for public sector contracts.

Delivery of services to the public sector is an important market for enterprising Third Sector organisations, but for many it can be a difficult path to take. How do you find out about these opportunities and how do you write a successful tender document? Through interactive workshops experts, (that include procurement practioners and organisations that have had success in writing tenders), will be guiding participants through the answers to this and other key issues surrounding the subject of public sector contracts.

The programme has been designed for introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.

• Workshop 1: Introductory - Accessing Public Sector Tenders (1 day)
  Inverness 7th Sept 2010
  Borders 1st July 2010
  Edinburgh 9th Dec 2010
• Workshop 2: Intermediate - Successful Tendering for Public Sector Contracts (3 days)
  Inverness 30th Sept, 7th Oct and 21st Oct 2010
  Edinburgh 13th Jan, 20th Jan and 27th Jan 2011
• Workshop 3: Advanced - Advanced Tendering for Public Sector Contracts (3 days)
  Aberdeen 2nd Sept, 9th Sept and 16th Sept 2010
  Glasgow 12th Jan, 19th Jan and 26th Jan 2011

For more information and to apply, please visit www.ceis.org.uk to the online application and questionnaire. This will allow us to match you to the appropriate course and venue.

Alternatively call on 0141 425 2946

This workshop programme is funded by the Scottish Government and is free of charge to eligible Third Sector organisations.

www.ceis.org.uk

Emma Stratton

CEiS

0141 425 2946

emma.stratton@ceis.org.uk

24/03/2010

Fife Child Protection Training - Level 2 An Intro to Child Protection Case Conferences

Various dates

Half-day (9.30 am – 12.30 pm)

Auchterderran Centre, Cardenden

Please find attached the flyer for our Level 2 An Intro to Child Protection Case Conferences Training Course.

Target Group

All frontline staff and managers in the public, private and voluntary sectors including health, education, social work, police, housing, community services and the voluntary sector who may be invited to attend a Child Protection Case Conference.

Dates Available:

• Wednesday 22nd Sep 2010
• Thursday 7th October 2010
• Thursday 9th December 2010
• Thursday 20th January 2011
• Monday 14th March 2011

www.fifechildprotection.org.uk

Nancy Hainey, Support Assistant

Fife Child Protection Committee
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road
Cardenden KY5 0NE

08451 555 555 ext 442063

nancy.hainey@fife.gov.uk

• Flyer (37KB PDF)
• Booking Form (97KB MS Word)

23/03/2010

Financial Management Training for Senior Staff and Board Members of Third Sector organisations

CEiS, and partners, are running free of charge financial management training workshops across Scotland, to address the varying needs of:

• Senior managers, trustees and board members of Third Sector organisations with little or no finance training
• Senior staff working in Third Sector organisations who may manage budgets but have limited financial training
• Those within Third Sector organisations who have significant financial responsibilities

The aim of the training is to significantly improve the capacity of Third Sector organisations to control finances and engage in high quality financial planning.

These interactive workshops will use a participative process with worked examples based on previous experiences in the sector, appropriate learning from the wider commercial sector and the experience of the Business Advisers involved in the training delivery, allowing the participants to contribute and share ideas and experiences.

The workshops will offer a mixture of class based activity, participative learning exercises and peer learning. Alternatively courses 1 & 2 are available online. The training will be offered at three levels to ensure the expectations and needs of each participant are addressed.

Workshop 1: Finance for Senior Managers, Trustees and Boards Formal training workshop (1 day)

• Glasgow 21st April 2010 Edinburgh 3rd June 2010
• Dumfries 14th Sept 2010 Aberdeen 2nd Nov 2010

Workshop 2: Finance for Non-Finance Managers - Classroom based workshop (3 days)

• Inverness 29th Sept 2010
• Glasgow 5th May, 26th Aug and 10th Nov 2010
• Dundee 26th May, 18th Aug and 17th Nov 2010
• Edinburgh 23rd June, 22nd Sept and 24th Nov 2010

Workshop 3: Advanced Finance for Managers - Residential workshop (2 days)

• Perth or Stirling 4th and 5th Nov 2010

For more information and an online application and questionnaire please visit our website at www.ceis.org.uk or alternatively call on 0141 425 2945. This will allow us to match you to the appropriate course and venue.

25/02/2010

Financial Management Training for Senior Staff

Various dates

Various venues including Fife

Financial Management Training for Senior Staff & Board Members of Third Sector Organisations

As part of their commitment to significantly improve the capacity of Third Sector organisations, CEiS, and partners, are running free of charge financial management training workshops across Scotland that will allow delegates to control finances and engage in high quality financial planning.

Targeted at a cross section of individuals with everything from little to advanced knowledge of finances, these interactive workshops will use a participative process with worked examples based on sector specific experiences; appropriate learning from the wider commercial sector as well as the experience of Business Advisors involved in the training delivery. It also allows for the participants to contribute and share ideas and experiences.

The workshops will offer a mixture of class based activity, participative learning exercises and peer learning. Alternatively, courses 1 & 2 are available online. The training will be offered at three levels to ensure the expectations and needs of each participant are addressed.

Who should attend?

• Senior managers, trustees and board members of Third Sector organisations with little or no finance training
• Senior staff working in Third Sector organisations who may manage budgets but have limited financial training
• Those within Third Sector organisations who have significant financial responsibilities

What and Where?

• Workshop 1: Finance for Senior Managers, Trustees and Boards Formal training workshop (1 day)
  Glasgow 21st April 2010
  Edinburgh 3rd June 2010
  Dumfries 14th Sept 2010
  Aberdeen 2nd Nov 2010
• Workshop 2: Finance for non-finance managers - Classroom based workshop (3 days)
  Inverness 28th April, 16th June and 29th Sept 2010
  Glasgow 5th May, 25th Aug and 10th Nov 2010
  Dundee 26th May, 18th Aug and 17th Nov 2010
  Edinburgh 23rd June, 22nd Sept and 24th Nov 2010
• Workshop 3: Advanced finance for managers - Residential workshop (2 days)
  Perth or Stirling 4th and 5th Nov 2010

For more information and to apply, please visit the website to take you to the online application and questionnaire. This will allow us to match you to the appropriate course and venue. Alternatively call on 0141 425 2945.

www.ceis.org.uk

Emma Stratton

CEiS

0141 425 2945

emma.stratton@ceis.org.uk

24/03/2010

Training Days - Drug and Alcohol Project Limited (DAPL)

April 24-25, May 29-30, June 26-27, September 25-26, October 30-31

9.30am - 4.30am

DAPL 1-2 Parkdale Avenue, Leven, Fife KY8 5AQ

Drug and Alcohol Project Limited (DAPL) are offering high quality training at credit crunching prices. As an organisation, DAPL understands the importance of staff development and the need for individual and organisation prudence. DAPL are providing cost effective training courses throughout 2010 by DAPL professionals and their associates. DAPL is a BACP accredited agency, one of only four in the whole of Scotland.

Training Days are as follows:

All Workshops only £100 for each weekend!!

These two day participative and certificated workshops/courses are designed to give the participants a sound grounding in the subject content for continuing personal/professional development. The above courses will be held in our Leven office.

*Please note closing date for bookings is 1 week before course date.

Lesley Shields

DAPL - Drug & Alcohol Project Limited
1 - 2 Parkdale Avenue
Leven, Fife, KY8 4DU

01333 422277

lesleyshieldsdapl@googlemail.com

04/03/2010

Fife Child Protection Training - Level 3 Emergency Legislation and Courtroom Skills

Various dates

One day (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)

Auchterderran Centre, Cardenden

Please find attached the flyer for our Level 3 Emergency Legislation and Courtroom Skills Training Course.

Target Group

Staff from all agencies who provide services for children, young people and families and who may, in the course of their work, be required to appear as witnesses in child protection court proceedings.

Dates Available:

• Wednesday 28th April 2010
• Monday 28th June 2010
• Thursday 25th November 2010
• Thursday 3rd February 2011

www.fifechildprotection.org.uk

Nancy Hainey, Support Assistant

Fife Child Protection Committee
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road
Cardenden KY5 0NE

08451 555 555 ext 442063

nancy.hainey@fife.gov.uk

• Flyer (41KB PDF)
• Booking Form (89KB MS Word)

23/03/2010

Fife Child Protection Training - Level 1 Links between Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse

Various dates

One day (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)

Auchterderran Centre, Cardenden

Please find attached the flyer for our Level 1 Links between Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse Training Course.

Target Group

All frontline staff and managers in the public, private and voluntary sectors including health, social work, education, police, housing, community services and the voluntary sector.

Dates Available:

• Friday 30 April 2010
• Monday 17 May 2010
• Monday 31 May 2010
• Friday 11 June 2010
• Monday 23 August 2010
• Friday 3 September 2010
• Wednesday 6 October 2010
• Wednesday 3 November 2010
• Monday 10 January 2011
• Tuesday 1 February 2011
• Tuesday 1 March 2011
• Tuesday 29 March 2011

www.fifechildprotection.org.uk

Nancy Hainey, Support Assistant

Fife Child Protection Committee
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road
Cardenden KY5 0NE

08451 555 555 ext 442063

nancy.hainey@fife.gov.uk

• Flyer (112KB MS Word)
• Booking Form (89KB MS Word)

23/03/2010

How to prevent workplace absence

Various dates in 2010

Various venues

Mental ill-health is the leading cause of workplace absence - True or False?

Does it surprise you to know that the answer is TRUE!

• Each year 4 out of 10 employees will experience a mental health problem
• Stress related illness accounts for 40% of staff absences per year
• Each case of Work Related Stress (WRS), depression or anxiety absence leads to an average of 30 days lost per person in a year
• In the course of a year, the total cost per employee through sickness absence is approximately £1,600…

In times of recession, it is more important than ever to maximise the productivity of your workforce. Can you afford to ignore these statistics?

How can you improve the welfare and commitment of your staff, have a motivated and productive workforce, increase staff retention and improve customer satisfaction?

Easy......increase your organisations understanding of mental health, what causes poor mental wellbeing and how to prevent it!

Why not invest in some mental health training for key staff members; it will be an investment that will pay dividends!

FEAT delivers a comprehensive range of workplace training during the year. We are also delighted to design and deliver training for you in-house, just let us know your requirements!

£50 per 1/2 day training, including training pack and refreshments

£120 per 1 day training, including training pack, lunch and refreshments

* Special Offer due to a change of venue and date outwith our control for this course we are offering this training at a discounted price of £50

Discount for charitites.

These courses are always popular so please book your space soon!

For more information and booking please go to our website

Duncan Mitchell / Diane Florence

Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT)

01592 749880

diane@journeytowork.co.uk

11/05/2010

Credit Crunch Training

26th-27th June, 25th-26th September, 30th-31st October

Full Days

DAPL - 1-2 Parkdale Avenue, Leven, Fife KY8 5AQ

Here at the Drug & Alcohol Project Limited (DAPL), we are offering cost effective training courses throughout the next few months by DAPL professionals and their associates.

Training days are as follows:

• June 26-27 - Attachment Theory
• September 25-26 - Motivational Interviewing
• October 30-31 - Self Harm

All workshops are only £100 for each weekend!

These two day participative and certified workshops/courses are designed to give the participants a sound grounding in the subject content for continuing personal/professional development. The above coursed will be held in our Leven office.

Please note: Closing date for bookings is one week before course date.

Don't delay ...book your place today!

www.dapl.net

Lesley Shields

Drug & Alcohol Project Limited (DAPL)
1-2 Parkdale Avenue
Leven, Fife KY8 5AQ

01333 422277

daplevenmouth@yahoo.co.uk

26/05/2010

Linkworkers’ 2-day workshop

Thursdays 8th July & 9th September

9.30am — 4pm

Subud Centre, St Leonard’s Bank, Perth

Social work students, Practice learning, Roles & responsibilities, Fun …..AND LUNCH!

A chance to meet with others, look at the standards for SW education, hear about the new practice learning qualifications, add to your CPD portfolio, and have some Smarties…

Topics covered:-

• Why me?
• The role of the linkworker
• Adult learning
• Supervision
• Assessment & reports
• Expectations
• Problems & supports

Who should attend? YOU—if you have experience of linkworking with social work students or you wish to find out about undertaking this role with social work students.

For further details, contact: Stuart Eno or Bob Leeson (01738 477840)

To reserve a place, contact Isobel Ovens, below.

Isobel Ovens

Tayforth Learning Network

01382 504194

iovens@tayforthsssln.co.uk

09/06/2010

The September 2010 to March 2011 edition of the Health Improvement Training Programme is available now!

The programme contains a wide range of free training courses which are open to all staff and volunteers from public and voluntary sector organisations in Fife. The aim is to provide workers with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to improve the health and well being of local people, and to reduce health inequalities.

Training course topics cover key local and national priorities such as mental health and suicide prevention, drug and alcohol awareness and tobacco issues. Core skills courses on topics such as health behaviour change and group work skills are also available. There are several new courses in this edition of the training programme. For example the section on food, health and physical activity includes new courses on ‘Child Healthy Weight’ and ‘Seated Exercises for the Frail Older Adult’.

The courses themselves are interactive and use a variety of methods from presentations to group work sessions. Feedback from participants indicates that they appreciate the opportunity to gain information and share ideas in a relaxed atmosphere and setting. The chance to network with people from other organisations is also highly valued.

‘I enjoyed the information sharing, acquiring new knowledge and meeting a variety of people all enriching the experience.’

‘Very good and very informative, relaxed, very well presented’

‘The courses have helped me improve my practice and have given me further information on how to approach and deal with problems I might encounter in the course of my job.’

The training programme is managed by Health Promotion Fife and is delivered in partnership with numerous NHS Fife, Fife Council and voluntary sector organisations and services.

A copy of the 2010 to 2011 Health Improvement Training Programme is attached below. Please contact Karen Stirling for further details or view the courses available online at the website below.

www.healthyfife.net/training

Karen Stirling

01592 226488

karenstirling@nhs.net

Training Programme (2MB PDF)

27/07/2010

Inter Agency Child Protection Training - August 2010 to March 2011

Fife Child Protection Committee

Attached is a programme of inter agency child protection training courses along with a booking form. Bookings can also be made by using the online booking form at the web address below.

Further information on available courses can be found on the website or by email (details below).

www.fifechildprotection.org.uk

Fife Child Protection Committee

Auchterderran Centre
Woodend Road
Cardenden KY5 0NE

08451 555555 Ext 442061

fife.childprotection@fife.gov.uk

• Training Programme (343KB MS Word)
• Booking Form (84KB MS Word)

30/06/2010

Caring with Confidence Information Sessions - Fife Carers Centre

Fife Carers Centre are running the following FREE Caring with Confidence Information Sessions in partnership with various specialist contributors:-

• Caring for someone living with the effects of a Stroke
• Caring for someone living with the effects of Dementia
• Caring for someone living with the effects of Diabetes
• Caring for someling living with the effects of Epilepsy
• Pain Management
• Caring for someone living with the effects of Breathing Problems
• Caring for someone living with the effects of ME
• Caring for someone living with Autism
• Caring and living for someone with a hearing loss
• Caring with confidence for the Elderly

Attendance on these sessions are limited so please book early to reserve a place.

Further information on these sessions and a diary of forthcoming events can be found on the attached newsletter.

www.fifecarerscentre.org.uk

Lesley Childs

157 Commercial Street
Kirkcaldy
KY1 2NS

01592 642999

lesley@fifecarers.co.uk

Newsletter (130KB)

20/08/2010

Free Two-day Interactive Design Training - The Glass-House Community Led Design in partnership with DTA Scotland

9 & 10 September 2010

9:30am - 5:30pm

Braeport Centre, Dunblane, Scotland

Are you involved in regenerating an open space in your local area?

The Glass-House Community Led Design http://theglasshouse.org.uk is partnering with DTA Scotland http://www.dtascot.org.uk to provide a FREE two-day interactive design training course, delivered by bureau – design + research http://www.bdr.group.shef.ac.uk. This is an exciting hands-on course for community groups, who are in the early stages of regenerating a communal space, park or play area in their neighbourhood. The course provides a practical exploration of the design process of an open space, and enables participants to apply design skills to the space they are working on, as well as learn from professionals and other community groups.

To book a place please visit our website and fill in the application form. Alternatively, if you don’t have internet access and would like to have a form mailed to you, or you would like more information about the course then please contact Maja Jorgensen (details below).

The Glass-House: Who we are and what we do - Since 2001, The Glass-House has supported a community led design process that ensures that regeneration is happening with and for, not to local people.

The Glass-House is a registered national charity that supports and encourages better working partnerships between communities and professionals who are working together to improve the quality of a neighbourhood.

The Glass-House offers free design advice, training and project support to community groups who are involved in projects focusing on neighbourhoods, housing, public space, community buildings, play areas and facilities for young people.

We have helped improve local areas throughout the UK and continue to reach more and more communities who are passionate about changing their local area. We empower change and improvement and support those who see the potential in the area they live.

www.theglasshouse.org.uk

Maja Jorgensen

The Glass-House Community Led Design
51 Tabernacle Street
London, EC2A 4AA

020 7490 4583

maja@theglasshouse.org.uk

27/07/2010

Developments in Education Law - Fife Law Centre

Tuesday, 14 September 2010

10.00am - 12.00 noon (registration and refreshments from 9.30am)

Dunfermline City Chambers

Fife Law Centre will be hosting a seminar on “Developments in Education Law”.

For further details or to book a place on the seminar please see the attached booking form.

Alternatively bookings can be confirmed online at www.fifelawcentre.co.uk.

Note: A 50% discount is applicable for multiple bookings from voluntary organisations.

www.fifelawcentre.co.uk

Fife Law Centre

Crosshill Business Centre
Main Street
Crosshill, KY5 8BJ

info@fifelawcentre.co.uk

Booking Form (169KB)

02/09/2010

Managing Self Harm - FULLY BOOKED

22nd September

9.30am - 4.30pm

Playfield Institute, Stratheden Hospital, Cupar KY15 5RR

This training is aimed at Staff who already have some experience of working with people who self harm and would like to develop skills to help people who self harm to manage their behaviour.

Topics covered include:

• Harm minimisation approach
• How to engage with a person who self harms (helpful and unhelpful responses)
• Helping people to develop alternative coping mechanisms
• What functions self harm may have for people
• Links between self harm and suicide

If you are interested in attending please contact Elaine, details below.

Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment

Training is free of charge

Lunch is not provided – please bring your own

Elaine Burgess

Fife Self Harm Early Response Project

01592 646 848

elaine.burgess@penumbra.org.uk

16/06/2010

Lend a Hand Preparation Training - Enable Scotland (Fife Services)

Saturday 25th Sepember and Saturday 9th October

10.00am - 4.00pm

Enable Scotland, 5-21 Alexander Street, Dysart, Kirkcaldy

Lend a Hand has been recruiting volunteers for many years as short break carers and befrienders for children with learning disabilities living in Fife. The Preparation course is intended to give potential volunteers more information about the disabilities the children may have and about the service we provide to support them and their families.

Before volunteers can proceed several checks and references require to be made and also an assessment of their own skills and abilities. If you are wanting to provide support in your own home checks and references are required of all adults living in the home and they will also be involved in the assessment.

Experience and qualifications are not needed, but a willingness to learn and help children have fun is. Preparation will help you to decide if this is something you want to do. Lunch is provided and travel expenses reimbursed.

For more information or to book a place, please call or email us and ask for an initial enquiry booklet.

www.enable.org.uk

Enable Scotland

5-21 Alexander Street
Dysart
Kirkcaldy, KY1 2XX

01592 659295

lendahand@enable.org.uk

25/08/2010

Safe & Sound Training for Youth Workers - Youth 1st

29th September 2010

6pm to 9pm

Youth 1st Centre, Bilsland Road, Glenrothes

Child Protection training for youth workers and volunteers.

Contact Gayle for further details.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Emergency First Aid - Youth 1st

8th October 2010 (youth workers) and 10th October 2010 (young people)

5.30pm to 9.30pm

Youth 1st Centre, Bilsland Road, Glenrothes

Emergency First Aid courses for youth workers, volunteers and young people.

Achieve 3 year Emergency First Aid certificate.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Conflict Resolutions - Youth 1st

12 October 2010

6pm to 9pm

Youth 1st Centre, Bilsland Road, Glenrothes

Conflict Resolution training for youth workers and volunteers.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Free Training Opportunity: Managing Stress in the Workplace - Work Positive Training

See description for dates

See description for venues

• 11 November 2010 : GO Business Centre, Glasgow
• 3 February 2011 : Woodburn House, Edinburgh

Work Positive is a stress risk management resource developed to support employers to identify and reduce the potential causes of stress in the workplace. When developing and implementing a stress risk management programme it is essential that the workplace effectively plans and manages the process The Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives is providing a one day training course free of charge to support implementation of the Managing Stress in the Workplace - Work Positive process.

Aims

By attending this course a representative from your organisation will learn more about what is required at each stage of the process, get practical experience of using the Management Stress in the Workplace - Work Positive analysis tool and leave the training with an action plan for implementation, with a checklist of what your organisation needs to do at each stage, against realistic timescales.

Who should attend?

Managers

Places are on a first come first served basis. To book a place please contact Linda Connolly, detals below.

Linda Connolly

01698 208190

linda.connolly1@nhs.net

09/06/2010

'Its ur Shout!' Training for Young People - Youth 1st

14th November 2010 (Introduction) 26th to 28th November 2010 (Residential)

Various

Various

Leadership training course for young people aged 13 to 18.

For full details contact Youth 1st.

www.youth1st.co.uk

Gayle Brown

01592 611319

admin@youth1st.co.uk

10/08/2010

Level 1 Getting It Right in Early Years Training Course

Wednesday 1 December 2010

Full-day (9.30am-3.30pm – Registration 9.00am to 9.30am)

Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road, Cardenden

Please find attached flyer for the Getting It Right in Early Years Training course. This course is now included in the CPC Inter Agency Training Programme. Applicants can book online via the child protection website below.

Aim

The aim of this training is to offer staff who work with young children (0 to 3 years) an understanding of child protection in the early years context.

Objectives

• To inform about the Early Years Framework
• To raise awareness of the specific vulnerability of very young children
• To understand their role in keeping young children safe
• To explore good practice and the concept of engagement with parents
• To learn about local initiatives
• To learn about recording, referral and assessment procedures

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will have a better understanding of their role in child protection in the early years context
• Participants will have greater knowledge about the vulnerability of young children to abuse
• Participants will have greater knowledge about recording, referral and assessment procedures
• Participants will have more confidence in their work with families
• Participants will learn about local initiatives in the early years field

www.fifechildprotection.org.uk

Kath Collins (Support Officer)

Fife Child Protection Committee
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road
Cardenden KY5 ONE

08451 555555 ext 442061

fife.childprotection@fife.gov.uk

Flyer (44KB PDF)

22/03/2010

Managing Self Harm Training - Penumbra Early Response Self Harm Project

Monday 6th December 2010

9.30am - 4.30pm

Cameron Hospital, Windygates, Fife

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEPTEMBER COURSE IS NOW FULL **

This training is aimed at Staff who already have some experience of working with people who self harm and would like to develop skills to help people who self harm to manage their behaviour. Topics covered include:

• Harm minimisation approach
• How to engage with a person who self harms (helpful and unhelpful responses)
• Helping people to develop alternative coping mechanisms
• What functions self harm may have for people
• Links between self harm and suicide

Training is free of charge.

If you are interested in attending please contact Elaine Burgess (details below). Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

Lunch is not provided – please bring your own.

www.penumbra.org.uk

Elaine Burgess

Top Floor, 2 Kirk Wynd
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1EH

01592 646848

elaine.burgess@penumbra.org.uk

28/06/2010

Managing Self Harm Training - Penumbra Early Response Self Harm Project

Wednesday 9th February 2011

9.30am - 4.30pm

Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEPTEMBER COURSE IS NOW FULL **

This training is aimed at Staff who already have some experience of working with people who self harm and would like to develop skills to help people who self harm to manage their behaviour. Topics covered include:

• Harm minimisation approach
• How to engage with a person who self harms (helpful and unhelpful responses)
• Helping people to develop alternative coping mechanisms
• What functions self harm may have for people
• Links between self harm and suicide

Training is free of charge, lunch is not provided - please bring your own.

If you are interested in attending please contact Elaine Burgess (details below). Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

www.penumbra.org.uk

Elaine Burgess

Top Floor, 2 Kirk Wynd
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1EH

01592 646848

elaine.burgess@penumbra.org.uk

28/06/2010

Office Equipment and Furnishings - Fife Men Project

Fife Men Project are in the process of winding up and will close on 30th September 2010.

Attached is an Inventory list of items for sale.

For more information please contact Frank Watson (details below).

Frank Watson, Administrator

5 South Fergus Place
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1YA

01592 265666

fife-men@btconnect.com

Inventory (21KB MS Excel)

22/07/2010